 Wolfman is much better, but WE took over his care....
After surgery, the vet replied "I could kick myself in the butt for not doing barium tests earlier". Over $1350.00, and 4 other diagnosis', she decided it was diverticulitis... and started calling other vet. surgeons...
In the meantime, I looked on internet and found: megaesophogus, and MANY other conditions it could be.
Thanks for your reply KatysMom, it seems you were more cautious than the vet.
We finally got him home Friday. We are watching him very closely. We are using a coffee grinder to grind 1 teaspoon of his dry food, and feeding him Hills Science I/D smashed very finely with a fork, then combining the dry ground and 1 T. Of chicken stock. Sometimes we add some smashed rice.
He has only vomited 1 time since Friday. We decided to feed him 4-5 times daily, much smaller portions.
BUT -what helped the most - A RAISED FEEDER.
Ordered a very attractive wooden (bamboo) feeder with 2 stainless steelbowls on amazon. It is 4 inches high. He loves it. I read an article about megaesophogus and that was what was recommended. He is a 4+ pounder, so the small 4 inch is perfect. And less than $30.00.
We are going to be much more cautious with vets. and get 2nd opinion.
Thanks, Katys Mom, for your help. Wolfie thanks you also. |