Unexpected vet bills....

that's usually how they happen.

My weekend has consisted of about $250 worth of unexpected vet bills! My precious furbaby Chico is not feeling well AT ALL. 

After our 1 mile walk on Wednesday, he came home and puked. It wasn't hot, so I didn't think he was over heated, but I figured I'd keep an eye on him. Well, the next day, I saw him circling the back yard so I watched where he went to the bathroom at and we over to check it out (oh motherly duties) and I was shocked to find bloody diarrhea. I called my vet immediately and took him in. My favorite doctor was in, I trust her with all my furbabies. She told me he felt fine, didn't exhibit any real discomfort as she felt around his tummy, and she gave me some packets of nutritional powder stuff I could mix into his food to help build back up the good bacteria in his gut. She also gave me a 3 in 1 medicine, it's anti diarrhea, antibiotic and something else that I forget. Being the hypochondriac that I am, I asked if it'd effect his seizures in any way and she said that while rare some dogs have had neurological issues before with high doses but she actually changed my prescription from pills to liquid so I could more accurately measure the dosage. Well, again, being the hypochondriac that I am I decided not to give him the antibiotic and just see if he'd start feeling better...usually after a day or two the tummy issues pass. Not this time. I didn't see him puke at all on Thursday or Friday (not to say he didn't, I just didn't see it). And Friday he was still acting playful and happy, eating his food with the powder mix. Today came and he woke up not feeling well at all. He puked again and when I saw him go outside, he still had bloody diarrhea. SO, I called the vet again. We didn't want to take any chances of him getting dehydrated since the clinics are closed tomorrow. My vet told me they had an opening at 11:30 but when I asked who was on call, it was a doctor that I am not a fan of. SO, they informed me one of the ladies I did like was on call at their sister office in Polk City. Off we went. My husband drove us out there.


The doctor did her exam, there was some blood, and let's just say Chico was not happy with what she did and yelped a lot (all the while breaking my heart). She ran some blood tests just to give me peace of mind (keep in mind I just went through the dilemma I blogged about last week when my friends dog was immediately put down due to a stomach tumor!!) The blood tests all came back clear which was good. SO, she sent gave him a shot while there for anti vomiting and also sent me home with three different pills. Now he has 3 pills and 1 liquid that he has to take daily for awhile. Bless his little puppy heart. 


The Thursday bill was $83 and some change, and today was $164 and some change. Grand total of $267 and some change.


This is one of the many reasons I caution people as they go to add a pet to their family. It's not all fun and games. Unexpected medical bills DO arise.

I just hope my Cheekster is feeling better soon, now would be awesome, but I'll take tomorrow. :D He just got done eating some boiled chicken and rice and is sleeping in my lap as I type this.

NOTE: Check out Laura over @ Between the Lines on Monday! She will be on vacation, and I am happy to help with a guest post dealing with furbabies!