Wiggle - Day 32

Firstly I'd just like to say a big thank you to everyone who has written comments on Wiggle's blog in response to the comment posted by 'annonymous' yesterday. Sadly, I don't think 'annonymous' had read all of Wiggle's blog or they would have seen how much has changed for this boy in the last month.

I first offered to foster Wiggle because I had experience with one of my own and another foster dog with severe skin allergies. I'm fortunate to have fantastic vets with a dermatology specialist who will ensure that Wiggle has access to the best treatment available.

To read a comment suggesting that I am putting Wiggle through "distress" is naturally very upsetting but I am will continue to take advice from my vet who is incredibly experienced in dealing with allergies and I trust completely.

If curing Wiggle was as simple as changing his diet then believe me, I would do that but his allergy is not diet related, it is a contact allergy, as proven by the testing. Yes, the photo's from the testing do look unpleasant but after a couple of hours, Wiggle's skin had calmed down again and he was absolutely fine.

Wiggle is now on medication which in time will stop his allergic reaction. He is on a balanced, controlled diet which is steadily helping him gain weight and soon he will no longer be emaciated.

Wiggle now has more love and affection than he has had in a long time, has the company of other dogs and is enjoying being a dog - going for walks, playing with toys and most of all, being part of a family where he is loved and not shut outside.

I don't normally feel the need to justify my actions when it comes to my own or my foster dogs, but maybe now, 'annonymous' will take the time to read back and make a better informed decision as to the level of care Wiggle now receives.

And on that note, its time for Wiggle's bath.