02/03/13: ADOPTED!
01/28/13: Adoption
pending
04/03/12: Myles and Oreo
Are An Odd Couple With
Even Temperaments
A
veterinarian who treats
some of the dogs in our
Rescue program was
contacted by a client
looking for help with
two dogs she had
rescued. The
veterinarian referred
her to NBR and we agreed
to step in and help. The
woman became aware of
the dogs from a
co-worker who told her
the dogs were living in
a dysfunctional
drug/alcoholic
household. The living
conditions were
deplorable and they
needed to be removed
from the situation. Both
dogs also needed
immediate medical
attention.
Myles
is a two year old male
boxer and Oreo is a one
year old Blue Tick Coon
Hound mix. Both dogs
have a skin condition
and were scratching
themselves raw from the
itchy dermatitis.
Despite their background
and physical condition,
both Myles and Oreo are
sweet, affectionate and
full of love for
everyone they meet. They
grew up together, and
look out for each other,
so they will be need to
be placed together.
We made an
appointment for Myles
and Oreo to see our vet
the next day. They both
received a complete
workup which included a
skin scraping. Although
the results of the skin
scraping were negative,
the doctor started the
dogs on a topical
treatment for suspected
sarcoptic mange
(scabies). They were
prescribed antibiotics
for the open sores under
their arms and will also
need medicated baths
every three days. Their
ears had an infection as
well and, in addition to
medication, they were
given medicated wipes to
clean the ear canals
daily. Since they are so
thin they are eating
three times a day and
doing well on this
schedule. They have been
started on fish oil
capsules to help improve
their coats. They will
be neutered once they
get the medical “OK”.
Below is a report
from our volunteer who
initially went to meet
this duo:
“Myles and Oreo are two
sweethearts despite what
they have lived through.
Poor Myles is just
scratching himself to
death. He has a visible
red rash on all his
feet, his ear flaps are
dry and his overall coat
is very dry. I am
concerned about the
redness and swelling on
the front of his lips.
Both Myles and Oreo had
been eating out of
plastic food bowls which
may be the possible
cause. We were told that
their diet consisted of
rice and gravy. Oreo was
fed first and whatever
remained of his meal
Myles could finish…so so
sad. Simply horrendous!
Myles is really
underweight - I'll be
surprised if he weighs
in at more than 35lbs.
He is really a good dog
and even in his
condition I would call
him handsome. He has two
enlarged nipples that
may be of concern and on
the edge of his right
ear he has a large scab
area. He let me play
with his feet and look
in his mouth so he does
not mind being handled.
Myles is a dry mouth so
no slime!
Oreo
the Blue Tick Hound mix
was also scratching
himself raw. His coat is
in a lot better
condition, but still has
obvious issues. Oreo is
a handsome dog as well,
and he is also very
sweet."
