Emmett’s tough day (afternoon) aka the itch is with us

By Liz on September 9, 2020

So.

Both Emmett and I have had an itchy summer.

We (vet and Dr. and me) do not know if they are related.

Auggie is not affected.

Current thinking is that Emmett may have seasonal allergies … he was itchy last summer but not near as bad as this summer … maybe due to age and or the super vegetation in the woods. Apparently, canine allergy stuff tends to spring forth at the 2 year plus stage.

My bites … maybe related hives … ???

Anyway, Emmett had a vet visit today and was treated with some medication which lasts 3-4 weeks which should take us to a hard frost and hopefully, if it IS seasonal, then we recoup until next summer.

Emmett was also treated for a “mange-mite” thing … a very long shot since Auggie has not had symptoms. The mange thing would/should affect all of us.

My bites have decreased a lot and the woods veg is dying and it is getting colder so hopefully my issues will go with the onset of Autumn as well.

Crazy uncomfortable for Emmett and me, but the shot Emmett received is supposed to mitigate his symptoms VERY fast.

The vet visit. With COVID-19 ongoing, I pass Emmett to the vet via a vestibule. I did send an email with all particulars. Then … spoke to Dr. Leslie mid-exam.

When Emmett was handed back to me, the tech … who I know well, said that Emmett was “very brave” this visit. Emmett has been a bit trembly and reticent since COVID-19 meant that I was not with him for exams and treatment. It breaks my heart, but so good to hear that he is doing better. I always tell him: “You are going to be in the good hands of the girls who love you and are glad to see you!” which is TRUE! Everyone from vet Dr. to techs love him and take time.

Still.

Exhausted…

I hear ya bro … the vet is hard…

Chillin’ by me…

So done.