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It is with great sadness that we had to say our last goodbye to Keesha today, our 11yo Keeshond, that has enriched our lives in so many ways. Following her constant battle with allergies and repeated infections, the only avenue left was to finally find some peace from all the pain and suffering caused by her underlying condition (atopic dermatitis).

Over the course of the year, and primarily during the high-allergy season, we would come home to find her literally chewing her tail (until it was bleeding and swollen), or having a bad case of an ear infection, or an infection in her belly and the constant scratching of those areas that’s associated with atopic dermatitis. To top all of that, last year she developed Pancreatitis from the constant corticoid-steroid based medication she was on to relieve the symptoms. The only cure (for up to 90% of cases), a drug called ‘Atopica’ can be given to battle the condition; Keesha was on Atopica for 7 days, before the last round of belly infections took it’s toll on poor Keesha’s body.

Keesha touched so many lives, and I’m sure she will be remembered for her wonderful temper, and complete, unconditional love she was so happy to give to everyone around her. A big thank you to all the wonderful staff at North Rd. Vetinary Clinic, especially Caroline and Jenny; thank you for your professionalism and compassion - you each helped along that hard road Keesha had to travel.

I never knew it would be this hard to say goodbye - rest in peace Keesha, we will miss you greatly.