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Originally Posted by Bumble  One more thing for everybody, and I'm sure it got lost in my other HUGE posts: The specialist in the area (we're in kind of a smaller area without access to much top-of-the-line care) is currently on vacation, which is pretty bad timing from my point of view, but I can't blame the specialist for taking time off for the holidays.  I assure you I am simply trying to get my little girl stabilized and dealt with as carefully as possible until I can get to the specialist. She WILL see a specialist, but right now if I go the ER vet, I'll just get luck-of-the-draw on whichever general vet is working this weekend, or during the week. They only have one internist, and she's not in until December 30th.
I am not avoiding an internal medicine specialist, I'm simply "stuck" without access until that specialist's vacation is over. I really do appreciate the concern, but I didn't want you to think I was sticking with a regular vet by choice at this point.
Dana and Bumble |
I am not talking about a "specialist" in a private practice. I am talking about specialists in hospitals where someone is always there and someone is on call at all times.
Vet schools are there 24/7 .... you have been provided with links to FL specialists and they are not private practice vets who go on vacation. I have driven to Texas A&M quite a few times....2.5 hours each way to get the level of care my pups needed. Surely you have a hospital within driving distance that you could take Bumble to. No, you don't have to listen to us...it is your pup and your money....just giving you the best advice I can based upon my experiences with multiple sick pups over the years.
Again, if your pup needs daily fluids and care, I am quite certain she needs intensive care in a specialty hospital. In the long run you would save money AND save her life. I am very concerned about her at this stage of the game.