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Originally Posted by Perrella  Yes, they told me it is hard to get the position/stillness they need for see what they want to see. Vet said those are considered a base line to go by. Neur-surgeon specialist is where we need to be. I just want Tues to get here fast. |
Now I am totally confused. I thought they had done xrays. I do not understand at all why a vet would not xray a pup with neck pain....especially one who had a previous injury. The fact they are referring to a neurologist would tell me that they have an idea of what they think Zhoie has. You don't refer out to a specialist without having an idea of what the diagnosis is. How do they know it is neuro and not ortho? I personally would ask my vet why.
I have a foster, Sammy, who has AAI, Chiari and a whole host of neurological issues. His first diagnosis of AAI came from a routine xray at my regular vet. They were actually looking at his stomach!!! He also did have obvious neuro signs in his gait...but he was presenting with a hernia that took precedence as his bladder had slipped into it. Many times with these small pups, you see most of the body...and AAI is easily seen on an xray. He was then referred to a neurologist and the MRI was done.
I have had almost every one of my pups xrayed at one time or another...mine and fosters and have never had a vet tell me that a certain position was needed and she could not do it. I would think that IF a certain position was needed, then the vet must have a suspicion of what he/she is looking for.
I would not go to a neurologist until the vet told me WHY I was going. That's just me.