09-04-2009, 09:36 AM
Apparently I don't have enough challenges in my life, so Maeve decided to demonstrate that she can now reach the back of the counter - not just steal stuff off the top. What did she steal? Preston's pain meds and antibiotics, and yes, she ate them all. So instead of heading to the hospital to bring Greg much needed newspaper, Doritos and an updated iPod, I spent an hour and a half at the animal ER to have them induce vomiting. She's just fine; I'm another $351 poorer.
On the bright side, I really, really liked the emergency vet. I wasn't made to wait, the staff was friendly and efficient, they kept me informed of what was happening, handled me well as I was somewhat frantic and scattered when I brought Maeve in, and the doctor explained things quickly, clearly, didn't run up the cost with unnecessary extras. So while I was there, I got an estimate from her for spaying Maeve that was HALF the cost that our regular vet quoted.
Will be seeing Greg in a couple of hours. No news on that front yet; he started a more intensive regimen of an additional, more powerful antibiotic starting last night; the doctors haven't been by to see him yet this morning. We just have to wait and see what the doctors say.
So, I'm off now to pick up replacement prescriptions for Preston and food for Greg (he says that the hospital food has occasionally been semi-edible).
On the bright side, I really, really liked the emergency vet. I wasn't made to wait, the staff was friendly and efficient, they kept me informed of what was happening, handled me well as I was somewhat frantic and scattered when I brought Maeve in, and the doctor explained things quickly, clearly, didn't run up the cost with unnecessary extras. So while I was there, I got an estimate from her for spaying Maeve that was HALF the cost that our regular vet quoted.
Will be seeing Greg in a couple of hours. No news on that front yet; he started a more intensive regimen of an additional, more powerful antibiotic starting last night; the doctors haven't been by to see him yet this morning. We just have to wait and see what the doctors say.
So, I'm off now to pick up replacement prescriptions for Preston and food for Greg (he says that the hospital food has occasionally been semi-edible).
Before you criticize someone, walk a mile in their shoes. That way when you criticize them, you're a mile away and you have their shoes.