SGWesties Club X’mas Party @K9

Finally, we attended the first gathering since joining the club. Finally, I am able to put a face to the names that I had corresponded with on the forum. Finally, I got to see SO MANY Westies (16 to be exact) at the same time in the same place :) So happy that Abby walked away with the Best-Dressed Prize.

X’mas at Pet Movers

Uno and Abby had a great time at the dog run today. Left them to enjoy themselves until they zoomed past me…I almost freaked out cos never seen them so grubby and dirty before ! Hubby said to just let them have fun, afterall it’s X’mas…

Uno and His Itch

Last Saturday marked the 3rd (and final) dose of Revolution for Uno as prescribed by Dr Tan. But he is still scratching as before, perhaps not as much but yes, he is still scratching :( Well, at least now I know for sure that the itch is not parasite-related.

Companion Dog Show at Hougang

Abby seems to know we are bring her out and was absolutely thrilled when I put on her little romper :) She looked so cute:

Although the dog show was on a much smaller scale – more for hobby pet owners, we enjoyed it just as much. Bought a little jumper for Uno, look so athletic:

P.A.W. Veterinary Centre

Brought Uno to see a vet as his skin seemed exceptionally red today, and the spots seemed to have spread to a larger area on his back. Dr Tan was very patient and thorough in his diagnosis. He explained that skin issues are difficult to nail down as there are many possibilities. As the itchiness is restricted to Uno’s back, it is likely to be parasite-related. Food allergies are usually around the face, ears and leg areas. He also explained that the first dose of Revolution given to Uno may have killed some mites and the dead mites that were embedded in the skin could have caused the itchiness.
He prescribed a course of oral antibiotics for 18 days, topical anti-bacterial lotion to apply at the spots and 3 doses of Revolution to be given every 2 weeks. I was really reluctant to administer the Revolution treatment but he explained that this is necessary to eliminate the possibility of parasite issue while the antibiotics and anti-bacterial lotion will take care of any infections. Guess I need to try out in order to know the root cause of Uno’s itchiness…praying really hard that his skin will improve in 6 weeks’ time.

Pooches in Specs

Recycled Bryan's old specs as pooch fashion:

Dog Show at Expo

Saw so many familiar faces at the show: Steven showing his Schnauzer Xiaohei, Shih-tzu, members from Pets Channel…Surprisingly, someone even managed to recall that I am the Josephine with another Westie named Abby :) It had been an eye opener, seeing the dogs competing in the various categories. On the other hand, do the dogs really want the glamour? Think Uno and Abby are happier with more food and treats :P