A bit gutted!
Fluffy was in for a blood test after having her thyroid meds increase- we were talking about an op and the vet wanted to try her on a higher dose for a month- a) to see if it made any difference and b) to try an drop her levels even a bit to reduce the risk during the op. Her results came through today and theya re now at 180, she was 150 a month ago. He asked whether I wanted to try with an increase in dose again, and as much as I would love to try, I have decided to go for the op. The longer we leave her the more risk of heart and kidney problems. I am very anxious already. The vet is going to have a look when we can fit her in- he hasn't done the op before so wants the senior partner there as well because he did one a couple of years ago. I am not concerned about their skills as they are both very good surgeons and I know they will do their best- but she's not in good nick to be going through this, but the longer we leave it the bigger the risk gets.
The vet thinks the bill will be between £200- £300 depending on how long it takes, and we have Candy in tomorrow. I think this will be an expensive month!
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