My name is Stella!

We adopted Stella in January 2018. Shortly after adopting her I reached out to the rescue about if she had been treated for fleas - well, it turns out she was so itchy because she seems to have skin allergies. We have been trying to manage this now for 6 years and it just seems to be getting progressively worse. We have tried allergy meds, anxiety meds, steroids, etc. Prescription food may make a big difference - but it’s not something we can afford at this time.

We have been struggling with various meds for Stella the last 6 months to get her to stop chewing her hair out. She had a “spinal stroke” a few months ago but recovered fully. She’s currently on apoquel, but I’m not convinced it’s the best medication for her. Her vet wants her off prednisone though due to long term risks. We are at a loss and don’t have mental or emotional capacity. She needs someone who can focus on finding the right balance of meds. This is a chronic condition that may improve, but will never be “cured.”