While innocently looking for free bookshelves on craigslist, I happened to click on the pets section.

So...I now have a four year old shih tzu in a crate in my dining room.

She has an allergic skin condition that her owners couldn't deal with. We brought her home, bathed her, and Tim spent at least five hours cutting the mats out of her fur so she could walk properly.

I pulled out all of my creams and ointments, gave her a little benadryl, and she is now a much happier dog.

Tomorrow we will finish clipping her fur and her nails, and see if a change of diet and some fresh air and exercise will help her out.

If you have any experience in doggie allergies, please email me with advice!

4 comments:

  1. I'll bet she's much happier...

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  2. dogs can take human antihistamines... I can't tell you the dosage, but I have a friend who has a dog w/ skin allergies and her vet recommended them.

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  3. Anonymous4:19 PM

    Hi PB---so nice of you and I'm sure the pooch is pleased. Sounds like you're a soft touch, eh (smile)?

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  4. As it turns out, the dog was not as appreciative as I thought.

    She bit me!

    Thankfully, she was just a tiny little thing.

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