Tiny

About eight weeks ago, Carol and I were afraid that we would have to have Tiny put to sleep. Tiny is at least 16 years old. Carol rescued him over 14 years ago and the vet back then estimated his age at 2 years plus. Tiny has been plagued by skin problems for over a year. He was seen by a vet in Rhode Island and three different vets here in Panama City Beach. Each time he would be put on steroids and or antibiotics. It would get better for awhile then flare up again. We bathed him with medicated shampoo and he had a special diet. Nothing worked long term.Then he started with walking difficulty and he could no longer make the leap onto Carol's lap. If she tried to pick him up he would cry out in pain. Sometimes he would cry just turning over on his fleece throw. We started taking our Yorkie that we rescued to a Doctor recommended by the Animal Control Center and we liked him. We decided to take Tiny to see him. Our primary concern was what would be best for his quality of life. The doctor looked him over felt his stomach and listened to his heart and lungs. Then he asked if Tiny had ever had a thyroid test. Well, we had Tiny tested and Tiny has a slow thyroid. He has been on the medicine for about 6 weeks. It is like the fountain of youth. Tiny is easily jumping onto Carol's lap. His skin has cleared up. He now prances down the street when we walk him and Carol can hold him without him crying. Tiny has been rejuvenated.