I am thankful that there are people who specialize in the medical care of animals. I want to give a shout out to my Vets at Greater South River Animal Hospital. Dr. Cate, Dr. Dan, and the new doc, Dr. Kim.
Funny how the dogs have had very few medical problems until I lost my job. Now it seems we are at the vet every week. It is my job as their human caretaker to ensure that they stay well, and though a great internet researcher, I would never try to medicate my animals on my own. Different breeds react differently to medicines and particularly the herding breeds, like Sofie (Shetlands, Collies, etc.). For example, I gave Louise (Hound/Lab) Ivemectin when she was little for her Demodex, but learned that it could kill a Sheepdog. (Warning: another thing to watch is heartworm medicine.)
Louise eyeing the Vet tools
Last month, as you may recall, Sofie was in a cone and on antibiotics because she almost lost her nail from a bad nail clipping event at PetSmart. As soon as she was done, Louise got a puncture in her private place (probably from pooping in bushes) and is still on antibiotics. Yesterday, I noticed these scabs all over Sofie’s belly. I was freaking – I jumped to SCABBIES! With 5 animals and a house full of humans that would be almost as bad (or worse) then when Peanut had lice in 2d grade, with hair down to her bottom, and no matter how many medicated shampoos I did, they would not die. All bedding, stuffed toys, carpets, everything needs to be fumigated – but I digress…
Off to the Vet we go, and I brought Louise as well, just in case it was those stupid mites because then both would need treatment.
Yahoo! I was wrong! The scabs they believe are a bacterial infection because of chubby Sofie’s little rolls of skin that stay wet from the heat and the swimming. (The truth is she is not over weight, she is just built that way. Well, maybe a little tubby?) Thank Goodness!!! Now I need to wash her well 2X a day and put on this topical spray to kill the bacteria.
Sofie belly scabs only on the skin not under the fur
Little nusance things that are killing me with Vet bills. But I am thankful for the animal doctors, because they really do know their stuff. Happy Dance!
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PigLove
July 25, 2013 at 02:46
Aww. You’re a good mommy. Hope everyone is on the road to recovery soon. XOXO – Bacon
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dogdaz
July 25, 2013 at 07:55
Thanks. I try.
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Poppy and Clover
July 25, 2013 at 04:57
Aw! We hope that Sofie is better soon. Poor her, though, a wash two times a day?!
Piggy kisses,
Poppy and Clover
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dogdaz
July 25, 2013 at 07:56
She kinda likes the attention
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Genevieve Petrillo
July 25, 2013 at 06:15
That’s definitely worth a happy dance or two! Yay!
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dogdaz
July 25, 2013 at 07:57
Yes it is. I was freaking out.
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easyweimaraner
July 25, 2013 at 07:26
All my best wishes to Sofie – hope the bacterias will run away soon. To have a good vet deserves a dance … or two :o)
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dogdaz
July 25, 2013 at 07:57
Run bad things run!
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Emmadog
July 25, 2013 at 07:27
Kind of like getting a loan at the bank. When you need a loan because you don’t have the money, they don’t want to lend to you, but when you have lots of money and a big job they push their loans on you. Hope that is the end of your vet trips for a while.
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dogdaz
July 25, 2013 at 08:00
Very true. I am a glutton for punishment cause I’m taking Noel in for her much overdue annual Monday. What the heck, there are still checks in the checkbook.
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Will and Eko
July 25, 2013 at 12:04
Nothing better than a great vet who you know and trust – glad it was just a minor issue.
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dogdaz
July 25, 2013 at 15:08
Thanks – We are super happy
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speedyrabbit
July 25, 2013 at 12:25
I so know what you mean,I have to pick up another tube of gel for speedy’s eye tomorrow after speaking to the vet today,I have to carry on with it for another 10 to 14 days thats another £18 pounds.xx Rachel
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dogdaz
July 25, 2013 at 15:08
It is so hard and expensive but what else can we do. I hope that Speedy’s eye heals soon. Squash E Bear was blind for many years and I know what that is like.- Lorian
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readingwithrhythm
July 25, 2013 at 15:53
Whew! Yay for good doctors!!
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dogdaz
July 25, 2013 at 16:11
Yabadabadoooooo
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Dogs N Pawz
July 25, 2013 at 20:01
Hope everyone is well soon!
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dogdaz
July 25, 2013 at 22:53
Thanks. Improving already with cordizone spray.
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Vicki Flaherty
July 25, 2013 at 22:58
don’t really ‘like’…poor sophie!
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dogdaz
July 26, 2013 at 07:22
She is doing better already with the spray.
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mythreemoggies
July 26, 2013 at 10:14
Huge furry hugs x
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dogdaz
July 26, 2013 at 12:05
Thanks
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Misaki
July 27, 2013 at 13:51
Oh phew! I’m glad its not too serious
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dogdaz
July 27, 2013 at 14:26
I was scared
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