Well I know I have been a bit quiet lately but I have not been on top form. I have had loads of trouble with allergic reactions all through the summer: last week I was really feeling off colour and my ear was infected as well.. Mum took me to the Vet twice and he thinks I have pruritus plus possible atopy. Sounds complicated, doesn’t it? It means I could be reacting to anything – grass, seeds, fleas, house dust mites - the list goes on. I had to have a shot of antibiotics, and he emptied my anal glands!! The indignity of it all: I made sure to collect my treats after that embarrassment. I am still taking tablets, Mum puts yummy food on them to make them more tasty. I also have to bathe twice a week using a special shampoo called Malaseb, which needs careful timing so I can dry off before I go out again. I am an old dog, you know ….

So am I getting better? My ear is not itching as much, and all the waxy stuff has gone. I am still a bit itchy all 0ver but we are moving in at Dad’s, where there are no fitted carpets. Once I am there 24/7 we can check for any improvement.
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