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Originally Posted by AllDogBoots  I think that you are on the right track with going to get the MRI. Follow your instincts. Research is very valuable, but please do not diagnose your dog and assume the worst. I went absolutely nuts when I was waiting for MRI results for my Max. I expected the worst because of my research but it wasn't as bad as it could have been. |
Excellent advice!!! There are people on the internet who routinely see these posts and message people and scare the daylights out of them....needlessly! For the life of me I don't understand it. Yes, many times the diagnosis are pretty rough, but more times than not it is something not quite as bad and people have worried themselves sick for no reason.
Even IF it is the worst, sitting worrying yourself sick is just not good. It is good to research, but NOT diagnose. Only a skilled veterinarian can do that....he/she must use all subjective and objective information at hand to make a diagnosis. Symptoms alone are not a way to diagnose!
You are on the right track....you are reading and are going to ask for further testing...and will consult with your vet. I hope all goes well for little Cobi and that it is not the worst thing you can find.
