Yeah, that's expensive. I was kind of hoping they would just tell you to bring her in and not charge the extra for the emergency visit. May I suggest that you set up an appointment? Tell them you want the first available and to put you on the cancellation list?
So sorry. :hugs I've had a few with water belly and causes have varied from defective heart valve (8 week old peachick necropsied at UCD), to cancer, eyp, and salpingitis.
If she were mine I would give her a shot of antibiotics and hope for the best. Last time I had one with a crop full of fluid it was a bacterial infection. Is a vet an option? Cost would be $45-$65 for an office exam, plus another $30-$50 to test her poop and crop contents.
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I read the whole thread and saw lots of good suggestions from people. Here are some of my thoughts:
I agree, or might also be cancer, intestinal infection, or reproductive tract infection.
Yellow could mean infection, dehydration, or liver problems.
I would too.
I agree.
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