Got a call from the vet and
Her white cell count is elevated. She said that Cheddar may have a virus she is fighting off. There are no parasites or bacteria present in x-ray or blood smear, and nothing to indicate other metabolic issues - kidney and other functions are normal.
She said that although her calcium is in the normal range, she didn't like the look of her x-ray and wanted me to give her the liquid calcium supplement every day and continue that until we see a poop, then every other day for 6 weeks. She also wants me to get a new calcium supplement. She said that these supplements do expire :shock: and need to be thrown out and replaced every six months. Any suggestions on the best calcium?
She wants me to continue to
bathe her daily to keep her as
hydrated as possible, since she is not eating her veggies. I am trying acorn squash today. She at least tasted it. Should I try BSFL, due to their higher calcium?
There is a lady up the road who has a prickly pear in her yard that I know doesn't get sprayed or treated. I'm going to see if she would let me have a pear and a leaf. Maybe Cheddar needs some soul food. Thoughts?
I still have her temp turned up and she is moving around her enclosure more. So far her temperature hasn't dropped below about 90f during the day.
Recheck in 2-3 weeks or immediately if something changes. As soon as we have poop, it will be tested. So far the vet bill is well over $400 U.S.