The checkup

After reading an article by Dr Jean-Paul Ly about an immune or hormonal issue (i.e. "endocrine-immune dysfunction") which affects a dog's ability to handle stress, MM decided to send Frankie for such a checkup. As my left ear was quite inflammed due to an unknown infection, I was also being send down to ARC for a diagnosis. But as Dr Ly was not available, MM made an appointment for us with Dr Ly's "disciple", Dr Lee, who was also approachable and professional, yet able to explain things clearly and slowly to MM, who always have a problem with those unknown medical terms.

In order to help her to recap what had been told and advised by Dr Lee, MM interpreted the diagnosis and results for her own understanding and future reference:

Wynn Wynn's condition:
a) Flaky skin around the paws area; Scratchy especially on the ears.
b) A lump was found at the back; Seemed to be growing and a removal surgery should be considered.
c) Some decayed teeth were detected.

Diagnosis for Wynn Wynn's condition:

• Adaptamax herbal supplement = To combat stress (maybe that's the reason for the skin infection since there's no change in food and environment).
• Dexamed, hepavite (To soothe the liver from the impact of Dexamed) and Zymox shampoo for clearing flaky dead skins due to the infection.
• Betamox LA and Dexafort injections = To combat bacteria infection and anti inflammatory.
• Blood test = Overall good health for the body organs and system.
• Additional advice = To apply cold-pressed extra virgin coconut oil on the infected skin areas after bath. No blow-drying. Also to consider to remove the lump and rotten teeth under light sedation and local anesthetic.
• Weight = About 5.4kg

Frankie's condition:
a) Kept chewing paws; Scratchy especially around the muzzle area.
b) Need to perform hormones checkup.
c) No allergic test to be done as that had been completed by BRT. Frankie is currently eating food and using shampoo that were proven to be positive in the BRT's allergic test.

Diagnosis for Frankie's condition:

• Laurabolin injection (steroid based) = To build up muscles and increase testosterone ( lasts 6 months).
• Eltroxin medication = To produce thyroid hormones.
• Lugol's iodine supplement = To replenish iodine deficiency (which is needed to produce thyroid hormones).
• Testosterone Chrysin cream = To increase testosterone.
• Blood test = Overall good health for the body organs except for low thyroid level. No parasite/mites though.
• Additional advice = To use dry cotton wool to clean ears, lastly with apple cider vinegar to create an environment that is not conducive for yeast growth. Note: The injection and medication are applied to help Frankie to put on weight.
• Weight = About 3.7kg
• Next review: One month later.