I picked up my baby girl this evening. The Endoscopy showed that
although there was a bit of abraision in her oesopegous and bruising in her stomach, there was no eveidence of stick, thank goodness. The vet, said that it was probably bits that had passed through and she is on antibiotics to make sure there is no infection. So, a very lucky escape.
She also had X-rays on her hips, and it was shown she has quite serious joint disease and hip dysplasia. I did laugh at the vet - I said to him after he had told me all the information about her hips
"Basically, you're saying I have a crappy collie?" he turned around
and said "No, there is NO such thing as a crappy collie! I have 2 BC's and that's why I've taken over your case.... I try to deal with all the collies, because I *get* them!"
Personally, I am delighted that this particular vet has taken over the case. Not only is he a Border Collie man, but the main reason I didn't remember the name of the joint disease that Cara has is because I was too busy thinking how cute & good looking her vet was! He was very, very nice....ahem...... ;o)
Thanks so much for all the prayers and good thoughts - you have no idea how much they helped.
RC.
