The case of Dee's Scratches #6


Well, another week goes by and I'm not sure if there has been progress in Dee's fight with Scratches or not. I compare the pictures from last week and see new hair growth – that's good, but I don't really see any improvement in the hind legs at the heel. I will see how I can get back to Silver City this week to talk to Dr. Allred about an idea for continued improvement; so far it seems he has been able to help the most. Maybe he would agree to speak with my local vet and work through him to make it a little easier; it will be difficult for me to get off work to get to his office this week.

I have continued to use the Scratches Formula, spraying the area twice per day. The pictures I took today were taken right after I sprayed, that's why things look a little dark, because her legs are still wet. I emailed the vet behind this medicine to ask about the hairless areas because they seem to be getting too dry. I asked if I should be using something different in these areas. He responded within a few hours and said to continue spraying the entire area, that his formula would protect her from the sun and the flies. So I have stuck with it all week. I'm thinking I don't see a change and don't have much faith in this particular medicine at this time.

I am no longer making her stay in the small pen all the time. She goes in to eat because I want to make sure she is the one getting the feed (she is starting to fill out again), but as soon as she is through eating I let her out with the gelding. She seems mentally better with this. I am also starting to play with her again; we are having short sessions so as not to overdo any exercise since she has been pretty much just standing around for a couple months. Boy, I can't wait to post the last of the Scratches posts…this stuff is exhausting!

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