Cha-Ching: The million dollar dog tooth!

[107barney]

Daisy really should be the poster child for why people should buy from a GOOD breeder and not a BYB or puppy mill. I've spent tens of thousands of dollars on her over the years for her many medical problems...but...now, I'm facing this:

THE MILLION DOLLAR DOG TOOTH

Daisy broke a tooth on a marrow bone a while back. I figured gee, I'll take her up to Boston and see the Board Certified Vet Dentist so I could make sure my little baby with all her problems had the safest and best care. I had a consult that went well.

Then Daisy tricked me. Her blood work came up with liver enzymes that were not good and urine issues. This led to a repeat of blood work and a better look at the urine. We found that Daisy had an infection of E. Coli. She went on 3 weeks of antibiotics that were not cheap.

I finished the antibiotics and we went left more blood earlier this week and more urine. I just got the call and her urine is not good

Daisy now needs a spa day on Monday with the Radiologist. We need to find out what is going on in her bladder and kidneys before she can safely undergo anesthesia. She needs another antibiotic too!

This is a million dollar tooth. One friend of mine suggested I eat Ramen Noodles for a while to pay for all this. Another friend suggested I talk to Karen about buying some boots with fur for Daisy

GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR But she is worth it. My little cutie patootie.

[kjc]

Geez! You can't seem to get a break! Hoping the urine/kidney issues are minor.... maybe from the e coli or ABs to treat it?

[AllDogBoots]

Oh poor Daisy. She's so lucky to have you to take care of her. Umm....do you think she'll feel better with some special fur boots? I'm happy to donate some for the cause.

[Patti]

It's a good thing we think they are worth every penny! lol Hopfully it will all turn out to be minor and she can get those fur boots too.

[107barney]

Originally Posted by kjc

Geez! You can't seem to get a break! Hoping the urine/kidney issues are minor.... maybe from the e coli or ABs to treat it?

The C&S showed that the antibiotic used (Clavamox) would clear the infection. We gave it for 3 weeks and it did not clear. So they want to take a look to see if there is something more going on. The urine concentration was low but her liver, kidneys, etc values are normal.

Nevertheless she is not clear for any type of anesthesia unless the tooth becomes an emergency.

[Bentleys Momma]

Praying for Daisy. Hoping it turns out to be something very minor!!!

Peggy, Monkey & Maddie

[107barney]

Originally Posted by AllDogBoots

Oh poor Daisy. She's so lucky to have you to take care of her. Umm....do you think she'll feel better with some special fur boots? I'm happy to donate some for the cause.

Awww thanks! If you were closer, I'd come pick the fur boots up and send her in wearing them! The positive in all of this is that Daisy is so resilient and happy that she doesn't mind at all. If this was Barney, he would be demanding boots plus he'd be a big crybaby about the whole thing.

[107barney]

Originally Posted by Patti

It's a good thing we think they are worth every penny! lol Hopfully it will all turn out to be minor and she can get those fur boots too.

I am hoping it is minor too! As for the cost, as luck would have it, I was supposed to be on vacation this week in south america - the travel agent decided to go out of biz 3 days before we departed and we were able to get a refund. We paid back in January so this was like found money! Daisy found it first apparently and I think Barney and Teddy might have been involved with the scheme.

[107barney]

Originally Posted by Bentleys Momma

Praying for Daisy. Hoping it turns out to be something very minor!!!

Peggy, Monkey & Maddie

Thank you ! We do too!

[cally930]

Awww poor Daisy. I hope everything turns out well with her. You sound like you have a positive attitude though. And who knows, maybe next time you go to your mailbox you'll be surprised with a check you never saw coming. Hey...........you never know.

Good luck to both of you - I'll keep Daisy in my prayers.

[normarae63]

YIKES! You guys sure are having a run of bad luck

Do you have any idea how she picked up the E Coli bacteria? (curious you know?!)

I want to add my get well soon wishes to those already posted; give her a hug from all of us please.

[megansmomma]

With that price tag she must be getting some of these

YouTube - Nelly - Grillz ft. Paul Wall, Ali &...

Of course great big hugs going out to Daisy. She has the very best mom and dad that all their money could possibly buy.

[tkking17]

I'm so sorry to hear this, thinking of you all & hoping all goes well!

[Yorkiedaze]

That poor little girl and having deep empty pockets is a well known feeling here too with Zada's knee surgeries and Spicy's cataract surgery. I sure hope your little munch snaps back quickly and goes on without further problems. Prayers will go out to you both.

[yorkieusa]

I hope Daisy will be ok. How much did you say that marrow bone cost?