Dewey is itching like crazy again. And I discovered last night that he has hotspots AGAIN. They’re smaller this time and it’s only on one side of his ear, but if he continues to scratch it, it’ll end up much worse than the first time. I immediately cut the fur surrounding the wound and cleaned it with antiseptic diluted with water. I wanted to put shoes or socks or whatever to make him stop scratching his ear. This morning, at the ungodly hour of 7 AM, I called up the village vet for consultation.

I don’t know if it’s because of the dog shampoo we use, hidden fleas in his body or the thousands and thousands of ants roaming all over our house. The village vet prescribed antibiotics and something else (couldn’t read her handwriting) for the itching. She also said to apply agua oxinada and then betadine on the wound. But I know these things won’t stop Dewey from scratching the same spot, so I asked if they sell Elizabethan collars but she said I can make one by using x-ray film.

Without relying on any how-to’s instructions, I made this:

It looks pathetic. I should have downloaded instructions or something on the internet. I made the collar out of my x-rays from the annual physical examination in school. We’re going to take x-rays again in January, so might as well put the old ones to use!

We removed it after a few minutes because he looked depressed. I still want to find a pet store that sells the collars so we can control his itching better. Sigh.

In other news, I passed the comprehensive exam! And I’m playing Neopets again! Click the link to make me rich!! Oh, and Merry Christmas to everyone!

**EDIT: Bought collar at Tiendesitas. Cuteness.

Dewey have “hot spots” He now has two HUGE scabs because of the “raw skin lesion” which appeared (?) on his neck three days ago. Took him to the vet for a check up and he has to take 2 kinds of medicines everyday for 2 weeks. Pooor doggie… AGAIN. We’re such bad owners for making him itchy and scratchy.

I couldn’t cut the fur where the wound is located because he’s such a fussy dog so I just snipped the fur on his ears, to let the wound breathe. See picture above for his cute ears. Promising parlorista ba?

What is a hot spot? Galis ata. Visit this site for more nasty images. Kadire.

Edit:

Extended until October 27, I’m told. So go buy because they picked my design! Well… only the pop art design. The design on the back of the shirt is someone else’s work. My original shirt layout is a postcard type where there’s a “scribble” that says “wish you were here! xoxo” blah blah. Oh welll, at least I tried!

So I leave you all with this:

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Our dog, Dewey, is anemic. We took him to Animal Doctors in Alabang last week for a check up and blood test and we only found about the results today.

Anemia is the result of complications or diseases (e.g. car accident, kidney disease). Anemia is the shortage of red blood cells in your pet’s blood. Red blood cells contain hemoglobin, which carries oxygen throughout your pet’s body. A shortage of red blood cells results in reduced oxygen delivery to tissues and organs, which in severe cases can lead to cell damage, organ dysfunction or death. Anemia is a common problem in sick or injured dogs.

Right now he’s taking three medicines (one for vitamins, one for cough and one for immunity) and since he’s anemic, we have to give him another medicine. And we have to feed him liver too. Poor doggie…!!!!!!!!