Today was Grendel's annual visit to the vet for his vaccinations and physical.  He was a well-behaved gentleman for the doctor.  She was thrilled that he has continued to lose weight since his last visit.  The change of asthma medication has helped increase his energy levels while decreasing his exaggerated appetite for food and water (a common side effect of the steroid treatment).  She also made special mention of his breathing.  Visits to the vet normally exasperate asthma because of stress, but, in Grendel's case, he was breathing normally and sounded fine.