Lola is home this evening and is doing ok. She is on some new meds to make her more comfortable. If she is unable to eat this evening, tomorrow they are going to put her on Mirtazapine which will help with nausea, vomiting and also stimulate her appetite.
The medicine she was on was making her sick, so that has been changed.
I spoke with the vet and she is very thorough and exploring some other ideas regarding how Lola contracted this fungus.
Thankfully, Lola's liver and kidney values look very good right now! Her treatment plan is going to be reviewed on Monday. At that time she may be starting IV meds that will certainly put a hole in Lissette's pocket; but will hopefully get good results. Just one bottle is $500 which will be for three treatments...and she will need three/week. Yikes! That would be given for two weeks and does not include the cost of the iv administration and hospitalization...and further lab testing which will be needed.
I was curious about the cost and asked the vet....as I know how costly these things can be. It is a lesson for everyone to stash money. You just never know when you can get nailed with something like this. Very scary.
All I can say is that Lola is SO lucky to have such a caring family!
Please keep them all in your thoughts and prayers. |