 Out of the Woods!
I picked up Adie from the emerency vet this morning. She started kissing my face the minute I picked her up. Every measurement had improved but is still just a tad lower than where it should be. She was very alert and seemed like she might be a little hungry. Problem: Although she is "out of the woods" they recommended that I take her to my regular vet. My regular vet is off today and there is only a tech there to sell dog food and such. Sigh. So I took her to a vet we have used in the past. I didn't like his treatment plans but his diagnostics are excellent. But Adie came to him with her IV in place, her bag of fluids (includes dextrose) and a recommendation for feeding every hour on the hour as well as keeping an eye on her hydration and blood glucose level. The only thing that the emergency vet didn't do, as far as I know, is test her for an infection (viral or bacterial.) This vet is going to do that and call me to discuss antibiotics if she does have an infection. He will also give her the second worming which both vets recommended. So, again, she is out of the woods, but still under veterinarian care. I should be able to bring her her this afternoon or evening. Thank God.
And thanks to all of you for you advice, concern and prayers. It makes me cry with gladness to know there are so many caring people on this board. I will never leave it!
Hugs to all
Lou |