Sarcoptic Mange and Skin Problem | Home Remedies

*Scratch scratch scratch* How annoying is it; how sad to see my girl reinfected with mange again. We did no test under the scope tho.. i was so sad to see her fur all gone again. i wanted to talk to someone but every one is at work. i took a photo (photo above) and posted on her album.it's more of a "shoutout" about my disappointment of her horrible scratch under my care.

Somehow i get really useful comment from a rescuer named vivienne. We all knew..besides going to vet, we have our own home remedies for the rescues.

The fastest way is Borax Solution. Scurvie recovered from mange the first time with Borax Solution. where you mix borax and hydrogen peroxide in water (please find formula online as i've already forgotten how) and then spray them on the surface and clean area with it. The reason i stopped using it is because week before i found her four paws red. my first thought was Borax. I can't confirm whether that's the cause of it. but to be on the safe side, i stopped using it. i use it to wash the floor(surrounding) instead.

It's kinda hard to find Borax nowadays. the herb shop don't sell them anymore. so i start killing mange with boiling hot water. i wash the surrounding with boiling hot water.

Then it's COOKING OIL. i use cooking oil on Scurvie before. it works pretty well. quite fast too.

i also bought Spirulina, Cod liver oil, and Apple Cidar Vinegar. Scurvie didn't like Spirulina at all so i stopped feeding. Cod liver oil helps alot when it comes to skin issue. Obvious change of smoother fur ;) APPLE CIDAR VINEGAR - i take one part of Apple Cidar Vinegar with 9 part of water. spray them on the body to ease it's itchiness. It also helps keep flies away from the dog's body. Today i learned from Vivienne that Just apple cidar itself won't help much. It's best to followed by coconut oil/olive oil. Massage and rub it into the skin.

Another rescuer friend suggested to put a tablespoon in their food too. so i bought this bottle of virgin coconut oil and planning to try it tonight. we'll see how well it work.

It's painful to see her condition. so every time when i feel so disappointed i'd click into the first picture when i first captured her. the image brings me back to the first day she stays at my house. Flies all around as if she's a dead body. dandruff every where.

She's much better now compare to the first day she came in. It really require alot of patience and love. I've spent almost RM3k of medical bill on her. till recently a vet asked me "so you're keeping her". i said no. she asked "then what are u doing? what's all this?". i told her she will get adopted by good people. I went home and ask my sister. told her what the vet said to me. and i added " actually ya, i think i crossed the line". She add on "because you really "sayang"(care for) her". "guess so..."

in fact, when i first found her, she suffer from itchiness, mites. my intention is to get rid of her itchiness and put her back. didn't know a street dog would bring up so many problems. We then discovered 1. heartworm positive, 2. hypothyroid, 3. lost weight, 4. is she spayed?????

she's with me since august 2012. so it's 6-7 months. no heat no nothing. reinfected with mange. that's very bad where i need to start from zero again.

Pray hard for her recovery...If you're reading this, hope the little remedy tricks helps. do consult your veterinary if you have any doubts. I welcome all sorts of comments and advice. after all, we're all learning and it's good to hear from each other :)

Love,
Yi
20/03/2013

Dr Dog visit to Hua Ming Autism Center | 04/03/13

Dr Dog is back in action. i've missed out the first visit at DUMC. On Monday coordinator Salehin and i brought our dogs to the Autism Center for another mission. this time, 3 dogs only. Dr Kylie, Dr Sammy and Dr Snowie.

It was long since our last visit. In between those period Dr Snowie somehow develop some princess behavior and totally forgotten about her job as a doctor. Monday's visit made her a little nervous and yes she barked few times at other Doctors. She became so accustomed to being a queen. I'm so glad she's back at work finally!

If you were there, you'd notice how the kids react to dogs when we first entered, and then leave. It's great to see how happy they were. the doctors done a really great job in cheering them. It's really a great therapy for these kids. 

