In Our Hearts

Aurora

Aurora, affectionately known as “Rory” is a sweet 1 ½ year old giant schnauzer. Although this breed is known to be susceptible to skin and eye problems, Rory was suffering greatly the first time I saw her. She had to wear a cone to keep her from scratching her left eye. It was inflamed and exuding pus. She had a skin problem which presented as hard bumps mostly on her head and some on her back. This was later diagnosed by a western vet as demodectic mange.

Rory’s spirit was greatly diminished but her sweetness was still perceptible. The thing that was most troubling about this case was I knew time was a factor as one of her humans alluded to having her ‘put out of her misery.” I prescribed the first remedy, referred her to a holistic vet and made some suggestions about changing her diet.

I next saw Rory a month later. I would say she was 50% better at this point. She no longer had to wear a cone, her eye looked much better and the acrid smell she exuded on the first visit had disappeared. Sadly enough, her one human was still dubious about her future.

The fascinating turn in this case was when her male human started talking about his time with her. His eyes lit up as he described taking her on long walks in a natural preserve near his house. He said Rory would come alive outside, run like the wind, and occasionally come by to nuzzle his hand as they walked. This combined with her laying her had on my feet as we talked clinched my decision on her the final remedy.

The last time I check in on Rory, I was told that she was completey cured and leading a normal and happy life. I was very, very gratified.