Calypso

Calypso came to Phoenix Animal Rescue when a volunteer found her wandering in the rain on a deserted stretch of country road. She has had more than her fair share of puppies and at some point, had a collar on her neck that was so tight that it left a permanent scar. We thought Calypso was pregnant, so we had her spayed even though she wasn't in optimal shape. We knew she wouldn't do well with yet another litter of puppies so we opted for a spay surgery to end her pregnancy. Well, she wasn't pregnant like we thought. Her sagging belly was the result of heartworm disease.

Yes, another dog whose family didn't give her a $12 monthly chewable to prevent heartworms. Calypso is on the same doxy/Heartgard protocol as Aspen. Unfortunately, she has another issue that is keeping her from being as healthy as she could be. Her feet are infected and it is painful for Calypso to walk.


We clean Calypso's feet each day and the doxycylcine that is part of her heartworm treatment protocol helps in treating this foot infection. The third part of Calypso's foot treatment is kind of amusing. She has to wear shoes. Calypso actually doesn't mind her cute booties. They look a little like go-go boots to us. The booties keep her from touching dirt and worsening the infection in her feet. While she picks up her feet a little high when she walks, she's learning that footwear is now a regular part of her day.

Our vet has suggested that Calypso might be a good candidate for a little nip-and-tuck on her belly. When she goes in for her dental, she might come out with the flat belly we all wish we had!

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