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Originally Posted by prozario  So blood work came in. He definitely sees infection, that's only problem he sees. Checked for pancreatitis negative. And a bunch of other tests he mentioned - all negative/normal. But do see how white blood cell - which he says is indicaiton of infection.
He is suggesting antibiotic - but worried about why he isn't eating. Wants to do an ultrasound ($500) - already spend $500 last weekend on bloodwork/shot etc. Just bit worried this new vet wants to slew of procedures all sort of at once. Which he may be right. He wants to rule out nothing in stomac (like cancer or something else). But he says infection symptoms will match not eating/tired/leatherig.
What i suggested to the vet - can we just try the antibiotics first, and see if that helps. He said that should be okay.
Does that sound reasonable? My regular vet usually tries small things at a time. Since i already started with this vet - and he has blood work and all that - thinking, just take the antibiotics and another med he wants to give for appetite. Perhaps see how it looks in 1 or 2 days, and then make decision. |
I think it is totally reasonable to see if the antibiotic helps. Since he had that anal gland issue, it is highly suspect for infection and now the blood count is showing it.
Did he give you an appetite stimulant? If not, I would call back and ask for one....usually they use Entyce but sometimes Mirtazapine.
Just keep a close eye on his hydration status. Since he is not eating well he could get dehydrated.....
https://www.wikihow.com/Determine-if...-Is-Dehydrated