We're still keeping an eye on Penny's joint issues, trying to make sure she's not in pain. Also, she's begun licking herself again, because of what we assume are seasonal allergies.
We tried Apoquel, on our vet's recommendation, and the results were instant. By the next day she had stopped licking herself. However, on reading this article about the other effects of apoquel use, we decided to discontinue it, given that Penny's itch is not too bad.
We're trying our vet's idea of bathing her feet and perineal area every time we come in from a walk, and so far the itching seems under control.
One of the main reasons we didn't want her on apoquel for too long is that she already has lots of lipomas on her body, and some warts on her head. So we knew we'd worry excessively about the possibility of her developing more lumps because of the treatment.
So, it was particularly interesting to run across Penny's littermate in the park yesterday, the second time in thirteen years we've met him.
He, too, has lumps. He, too, has warts. And, to top it off, he scooted around on the grass as the humans chatted.
It was such a relief to see that these are not huge problems, that the other human doesn't get as worried as I do. Penny's brother was obviously happy and well, even with these similar issues.
One little tip I'll try is to trim Penny's tail like her brother's is done, so we can wash her effectively, and to make the application of ointments easier.
Penny is sitting with her rear leg stuck out, and her brother doesn't seem to have the same joint problems, so I suppose our participation in energetic sports may have given her problems. But she loved her agility and her flyball, so here's hoping it was worth it.
The two dogs didn't spend much time socialising. I wonder if, after thirteen years, they even remember each other?
2 comments:
Penny and her brother look like twinsies! I wonder, like you, if they really do remember each other after 13 years?
Thats pawsome u saw your brother. Nice tail cut.
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