
Bring Relief to Dinky: A Loving Dog in Need
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Hello. This is Dinky, my 6 year old chihuahua/poodle mix rescue dog that we adopted in January 24, 2023. He is an affectionate dog that loves to cuddle despite his harsh background. I knew that he was special when he ran up to the room's door and greeted me with jumps and tail wags. I decided to take him home because he stole my heart right there and then.

Unfortunately, as time passed, Dinky has been dealing with an unknown skin condition that is slowly taking away the life of the happy, playful dog who would cheer up anyone that came across him. This unknown skin condition will cause the skin on his entire body to swell, blister, and flake off with patches of fur attached to it. It has caused ear infections and uncontrollable itching which results in painful rashes and hot spots.



The vet has tested him for skin mites, parasites, fungal and bacterial infections. The vet also prescribed Dinky a hydrolyzed diet for 8 weeks. However, his condition only worsened. They also prescribed Dinky medicated shampoos and antibiotics. Despite all these tests coming out negative and with the medication, his skin condition persisted, leaving me more desperate for answers on what it could be.



Dinky needs to be tested for Cushing's disease and needs to be seen by dermatologist so I can, hopefully, get any answers. Unfortunately, the test for Cushing's Disease is $700 and the allergy testing/skin diagnosis is well over $1000.
Despite all of these challenges, not once I regret taking care of Dinky and I refuse to give up on him. I don't want to see him like this. Each day that passes, it hurts more and more to see him with this condition. Please help me get my happy, playful, and cuddle-loving dog back and bring him relief from this miserable skin condition that has sucked the life out of him.
All I ask if you can spread the word in hopes to raise enough money to get the answer we need to help in his recovery. I will provide updates on Dinky's condition along the way.
Any help is welcome and deeply appreciated! Thank you and a big hug from Dinky and me!


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Julissa Herrera
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Chicago, IL