The itchy and scratchy show
In other words, Gidget.
We managed to get her to the vet today (rather than Monday), and the vet confirmed that yes, the bumps are an allergic reaction. But no, this isn't the skin condition that she had before when she was in the shelter. However, that condition may have made her skin more fragile and susceptible to this outbreak. They also checked that the Gidge has no parasites or other critters (which she doesn't, thank goodness).
Basically, all we can do is try to make her more comfortable by alleviating the misery of the itchiness. We had been giving her Benadryl, which the vet said was good to do, but we also got a prescription for some stronger stuff to give her relief until whatever it is that is affecting her can work its way through her system.
Poor girl.
We managed to get her to the vet today (rather than Monday), and the vet confirmed that yes, the bumps are an allergic reaction. But no, this isn't the skin condition that she had before when she was in the shelter. However, that condition may have made her skin more fragile and susceptible to this outbreak. They also checked that the Gidge has no parasites or other critters (which she doesn't, thank goodness).
Basically, all we can do is try to make her more comfortable by alleviating the misery of the itchiness. We had been giving her Benadryl, which the vet said was good to do, but we also got a prescription for some stronger stuff to give her relief until whatever it is that is affecting her can work its way through her system.
Poor girl.
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