Sunday, May 10, 2015

May 10 The Bad News and the Good News

May 10, 2015



This weekend we found out some sad news about the Poms.  As you all know, we took the dogs to the veterinarian last week to get their shots and to have them tested for Lyme disease and for heartworm.

The vet called us on Friday with some bad news.  Carmella has heartworm and Diamond has Lyme disease.  We thought that Carmella would be at higher risk for Lyme disease as she was covered from head to tail in ticks, but that is not the case.

They both have appointments with Dr. Farrar next Friday and Saturday to begin the treatments that they need.  Carmella will have to be kept quiet for several weeks following treatment.  This will be difficult as they are both really active dogs!  They run and chase each other as well as the cats.  They also leap from the ground into our arms. We will work hard to not get them excited.  

We appreciated all of your donations that helped with the diagnosis and will greatly appreciate any donations that can help us with the costly treatment.  All donations are tax deductible.

And now for the good news!

On a positive note, Cherigene (a licensed rehabber), Pam, and I released a few baby squirrels and opossums.


              An opossum in the roof of the shed.                     Cherigene with a good friend!