We have our boy back from Massey and all is well!
Turns out it was an abscess from a tooth like our vet had originally hoped but it was so deep it wasn’t recognisable on the x-ray. The CT scan however revealed all. A very deep abscess possibly resulting from two root infections and the infection actually ate its way through his skull *ewww* which is how the poison was released into his sinus making the lump on his face. I felt rather faint when the vet told us that because it sounds so awful but the tooth has been pulled (and his teeth polished!) and now he’s on monster antibiotic’s for a couple of weeks but otherwise good. YAY! So unfortunately that little adventure has set us back about $1400…. Apparently our insurance will cover 60% but they can’t pay out till the invoices are all finalised which is taking a while. But that’s okay – all’s well that ends well. Below is a pic of Otis’s CT scan and the arrow is pointing at the gap in the skull ;p
Thank you all very much for your kind thoughts and comments! Hope everyone has a great weekend and I’ll be back next week to give an update on the ‘big reveal’ status, take care : )
I'm so glad he's gonna be okay. Poor thing!
So glad all is well with Otis. I'm amazed that you have insurance to cover any of the bill. Our English Shepherd was kicked last year by one of our horses. Didn't break anything but pulled skin lose and he had to have surgery. It was a bit over $1,000 (all out of pocket). But you do what you have to do for the lovely little four-legged creatures that tug at our heart.
Mason
Thoughts in Progress
Oh Otis!!! My goodness!!!! I'm so so so glad to hear that the cause of the lump has been removed and treated. You must be so relieved!!! I wish Otis all the best and hope he gets better asap!!!
I know how vet's bills are so astronomical – so really GOOD LUCK with the insurance!! Take care
x
I'm glad that he's going to be all right! *whew* I hope that he recovers quickly!
i'm so happy they caught that. sounds like the poor baby had to be in a lot of pain. I'm glad he's home with you now!
oh poor Otis! But so glad they found the problem and removed it!
Can't wait to see you next weekedn – i'm sooooo excited!!
Yeah! So glad Otis will be OK!!! Whew!
Oh Joy, joy! So glad Otis is on the mend. I too am amazed you have insurance. Sounds like it was good thing though 😉
Jules @ Trying To Get Over The Rainbow
I'm glad you guys figured out what was wrong with Otis and were able to help him feel better. Thank goodness you had insurance…
Have a great week!
Great news!!! poor Otis!
It's been a pet illness week for my friends this week…
i read a horrible thing this morning, i didn't know that cats were BADLY allergic to caffeine. A Blog acquaintance left a 1/2 drunk cup of Irish cream coffee in the lounge overnight and her little pussy cat drunk it and sadly passed away!!
very sad.
anyway i'm cooking dinner so best be off… beef stroganof with my secret ingredients Rosemary and BRANDY…lol