Thank you once again for all your help.
I drove and hour and fourty minutes to see this specialist ..only to leave fustrated an in tears.
I arrive, am greeted by a vet tech and she proceeds to take Lola's history. The tech then informs me that she will be taking Lola in the back for an ultrasound.
I declined and insisted that I wanted to meet with the Dr first. She seemed a little surprised and annoyed. The Dr comes in, I review Lola's history and inform her of my concerns about doing the Ultrasound. She agreed that I should not do the ultrasound and go straight for a biopsy. I proceed to ask her about the Protein C test...she dismissed it without even knowing what it is. I pulled out the printouts I had with me about the test and held them out until she took them. Her attitude changed immediately when she saw Dr Center's name! She asked if she could keep the literature and would research it further.
I am terrified to have Lola put under anesthesia in the shape she is in. My thought process is to have her on a controlled diet and suppliments until she gains a little more weight and builds up her strength. The Dr does not want to go this route and wants to go straight for spaying her...and performing the biopsy at this time.
My regular vet was not in the office today. I will follow up with her first thing in the morning.
I definately want a second opinion. I wonder if anyone would know of a great vet that specializes in Liver Diseases in the Northern Jersey area?
Alos, She also prescribed Lola Ranitidine. She says it is an antiacid. Does anyone know if there are side-affects with taking this med?
Tremendous thanks from Lola and I!!! |