Yet the suggestion of stress never made sense as Jezebel can tell you Terra and Polly took over our home early on. That left us with the frustrating search for the right kitten food in the event of sensitivity. Then I heard Terra use the litter box last Wednesday the 17th and found a stinky liquid goo that beat them all. I immediately went online and requested an appointment.
Well, today I noticed what looked like a group of skinny, off-white sesame seeds. Alarm bells rang and an online search led me to suspect tapeworms. I collected them on a Post-It note, called the clinic, grabbed the requested stool sample, and off I went. And thank heaven, because the clinic employee saw no evidence of my online request despite the automatic confirmation I received.
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I had to wait a while but didn't mind, appreciating the same day service. This time the veterinarian had no doubt and recommended medication. However, I couldn't verify they retained the same weight as at their prior check-up. So I drove back home, grabbed the kittens in a carrier, and returned. Funny enough, their weights were almost the exact same, though Polly lost a tiny amount. Oh, well. I have peace of mind and they each got an appropriate dose of praziquantel.
Do you experience glitches with online scheduling? This reminded me of the time we were sent to a collections agency for an electronic bill we never saw. And on that note, do you remember to regularly check your email spam folder?
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HI I'm Dori, and I'm new to yoor blog. At my house My Mom has absolutely no patience, so she calls the veterinarian with her demands (requests) and then calls back again if she doesn't hear back within an hour or so. We moved to Flory-Da in July and frankly the new vet needs a front desk makeover. They just don't return phone calls, even when medicine for bad UTI's is necessary. But otherwise the doctor is very nice, so Mom is gritting her tooths and making extra calls. So glad yoo found out what is making your fur babies sick. Purrs
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DeleteOnline scheduling doesn't always work, we've experienced that at the Vet Emergency Clinic of all places (online checkin). I'm so happy you got them taken care of and I hope the problem clears up really soon.
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DeletePurrs for your babies! I do regularly check my spam folder, and am amazed by how much lands there that shouldn't!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you check. And thank you for the well wishes.
DeleteHere's hoping solid poops are in your near future! ;-)
ReplyDeleteThanks. lol
DeleteWeird. Glad you were able to get in and get a diagnosis. At least you caught it.
ReplyDeleteThank you. It seems we pet people need to advocate for their healthcare *and* ours.
DeletePoor kitties, glad they have meds now. I have not tried to schedule online.
ReplyDeleteThank you. And I don't plan on doing that again anytime soon.
DeleteThat has got to be a shock to discover those parasites! When you are doing your part and then some... and to find the way to make the kittens well finally seeing there is the reasoner their problem right there in the litterbox if only you're lucky enough to see them!
ReplyDeleteThe only real down side is that I found those segments atop my bed. Ugh... What can you do? :)
DeleteI'm glad you figured it out an they're getting treated. Neither of our vets do online scheduling, which I'm very glad about. I'd much rather talk to a person whenever there's something going on with the fur kids.
ReplyDeleteWise choice! And thanks for the kind words.
DeleteOh boy, I have terrible trouble finding important emails in my spam folder. I try to check it a couple times a week. Glad the tapeworm issue was quickly resolved. You are on top of things!
ReplyDeleteGood on you to check. It's crazy how real garbage emails get through. ~shakes head~ And thank you for the kind words. From you, especially, this is high praise. Be well!
DeleteGlad you got some medicine for your kittens :)
ReplyDeleteMe, too. They are doll babies.
DeleteI do not book apts online. I always call, some ways of doing things I just can't change. Hoping the meds are helpng the babes. When Misty River was living at brothers house she had an issue with runny stools. Kim took her to the vet, it had to do with Mark and Kim making the formula to liquidy. Poor babes, hoping their bottoms feel better. Misty's was raw and at the same time we were having to wipe her cause we were still doing the mommy thing trying to teach her to go to the bathroom. I am glad Misty has had no issues since.
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad she's doing well. :) I'm still dealing with issues here and keep hoping it clears up. ~fingers crossed~ Be well!
DeleteI thought I had left a comment...I have been so bad with the publishing...must be old-timers disease...since I retired, its like my brain has checked out!
ReplyDeleteAnyway, Great thinking on your part! And yes, online scheduling is only as good as the person who sets it up and settings can be missed. (there was a scheduling function in the software we wrote, I am now glad I am retired). Glad that you knew what to look for! You ROCK! Thanks for visiting us and have a happy day!
You're so kind. :) Be well, my dears!
DeleteHoping the babes are doing better today.
ReplyDeleteThank you. They seem to have the same issue but continue using the litter boxes and acting like everything is fine. ??? I'll just keep an eye on them for now. Be well!
DeleteOmg I hope yr cat is good now :(
ReplyDeleteThank you. :) I wish you all the best, my dear.
DeleteOkay, is it me? Are you blocking me? haha...I commented on here and then I came back and asked about the babes. Are my messages not getting through?
ReplyDeleteIt's just me dropping the ball. :P Thanks for all the comments, my dear.
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