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Golden Hearts Animal Sanctuary |
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A Sanctuary For Elderly & Special Needs Animals |
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Phoenix came to us at Thanksgiving 2005 along with Marci. Phoenix was described to us as possibly being burned or having mange. She was treated at the Humane Society in Leitchfield Kentucky with medication for mange, but her skin never healed. She came to us with red, raw skin, an old eye ulcer, and missing a couple of teeth. Phoenix was evaluated by our general practitioner Dr. Booman, who submitted allergy tests. It turns out Phoenix is allergic to several foods and is allergic to several pollens too. She battled urinary tract infections and ear infections. She saw our holistic veterinarian Dr. Laflin as well as our internist Dr. Slusser before we finally created the best wellness plan for her. She takes a homeopathic remedy and a nutraceutical. She eats only a couple of varieties of Friskies food that we’ve found she tolerates. She enjoys her days in a shaded cat yard as she already shows signs of skin cancer; she lives with best buddy Marci. She has also paid a visit to our favorite opthamologist Dr. Steele - her eye trouble is related to having feline herpes virus, which in many kitties is a lifelong problem that flares occasionally. Today she’s doing great!
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Phoenix |
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Phoenix today ~ her hair has grown in, and she’s enjoying one of her favorite hobbies! |