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Originally Posted by Cha Cha  Well I also agree with others who posted. I am not necessarily for one, a vet school, over a specialist, but rather see all options as valuable resources, but you did ask about vet schools. One thing I will caution, what ever you decide, it was enough for you to question it enough that you came to ask for opinions and so you are questioning something in your mind. Maybe bringing it up with your vet would break the ice to refer you for a second opinion. It never hurts and often makes us feel better about the direction of treatment. It could be that your vet feels you are comfortable with any long term prognosis at this point so she's also not making any further recommendations. Just saying.... |
my concern about asking my vet what you suggest may cause her to feel that I think she is inadequate, and I absolutely do not think that of her. She is the BEST vet in my county. I have confidence in the fact that IF there is a cure for Cody she will find it, if she cannot I know she will recommend me to a specialist, if she does not have the proper equipment, she will recommend where to go. If she flat out tells me she cannot do anymore for cody I will then ask her for a specialist, or find one on my own..... I actually asked about vet school out of curiosity, kinda confused why a person would choose a place where ppl are JUST learning over a certified vet. I was not considering using one for Cody’s condition, and to be quite honest I didn’t even know about specialist until I posted this thread and received replies. My heart is telling me Cody will never be cured, and not because of my vet not having the knowledge, it’s because Cody has this illness 17 months. Now KNOWING there are specialist out there has given me hope. But I will not leave my vet unless she tells me there is nothing that can be done for Cody. But I do thank you for your suggestion.