newborn with skin issues - she's gone

[Ms. Research]

So glad to hear about Black Betty's zoomies. Must of been a sweet sight to behold. Just reading it brought a smile to my face.

Hoping the zoomies continue for your sweet girl.

K

 

[ThreeBoysChicks]

hi Sheepgirl. I didnt know I had another neighbor on here.... where ya at?

Yes guys, Dr Link is great..... so is her associate Dr Julie Dawson.. both have helped me greatly.

X2

 

[blessednest]

What a joy to catch up on little Black Betty's progress. So glad she has found her zoomies.

I did note a few pages back about her being wet in the morning and wanted to share that a few years ago I had a bad case of mites on one of my wethers and he would be wet in the morning. No one could figure that one out either. We finally decided that his skin was so irritated that he was biting/licking at himself constantly at night. When we got the mites cleared up the wetness went away too. I'm sure your little one does not have mites but mabe the itchy skin is causing the same thing. My boy would be completely wet also.

My boy with the pemphigus is doing so much better. Between the vet and I we did some research and he found a vet who has had some luck treating this and he told him to use Depo-Medrol instead of the Dex. It lasts a week to 10 days in their system so I don't have to make a pin cushion out of him. His face is scab free and still a little flaky but it is such an improvement. We have also been giving him Exceed antibiotic once a week also. Today was his second round of the Depo-Medrol and his third shot of Exceed. I really don't think he will need the antibiotic after today and we will continue the Depo for two weeks after his last symptoms have cleared up then see what happens. The vet that has treated this successfully had one case that didn't flare up again for 7 months and one that didn't for 2 years.

Again, I'm so happy to hear of BB's progress and hope that you can use any or all of the info on Pempigus to talk to your vet about. Just some other options for you.

 

[peachick]

glad your boy is doing better.
They do know how to worry us dont they!

My little Crusty has not had the zoomies all weekend I go out with the camera and of course she wont show off.
She is feeling fine though.... Growing, and has a great appetite. Even the vet commented at her good weight and that she was strong.... the lil fighter!
I am due for updated photos though, so I'll try to get some tomorrow.

 

[SmallFarmGirl]

glad your boy is doing better.
They do know how to worry us dont they!

My little Crusty has not had the zoomies all weekend I go out with the camera and of course she wont show off.
She is feeling fine though.... Growing, and has a great appetite. Even the vet commented at her good weight and that she was strong.... the lil fighter!
I am due for updated photos though, so I'll try to get some tomorrow.

Come on little fainter/fighter !!! You will soon be ready and zooming again !!! and ...

 

[peachick]

I havent gotten those photos yet... but Little BB is doing well.
(Thanks Ed for nicknaming her BB, it works )

I see the start of some hair growth on her ears. YAY
Hair around her mouth is almost completely filled in, but it is still rather blotchy and crusty around her eyes. (and legs and sholders)

Her appetite is still great, although shes had a messy bum from the flax oil I put her her bottle.... so now Im putting pepto in her bottle. sigh
Her attitude and behavior continues to increase. (makes my lil heart so happy to see her bouncing around.)
I promise I'll get photos soon.... and/or video.

 

[Ms. Research]

Glad BB is doing so well that she's bouncing around and hair growth on her ears . Truly happy for you Peachick. Lots of worry, trial and error medicines, and finally seeing some positive results. Thanks for the updates and wishing continued success for BB.

K

 

[ThreeBoysChicks]

How about an update?

 

[peachick]

haha
well no news is good news I suppose
She is fine. no change.

its been dark and gloomy here... so havent had the camera out.
pretty today though so I'll get some photos of her.

 

[peachick]

ok guys
I got some photos
But i promise you.... it aint pretty... This poor baby is so fugly only her mama could love her. (me)

I dont want to call the vet yet. but I dont think that new medicine is working... the crustys have not cleared up.
And, over the last 2-3 days Her behavior is not as happy as Id like to see.... she is just sort of a lump again.



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