Week One

Since Basil had a rash (possibly allergies), we kept notes of his habits to see if there was a pattern. I also read as much as I could regarding allergies and what other people do.

Sunday

• Raw itchies on his belly. Raw rash on his left front leg.
• Walking like he was in pain.
• Scratching a lot.
  
• Falling asleep while sitting up. (He was avoiding laying down which is a sign he's not comfortable.)
  
• Distinct smell. (Healthy Frenchies typically smell good; not like "dog".)
• Wasn't interested in playing.
• We sprayed him with antiseptic spray and put salmon oil in his food.
• Introduced a new treat - banana wrapped with chicken.
  

Monday

• Continued to spray him and would stop him from scratching.
• Began licking his front paws a lot and gnawing on them.
  
• Sitting down a little, but uncomfortably. Lay down sometimes.
• Seemed more comfortable laying down with us.
• Gave him 25 mg of Benadryl.
• Breathing heavily.
• Bumping into furniture.
  

Tuesday

• Still spraying and giving him salmon oil.
• Rawness going away. Scabbing over. Dark red; almost black scabs.
• Scratching less, but licking a lot. Gnawing a lot.
• Stop giving him banana wrapped chicken treats.
  
• Giving Benadryl.

Wednesday

• Go to Vet!
• Cleaned ears. He had an ear infection in both ears.
• Got anti-biotics, steriods, medicated shampoo and ear cleaning drops.
• Gave him medication, food and a bath. Stop Benadryl and spray.
  
• Coat is looking much better; soft and shiny.
• Smells good.
  
• More active and more agile. No more bumping. Playing.
• Chewing his nyla bone a little bit for the first time.
• Started playing with some toys. Playing catch.

Thursday

• A lot more active and alert.
  
• Hears and growls at noises.
  
• Jumping high. Playing tug of war. Playing catch. Wrestling.
• Letting us rub his belly.
• Scabs have fallen off and skin is healing.

Friday

• Seems like he's back to himself.
  
• Playful and gnawing on his nylabone.
  

We told Basil we would take care of him and make him all better and he is! I'm so relieved because I really was worried about him. WE love you!