We went to Vanderbilt Children's Hospital on Friday and Ava had a nuclear cystogram. It took about an hour. Ava was very scared as they strapped her to a skinny board, inserted a catheter for filling her bladder with a radioactive material, and then took pictures. Greg and I were both allowed to stay with her during the entire procedure. Afterwards, we had an appointment with her pediatric urologist. Dr. Thomas gave us amazing news-all her urinary issues had spontaneously cleared up, and she had gotten through everything without kidney scarring, What a huge relief!
After all the hoopla on Friday, Ava developed a very high fever over the weekend. The urologist on call was concerned she had gotten an infection while at the hospital or a UTI from the test. Back to the doctor we went on Monday a.m. We were relieved once again to find out Ava had an ear infection in both ears. This is her first illness besides a cold. She has had a very hard week, but we think we are on the mend. Whew!
Now, on to our other daughter, Minnie. Minnie has lost a lot of weight and not barking nearly as much. After hundreds of dollars and days of worrying, we have been told it is allergies. We have seen two vets and also a consult with UT vet school. She is taking an antihistamine and switching back to her old food. We have seen improvement in the past couple of days.
I am thankful for good health, wonderful friends, and a loving family!
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