Monday, March 30, 2015

Totally unexpected


My llama girl, Kai, is sick.
It has been fifteen days since I noticed the first symptoms. During this time, I've had two vets out - one small town vet and one llama specialist vet - and, despite the specialist vet, Dr. Jones, finding an acute ear infection, the treatment hasn't been effective and we have yet to help Kai feel better.

Dr. Jones has now recommended that I take Kai to the College of Veterinary Medicine at Oregon State University, about an hour and a half away, for a full examination.  OSU apparently has the only endowed professor in the United States specializing in Camelid medicine and Dr. Jones feels he (Dr. Cebra and his veterinary student team) will be able to give me a definitive diagnosis.

Kai's current status is that she continues to exhibit signs of pain, is listless and has - as of today - started refusing her beloved Mazuri llama pellets that she gets every morning for breakfast.

So here I sit now, waiting for Dr. Jones to call me and give me the thumbs up that Kai's case has been accepted at the university, at which point she and I will begin our journey south.

If you have any good thoughts and wishes to spare, my sweet girl could sure use them today.




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26 comments:

  1. AnonymousMarch 30, 2015 at 12:26 PM

    Danni, Kai could have ulcers. You could start her on GastroGard (omeprazole) it comes in a syringe like Ivermectin does. Each click is for 50 pounds body weight. You should dose her daily for at least five days. Llamas are subject to stress. Stressed llamas get ulcers. Ulcers kill llamas. Kai is an only llama whose world has been upset with the arrival of your new donkey. This might be a response to that. Good luck and love to Kai.

    Marty in North Carolina

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    1. JANETMarch 31, 2015 at 6:02 AM

      I thought it might have something to do with the arrival of Buttercup too, but couldn't think of what it would manifest into. I hate it when our furry babies are sick.

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  2. MadSnapperMarch 30, 2015 at 12:38 PM

    I am praying now that you will have a safe trip and the doctors will find what is wrong and will be able to fix her up right away. prayers for peace of mind for you to... she is a beautiful girl and my heart hurts to think she is hurting. I forgot, i should also pray they accept her and do it now.

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  3. AnonymousMarch 30, 2015 at 1:23 PM

    Good thoughts coming your way and hoping they can find out what is wrong with her....marsha@tubbslanefarm.com

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  4. Anne BoleynMarch 30, 2015 at 2:15 PM

    I'm on your team sending huge love to you and Kai and holding you both in my heart! XOXO

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  5. Lisa Churchill WaiteMarch 30, 2015 at 2:18 PM

    Sending prayers and loving thoughts of healing to the beautiful Kai.

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  6. ReamusMarch 30, 2015 at 3:20 PM

    You have my good thoughts and wishes as does your sweet Kai. Hope you hear soon and have a safe trip.
    RGds,
    Reamus

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  7. dustbunny8March 30, 2015 at 3:37 PM

    Sending all the positive thoughts, prayers and energy to your girl.so hard to our furry friends sick and in pain,I hope the University gets back to you quickly.

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  8. jaz@octoberfarmMarch 30, 2015 at 4:01 PM

    i am soooo sorry to hear this. i hope sweet kai will be better soon! i hate it when our babies get sick!

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  9. Florida Farm GirlMarch 30, 2015 at 5:00 PM

    I'm so sorry to hear this. You and she will definitely have my thoughts and prayers.

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  10. ChesleyMarch 30, 2015 at 5:39 PM

    I love Kai so much, I am totally sending her my big big huge love. It is so hard when our creatures are ailing because they let us know they are out of sorts, but can't tell us exactly where it hurts or how they feel. Hugs to you too Danni

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  11. TexanMarch 30, 2015 at 6:33 PM

    I hope they can figure out her issue quickly and get her on the road to recovery!

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  12. AnonymousMarch 31, 2015 at 5:22 AM

    What I know about Llamas is probably wrong: I've never even seen one! But I'm pulling for Kai and wishing you a safe trip together.

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  13. JaneKMarch 31, 2015 at 5:59 AM

    Many prayers and warm hugs

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  14. JennyMarch 31, 2015 at 6:12 AM

    Oh poor Kai. I'm rooting for you girl.

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  15. Nadine in WVMarch 31, 2015 at 6:36 AM

    Good thoughts and hoping Kai gets better soon.

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  16. KathyBMarch 31, 2015 at 7:14 AM

    Holding you both in my thoughts. Speedy recovery for Kai and your heart. Scary when they can't tell us what is wrong.

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  17. HeatherMarch 31, 2015 at 7:39 AM

    :-(

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  18. JohnMarch 31, 2015 at 7:57 AM

    I am thinking of Kai and you today and hoping all goes well with the trip to the specialist and the diagnosis.

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  19. martinaMarch 31, 2015 at 6:05 PM

    Sending oodles of good thoughts for everyone's favorite llama (and owner). Marty and Janet may be on to something re: sibling rivalry with Buttercup's arrival. Animals often are like small children and get very jealous when the parent's attention is diverted to someone else.

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  20. Ana Sanga de BrochaApril 1, 2015 at 2:16 AM

    Kai will be well. Healing love to you both.

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  21. linda mApril 1, 2015 at 5:09 AM

    I am sending you both positive energy and good thoughts. And for Kai an extra dose of positive healing energy and healing thoughts. A big hug for you, Danni

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  22. DeniseApril 1, 2015 at 10:21 AM

    Sending healing thoughts and wishes from Scotland. And strength for this worrying time.

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  23. The Dancing DonkeyApril 1, 2015 at 11:14 AM

    I am very sorry, I hope she is better soon! Safe travels and good luck at the vet.

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  24. jaz@octoberfarmApril 1, 2015 at 3:35 PM

    any news about kai?

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  25. farmladyApril 2, 2015 at 12:32 PM

    Oh, dear Kai. Please get well. You are too loved and it's not time to leave.

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