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Dottie
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Well, little Dottie was getting more and more filled with what looked like fluid so I took her to the vet. She has ascites (fluid in the abdomen). She drained 2 c.c.'s of clear liquid! Poor little thing. She weighed 10 grams going in and 7 coming out. The vet thinks she has a congenital organ disfunction - not sure which one - so we are not hopeful for the long term. She did give her some parasite meds, and sent me home with a high-protein mix. We're thinking a high-protein diet might work. Lots of glucose in the liquid. I can't believe how alert and clear-eyed she is in spite of it all. If she fills up again, I guess I have to euthanize her. Sigh.
Dottie's mom
(Dorcas)
Dottie's mom
(Dorcas)