What a whirlwind day this has been. A&M could not see her until Wed...and then the testing would be done on Thurs. Just not comfortable waiting.
Put a call in to the specialists in Houston. A very highly recommended Internal Med Vet just called me and he is going to see Cookie Tuesday morning at 9:15 AM. Since we don't know how long this may have been brewing or even what the progression might be; he is going to make arrangements for her to be a direct admission over the week end if she turns bad. I am to watch her closely for breathing problems or edema in her belly which would indicate fluid build up. He does think this is PLE and plans on doing an ultrasound...and possible an endoscopy and biopsies.
I am sick over this, but at least relieved that there is a plan in motion. Hopefully the weekend will be uneventful. |