Update: This is not Buddy's final illness

[lblanchard]

This is not Buddy - it's a ruffed grouse, the state bird of Pennsylvania

Buddy just has a virus and should be fine. Some steroids and precautionary antibiotics, some subcutaneous fluids, some hifalutin food to eat for the next five days, and another checkup in three weeks -- no charge. Total bill, $183 and they also trimmed his nails.

Heart is good, lungs are good, blood glucose is good.

He was a perfect charmer in the exam room but is mighty happy to be home.

Comments

[halfmoon-mollie.livejournal.com]

Very good! So glad to hear that. When I took the Bon to the vet this past week, she was more than happy to jump into her carrier after the exam — after I fought so hard to get her INTO it here.

[wantedonvoyage.livejournal.com]

phew!

[shirebound]

Oh gosh, I'm sure you're BOTH happy to be home. You must be so relieved.

[pondhopper.livejournal.com]

You made my day. Seriously.
I am SO GLAD to read this.
Whew.
Very reasonable vet bill as well, as these things go. How old is Buddy?

[lblanchard.livejournal.com]

See today's post for the dramatic recital in wearying detail.

[kazzy-cee.livejournal.com]

That's a relief! I must admit I was a bit worried what you might post after his visit.

[howlin-wolf-66.livejournal.com]

Glad his prognosis is good! ❤️

[wantedonvoyage.livejournal.com]

That bird is a riot.

I just saw that a judge ordered the Interior Department to put the plaques back up.