[Sharilee3]

Just wanted to let everyone know that my problem is solved. Unfortunately, Ella came from a puppy mill that did not care for her. When I took her to the vet she was about 2 lbs underweight (yes, that is alot considering how small she is to begin with), had a terrible ear infection and had gingivitus and tooth decay and plaque buildup resembling that of a 7 or 8 yr old dog (she is 16 mo). We got her started on medication for her ears and after about 3 days her strong body odor was gone - just like that!! (Her breath was still horrid but at least my hands didn't stink after petting her.) I did not bathe her or spray anything on her at all - it was all because of the ear infection meds. When she finished her 10 days of drops we had her teeth cleaned at the vet and what a difference!! They showed us before and after pictures on the computer and it was amazing! She also had two baby teeth pulled that had failed to fall out when they were supposed to. And now she a wonderful, happy, playful little girl getting into a lot of mischief (like she is supposed to). It is sooo great seeing her all better and loving her new home. We are still working on potty training but she has taken to that very well and is close to graduating. Wow, we had no idea what a personality she had the first weekend we had her. She must have been in so much pain and terribly depressed and scared. I can tell that she really does appreciate being in a better place - what a sweetheart!