Two hundred more dogs have been sterilized and were taken back to their living places. The total number of sterilized dogs now stands at 5,400.
I created a new smaller area by partitioning one of the spacious rear areas. That area was supposed to accommodate Leyla who had been with me for a couple of months. Leyla came to me in bad condition and never really recovered. She finally gave up and died being treated at a clinic. Now I use that additional area to separate dogs if necessary. Currently, however, this new area is connected to two other areas which can be used together or separately.
I had to take in two dogs from Wat Amparahm market. They are mother and daughter. The mother got sick and a blood test revealed blood parasites. The test result of her daughter didn't look too bad, but both dogs have to be treated twice a day. The dog with the fungal infection is in stable condition and back to his place.
I regularly routine-test dogs for anemia or blood parasites. Only a very few show normal results; some suffer from blood parasites without showing significant symptoms. Although the shelter is almost tick-free, I wonder how many strays might suffer from blood parasites dying an early death. One of my dogs suffered from a slightly elevated creatinine level. She has been treated with fluid. Two puppies are suffering from papilomas. They are being treated with Immuplex. The last two pups I took in are now fully vaccinated.