It started one Sunday morning. Bella and I were cuddling on the couch when I noticed her fur was greasy and matted around her hips. She kept biting the same spot on her flank, so I gently parted the fur. My heart sank: there was a raw, red-hot spot about the size of a silver dollar. She flinched when I touched it.
I knew right away: this wasnât just a one-time flea bite. It was an allergy flare-up, and it looked painful. đ°
My mind raced. I quickly called our vet and explained Bellaâs symptoms. At the clinic, Dr. Alvarez checked over Bella and said, âIt looks like an allergic dermatitis. Common in active dogs, unfortunately.â I asked if it could be more serious or permanent. She sighed, then handed me a prescription: steroid ointment, a medicated shampoo, and a special low-allergy diet.
âBut will it fix the problem?â - I asked hopefully.
She gave me a sympathetic smile. âIt helps control symptoms, but allergies often come back. Weâll manage it, but it might not go away entirely. Just keep it clean, give the meds, and weâll see how she does.â
âJust⊠keep watching and hoping it goes away,â I thought bitterly. That night, I barely slept, rubbing Bellaâs aching spot and begging silently for a miracle.