I do want the panel ran, I'm hoping I'll be able to do so Friday. Though my mother spoke to his staff to assure I could use her "credit" there I don't think the vet himself knew of my financial hardship, etc. I did ask specifically about the blood work because if it wasn't too much I was going to add it in just in case. He said it was $100, I could get it now, but he's "seen panreatitis enough times to know what it is". He wasn't rude or anything, if it sounds that way.
I also asked specifically if she was dehydrated & he said no. From 6:30a til we got there her mouth was
dry. Every time she'd move her mouth her lips would get stuck to her gums & she'd paw at them, etc. even after I sprinkled a few drops in there.
As for the oatmeal, I have never heard or read this either, I've always read rice/boiled chicken. Don't remember exactly, but he said the oatmeal is an alkalaide (sp) & it would absorb the acid in her belly. He said it also heals the intestines. He said feed it dry, nothing added, offer water & assured me she will eat it.
He does seem different, but it's hard not to trust him as he's helped my moms dogs for a long time, including fighting cancer, emergency injuries & overall helping to keep her dogs alive for a long time. Is he the vet I initially chose for Princess? No. I do hope to return to our normal vet asap. But it seems she is improving some & I attribute that to him. I'm glad she was able to be seen some where. If the treatment helps now that is a big relief but no,
I do not want to put a bandaid on a broken leg & will try to get to the bottom of this.
Are there other things I could look into that would cause a dog to vomit sooo much? Seems like if it was gastroenteritis she'd have diarrhea as well.
Thanks.
