Life at Golden Pines: The Appointment

After ready greater than 2 months, Friday, Could twenty sixth lastly received right here. It was the day of Todd’s lengthy awaited appointment with the Allergist. 

I do not enterprise a lot in the direction of the craziness of I-95, particularly on a vacation weekend, however that is the place I needed to go for Todd’s appointment, so we did. It was over an hours drive to get there, and in some way I managed to get there early and with a couple of minutes to spare. Yay us! 

For no matter motive, Todd did not appear nervous. Even after I received him out for somewhat break earlier than his appointment he was glad and relaxed. I used to be glad about that.

~Do you suppose Todd snuck a sip of my drink after I wasn’t wanting?~

What I wasn’t glad about was that the dermatology division (nonetheless) is not permitting homeowners to return inside with their pets. So, I needed to wait outdoors in my van whereas Todd was taken inside. 

After ready about half-hour, the specialist referred to as and gave a preliminary analysis of “Allergic Rhinitis” which is a build-up of histamines within the sinus, that may be attributable to injury to the nasal membranes – I authorised doing what known as a HESKA blood take a look at that can hopefully inform us what Todd is allergic to. 

Todd will likely be on Apoquel till we get the take a look at outcomes and could have a comply with up appointment in about 6 weeks. I will simply add that I am not supportive of his being placed on this specific remedy, it suppresses the immune system and it is not actually an antihistamine ~ I questioned it being prescribed, however the Vet felt he ought to be on it, though I actually really feel strongly that what Todd wants is a ‘stronger’ antihistamine than the Zyrtec that I have been giving him day by day. However what do I do know, proper? 

Todd was glad to be again with me, and we had been each glad after we received residence. So now, we anticipate 10 or so days for the outcomes, and hope he would not have any ‘flare ups’ earlier than then. 

~Todd after his appointment~