[christinek33]

I've just adopted a 6 year old Yorkie: Matti. she was lethargic and sleeping all day and not interested in food so on the 2nd day I took her to the vet. The old owners gave me the name of the Animal Hospital where she has been ever since she was a puppy. I had the adoption papers so the vet told me that she had multiple bladder infections. I went ahead and had a full physical and blood and urine tests. Found out that she had a bad bladder infection and I got 10 days worth of antibiotics.
I got a call back from the animal hospital the next morning with the test results. They told me that they received the blood work and uranalysis report. They told me the liver enzymes are high and white blood cells are showing and found crystals in the urine. They want an ultrasound to be done to figure out why she is having blood in the urine and why the enzymes are off. The ultrasound estimate is $721.35. They are sure if she has kidney stones or a tumor she will need to have surgery.
None of these are covered via the PetSecure insurance I purchased as they are pre-existing conditions. My husband and I talked about all this. I feel so very sad as I was just so looking forward to dog ownership and I’ve adopted a very sick dog. I most likely can just keep her comfortable and give her a loving home as long as she can live with her illness. We do not have the $ to do all the testing and surgery. I want to maybe explore and learn about other remedies. I know cranberries are good for humans and a pet store told me I can add cranberry powder
I am so so so very sad. Do you know anything about homeopathic remedies for dogs? I will research those and see what I can maybe do to help her kidney.