Tux's titer came in at 164, unchanged from the last test, so we are starting up with Fluconazole, 140mg 2x a day with the addition of a small amount (20-40mg) of turbinafine. Both work by inhibiting the synthesis of ergosterol in the cell membrane of fungi. Itraconazole inhibits synthesis of ergosterol too, but in a different way. Why one antifungal works for a dog but not another probably has something to do with an animal's genetic makeup. It's far beyond my understanding. Anyway, the small amount of turbinafine apparently gives fluconazole a boost in effectiveness that we hope will make this round of treatment more effective that the first. We are keeping our fingers crossed that the medication won't throw her off food again reversing her much needed weight gain.
Sore Feet
Tag is having such a hard time walking I was thinking about leaving him home, but if you know border collies you understand that he would rather die than be left behind. So today I put the old dog boots on him and Hooper, (she's been hurting too, though not as much) thinking the sharp rocks here in Oatman could be causing the problem. It was unbelievably cute to watch them high stepping and stumbling in the odd footwear, but once they adjusted Tag was actually trotting again so I'm happy to report we are back to enjoying our walks.
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| Tag, closing the gate in his Ruffwear boots |
