Vets discovered she was suffering from sarcoptic mange, which, if left untreated, can cause dogs to lose all their fur.
Claire Williamson, Centre Manager at Blue Cross Suffolk, said: ‘We were shocked when Elsa arrived in our care. Her condition was so severe that she had almost no fur left on her body.‘Not only was her skin very sore, cracked and bleeding in places, but it was clear she was very irritated by the condition.’
After daily antibiotics, steroids and medicated baths, she has been moved out of isolation.
Susie Winship, Animal Welfare Assistant at Blue Cross Suffolk, who has been fostering Elsa, added: ‘She’s doing so well and the medication has made a massive difference already. It’s great to see. ‘Elsa’s got such a cheeky personality and is getting sassier by the day. She really is an awesome little dog and is going to make someone the best companion.’Remove Ticks From Your Dog With a Pair of Tweezers. Don’t have a tick remover on hand? You can carefully remove ticks from your dog with a pair of fine tipped tweezers. Grab the tick by it’s mouth area (the part closest to your dogs skin) and pull firmly until it’s removed. Place the tick in a jar of alcohol to kill it, and be sure to wear gloves when dealing with ticks since they can transmit diseases to pets & people.
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