Today's Pets are Up

[Karen]

How is Dusky? What caused the blockage? Must have been identifiable on x-ray; been there. Surgery for obstruction can cost anywhere from $700.00 up, depending on size and length of hospitalization. Odd right off the vet set the highest fee possible; must be very complicated. Is it something that can be passed? Please give some him hugs and kisses...Sending prayers for Dusky.

It turns out the x-rays were so poorly done, it was hard to tell anything. That is likely why they never sent them to the second vet they sent us to - who could not do the surgery and had no records of ever getting a call from them. (They also never sent them to us, though they said they would.)

The second vet sent us along to a third vet, all the way on the other side of New Hampshire. They took new tests, charged us $160, and said it would be $5-8000, due immediately. No payment plan, no flexibility, nothing. After they spoke to Kermit (he has a full vet tech education, just never got certified as he could not find a practice willing to have him for the "practicum" part years ago) he decided we would try to treat it ourselves. Dusky had mineral oil enemas, and some orally, then antibiotics, and he is much, much better every day. Less puking, actual pooping, but he is still on liquidified food, etc.

Thanks for the prayers - and he accepts all hugs and kisses gladly!

And it's been another busy, busy day - but I will updates the sites tonight for tomorrow.

Love you all!

[phesina]

Omigod, poor Dusky, and poor you!

We are praying and chanting and singing and dancing and purring, sending loads of love and hugs and kisses and warm healing energies to Dusky.

We're glad he is doing better, and here's hoping he's back in fine form very soon!

{{{{HUGS}}}}} and ~~~~PURRRS~~~~ and from Pat and Sparkler and Tinker