My total visit to Autism center so far is 3 times. This girl was always there. Excited but she'd cover her ears and smile. I decide to let her walk Snowie. She's really happy. She'd hop with one leg while one of her finger stuff into the ear. :)

He's one of the younger group of kids. Compare to the previous group, they are so daring to approach the dogs. Then i heard one of the teacher/volunteer said "They don't know it's a dog". i find it make sense. In fact they might think it's something new. not even realize it's a dog. Beside me, the kid was pulling Dr Kylie's tongue, eye, she touches odd parts. while this kid play rough to Dr Snowie. or tend to put his face so close to Snowie stare at her, pull her ears and furs. He even move his own body to an allowing pose to lye on Snowie like she's a pillow. i find it quite interesting and the sentence "They don't know it's a dog" popped in my head again. :)

I've been really busy recently, working late and wake early in the morning. Sometimes i wanted to skip this or that activity and lay back in bed but Dr Dog visit is one of it that i will avoid pulling myself off. No matter how tired i am. i get myself up. for one reason, it's a very great program.

Our coordinator Salehin (Right) and i (Left) with our Doctors Dr Kylie(first from right), Dr Sammy(middle), and Dr Snowie (Left first)

at the end of the visit to find the kids happy. at the same time, Snowie get to social more. It's an awesome therapy not only for the needy but also to me. i believe the ones that benefit most is the handler of the Doctors. So much to experience and it makes us happy to see others happy.

For those who are interested to take part please visit Dr Dog Malaysia Facebook

It's an honour to be able to join the Doctors to such wonderful mission. I'm so proud of my Snowie. Although tired after every mission, you did an awesome job! Love you!!!

Love,
Dr Snowie's handler, Pei Yi
09/03/2013

Snowie's BIG 10! 06/01/13

What the? i did not post about her big ten? it's horrible!

I'm not a party person. and i wanted to throw a party for Snowie's 10th birthday. i planned a month earlier. trying to make it simple.

first, it was the cake! i'm so amazed how JC from pawz bakery take it so easy. i thought we need to book 3 weeks earlier. turns out she's the one who said we'll talk about it after christmas. hehe. When she ask me what design do i want. I'm stunned. because i've never thought of the design. Her cake on her 9th birthday was based on a cake from her facebook page. i start to flip through her page again. chosen two to three sample. but end up not using it. i told her i want a "princess" theme.

i always treated her like a queen. so i thought maybe it's fine? So after x'mas when i was so nervous about it. She showed me 3 design. and we both agreed on one of the design.

She gave an extra 3' cake for Snowie's mascot to sit on. it end up couldn't fit in the fridge that i have to take out the tray. and still end up her crown became pineapple.

I made a list of guest a month in advance. in fact it's the first party i organized. So i'm inviting a smaller group. People and dogs Snowie encounter. i took a day off on that saturday to get things prepared. i did not have the time to prepare much and damn me i should have booked ohana for this birthday celebration! End up my mom and sister help me with the food.

and it's also last minute i did a guest book for Snowie's 10 years of memories. what a waste that i lost so many great photos of her and her friends daisy and bobo and happy.

Snowie was the host of the day. She's the only dog unleashed. but well, according to my friends she's always the one to start a fight. She wants to dominate other dogs ..:\ as for Scurvie, she barked at every arrival of guest. her territory is taken. but she should be glad that she get to eat doggie cake and lots of eggs.

very happy that Corgie came along. thanks to Olivia. i really miss this boy. he's the one that everyone praise cute! in fact he is! very special one.

 well it says Dog food but our dear guest tend to look around that area. i guess the height of our notice was not right. it was a dog's view? haha

Everyone singing birthday song to Snowie. thanks.

Our miss Leong Min Min. always waiting for food

This is Doodle. thanks for coming :)

Fluffy.

Snowie's colleague, Dr Bean.

there's other dogs that i didn't take picture. like Pixie, Alice and Lizzy. Alice and Lizzy are the biggest but i always can't see them in the dark. :p

 happy birthday my princess. hope that we can celebrate every year! (if financial allows). next time we'll do it in Ohana o'right? haha

 can see that they like the chicken very much >.<

everyone is too generous. thanks on behalf of Snowie. can't believe her present is more than my birthday  seriously.. haha

i hope everyone did had a great day. i did not prepare much activities. maybe next time? ;D

let me end this post with our video on that particular day. every dog seems to be under control and i'm happy of that.