I don't think I would do any more tests with this vet. If it took you asking for a referral for him to suggest further testing, I am thinking you might want to run the other way.
You are right....if they cannot fix it, they should refer out. Period! I think you have given him ample time and opportunity to help with this problem.
Back in November my George had a dental...about 10 days later his salivary gland was leaking and ended up having to be removed. I suspected something must have happened during the dental..... my vet's response was that IF it did happen she was very sorry....she never once ignored it or put me off. She made the referral to Texas A&M because he needed surgery to repair it. I will never know how it happened and I don't dwell on it because I am very aware of the fact that things happen ... coupled with the fact that I have been going to her since 2001 and have had too many dentals on yorkies to count and there has never been an issue.
Anyway.............yes, I would call OSU and then make your decision. They are going to want to do testing there and sometimes the xrays that general vets do are just not enough or what they need. You could be tossing money to the wind.
I am so sorry you are going through this....stuff like this is extremely frustrating. |