we are praying for you - cannot believe this vet did not take an xray -ughhhh and what is up with this referral business - why can people in other states not go straight to a facility that angers me :( if i want to go to a specialist i just go here in california no referral man that is upsetting but we do not have university vet here as closest is like 8 hrs away from us at ucdavis

good news they do accept care credit

The UGA College of Veterinary Medicine

no referral required in emergency situations

We would not require a referral in the following instances:

1.Clients that wish to see our Local General Medicine Practice, live within a 30-mile radius of the Teaching Hospital, AND have not recently taken their pet to another veterinarian in the local area, may call 542-2895 during normal business hours to set up an appointment (after hours emergencies may call 542-3221).
2.For after hours emergency situations, many Athens area veterinarians offer the Veterinary Teaching Hospital as an emergency hospital. If this is the case, we would not require a referral prior to presentation, but you should inform the emergency veterinarian at our facility so we can keep your regular veterinarian updated on your pet's condition.

here is the neurology staff

The UGA College of Veterinary Medicine

ok looks like college is best as just checked your area for neurosurgeon and only one so college is best fit - here is list of all surgeons in Georgia

ACVS - Diplomate Directory

i am going for the teadhing hospital for now. they want to work with my vet and either refer him to do the correct treatment or get her to athens asap.. my mother doesnt know it yet but she might have to take a run to athens tomorrow if she needs to go there.

the doctor from the university called me so quickly. that really made me feel good.. he was very concerned and calmed me down. she will get her xray tomorow..i am getting up early and i am not calling my vet i am going there to talk to him personally./

I'm sending positive thoughts and prayers to randiik, and hope you are on the right road to get your doggie treated.

And to all the wonderful YT members who are going out of your way to help her, I think you are amazing. What a wonderful group to be a part of!

Hope to hear some good news soon.

oh that is great i can sleep tonight now :) i was getting real worried

Vicki, bless your heart for calling Randi and helping her through this. Randi, you sound like a wonderful mom to your little girl and I know you will do what you can to make her well.

Please update us tomorrow after you see the vet, okay? :big_hug:

I am keeping you both in my thoughts and prayers. I will be checking back tomorrow for sure to see how things are going.. I will be thinking of both of you all day tomorrow. Safe trip to the school hon..

This is the reason I think the University is a good idea. You can go during emergency hours and not have a referral in some cases. We have vacationed in GA with Ellie before, and I looked for vets before we went. My plan was to use the University as an ER vet because the other emergency vets did not get good reviews.

Good Morning

I woke up with this on my mind and I was just checking in. I am so proud of all the YTERS who have stepped up to the plate to help Randi. She is a sweet 53 year old lady that I just adored talkig to last night;) I heard in her voice all the things many of us have truly gone through and my heart broke for her but the BEST NEWS is this.

This is a good case. She is willing to listen learn and be advocate to help others all she wants is to get her baby well and will do it at all costs.

I was looking for a update but it is rather early so I am sure when she has news she will be back to post about it.

I am so happy the doctor she talked to last night was so helpful and cooperative.

Dwerten (Debbie) YES thank you so much ! :)
LadyMom Thank you :)

If available ( and I tend to make myself available when needed) no matter what .................... I will do the absolute very best I can ... I owe a debt to all the people who have helped me it is a DEBT CALLED GIVING BACK!

Cant wait to hear the good news on this baby!

Vicki

I have nothing medical to add to this thread but just wanted to send my thoughts and prayers for you and your baby.

Bless all the YT family for their knowledge and help with this little one!

good morning YT

ok i have good and bad news.. the good news is that i have roriee right here in front of me and she is lifting her head up and knows me totally.. she fights to get into my lap and to have me hold her but right now i put her in her bed to rest quietly. i have her meds and know how and when to administer them.

the bad news is:

i do not have a way to athens. my vet is willing to take the xray on monday but that is 2 days away and even though she is responding a little bit to the steriods she still is stiff and yelps when moved.. not always but still she does. she does calm down when i talk to her. i have my baby in my arms so i do not feel so empty. i can do 1 of 2 things..

1. wait until monday to get her doctor here to do the xray.. he didnt have the staff to do it today and he has never treated this aai before.. he is calling in a referrel to the hospital in case i can get her there so they will be expecting me.

2. find a ride to athens and hit the road asap. but my car is not is good shape.. tires, oil change, and generally the car is not safe to go on that type of road trip.
i do not have the funds to rent a car either. sooo.. we are going to rest quietly for now and try to figure out what to do. any suggestions would be great!

she does know me much better today. all she wants is for me to hold her and she is calm in my arms. god i love this baby.

Are there any internal medicine/specialist offices near you at all? Or is Athens the only option? These specialty places are usually open on Saturdays. There may be other vets in your area that could do the xray today, too.