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TRIXIE DOESN'T HAVE ALLERGIES!!!
She does have a mite though. BUT, this is GREAT news for us. We've been dealing with her skin problems for months now and it's finally there's an end in sight!!!

I'm so glad that I went to a specialist, because Trixie was diagnosed with allergies by two different vets. And I thought I was crazy for not seeing any improvement despite antibiotics, steroids, shampoos, diets etc.

The dermatology vet looked at Trixie's skin, and right away said, it could be allergies, but it looks more like demomex! Apparantly it's a mite that lives in their hair follicles, and clogs it. That's why her coat has been so oily, her pores turned from red to black, and she got all the infections. I was so excited that there was finally an explanation for all of the symptoms and to know that she's going to be better soon!!!!

She's on a new medication that should clear it up in a few months. AND, the vet said we can stop our elimination diet. YEEEEAAAAHHHH!!! Trixie got her first treat in months at the vet's office (and I about bawled my eyes out). And tonight I got a bunch of different treats for her. Trixie is enjoying every last tiny piece of it!!!