We took Ruki to the vet this morning for the first check-up. Total bill? Over $400. We got most of her second round of shots. We also got heartworm medication and Frontline (though I initially resisted this--I wanted to try a natural solution, like tea tree oil). Lastly, we got the microchip implanted since female English bulldogs are a high risk for dog-napping. (For $400, she's a real princess! Though a princess would react more to the pea-sized chip we implanted between her shoulders...)
I have to say I was proud of her in the doctor's office. Only one or two yelps, even with all the shots.
Regarding the cherry eye, the doctor basically said that it's fine and normal. Even though this morning Ruki held that eye shut until she was totally up. He mentioned the surgery options, but that we wouldn't explore them for at least 10 days.
He told us that we can irrigate the eye with regular human saline solution to remove mucous and keep it clean. It's OK to clean with a paper towel for wet mucous, and the dry stuff with the irrigation above. He then gave us an eye solution with antibiotics and steroids--to bring down the swelling--to administer three times a day for the next 10 days.
We're still worried because there's some blood; I'm worried that she's scratching. But, again, he said that this is fine. I wish there was more we could do!
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