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Originally Posted by smepperson Hi ~ our baby of 14 recently passed. He had disc problems and we did the neurologist thing too. He also had kidney problems. I am telling you this because we have been through many diagnosis' in the past 7 mos. Be careful of the valium. Gizmo had a bad reaction 'coming down'. Also you may want to have his inner ear checked. This has to be done by CT Scan not MRI. Inner ear is not accessible any other way. I understand all too well the $$ thing but as you said this is your family! When Giz was 6 he got pancreatitis very badly - 900 ER vet bill. It was my car pmt or him - so there was no choice - it was him. They took the car but I still had the love of my life for an additional 8 years. They are always worth it.
Do a bunch of research on the internet - find matching symptoms and make suggestions to the vets. They try to think of everything but cannot always do so. Also, if you have a veterinary college in state - make an appointment there. they are on the cutting edge of all the latest health news and technologies.
Much luck and love to both you and the baby ~ |
Hi.. Dr. Cook gave Harley a CT MYELOGRAM. He said he did check for inner ear infection, absessed tooth, tumors , spinal fluid, brain abnormalitiy, after ruling out bad neck/back disc... I did mention some things I found on the internet like pancreatitis and even idopathic vestibular disease. He checked all that as well he said..
I am so sorry to hear about your baby as well. I can't even imagine the pain you are going thru, this episode had me so sick, I couldn't even eat or sleep and cried all the time last week...
Harley does seem a bit more peppy but still not wanting to drink any water, but is walking more steady! I gave him chicken and rice and added water so it was soupy.. He ate it all so at least he is getting some fluid.