We are getting to my favorite time of year. The days are beginning to get a little shorter, the oppressive heat starts to wane, and it’s football (and chili!) season. It also seems to be a little bit better for Norman and his allergies.

Update on Norman

In our last update, Norman was in a bit of a rough patch with his skin infections and seborrhea. His skin was so red and sensitive, and it was extremely itchy to the touch. He completed his antibiotics and seemed to be feeling, and looking, much better. He also received his Cytopoint shot which definitely helped.

When we went back for his check up he was feeling pretty good. Here’s a picture of Norman getting weighed at the vet. He seems pretty proud of himself!

The only issue he was having during the checkup was on his tail. Over the last week, he had really been rubbing it on the carpet to the point of making it bleed a few times. This isn’t necessarily uncommon for him, but we usually are able to clean it up and get back to normal. Well this time it got infected.

It was pretty gross. There’s a picture of it below. When it wasn’t red or bloody, it had some puss like goo inside it, and it was getting crusty. The vet gave us some medicated pads to use on it and they have really helped a lot.

Right now, he seems to be doing fine. One of his paws has a little swelling, I think due to some excessive licking. Go figure. He’s needed to wear the cone most evenings.

Well until next time. I hope all your itchy pups are feeling better!

Here’s that tail.