Well, we're home.
She had a very high count of the bacteria clostridia in her gram stain. I guess having a little bit of that bacteria is normal but she has way too much, meaning she could have gotten into something inside or out - who knows - that caused the bacteria to multiply, making her sick. It causes vomiting and he told me she will probably have diarreah in the next day or two.
No food till tomorrow and he said I could buy a can of I/D to give her, but I opted out for boiled chicken and rice. He said that would be great, too. So, she is on two antibiotics - one with an anti-inflammatory agent in it.
I figured I might as well get the heartworm test out of the way and got six months worth of the meds while I was there... for a grand total of $227.75.
I must say, the vet was SO nice and he answered all my questions about her illness and about vaccines. He was telling me how much stuff they can pick up at the park or in pet stores. I just smiled and told him I don't bring my dogs to the park and they are not allowed to walk on the floors in pet stores just for that reason....
We were in talking with him for about an hour.
So, anyway - Kaya is now on my lap with her head on arm, making it very difficult to type. I think we'll be cuddling a lot tonight.
