Michelle V.S Mites

 On Wednesday of this week, I was getting worried about my dog. I always get so overdramatic and have hypochondriasis about my dog, because I am so afraid of losing her. She had scabs on her ears and dispersed throughout her body. I looked up what could be wrong, I found out that she had mites. In the meantime, while I waited to get antiparasitic shampoo and ear mite medication, I used a natural method for getting rid of parasites: olive oil. For then, I only put it in and around her ears because I didn't want the oil to get everywhere. After that, she stopped itching and shaking her head so much.
 Friday afternoon, my dad picked up the products from Tractor Supply. Last night, I bathed her and put in the ear drops. She has stopped itching completely, and her fur feels so soft and reinvigorated. I'm so relieved that she seems to be more comfortable. She is the light of my life, and I don't know what I would do without her. She has been a huge comfort to me for around eight years. The Battle of Mights has been won, I hope they never come back. It would be so heartbreaking to see Susan (my dog) go through all of that discomfort again. To reinforce that, I am going to make sure to clean her ears more thoroughly and bathe her biweekly. Thanks for reading about my war with mites, I appreciate it.
I'll keep you updated.
-Michelle

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