Update on Lily

The vet agreed with me that Lily has adrenal disorder, particularly in the light of not just the symmetrical hair loss on both sides but also the fact she is excessively itchy (more than usual!). Lily has, however, been pronounced as a good candidate for surgery because she was incredibly perky at the vets, and they're going to find out who in the area has some experience of doing the relevant operation and let me know. I was told they've got a good surgeon on staff but I was clear I would prefer someone who's actually done this operation before, if possible.

I also found the paperwork from where Lily had been chipped and discovered it had her down as being born in 2000. So, I've been telling everyone she's eight and in fact she's only six! This certainly puts even more weight on the side of getting the surgery done...

The only downside of the trip to the vet was the vet going "you're saying you want the surgery?" when it was clear I had more of an understanding of the fact than she did that surgery is the only way of curing this and medical management is pretty much that, management of the symptoms. Way to make me feel guilty! :P

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Happy Birthday, seanchaidh! :)

Happy Birthday, ruric! :)

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I hate my dissertation, and in particular methodology. Grrrr. That is all.