Visiting the Vet with Daisy
Today, Liz and I both took time off work to take Daisy to the vet. We’re seeing a new doctor, but we’re still trekking out to the suburbs (just in a different direction). It’s a bit of a haul to get there/back.
Daisy has been struggling of late. Her weight was dropping a concerning amount, though we’ve mostly helped stabilize that the last few months (more Critical Care during the day and evenings, as well as a lot of pellets). I think we’ve managed to keep her weight up, or at a minimum, at the same level.
But her liver levels have been concerning. The numbers have worsened to a point where it seems like she will ultimately have trouble, and where the numbers will become life-threatening. Unlike her weight, her liver levels have not improved over the last few months – and have actually worsened.
Of concern for us today, was what we might hear at the vet. When Phineas was struggling last year, we had a lot of concerns. And during a vet visit, we learned his condition was much more dire than we realized – and ended up putting him to sleep, right then and there.
And though it was the right call, it was somewhat unexpected.
And today, Liz and I both wanted to go with Daisy for her vet appointment. For fear that something similar might happen.
In the waiting area. I don’t know what’s funnier – the cover of “Modern Cat,” or the fact that the dog magazine is called “drool.”
In the appointment room, getting weighed in.
Liz, keeping daisy comfortable and calm.
We both actually had to press up against the table. Because of Daisy’s failing eyesight, we were worried she would just step to the edge and fall right off. So we were very attentive and cautious.
Her weight was pretty good. And we had some blood work done (but wouldn’t hear about the results for a few days). Overall, no bad or dire news, but I’m glad we came up here together.
Daisy is an elder bunny, and we have this sense that her time is short. We don’t really know how long she has, and are trying to ensure she’s comfortable… and has as much time as she can get.
Related:
Goodbye, Phineas
Look, Daisy
Some good news – her liver levels have improved! It’s actually more positive than I could have hoped, as Daisy has been on a pretty consistently downward trajectory.
I don’t want to get lulled here, as I know there’s a pattern of improvement/decline that ends up being inevitable, for older pets. But for now, we’re heartened to hear she’s gotten slightly better than before. After expecting more of a continued decline, this is very welcome news.
avoision (April 18, 2023 at 8:42 pm)