Feb 25/03 This is 'Corey'. He is approx 4 yros, schnauzer patterned, neutered with natural ears and docked tail. I was contacted by the THS regarding
this dog - he had been brought into the shelter in horrible condition. Because of his condition they wanted to house him for a short period of time so that they could get him shaved down and assessed -
they also went ahead and ran several skin biopsies because of the condition of his feet and skin - his ears were swollen and almost completely shut due to infection. At this time he weighed 79 lbs - should
probably weigh in at approx 95 lbs (he's a very tall and large boned dog). Mar 12/03 Kathleen and I went to the HS today and picked up Corey. I went into his kennel, took
one look and sat down and cried - he was absolutely pathetic - he can barely walk as his feet are swollen to twice their normal size. He is covered in sores.Mar 13/03 I had Corey to the vets today - he is
on very strong antibiotics to try and heal his ears and skin - he will need several Nizoral baths and his feet treated and bandaged. Mar 28/03 Corey is doing much better - although his feet are still
swollen the raw redness is almost gone. He is putting on weight - now weighs approx 82 lbs. Corey's ears are still in very bad condition so will speak with the vets regarding having him put under
and his ears flushed. Some of Corey's true personality is coming thru - he's very loving but cautious of strangers (and having his ears touched). He appears to like other dogs, will
approach other dogs kennels with his little stub wagging. He likes to go for walks and is very good in the car when I take him to the vets. Sharon, the kennel owner where Corey is staying, spends a
great deal of time with him and he absolutely loves her. For further info pls contact Margo Illing pitabouv@sympatico.ca |
