Cuddling on the couch this morning with Bonita, the idle notion that I needed to schedule her for a follow-up at the vet was brought to the forefront when huge clumps of fur started coming off one of her ears, revealing very raw skin. Huh.<\/p>\n
I contacted the nearby vet. They really wanted me to go to their 24-hour clinic across town that has English-speaking staff, but I was adamant about going to the one I can walk to. I did the beach dog’s vet stuff all in Spanish, so I knew I wouldn’t have any issues.\u00a0I was finally able to make an appointment to take her in for 3:00.<\/p>\n
Bonita was happy about the walk until we got about half of the way down Calle 60 and then she decided that she did not like loud traffic coming so close to her. Finally, she planted her butt down and would not budge. Thankfully we were literally in the parking lot of the clinic. I picked her up and brought her inside. Good girl!!!<\/p>\n
The checkup went very well. They want her on antibiotics for two more weeks and I have to clean her ear with an antibacterial shampoo twice a week for a month. She’s gained almost half a kilo since she arrived and is now at her target weight!<\/p>\n
The vet asked if she goes out and has contact with other dogs. I explained that I’m avoiding walking her as per the refuge’s recommendation and the vet said that’s good. As it turns out, her tick disease has compromised her immune system and the odds are too high of her contracting something from a sick dog in the neighbourhood. The odd walk to keep her stimulated and able to be walked is fine, but, really, she needs to stick to the yard. So that’s settled!<\/p>\n
Bonita was such a good girl during her checkup and after getting her blood work she launched herself into my arms for comfort, just like a child would. Awwwwwww. I’m officially her human!<\/p>\n
The walk home was much easier because there was barely any traffic and we were facing it. The trip took half the time.<\/p>\n
Of course this fancy city vet was muuuuch more expensive than the beach vet, but it’s the only full service clinic I can walk to so it’s worth the premium even though I know there are less expensive vets out there. The visit and blood work were about 52CAD and then her meds and shampoo were an addition 34CAD. I’m glad I budgeted high because I came in about two pesos under my max budget. \ud83d\ude00 I need to go back in a few days with 1,000 pesos to buy her a giant bag of her high quality premium food and then that will be the end of the big dog expenses for a few months. She’s so worth it!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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