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Originally Posted by Ellie May  Yup, first line is to scope. It is best to do that for foreign bodies in the stomach too. But sooooo many vets still cut instead. So I don't think cutting first is a major deviation from standard of care.
Now if vet cut esophagus open, that would be risky for generalist to do and would change the situation. But trying to pull something into the stomach sounds fair. I saw somebody said the vet knew this was risky. I'm guessing risky isn't the word. The vet probably just wasn't sure if it would work.
We are lucky to have endoscopy onsite here. It is possible for cats and small dogs, but a small breed pup is so tiny. fitting a scope in there would have to be a challenge anyway.
From somebody who loves endo, I'd still let my dog's stomach be cut in a similar situation if needed.
I agree about pet insurance.
She said she doesn't have credit though, so no way to pay before reimbursement.  |
In my world it is a deviation from it, especially when the vet is telling me I should have it scoped.
Wow..there are no insurance plans that will pay quickly or guarantee payment directly to a vet? That's sad if so.