If she wants to see another vet - I would recommend Dr. Gary Van Englenburg at Iowa Veterinary Acupuncture Clinic in Des Moines - he is Beaverdale on Beaver, just north of Douglas Ave. Here is Dr. Van's website
Iowa Veterinary Acupuncture Clinic - Helping cats and dogs live better lives through acupuncture in Des Moines
He was originally a regular vet - now he does it all traditional vet, acupuncture & holistic - he really knows what works best in different situations.
he said the life of one of my dogs when he first opened this practice. A lot of people love Dr. Van - he has a huge referal business. They are open on Saturday - closed on Monday though