Last night I learned the very sad news that the well loved animal behavior expert and veterinarian Dr. Sophia Yin had passed away. She was truly a hero to me and all animals. There are no words.
My lump grew to five times it size and my tail somehow became wider. Went back to see the vet and they did a cytology test on the area. After 2.5 days I finally received results that (thank God!) it was not cancerous. We learned the cells showed a lot of inflammation and I was given a topical spray. I also was told to put cool towels in the area in hopes that the swelling will go down.
One thing I want to mention - VERY IMPORTANT: The doctors placed a bandage around my entire tail to contain the blood, etc. Unfortunately, the very adhesive portion of the bandage was taped by the bare portion of my tail underneath. That's right, next to my behind. So, when Momma and Daddy tried to remove it, I yelped quite loudly. Sadly, that was two++ inches of tape in the area and -- not to mention -- my entire tail. Quite painful.
Daddy spent a lot of time cutting around the tape and several portions were stuck... two types of tape were used - the non stick bandage and actual bandage tape on the tip and near my hind area. Oooh the agony! After cutting around and me being stressed over it for 1/2 hour whilst they tried to remove it - Momma had a revelation -- Baby Oil!
That's right! She bathed my ENTIRE tail in Johnson's Baby Oil (I'm so thankful!) and within seconds, the bandage tape just slid right off my skin and the rest of my tail. I was a little red and sore from before, but now happy! So...now we know! Good tip if this happens to you or perhaps if a band aid is used on your own skin.
Now if only my tail would go back to normal... still waiting... stay tuned!
Almost ready to march -- right by the marching band - lucky us!
Making a new friend at New Lenox Public Library earlier this summer.
This photo was featured in the New Lenox Patriot newspaper!
We were able to visit several new libraries and now we're hoping the libraries will consider more therapy dog visits throughout the year. Just this past week I met Matthew (Hi Matthew - woof! woof!) at Acorn Public Library in Oak Forest. We had great fun napping listening while children read to us some wonderful books. A lot of them were about dogs! Next month will be a very exciting month because we get to wear Halloween costumes! My friend Pita the Princess Chihuahua will be joining me and Birdie Girl to read with kids. Pita recently earned her reading with kids certification from Sit Stay Read - it will be great fun having her join us. Call the libraries to schedule a time to read!
WW: My New Yellow Bow Tie!
Got this new bow tie and collar from Sophisticated Pup in my favorite color - yellow!
Does this bow make me look tough?
pick up after yourselves, people!
First thing they do around here is check one's weight... hmph!
It appears (they claim) I have gone from 8.7 to 9.5lbs - I demand a recheck! Who's in charge around here?
Hangin' on tight. Not looking forward to this. Momma makes me look at the house parrot.
House Parrot keeps saying 'Hello' or I think he really means, "Hell No!"
Dr. Geisler carefully inspects the area where Momma found the yellow flaky substance..
Dr. Geisler was very gentle with me, I barely felt a thing (though I was still a little nervous).
See that table? Those are my paw prints from being all nervous.
Dr. Geisler explains that the flaky areas may be due to my allergies (dermatitis) and advises us to take a specified chihuahua sized dose of Benadryl. Follow that with a gentle oatmeal bath to help clear things up. She also indicated the lump on the tail maybe due to an irritation. At this time we can take an antibiotic she's prescribing to help clear it up. In the meantime, we will keep an eye on the lump to ensure it does not grow. But she thinks it will not, and the small swell will go away. Thanks for being so kind and gentle with me Dr. Geisler!