Happy New Year update!

sasasola · 01-03-2013, 09:06 AM

Hey everyone! We were quite busy over the holidays so I didn't get a chance to post much.

I don't know if you recall but my husband had lost his job a few weeks before Christmas so this holiday was a bit stressful for us. But I'm happy to report that he found a job and will be starting on Monday. Yay!!

Duke is doing well and growing! He broke out in what seemed to be hives yesterday and we're hoping it was just the new fabric softener that we got recently. We've rewashed all his clothes and blankets and hopefully that will resolve the skin issue.

Here are some pics of my crew from over the holidays

A shot of hubby and Duke. All our friends joke about how they look alike. And they kind of do! lol

Doing the exorcist stretch! lol

My girls with their new animal hoodies (they love them!)

Opening presents!!

Playing in the snow!

Playing with a new toy from Santa!

Yummy antler from Santa!

af_wx_wife · 01-03-2013, 09:18 AM

What awesome photos. The 2nd picture makes my back hurt. I find it funny how our fur babies lay & appear comfy. LOL I must say I love the panda bear hoodie. That is awesome news about the job. I hope Duke's hives are gone soon & that they aren't still bothering him.

sasasola · 01-03-2013, 01:52 PM

Thanks! Yes that second pic I call his exorcist pose. His head and upper body were facing the oppposite way from his lower body right before I took that pic. I don't know how he twists his body like that! lol

Laneysmom · 01-03-2013, 03:18 PM

YOu have a beautiful family! Your pics are great! I am happy that your hubby now has a new job. 2013 will be a good year for your family!

Briggs09 · 01-03-2013, 06:10 PM

Great photos! You have a beautiful family! Congrats to your husband on his new job!

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sasasola · 01-04-2013, 09:09 AM

Thank you Liz and Carol!

**Gypsiemouse** · 01-04-2013, 10:37 AM

Congrats to your hubby on his new job.
Hope Duke's hives are gone.
Happy 2013

af_wx_wife · 01-04-2013, 10:39 AM

How is Duke doing?? Hoping the hives are gone.

sasasola · 01-04-2013, 10:53 AM

Hubby gave him a bath yesterday which seemed to aggravate the spots but this morning they are a faint shade of pink. So we're hoping they will go away! If they're not gone after the weekend we'll take him in to see the vet just to be sure!

I did notice yesterday that the bumps are raised which is indicative of hives but he's not scratching at them which is odd for hives. So maybe it's not hives but some other kind of skin irritation? I'm relatively sure it's not ringworm... but I was reading about scabies last night and that concerned me somewhat.

His bumps look a lot like these: Google Image Result for http://leicesterskinvet.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/Canine-Scabies-2.jpg

af_wx_wife · 01-04-2013, 11:01 AM

Are you able to get him into the vet to have it checked?? Better to be safe than sorry.

01-03-2013, 09:06 AM	#1 (permalink)
sasasola Super User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Mississauga, ON Posts: 1,620	Happy New Year update! Hey everyone! We were quite busy over the holidays so I didn't get a chance to post much. I don't know if you recall but my husband had lost his job a few weeks before Christmas so this holiday was a bit stressful for us. But I'm happy to report that he found a job and will be starting on Monday. Yay!! Duke is doing well and growing! He broke out in what seemed to be hives yesterday and we're hoping it was just the new fabric softener that we got recently. We've rewashed all his clothes and blankets and hopefully that will resolve the skin issue. Here are some pics of my crew from over the holidays A shot of hubby and Duke. All our friends joke about how they look alike. And they kind of do! lol Doing the exorcist stretch! lol My girls with their new animal hoodies (they love them!) Opening presents!! Playing in the snow! Playing with a new toy from Santa! Yummy antler from Santa! __________________ Susy Mom to 2 beautiful daughters , Duke and Dusty Last edited by sasasola; 01-03-2013 at 09:22 AM.

01-03-2013, 09:18 AM	#2 (permalink)
af_wx_wife BoxerForums Addict Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Central Texas Posts: 2,432	What awesome photos. The 2nd picture makes my back hurt. I find it funny how our fur babies lay & appear comfy. LOL I must say I love the panda bear hoodie. That is awesome news about the job. I hope Duke's hives are gone soon & that they aren't still bothering him. __________________

01-03-2013, 01:52 PM	#3 (permalink)
sasasola Super User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Mississauga, ON Posts: 1,620	Thanks! Yes that second pic I call his exorcist pose. His head and upper body were facing the oppposite way from his lower body right before I took that pic. I don't know how he twists his body like that! lol __________________ Susy Mom to 2 beautiful daughters , Duke and Dusty Last edited by sasasola; 01-03-2013 at 01:57 PM.

01-03-2013, 03:18 PM	#4 (permalink)
Laneysmom BoxerForums Addict Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: SW Pennsylvania Posts: 6,286	YOu have a beautiful family! Your pics are great! I am happy that your hubby now has a new job. 2013 will be a good year for your family! __________________ Laneys Mom, *CAROL*

01-03-2013, 06:10 PM	#5 (permalink)
Briggs09 Super User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: North Dakota Posts: 1,387	Great photos! You have a beautiful family! Congrats to your husband on his new job! Sent from my iPhone using Petguide.com Free App __________________ --Liz Owned by Serenity Female, Reverse Brindle Born: 05/02/2009 Find us on Facebook! *"A dog is a treasured member of the family ~ a four-legged blessing clothed in fur and filled with love."* --Author Unknown

01-04-2013, 09:09 AM	#6 (permalink)
sasasola Super User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Mississauga, ON Posts: 1,620	Thank you Liz and Carol! __________________ Susy Mom to 2 beautiful daughters , Duke and Dusty

01-04-2013, 10:37 AM	#7 (permalink)
Gypsiemouse Super Moderator Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: New Jersey, USA Posts: 9,452	Congrats to your hubby on his new job. Hope Duke's hives are gone. Happy 2013 __________________ Lynne- Owned by and Slave to Maggie and Mongo

01-04-2013, 10:39 AM	#8 (permalink)
af_wx_wife BoxerForums Addict Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Central Texas Posts: 2,432	How is Duke doing?? Hoping the hives are gone. __________________

01-04-2013, 10:53 AM	#9 (permalink)
sasasola Super User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Mississauga, ON Posts: 1,620	Hubby gave him a bath yesterday which seemed to aggravate the spots but this morning they are a faint shade of pink. So we're hoping they will go away! If they're not gone after the weekend we'll take him in to see the vet just to be sure! I did notice yesterday that the bumps are raised which is indicative of hives but he's not scratching at them which is odd for hives. So maybe it's not hives but some other kind of skin irritation? I'm relatively sure it's not ringworm... but I was reading about scabies last night and that concerned me somewhat. His bumps look a lot like these: Google Image Result for http://leicesterskinvet.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/Canine-Scabies-2.jpg __________________ Susy Mom to 2 beautiful daughters , Duke and Dusty

01-04-2013, 11:01 AM	#10 (permalink)
af_wx_wife BoxerForums Addict Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Central Texas Posts: 2,432	Are you able to get him into the vet to have it checked?? Better to be safe than sorry. __________________

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