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Originally Posted by Yorkie Mom2  I totally agree with you. I have finally told my husband that he will not go with me to the next vet visit on Thursday. I was so embarrassed in the vet's office about the argument in front of him. I only hope my vet will overlook this. Yes, I have my own income. I am a teacher and have been for 24 years. I will take him to the vet and take care of the bill myself. Also, Bentley has totally snubbed the canned Hill's KD food, even the little cans of beef stew, which looked good enough for me to eat. Therefore, I am cooking the home diet from Hill's sent to me by my vet. Some days he eats it up; other days he won't touch it. We go Thursday for his next blood test. |
Good for you!
As for the food, when pups have renal issues they feel nauseous and don't want to eat. You might want to ask your vet about the mediction, Mirtazapine. It is an anti depressant...it helps with nausea, anorexia and is an appetite stimulant. It also is very inexpensive. It can be like a miracle in some dogs! It does not always work, but when it does, it is simply wonderful.
As for your vet, I am sure he totally will understand. I am SO sure it is not the first time he has dealt with issues like that. Some people have a very hard time accepting the cost of care for pups.
Keeping you and your baby in my thoughts and prayers....