Mishka

Today I had the experience of going to the vet clinic. Although it wasn't my first time taking Mishka there, I still knew it would be a hectic afternoon.


My very active, playful, happy dog just wasn't acting like herself. I noticed it at first on Sunday. She would just lie on the couch whenever Charlie and I played with Phantom. (She is usually barking really loud and trying to bite Phantom's legs.) Mishka also wasn't eating and she threw up while we were sleeping.

Phantom, our pitbull, was so worried about her. He kept following me around and whining. Then he would lay by her and take her toys. Such a sweet dog.

I was also very worried so I decided we needed a vet. I called our dog sitter to have him accompany me so he could help translate. I arranged for a taxi and off we went. You don't have to make an appointment at the vet clinic. Just show up and they'll see you on a 'first come first serve' basis. When we walked in the door, the ladies who worked at the clinic got huge smiles on their faces, and shouted, "Mishka!" I couldn't believe they remembered her from a year ago when I went to have her spayed. We lifted Mishka up on the table, they drew blood, gave her iv fluids and a couple shots. The doctor said she was probably bit by a tick. She wants us to come back every day for the next three days for treatment. It cost about $25 for the treatment, and would only be $10 for the additional three treatments. I'll pay more for the taxi we take there and back! 

After the treatment, the doctor asked if I wanted a kitten because they had so many that had been abandoned. I said no, but I wanted to see them anyways. I brought one out and introduced her to Mishka. Mishka was more afraid than the kitten was! Here is a picture of Mishka looking annoyed and the kitty looking curious.

By the time evening rolled around, Mishka had already perked up quite a bit. I'll get the results of the blood test tomorrow and start round two of the treatment.  That was my vet experience. I'm so happy it turned out to be very pleasant.