[nagdu] Bailey Update

[Tracy Carcione]

I forgot to say that, so far as I know, Frontline has toxic elements that
can cause problems for some dogs, so, if you're using it a lot, be aware. 
I guess if your vet has recommended using it every 2 weeks, he's thought
about possible side-effects, but I'd still be alert for possible trouble.
Tracy

> As the subject line indicates, I promised a Bailey update. I don't know
> what the list policy on file attachments is, so forgive me if I overstep a
> boundary. I will attach Bailey's discharge papers to this email, for all
> who are interested. It's all text; there aren't any images and it is a
> fairly easy document to navigate. I offer it because there is a lot to say
> and my situation is thoroughly explained in this document. For those less
> interested, here is the summary:
> Despite Bailey's being on Frontline Plus, he has been diagnosed with fleas
> and a flea allergy. However, the severity of his skin infection suggests
> an additional irritant (maybe food). Before this can be explored, however,
> the flea situation must be dispatched. I am now applying Frontline every
> two weeks and bathing Bailey with a special medicated shampoo every week.
> He is also on a course of antibiotics. The vet recommends that I have the
> environment treated for fleas-that will involve an exterminator. Does
> anyone have experience with such? Since I live in university housing, this
> will involve a lot of convoluted crap. I'm not sure how to convince them
> that they need to treat the apartment-can't they just say "Get rid of the
> dog, then" or "we're not responsible for the health of dogs because dogs
> aren't generally in our housing units" or "We can't do that; and you're
> not allowed to hire an exterminator either". Not sure what to do here-any
> suggestions appreciated. There's a lot more in the discharge papers, so
> look at those if you are interested.
> Thanks,
> Robert Hooper
> Hooper.90 at buckeyemail.osu.edu<mailto:Hooper.90 at buckeyemail.osu.edu>
> The Ohio State University
> 0653 Buckeye-Cuyahoga CT
> 653 Cuyahoga Court
> Columbus, Ohio 43210
> (740) 856-8195
>
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