First of all - most people ask if they are spayed, and are surprised when I say "not yet". Usually you are not allowed to adopt an animal from the shelter unless it is spayed/neutered, which is why they do that surgery at the shelter if necessary. But Charlie and Lucy were in such poor health when I adopted them, that the shelter doctor deferred spaying until they reach full health again (making me responsible, and I have to send them proof once it's done). So I definitely plan to spay them, and will pay for it.
Lucy (mom)
- Last skin scrape was clear of (non-contagious) Demodex. Hooray! She is still taking Ivermectin because the rule is that a dog needs two "clean" scrapes in order to be considered cured.
- Otherwise, healthy and happy.
Charlie (daughter)
- Last skin scrape showed (non-contagious) Demodex still hanging around, so we will just keep plugging away at it. She will probably be on Ivermectin for a few more months. Her skin is looking SO MUCH better, and with all the hair regrowth, Dr. Quinn and I are happy with her progress.
- She is currently taking Simplicef for a secondary skin infection that arose when she was being boarded. That regimen will conclude in a little over a week.
- Charlie has an eye condition called Entropion. This is simply where the eyelids fold inwards, which causes the eyelashes to scratch against and irritate the eyeball. I keep her eyes lubricated, but would like to get her surgery to correct this so it's no longer an issue. I am currently looking into the possibility of doing her spaying and eye surgery at the same time, so that she only has to be anesthetized once. I also plan to pay for this.
- Otherwise, healthy and goofy as ever.
In case you are interested, their current vet is
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