Shaun gets a Checkup

As we still don't have our blood machine, every Friday we take Shaun to Animal Wellness for a blood test.  His red blood cell count has been low for weeks despite him having a lot of food and regular iron injections, and he has a lump on his bottom that hasn't gone down despite anti inflammatory medications and antibiotics.  

We discovered a common ailment that is likely causing Shaun's red blood cell count to be low - hook worms. We did a faecal analysis and saw them. We gave him Dewormer so we hopefully will see an improvement in next week's tests.
We also did an ultrasound and xray on the lump on his bottom, there is fluid inside so it's not a hernia, but the skin around it is very thick.
Doc Gama gave him medication for it and if in two weeks it hasn't gone we will have to do surgery.

The Last Postcard from Shaun on his Holidays

Dear All

After two weeks away, it's time to come home. Time enough left for a bit of chillin' by the pool for the last few hours before my transport arrives. It's been fun, but I have missed you all. My coat has got better, and my last trip to the doctors showed that my Anemia is slowly improving. I've been for quite log walks some days, and others I have just sat on the beach and chewed something. The one thing that hasn't got any better is this terrible twitching left over from Distemper. Maybe in time it will improve but it does IRRITATE me so much, it keeps me awake most nights. So be prepared, I may be A BIT GRUMPY when I get back!!

See you all soon,

Shaun x

Postcard #7 from Shaun on his Holidays

Dear Everyone

Had a relaxing afternoon in the resort spa. My fur is coming back after the mange infection and I want to be LOOKING MY BEST when I return to the Sanctuary soon! I was thinking of getting a pedicure too, but as I like digging in the sand, I decided just to go with the LORI Soap Hot Tub Treatment package. Very relaxing, although the resort staff can be a little rough with the towel round my sensitive bits. 4 stars, recommend.

Love to you all,
from Shaun x

Postcard #6 from Shaun on his Holidays

Dear Friends,

What a strange day I've had! The Resort Staff have been concerned about me not pooping since I got here, and so gave me "a helping hand". Why is everyone so obsessed with MY BUTT?! Anyway, I did poop, and I've never seen a reaction like it from the Staff. Auntie Christine paid me a visit, and she was beside herself! I'm looking forward to seeing what they do when I pee my bed hahahaha! All the other beach dogs came to see Auntie Christine, so did my guard-dog duty and barked them away - you can't be too careful with these locals!

See you all soon,

Love, Shaun x x