Loki update: cultures, meds, and a zero balance(!)

Quick medical news first: Loki’s urine culture did grow bacteria. The first lab run didn’t include sensitivity to his current antibiotic (Orbax), but a couple of days later, we got the call that Orbax does cover what’s growing, so we’re staying the course. He’s bright, eating, and healing.

On the money side: we finished paying the bill (screenshots show both invoices at $0.00). Thank you again to everyone who donated/shared; you helped us get to even so Loki could keep getting care.

What’s next:

Strict RX-only urinary diet for Loki going forward to keep us from backsliding. It expensive but 100% worth the price.

He’s still kennel-confined and rocking the Shark/Donut cones, very ready to retire both.

Suture removal next Wednesday (needs sedation, estimate ~$240).

After that, we’ll finally tackle his dental if he stays stable ($900 - $1200).

For now, there are no big new bills, but as we’ve learned, things can change fast. We’ll keep you posted after suture removal. Thanks for sticking with our shark-boy while he fights his way back to normal.

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Okay, it's cat time I've decided. This is my cat Meg. She has congenital deafness, and the most incredible eyes I've ever seen. These photos just come from my phone. Enjoy :3

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