Yesterday Akira went to her acupuncture sessions. And was very chill there. She just melted into the table and sat staring like this into space. I have requested that Dr Oh gives her acupuncture for her pancreatitis instead of overgrooming as she is at present taking zylkene to keep her relaxed and calm.
I also spoke to her vet Dr T and asked his opinion on the zylkene as well as how it would impact her already elevated calcium. Dr T did some research and told me as it's a natural source she is in no danger and there was no protocol on taking zylkene for a longer period or even a higher dose.
But we finally settled on giving her a break from zylkene after this stretch for a month to see how she does and whether her licking is any worse than now. If not I may leave it for a longer time before starting again. If she begins to lick too excessively I will have to put her in her e-collar again so she will not hurt her skin. I am already settled with the idea that she may just be bald as long as she doesn't tear her skin or worry it too much.
Poor darling girl. She has so many problems to solve but yet she is so brave. It sounds like a good plan to let her be free of the e-collar so long as she doesn't tear her skin. Finding the perfect balance may take some time. We will pray for her comfort and happiness .
ReplyDeleteOH look at you, Miss Akira. You do look quite relaxed with your treatments. we hope that a solution to your problems can be found and you are in good hands with San and your doctors.
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ReplyDeleteWe had a stallion visiting from Italy here this week. He was very stressed so we gave him Zylkene in horse doses (very expensive!), and it worked really well on him!
ReplyDeleteMiss Akira, you are so brave. We are purring and praying that these treatments will help, and that you can have the e-collar off for a while.
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