Dollie has been very cranky, and hasn’t wanted to go for walks with me and the dogs. I examined her carefully, and trimmed her toenails. I found some inflamed and raw skin on her underside between her front legs, and thought she might have some type of skin infection. I had the vet out to see what could be done. Poor Dollie had to have a shot of antibiotics (with cortisone), plus her regular CD&T shot. I have to give her antibiotic pills for the next couple of weeks to help clear up the problem. She may have gotten frostbite from the frozen ground or just the wet snow from her lying in the kush position to eat her hay. She seems a little better now, but still not back to her normal sweet self. The skin problem must be painful for her. This has been a rough winter.

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