Health Scare

Hi All,
We had a health scare here at Poodle place.  Baron has, despite our best efforts (not his), once again gained weight.  Also, there is a slight film over his eyes which does not impair vision and is no big deal (thank heavens) except it is sometimes associated with hypothyroidism.  The vet had to do a blood test (not inexpensive, but nothing about Baron is inexpensive) to rule out hypothyroidism, which is easily controlled with medication.

As you might imagine, the possibility not only of another health problem, but of giving Baron a pill to speed up his metabolism (read all previous posts for information on Baron's metabolism) put me in a tailspin, so to speak.  Visitors to our home have actually complimented me on the improvement in Baron's behavior.  One guest noted approvingly that Baron no longer jumps over the couches, then skids across the floor, followed by a cartwheel  as part of his enthusiastic welcome. 
The good news is that Baron's thyroid is normal (at least something about Baron is normal).  The bad news is that Baron now weighs 76 pounds and has to watch his boyish figure.
All for now,
Botswain