Olina has Zygomycosis

Here is a photo of Olina's Eye this morning. It has gotten worse since I picked her up from the vet this past Saturday. We began to administer the ITRACONAZOLE (150 mg) twice a day on Friday. I ma praying that this drug kicks in soon.

My vet assured me that if she makes it, she will not lose her eye even though it looks horrible. I just PRAY she makes it.

Her spirits are good and she went on a nice 20 minute walk this morning. While on her walks she as almost as happy as she was before her illness began. Since it boosts her spirits I try to take her a few times day. I just don't know what the future holds for my little one. I am just trying to provide the best for her each day.

Tomorrow I am taking her back for another evaluation by the vet. I need to pick up more of the Itracon as well. It is VERY difficult to find. For the 4 day dosage, my vet had to have a human pharmacy grind the meds. So he could only get enough for 4 days but he's found another resource. He begged my husband and I to give her 2-3 weeks of this med. We want nothing more than to save her, but I also refuse to have her suffer.

At the moment she is still eating like a little horse, she enjoys her walks and she sleeps at my feet here in my office. As soon as she shows any sign of throwing in the towel, then I will have to make a decision.