Hello Sebastian supporters! Sorry for the long pause between updates. Things are getting pretty hectic around here. So, I'm sure you're all dying to know how the vet went. It should be no surprise that ALL his skin scrapings came back positive for mites... The mange is back. We're bummed, of course, but we were also not surprised. His skin and hair had taken a turn for the worse very fast. So, it's back to the meds. We're looking at a couple months of therapy with the medication before we even consider surgery again.
Unfortunately, this is just the reality of Sebastian's situation. This on-again, off-again mange may be something we deal with for the rest of his life. We just don't know. What it comes down to is that immune system of his. It's just not staying strong enough to fight off anything as serious as mange. The medications he's on now will do well to treat the mites and the secondary skin infections, but I am studying a lot of resources to figure out how to treat the root of the problem which is the immune system. I've gotten some great leads from other Sebastian supporters and I have a accumulated a library lately of holistic/natural animal therapy books! We will figure something out!
Also, next week we head out for our cross-country trip! I really haven't gotten everything packed but I'm slowly but surely getting there. I got a nice new tent for $10 off Craigslist so we can camp out along the way. Also, a huge pet first aid kit to keep in the car. The movers come on Wednesday so we better get the rest of it done quick!! I'm getting pretty excited to head out. A little nervous, but mostly excited. Bella and Sebastian seem to sense that there is something going on. The boxes and clutter are confusing them! I am definitely ready to hit the road though. We have a long ways to go and lots to see a long the way.
So, we're done with vet visits for the time being. We have to find a new vet in Erie, PA once we get there and get Sebastian in to start the skin scraping tests again. In the meantime, rest assured that I will take lots of photos on our trip and if I can get online I will post updates along the way. Wish us safe travels! Till next time...
