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Saturday, July 19, 2014

Update on Myrtle's Condition

Hi all, wanted to give an update on Miss Myrtle and her list of ailments and also address a heart condition.  She is still really itchy although has had some hair growth and her face looks "brighter". We have been bathing her every other day and slathering her with coconut oil-wasn't really helping much.  Just switched to Bag Balm and it seems to help for short term relief thankfully.  She has gained a little weight, but still really thin-we have to be careful what we feed her due the the yeast-yeast feeds off of sugars.  She also has what is called Pulmonic Stenosis-meaning one valve in her heart didn't form properly and isn't opening all the way-it has caused her right ventricle to enlarge to 3 times it's normal size-they can do surgery, but want to wait until her skin issues and associate anemia are cleared up as is not urgent.  This little girl has a long road ahead of her before she is healthy and can be adopted .  Having said all that, she is as sweet as pie, loves to snuggle and is so tolerant of all the baths and lotion applications that I put her through-I can't wait to see her healthy and feeling better!

Carrie & Myrtle
Alloway, NJ

Myrtle, you hang in there your foster mom is going to help you every step of the way. She sounds so precious and loving.

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