Well, that evening after we got home from work, we discovered that Di-Di's problem is an infected anal gland. Yuck, I know. But I was so relieved! We had thought the worse, so while she was uncomfortable, this is very treatable. No wonder she has been slow lately! I took her to our vet yesterday to have her checked. Our doctor wanted to sedate her and flush out the infection, but he didn't want to risk it because of her heart condition. So, after two injections of some strong antibiotics to get her started we took home our tired grumpy old girl. We will continue oral antibiotics for the next 10 days and hopefully it will heal on its own. However, he did say that we wouldn't have a choice if the infection was still there after the antibiotics were given. Leaving an infection without treatment is just as dangerous.
This morning I could tell she is feeling better already. She came all the way upstairs and woke me up at 7am ready for breakfast! She followed us around and begged to go outside, but given the wound and infection, we can't risk bugs getting in there and making things worse.
So here is to a happy healthy Di-Di! See, I told you she's a tough cookie!!
Until next time friends!
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