Quote Originally Posted by tbowman View Post
UPDATE : blood work came back fine and culture didn't grow anything. Will be discussing my options regarding further diagnostics tomorrow.

My vet said that just because they didn't grow anything doesn't mean there is nothing there (two possibilities he mention were mycoplasma and TB.
Fungal or viral. Many RIs are viral...since most people don't go to the vet they assume its bacterial.

Good on you forgoing. Be sure to document your treatment procedures and any subsequent findings your vet finds.