AWWWWWWW, Sweetie. I am so sorry to hear your baby is still so sick. I do know of one puppy from a pet shop in my area that had such similar circumstances. She did survive but the pet shop had to be threatened before they would pay the $5000.00+ vet bill...
As for broncheal washings---I personally have never heard of that treatment being done so soon in the progression of kennel cough or even pneumonia. I AM NOT A VET!!! but I do have an opinion on this..Get a second opinion before y'all make a decision. It is my understanding that not all vets are either equipped to do these procedures. My vet refers to a cardiac/resp vet...We talked about doing them with my heart of my heart, Jesse, but that was after several less invasive treatments failed. I DID have to make "the decision" but only after 3 winters of multiple hospitalizations for pneumonia.
The pet shop puppy I mentioned is "just okay". Maybe due to the illness and separations from her new family, she has real behavior issues and is not a happy, healthy Yorkie.
If you would like to PM me I might be able to give you more info including the e-mail addy of the owner of the other puppy..I do hope and pray your baby improves QUICKLY! |