Espresso, Charlie, and Gus Update

Thanksgiving night, grateful for every moment.

Friday, waiting for Dr. Teed.

Friday, waiting for Dr. Teed.

Bun afternoon, Everybunny!

Charlie is in the middle of fighting a UTI. She continued declining through Thanksgiving, and by nighttime, my hoomin thought that this was looking like a UTI. Shortly after, my hoomin talked it over with Buntie Susan and realized we still had some Orbax on paw, so  Charlie got the normal 1.3 ml for her weight. Buntie Susan was doing all she could to help save our keesters, like we were her warren! 

Charlie saw Dr. Teed at Keystone in Bradenton, and the good doctor confirmed the UTI. Talk about getting "lucky."

Charlie's bloodwork looked great, though, so the kidney was doing OK.

This morning, Charlie went to see Dr. Zellner at Avian in Largo for a previously scheduled bladder expression. The sludge was ugly, and the bladder was inflamed and painful. Charlie also got a proper belleh massage and extra sub-q fluid on top of that. So they did everything they could to fit us and provide care well beyond what we planned for.

We're going back on M*nd*y for more fluids. And every time we get Charlie anywhere near Dr. Zellner, it's a good thing.

It's only been a little more than forty-eight hours since all this started, but it feels like an eternity.

I finally got to see Charlie today. My hoomin tried to keep me away to keep an eye on her pellet production, but then decided, "Thump it." So we're going to loaf, and my hoomin will just let her be for the day so she can get some rest.

We'll keep you posted!
- Gus