Looks like Leo has AF - I am devastated

sami · #1 25-06-11, 10:05 AM

Have just been cleaning Leo's bum area because it was such a mess, he is never the cleanest of dogs but it was particularly bad, and found that he has a fistula.

I am devasted looks like we will have to go through the whole atopica/nizoral thing again with Leo.

Tracy

#2 25-06-11, 10:18 AM

Poor boy. This is all you need on top of everything else. Is there a chance it's a one off? i know you've experience of AF, but just hoping...

zetstaff · #3 25-06-11, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by sami

Have just been cleaning Leo's bum area because it was such a mess, he is never the cleanest of dogs but it was particularly bad, and found that he has a fistula.

I am devasted looks like we will have to go through the whole atopica/nizoral thing again with Leo.

Tracy

Ohhhhh noooooo, I'm really sorry mate, I must admit I don't know much about it other than what you've posted but that's enough that I know it's not nice

All I can say is I'm here if you need someone to talk/cry/scream at xxx

Sending a big hug

zetstaff · #4 25-06-11, 10:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sami

Have just been cleaning Leo's bum area because it was such a mess, he is never the cleanest of dogs but it was particularly bad, and found that he has a fistula.

I am devasted looks like we will have to go through the whole atopica/nizoral thing again with Leo.

Tracy

Ohhhhh noooooo, I'm really sorry mate, I must admit I don't know much about it other than what you've posted but that's enough that I know it's not nice

All I can say is I'm here if you need someone to talk/cry/scream at xxx

Sending a big hug

sami · #5 25-06-11, 10:53 AM

Thanks Tracey and Anni.

I have just shaved/cleaned all around his bumhole which was caked in poo, ewww not a nice job. I think he has been neglecting himself becasue its sore.

He has never had it before whereas Sami has had it off and on for years so its a possibility its just a one off. I think the vet will treat it as AF because Sami has had it and I think its supposed to be genetic.

I dread to think what Leo will be like with the meds, Sami was bad enough but she is quite tough Leo is a proper mardy pants at the best of times.

Aw well thats my new wood floor gone again.

Tracy

Beki · #6 25-06-11, 02:15 PM

Ohhh no!!!!! Hope it is just a one off xxx

#7 25-06-11, 03:24 PM

Sorry to hear this Hunni xxx

sami · #8 25-06-11, 03:39 PM

I know Linda, we both been there done that havent we.

Tracy

#9 25-06-11, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by sami

I know Linda, we both been there done that havent we.

Tracy

We have Hunni

Just pleased their are different/better treatments now
Gentle ear rubs for Leo and Sami
Linda xxx

#10 25-06-11, 04:08 PM

I am so sorry to hear this . I lost my lovely Cassie to this she just never got better and could not cope with the treatment.She was too far into this condition and just too ill before they even tried the treatment. It's a horrible condition to have . I wish you all the very best and hope it is just a one off and everything works out. I have since heard a great sucess rate when caught early and atopica is expensive but effective. Goodluck my thoughts are with you.

xx