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sassyav8r · 02-20-2013, 06:23 PM

I posted a lengthy response but the moderator hasn't posted it yet. Here it is...
Thank you all for the kind thoughts, posts and prayers. They are so appreciated AND FELT

. Luvee and I are indeed in Aggieland. We arrived at 2:30 and by 2:35 she was under their care.

I can't say enough about this place so far. They are very thorough. (I had signed on to Yorkie Talk to tell all that we'd arrived but a Dr. came in before I could get anything in my iPhone.) Her initial assessment of Luvee was good. She said she was in good health and walking around and that the nurses had already fallen in love with her. She said she was puzzled as to why I was there. I was persistent and said, "No offense Dr. but I know my dog better than you do at this point and she is not well, trust me, or I would not have driven 3.5 hours to have her evaluated". I then asked for more blood work and x-rays with sonograms of her abdomen. She agreed and said that it would be costly. I said I did not care one bit and that I wanted to the bottom of it.

As I was checking into the hotel, my primary vet called to see how things were going. My vet is wonderful and he said that he was told by the attending vet that "I was persistent" and he said he was glad and that was the best way to obtain results. I do not leave any Dr's office unless I am satisfied with the information and results given. I'm a pain in their behind but it is my (our) right to get the best care along with the correct answers.
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FYI, you do need a referral from your primary vet before they will admit your baby so be aware of that. Also, this place is so easy to find. It is on (426) University Dr/Raymond Stotzer Blvd. Just in case anyone needs to plug it into their phone, the Small Animal Clinic no. is 979-845-2351.
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Things to mention on Luvee's history. I had indeed taken her to the emergency hospital in Grapevine. I do like that place. Dr. Speed was very thorough and she was the first vet to get stumped. She had mentioned pyometra but dismissed it due to her blood test results, however, I did ask the attending vet here in College Station about it earlier. They will look into it also.

I got a phone call shortly after checking into the hotel and the intern asked me to come back to discuss some findings and results from the blood tests.
Needless to say I was a wreck driving there. The attending vet sat down with me and said that the blood results had declined a bit. What has me stumped is that the vet said Luvee is not dehydrated. I guess I forced it enough to her. Luvee's x-rays and sonogram will be first thing in the morning. If those tests turn out to be inconclusive then next will be the internist department and a brain scan for GME (at my request). Does anyone have any other suggestions?

Thank you all so much for your support.

02-20-2013, 06:23 PM	#28
sassyav8r Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Dallas, Tx Posts: 30	I posted a lengthy response but the moderator hasn't posted it yet. Here it is... Thank you all for the kind thoughts, posts and prayers. They are so appreciated AND FELT . Luvee and I are indeed in Aggieland. We arrived at 2:30 and by 2:35 she was under their care. I can't say enough about this place so far. They are very thorough. (I had signed on to Yorkie Talk to tell all that we'd arrived but a Dr. came in before I could get anything in my iPhone.) Her initial assessment of Luvee was good. She said she was in good health and walking around and that the nurses had already fallen in love with her. She said she was puzzled as to why I was there. I was persistent and said, "No offense Dr. but I know my dog better than you do at this point and she is not well, trust me, or I would not have driven 3.5 hours to have her evaluated". I then asked for more blood work and x-rays with sonograms of her abdomen. She agreed and said that it would be costly. I said I did not care one bit and that I wanted to the bottom of it. As I was checking into the hotel, my primary vet called to see how things were going. My vet is wonderful and he said that he was told by the attending vet that "I was persistent" and he said he was glad and that was the best way to obtain results. I do not leave any Dr's office unless I am satisfied with the information and results given. I'm a pain in their behind but it is my (our) right to get the best care along with the correct answers. ***** FYI, you do need a referral from your primary vet before they will admit your baby so be aware of that. Also, this place is so easy to find. It is on (426) University Dr/Raymond Stotzer Blvd. Just in case anyone needs to plug it into their phone, the Small Animal Clinic no. is 979-845-2351. ***** Things to mention on Luvee's history. I had indeed taken her to the emergency hospital in Grapevine. I do like that place. Dr. Speed was very thorough and she was the first vet to get stumped. She had mentioned pyometra but dismissed it due to her blood test results, however, I did ask the attending vet here in College Station about it earlier. They will look into it also. I got a phone call shortly after checking into the hotel and the intern asked me to come back to discuss some findings and results from the blood tests. Needless to say I was a wreck driving there. The attending vet sat down with me and said that the blood results had declined a bit. What has me stumped is that the vet said Luvee is not dehydrated. I guess I forced it enough to her. Luvee's x-rays and sonogram will be first thing in the morning. If those tests turn out to be inconclusive then next will be the internist department and a brain scan for GME (at my request). Does anyone have any other suggestions? Thank you all so much for your support.