I still check the site, not as often admittedly but I do drop by to see if there are any new stories. I’ve taken a dog break and now I’m the mom to two great kitties. I’ll have Boxers again some day when I have a new yard for them to play in. I hope everyone is well and your pets are thriving.
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canine pemphigus foliaceus 
I found your blog a few weeks ago. My boy was diagnosed with Pemphigus in Feb of 2021. It’s been a rough road, especially this year. I am in tears as I write this. I printed out your entire blog and just read it, I can relate to so much. He is having the worst flareup he ever has. We started Azathioprine a week ago and I am praying this helps. We tried a few other meds, but now I am afraid it was not long enough. I highly suspect an antibiotic caused his PF so I have been very scared of meds. We have tried medication, natural approaches, new diets and each time I question my decisions.
He is my heart. I love him more than anything and it breaks my heart to see him in pain. Up until about a month ago, we had been lucky it had not affected his face or paws!!! It’s now all over his paws and he is clearly in pain. I don’t know what to do. My heart breaks. My heart literally hurts.
I don’t want him to suffer, but I don’t think it’s time yet. At the same time, I hope I am not just keeping him alive for selfish reasons. His appetite is still good (thankfully it has never gone away) and even though he is uncomfortable and currently in pain, I do not yet see the “it’s time to go mom.” Although sometimes I feel that the kindest thing may be to let him go.
I hate this illness. I hate it so much and I hate that my poor baby is going through it.
I hope I can soon update with good news. Please keep King in your prayers. He needs all the good vibes and well wishes.
Thank you for your blog.
– King’s Mom
He will be strongly in my thoughts! I hope you get some relief soon, I know how hard this fight can be.