Erlina - so far so good. Riona is ok too.

Erlina, chasing Finian towards Myrna

One week off the antibiotics, Erlina is feisty and doing well. Here she is chasing Finian towards Myrna who has her favorite "Make my day !" look. Erlina still does not have the stamina one would hope, but it is improving as time goes on.

Erlina as Monster Dog

Over the past few weeks we also struggled with a massive infection in Riona's tail. We could not save the tail so decided it was much better to lose the tail than the dog. Here is short-tailed Riona, who does not mind a bit.

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Erlina

Erlina as a Monster Dog.

Ready to Attack

The Attack

Erlina is doing quite well. She has just finished a 4 month course of the the antibiotic Amikacin, by injection every day. The maximum recommended course of Amikacin is 7 days because it is toxic to the kidneys. By checking her kidney function 3 times a week for the first 2 months and twice a week for the last 2 months we were able to continue the drug more or less safely.

Now the waiting begins. If the infection returns, there is not much more we can do and the story will end sadly. If the infection does not return, we continue on with the story of the Platinum Princess ! Prayers, good thoughts, candles lit, and glasses of Guinness raised in her honor will all be appreciated.

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