Hilma and SA – summary

Hilma and SA – summary

Hilda, 13th of May 2009 -  5th of July 2015 I have not written here for a while and now that Hilma has passed away I decided to write shortly some summary on my experiences on Sebaceous Adenitis and my experiences on living with a dog with this illness. As a sort of...

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Hilma’s summer condition 2014

Hilma’s summer condition 2014

There has been quite a while since I wrote here A lot has happened since in our lives: Hilma had a new baby brother Rasmus in March! Here are some pictures of these two then: Rasmus Rasmus is a really nice boy with a stable and easy temperament. And that was what I...

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Washing and oiling routines

Washing and oiling routines

Status report Here is a pic of Hilma's condition today. Looking pretty nice in my own opinion. Allerdem spot-on, and not oil I bought new product Allerderm Spot-on, which I use on her head on infected part. I have planned that I won't oil at all until I have used...

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Hidden truth underneath the loose hair

Hidden truth underneath the loose hair

It has been quite a time since I updated our situation... After Hilma's itches in autumn (which were cured with short cortisone regimen and change in her diet) everything has stayed as it has been, almost. Hilma still has 100 mg of Atopica daily and 10 ml of Megaderm....

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Bad, bad autumn

Bad, bad autumn

Some changes on Hilma's situation Since last post in the end of the summer we have had some changes on Hilma's situation. Hilma was sterilized on endoscopy in the beginning of September. All went fine and Hilma was back on her normal condition in about week after...

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Peek on Hilma’s summer condition

Peek on Hilma’s summer condition

Luckily no dramatic changes Summer is turning soon to autumn and our life with Hilma's SA has luckily not had any dramatic changes. Medication On 10th of June I forgot to give Hilma her Atopica-pills, so I decided to try to cut-down the dosage to 200 mg five times in...

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What’s up with Hilma’s SA today?

What’s up with Hilma’s SA today?

9 weeks since medication started Now it has been nine weeks since medication started and Hilma's current condition has stayed basically as it has been for a month. Isotretinoin's dosage has been lowered this week to 20 mg every other day and Atopica's dosage is still...

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Three weeks since medication started

Three weeks since medication started

Current situation There is nothing much to write, so I'll just write in brief what is our current situation. Medication started three weeks ago and Hilma has had no side-effects. At least I haven't noticed anything. Hilma still smells like a SA diseased dog, but I...

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Hilma introduces herself

Hilma's history until today. Hilma is american akita from Finland and she was born 13th of May 2009. From the beginning she has had recurring inflammations; urethritis, intestines inflammations and dermatities. Still mainly her condition was good, we had antibiotics...

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Hilma introduces herself

Hilma introduces herself

How it all started Hilma is american akita from Finland and she was born 13th of May 2009. Recurring Inflammations From the beginning she has had recurring inflammations; urethritis, intestines inflammations and dermatities. Still mainly her condition was good, we had...

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Facts about Hilma

Facts about Hilma

Everyday name of dog: Hilma Name on pedigree: San Fun Daydream Registration number: FI32594/09 Date of birth: 13.5.2009 Date of death:  - Japanese, American or Blend (Any type of "Akita"): American Parents (full pedigree-name): Father: Wolfteam’s White Akbal-Bal,...

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