The Kat House

I just got a call from the vet. Remember the full day of testing Cruella underwent yesterday? It has to be repeated. It turns out that one of the techs forgot to freeze and submit the final blood draw, which basically voids the entire series of samples. Cruella will be going back in on Wednesday for the repeat. Of course, I won’t be charged for any of the work, but it will be more stress for a dog that definitely doesn’t need it. I have a very difficult time even getting Cruella into the hospital. She refuses to get out of the car - just stands there shaking all over. Poor girl. The only way I can get her inside is by tricking her. I have to park in a different location back behind the building every time. If she doesn’t recognize where she is, she gets out of the car.

Though the testing to locate the tumor causing the Cushing’s was unsuccessful, a couple of the other test results came in. Cruella’s thyroid levels are off again. She has hypothyroidism and takes daily meds to control it, but apparently her dosage now needs to change. Also, it appears that she may have a urinary tract infection. There is a urine culture still out that will confirm those findings. The doctor said that it isn’t uncommon since Cushing’s suppresses the immune system.

I should know more about the treatment for the hypothyroidism and the possible urinary tract infection early next week. I sure wish Cruella could get approved for a health insurance policy to help with all these expenses!