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Wednesday, December 3, 2014

WOW—Colorado State University Veterinary Teaching Hospital

IMG_0076We arrived at this wonderful facility about noon, saw a 4th year veterinary medical student named Danika who took a very complete history and then consulted with Dr. Simpson, the staff veterinarian.  We agreed on a diagnostic plan—x-rays, fluoroscopy (x-ray with camera), blood work and a dermatology consult for the lesions which have appeared all over her back.  They took Emmi away and we headed out to find some lunch, stroll around Home Depot and kill time. 

About 4:15 we all convened to discuss what they found—Emmi was one very happy little pooch when she saw us!  Emmi does have a minor case of collapsed trachea, common in small dogs.  The prolonged barking at the hanging ball probably irritated this condition and inflamed her trachea.  Dr. Simpson gave us another liquid pain/cough medicine and we are to continue the prednisone for a few more days.  As for the back lesions—Emmi was a celebrity today!  The doggy dermatologists and students examined the lesions, looked at the drainage from the lesions under the microscope and did cultures.  What they are and why she has them remains a mystery—but the drainage is pus so there is an infection present.  So, we are also giving Emmi antibiotics and bathing her in a special shampoo twice weekly—thanks goodness for full hookups! 

All in all we feel much better, Emmi does not have a life threatening condition and should improve quickly.  We were given the go ahead to leave with the promise we would find someone to see her in about a week for a checkup.  Dr. Simpson will notify us of the culture results via email in a couple days.  Whew—I think a glass of wine is in order!

What a spectacular facility with every kind of diagnostic tool and specialist available.  Everyone with whom we came in contact was cheerful, pleasant and welcoming.  With a hard to diagnosis problem in a young animal—I wouldn’t hesitate to go to a veterinary college—we were that impressed!!  Our veterinarians at home were on the right track, they just don’t have access to the kinds of diagnostic tools these huge institutions have and we weren’t at home any longer.  When I realized we were near a veterinary college, it was a no brainer!  The waiting room was a sea of dogs all the time we spent waiting—you’ve heard of people watching—well, we dog watched! 

When the final bill came it was surprisingly reasonable—that too was a welcome surprise.  Finding out what is wrong with your beloved pet can come at great cost! 

We so appreciate all your comments and concerns—it helps!!

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14 comments:

  1. That's terrific news, Janna, so glad to hear it as I'm sure all your readers will be. That Vet hospital sure sounds like a wonderful place. It's always great to hear that your pet has a common, treatable condition. We switched Rylie over to a harness several months ago just to try and avoid any strain or damage to her trachea! Hope you're enjoying that glass of wine this evening.

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  2. Good news about Emmi. How great that you were close to such a facility.

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  3. Great news about Emmi. Sounds like you found the perfect spot to get her look at.

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  4. What a gift to have Emmi so well looked after.

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  5. Well that's a relief..... And your free to move on as well.... The best of all worlds...

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  6. I'm sure is a relief that there aren't any major problems with Emmi. I know I wouldn't like anything wrong with Penny, even though we have only have her a few months.

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  7. Great report. Know you will sleep better tonight.

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  8. So very very happy to hear that Emmi is going to be okay. We have a wonderful vet down here but it's still so scary when our fur babies are sick. Give Emmi a big slurpy kiss from Skitz and Scoots.

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  9. That is good news,,, I told ya that you were at a great place ;-)..... Now , where ya headed and stuff like that? Travel safe

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  10. Hurray for Emmi!! So glad that things will be all right:)

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  11. Very, very, very happy to hear Emmi is ok! Thank goodness for that!

    Nina

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  12. I knew you landed in the perfect spot! So glad you went and hope all the treatments work out perfectly! Hugs to you and Michael and gentle pets for sweet Emmi!

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  13. What a great facility to put your pup in the hands of. I know how much that means to have capable people caring for a loved pet. Glad she is on her way to recovery.

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  14. How wonderful that you had access to such terrific veterinary care for Emmi. Here's hoping that she's all better soon!

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