My Chewy needs help, please!

[Kate]

I don't have anything to add, but wish you luck.

Please let us know how it goes.

Kate

[Yorkiedog]

I hope you can find somebody, you must be so worried
Thinking of you,keep us updated
Sharon,Charley & Melody xx

[spydergurl]

Thanks for your concerns and prayers. I tried calling a few places today, but no luck as of yet. One of the rescue missions is supposed to call me back with a Vet's name that might be able to help me. Keep us in your prayers, please.

Thanks everybody!

[livingdustmops]

Here is a list of websites or phone numbers of specialists for animals. You might want to go on the website as I am sure it will help you find a vet.

Anesthesiology www.acva.org
Canine & Feline Practitioners www.abvp.com (800) 697-3583
Cardiology www.acvim.org (800) 245-9081
Dentistry www.avdc.org (215) 898-5903
Dermatology www.acvd.org
Emergency & Critical Care www.acvecc.org
Internal Medicine www.acvim.org (800) 245-9081
Neurology www.acvim.org (800) 245-9081
Nutrition www.acvn.org
Oncology www.acvim.org (800) 245-9081
Ophthalmology www.acvo.org (208) 466-7624
Pathology www.acvp.org (608) 443-2466
Pharmacology www.acvcp.org
Toxicology www.abvt.org
Veterinary Behaviorists www.veterinarybehaviorists.org
Veterinary Surgeons www.acvs.org (301)610-2000

[spydergurl]

Thanks Cindy. I did go to the one for opthalomogy and got a few near me. Nobody would give me any estimate until I go for a exam....even that cost $137 at one place. ....I'm still looking....and trying.....

[SnowWa]

One of my sweet little dogs had diabetes, and the vet told me that there was a good chance that she might go blind from this eventually. (Unfortunately, I had to put her to sleep for another problem before this ever happened.)

Nevertheless, her going blind one day was always something that I worried about. The vet did tell me little house dogs that go blind - adjust to it and do surprisingly well. I'm sure this is true - and kept this in mind all the while I had her.

I know that cataract surgery is relatively expensive for people -- and don't we know that medical bills are very similar for animals --given the same medical problem. So - cataract surgery for a pet being expensive doesn't surprise me.

I know that when vets purchase their equipment, x-ray machines, ultrasound machines, surgery equipment, etc. it costs them just as much as it costs our doctors. (They do cost a fortune!) And, we want our vets, including specialists) to have the same training, experience, and skills that we want our own doctors to have.

It's unfortunate when some of us find ourselves in need of such expensive care for our pets (I've been there.) Hopefully, most of us will never need it -but if we do - it certainly can cost a lot of money.

I have "beginning cataracts" in both eyes. And - yes - things are a little blurry for me. But, not bad at all yet. However, in time, I'm going to have to have mine taken care of.

Carol Jean