Little Trooper
- Dec 6, 2024
- 2 min read
12/6/2024
We have been struggling, but last night and today we seemed to be doing better. Never in over 22 years of rescue have I had to battle a skin issue like I have Trooper's. Most of the time I give the rescues medicated baths, supplements, quality food and rid them of parasites and then in a few weeks or months they have healthy skin and beautiful fur. For 10 months, I have racked my brain, tested my skills, read anything I could read and watched videos on nutrition and allergies until it all seems to run together. I have washed him (at least weekly and sometimes twice a week when necessary) in every kind of medicated, soothing, and even dandruff shampoo. I have rubbed oils, medications and lotions in to his skin as often as I dare. I have bought pro products and made my own. The last few days I have been using a mixture that I made of coconut, sunflower, virgin olive, vit e, rosemary, and oregeno oils to rub in to his skin. Thus he looks like a little greasy fella. He has been on several different allergy meds and even the Cytopoint injections. The last time we were at the vet (we have seem 3 vets) they recommended the RC hydrolyzed protein food. (it is over 6. a can and 60. for a 7 lb bag!) He seemed to improve at first and was not vomiting it up like he did other foods. Then last week he started throwing it up and itching like crazy again. He has a hard time sleeping when he gets itchy. Then yesterday, I started something new and he slept like a baby all night and has not been itchy all day. If it continues to work, I will post about it later. Pls just pray he gets better. He deserves a normal, healthy life. I think I have had to work harder on him, than probably any rescue we have ever taken in. I am glad to do it, but it takes a lot of mental and physical energy and I am not as young as I used to be. As always, he has been a 'Trooper' through the whole ordeal and never complain
I really felt for the story you shared about Little Trooper’s long fight with skin problems and how patient you’ve been trying so many ways to help him finally feel better in that rescue update, it shows real care and heart in your work. I remember once when I was cramming for finals and I had to hire to take my online Biology exam because I was so stressed and juggling projects, and that pressure felt just like watching a pup struggle with treatments. That made me think more about how much love and focus goes into caring for animals in need.
I loved reading your story about Little Trooper and all the effort you put into helping his skin issues while you stayed positive during setbacks. When I first read about how you tried everything to soothe him it reminded me of a time I struggled with my own project and had to ask for take my online course for me help because I felt stuck and overwhelmed in school. It really matters to keep trying and stay hopeful as you learn and grow.
I really felt for the story of Trooper dealing with those tough skin problems and how you kept trying new ways to help him feel better in that post, it showed real patience and care in rescuing him. I remember when I was late on a deadline and I needed Write my Higher Geography Assignment because I was so overwhelmed, so I get how hard it feels when something you care about needs your full focus. It’s moving to see rescue work like this and it makes me think how important steady effort and hope are in every challenge.