Last I blogged it was October 4th, now it is the 9th and the kittens are both still at the vet’s. They don’t quite know what is wrong with them, just that there is something wrong. It was not a prolapsed rectum as originally felt. They ended up sedating Ashes and doing a thorough exam. All they could determine is that she has a very infected bum. They have been using a steroid ointment combined with an antibiotic cream on her rump but she is still having diarrhea. Eugene is also having bum issues. They have discussed anal fissures, anal polyps and finally just decided to keep them under observation for about another week to see if anything clears up. It is very frustrating.
There was an incident that occurred between me and one of the vet’s there that prompted me to ask that the kittens care be turned over to another vet immediately. Once the smoke cleared, it was relayed to me that it was just a big misunderstanding, but I am still not keen on this vet working with me in the future and they are respecting my wishes.
I miss my kitties and I hope they can solve this soon. I am going to hate to see my next vet bill- it was already hefty, I can’t imagine what all this one-on-one care is going to cost us.
On a personal note, I went to doctor today over my leg and knee injury (from when Kota crashed into me) The brace is not working and it looks quite likely that surgery on my knee and my foot is in my future. 🙁 Here in our hometown for the first time since March) our Covid cases are skyrocketing. 31 cases day before yesterday and 19 cases yesterday. Is this because people are getting lax and having pandemic anger or pandemic depression? No one is sure. Most of the local schools are doing distance learning except for two.
I am not keen to have surgery in the middle of a Covid Pandemic and am grateful the doctor will wait until things calm down. Plus, I need to make arrangements for Kota (who I think my vet’s family will watch him for me) and my cats and kittens. Lots on my heart right now. Mostly it is about these kittens and the mounting vet bills. 🙁
Ouch Sorry about needing surgery. Here in Wisconsin, the hospitals are filling up and announced they may have to stop non-emergency surgeries soon. Our state politicians are making it difficult to do anything statewide for Covid. They haven’t passed any bills for 6 months, and any executive orders get sent to supreme court who overturn everything. Wisconsin is in the top 5 hot spots. It’s embarrassing and sad. Wisconsinites aren’t allowed to enter Chicago unless you quarantine for 14 days. Luckily, my county is very liberal so they make rules.