Day 10 is another bath for Dos! I'm going to wait to see what the APA! medical team says before giving her another treatment, as it seems to have healed a great deal and I don't want to overdo it if she won't need them as frequently, if at all.
So, this time, just mild doggie shampoo and water-and a good scrubdown.
Michael really did a good job on her ears...he worked on them for a good twenty minutes altogether to get the dead skin off, and they look great! She's starting to grow even more fur on her ears:)
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| Day 10 bath-soaped up! |
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| Michael really got her ears clear of the dead skin...it's been a hell of a process... |
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| Here's the after-bath progress shot:) |
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| Does anyone have any speculations as to what could have happened to her ear? It's missing a piece:/ |
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| Dos' eyes have cleared up tremendously! |
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| She has decided that she really, really likes belly rubs after last night. |
Day 10 was also Dos' day to finally leave the garage. (Not to worry, it's climate controlled and stays temperate!:) ) Her mange has cleared up a great deal and we are no longer concerned about spreading it to our other dogs. She still won't be in close contact with the other dogs, because we want to be extra cautious, so after her bath, I cleaned her kennel and bedding extra well and moved her stuff inside.
She at first looked confused as to why I was walking her off the porch, but once inside, she acted like she'd lived there forever. She did a quick sniff at the air, and made her way to her bed, where she's curled up now.
Our dogs sniffed her a little through her crate-which is the most attention they've paid to her since she got here. Other than a quick glance, they haven't acknowledged her-which is odd, because they are very curious dogs. I assume it's because she's been sick, and they can tell she doesn't want to be bothered. I'm taking their sniffing as a good sign that she's starting to smell more like a regular dog.
And, as requested, a video of Dos being excited in the morning, waggly tail and all. This is the 2nd day in a row this has happened!
And...tomorrow..is THE DAY. Dos' APA appointment. I'm both excited and nervous as to what the prognosis will be on her heartworms...
Please keep her in your thoughts tonight...
That's so cute! She's looking so much better every day. Those are about the most expressive eyes ever. Hoping for a good outcome today!
ReplyDeleteCounting down the minutes..here's hoping!!!!
DeleteYou are amazing!!!!! I am so glad that there are people like you out in the world to take care of sick pups like Dos. Thank you, thank you, thank you for caring for her so much. She is a lucky girl indeed.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for keeping up with Ms. Dos.
DeleteI'm the lucky one for having her come into my life. Spending these days with her have been a most eye opening experience.
THANK YOU for fulfilling the video request. She looks SO happy to see you!!
ReplyDeleteYou are very welcome! Thanks for keeping up with her recovery!
DeleteDos is in my thoughts!! I hope everything goes well for her today!
ReplyDeleteShe looks so much better! When I saw the photo of her eyes, you can tell how much brighter she is!! We had a foster who was completely emaciated when we brought him in. When I look at his before and after photos, I am amazed by the difference and can't wait to see her before and after!!
ReplyDeleteCelesa! Please, please, please post some pictures of your foster! It gives me hope for her for the future that other dogs have made that recovery:)
DeleteI hope today went well! Good girl, Dos!
ReplyDeleteThe Day 11 post is up! I'm sorry it took so long!
Deleteand it went super!