Friday, July 17, 2009

Bell's Bad News Bill

Bell's Mama here, SO... BELL IS AT THE DOGGY DOCTOR RIGHT NOW.. I'VE BEEN AWAY FROM HER FOR A WEEK (she's been w/her dad) AND SAW HER LAST NIGHT & SHE'S GOT A SWOLLEN LEFT PAW. Ouch! :(
WE THINK SHE'S GOT A FOX TAIL THAT HAS GOTTEN INFECTED IN HER LEFT FRONT PAW. Probably from her running like a crazy dog @ Fiesta Island because we have no fox tails @ Dog Beach obviously... BUMMER.. FOR HER AND MY CHECKBOOK.. :) I don't mind as it needs to be done but.. OUCH to me.
Here's the list!
Exam - 41.75
Dex-Domitor - 84.50
IV Catheter - (POOR BELL) - 65.99
Foxtail Probe & Removal Grade 1 - 39.84
Skin Scraping - 28.71
Bandaging Minor - 23.75
Medications - 100.00

TOTAL ESTIMATE - $384.54

Somewhat of a bummer for us right now since we're saving to move into the new (rental) house on Aug. 1st but this needs to be done. Bell's back broke out a little bit more above her tail now.. so, hopefully the doc's will find out what's up and help my Belly girl get rid of her little issues.. :) SHE'S STILL ALL HAPPY GO LUCKY .. DIDN'T MUCH LIKE GOING AWAY W/THE DOCTOR LADY THOUGH.
SORRY BELL :(
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21 comments:

  1. Woodrow, Luna, MJ CampanellaJuly 17, 2009 at 10:16 AM

    Poor bell - hope you feel better very soon - wow shared custody that must be really rough - i am not allowed to leave mommy sight since i have a flair for the dramatic - and it ended up costing mommy 100 times that last year!!

    woodrow

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  2. TimberLoveJuly 17, 2009 at 10:18 AM

    ouch!

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  3. bea's blogJuly 17, 2009 at 10:34 AM

    Poor, poor Bell ♥
    Hope you can run like mad soon again; I will be thinking of you.
    I had a good run today, that was lotsa fun!!!
    Our vet bills are very high and similar here, too, definitely an extra ouch.... ♥
    Gizmo and mum

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  4. Sprite, the odd dog.July 17, 2009 at 10:35 AM

    Oh my BABY!!! I am so so sorry! When treating her wound, read about applying sugar to it.. it encourages healing and reduces the risk of infection and costs almost NOTHING!

    xoxo

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  5. Sprite, the odd dog.July 17, 2009 at 10:36 AM

    OH and to save on medications... this is the only place to go.

    http://www.centerpetpharmacy.com

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  6. UnknownJuly 17, 2009 at 10:38 AM

    That bites Kimberly! Sorry to hear it. I forgot about all the foxtail out there this time of year. Tempest got one in her nose once. It pass through, luckily, but she sneezed for months. Sad and funny at the same time. Luckily no lasting scars. Hope Bell feels better soon.

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  7. Mollie Jo and BoboJuly 17, 2009 at 10:45 AM

    Poor Bell. Hope your recovery is quick!

    Licks and Wags,
    Mollie and Bobo

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  8. Ruby and PennyJuly 17, 2009 at 10:45 AM

    Poor Bell and your mom's pocketbook. We $upported our vet yesterday to the tune of $100 for just bortadella shots.
    Hope your paw feels better soon.
    Love Ruby & Penny

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  9. The 'splorin' WolfiesJuly 17, 2009 at 10:50 AM

    well wishes beautiful Belle!

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  10. SamanthaJuly 17, 2009 at 11:46 AM

    gees. sorry for belle...and your checkbook... vet bills are always a bummer. i've never even heard of foxtail... i'll have to look it up. best wishes for a speedy recovery!

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  11. Ziggy StardustJuly 17, 2009 at 11:47 AM

    I hope Bell is ok now. Ouchy. Mom understands about the bill. Our friend Checkers Mom sell pet insurance. It does help a little when stuff happens. Bell I hope you will soon be running like your old butt flying self.

    licks and sniffs, Sasha

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  12. PrincessJuly 17, 2009 at 12:25 PM

    Hope she gets to feeling better soon!! Paying vet bills always makes me think I went into the wrong profession.

    ~P's Mom

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  13. Brind'Amour ClumbersJuly 17, 2009 at 12:43 PM

    Hey Bell, I hope you feel better soon! Tell your mom I gave my mom a doctor bill of over $5,000 a few years ago!!! She said "ouch" too!

    Wiggles,
    Brind'Amour

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  14. Nibbles TreatsJuly 17, 2009 at 12:53 PM

    Oh Bell. We wish you a speedy recovery and hope you feel better soon.

    Lots of treats,
    Tinkerbell, Oscar and Tucker

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  15. ♥♥ The OP Pack ♥♥July 17, 2009 at 1:12 PM

    Poor Bell, hope that paw is mending nicely for her.

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  16. The Adventures of the LLB GangJuly 17, 2009 at 2:21 PM

    Poor Belly girl!!! Hope your feeling better really quick!!

    Smileys!
    Dory

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  17. Lucy-Fur, as typed by Dr. LizJuly 17, 2009 at 3:33 PM

    Poor Bell! Get better soon!!! (And from my Mom to yours: if I didn't know better, I'd swear that I was buying my vet a yacht!)

    *feel-better kissey face*
    -Fiona

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  18. Two Schnauzers from New EnglandJuly 17, 2009 at 5:29 PM

    Hi, Bell -

    Hope your paw gets better soon. That is an expensive ouch for your Mom.

    Love -

    Hershey and Kaci

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  19. The Oceanside AnimalsJuly 19, 2009 at 4:35 PM

    Sorry to hear about the foxtail -- what evil, evil things they are!

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  20. SEDONAJuly 25, 2009 at 6:31 AM

    Hey Bell Girl, so sorry to hear about your poor paw! Hope it's feeling a little better by now. You be a good girl & don't mess with the bandage, OK?
    Your pal,
    Sedona

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  21. AnonymousAugust 4, 2009 at 8:09 PM

    Every time I go to the vet, I ask, "can I put you on retainer?". It still has not worked after nine dogs, but I keep trying.

    after that much, it is worth it for what those nine and the upcoming howmanyever give to us.

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