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Ellie May · 07-06-2010, 07:32 AM

Unfortunately a good portion of vets would hold the dog until payment was made (possibly even payment in full). They have to or so many people would try that.

Seizing really doesn't sound good, esp. after vomiting that many times. I hope things are going well at the vet's.

ladyjane · 07-06-2010, 07:34 AM

I hope this little one is ok.

jmdt · 07-06-2010, 07:35 AM

I just reading this. I pray that little guy gets help.

kjc · 07-06-2010, 07:39 AM

Just checking for an update...

TatumsMom · 07-06-2010, 09:07 AM

Just now seeing this.... this is such a hard position to be in. With this economy I'm sure there are many people in this boat. I hope Lefty gets the treatment he needs in time. I will be watching for updates.

TLC · 07-06-2010, 10:37 AM

Updates

AllDogBoots · 07-06-2010, 10:48 AM

Just seeing this. Looking for an update as well. I'm so sorry you are in this situation. Please keep us posted.

nana911 · 07-06-2010, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Ladymom

FYI, that doesn't work with ER vets. They give you an estimate and require payment upfront or they will turn you away.

I was hoping she had a regular vet. Surely she had one that she had been using in the past? I didn't know that about ER vets, thanks for the info. In all my years I've been fortunate in never having had to use one. My regular vets have all been close by and if necessary can be called out. I figure you use them enough during regular hours you should be able to call on them during a crisis.

nana911 · 07-06-2010, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Ellie May

Unfortunately a good portion of vets would hold the dog until payment was made (possibly even payment in full). They have to or so many people would try that.

Seizing really doesn't sound good, esp. after vomiting that many times. I hope things are going well at the vet's.

Better the vet hold the animal in his care, than it lose the battle at home with no care. I wish she'd post an update. This economy is hurting so much more than our wallets...

Ladymom · 07-06-2010, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by nana911

I was hoping she had a regular vet. Surely she had one that she had been using in the past? I didn't know that about ER vets, thanks for the info. In all my years I've been fortunate in never having had to use one. My regular vets have all been close by and if necessary can be called out. I figure you use them enough during regular hours you should be able to call on them during a crisis.

You are lucky if that is the case. Most vets don't do after hours emergencies anymore.

ER vet hospitals are staffed by rotating vets evenings and on weekends. Since they don't have an established relationship with the patients they see, they insist on payment upfront. As you can imagine, emergencies can become very expensive, especially when hysterical owners want the vets to do everything possible to save a pet even though they cannot afford a $2,000 vet bill.

I had to take Lady to the ER vet last Labor Day weekend for HGE. We were brought into an examining room and a vet tech took her history and discussed tests, treatment options, etc. We were then shown back out to the waiting room. At that time I was given an estimate which had to be paid in full or Lady would not have been treated. It was $700 upfront before they did anything.

It's very important for everyone to have a special account for emergency vet bills or a credit card set aside for emergencies. Even if you have pet insurance, remember is doesn't work like ours does where you simply show your card to get treatment. You have to pay upfront, then submit the bills to your insurance company and wait for reimbursement.

Rhetts_mama · 07-06-2010, 12:13 PM

I was so hoping for an update.

EarthAngel · 07-06-2010, 12:29 PM

I, too was looking for an update....I hope she comes back and lets us know how her little one is doing.

WalnutHill · 07-06-2010, 12:57 PM

We are praying everything is okay.

Doodlebug · 07-06-2010, 01:14 PM

I am hoping and praying that this little one is OK. Waiting for an update....

FL Tink · 07-06-2010, 01:44 PM

Seizures can be caused by electrolyte imbalances

often times related to excessive vomiting. (hyponatremia-very low sodium) I have seen it in my patients..I can only assume it would be the same in dogs.
I certainly hope he was able to get to the vet.
How worried she must be

07-06-2010, 07:32 AM	#46
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07-06-2010, 07:35 AM	#48
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07-06-2010, 07:39 AM	#49
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07-06-2010, 09:07 AM	#50
TatumsMom Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: TX Posts: 2,799	Just now seeing this.... this is such a hard position to be in. With this economy I'm sure there are many people in this boat. I hope Lefty gets the treatment he needs in time. I will be watching for updates. __________________ ~ Angie

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07-06-2010, 10:48 AM	#52
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07-06-2010, 12:13 PM	#56
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07-06-2010, 12:29 PM	#57
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07-06-2010, 12:57 PM	#58
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07-06-2010, 01:14 PM	#59
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07-06-2010, 01:44 PM	#60
FL Tink No Longer a Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Riverview, Florida Posts: 4,953	Seizures can be caused by electrolyte imbalances often times related to excessive vomiting. (hyponatremia-very low sodium) I have seen it in my patients..I can only assume it would be the same in dogs. I certainly hope he was able to get to the vet. How worried she must be