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01-19-2015, 10:13 AM | #31 | |
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I'm glad your pup is okay following the blood issue. I do think it would've been best to bring him in bc it could have been SO many things, honestly...whatever it was could still be occurring/developing...just under the surface though. What if this had been a GI bleed? That can be deadly, and quickly, but look quite innocuous on the outside looking in. I know you have a lot of experience w/ dogs but sometimes it can be best to just err on the really cautious side of things. Whenever it comes to something like frank inexplicable blood, breathing issues, sudden mobility issues, obvious eye issue etc etc....it's really best to go in and get things checked out by a professional. I'm sorry you thought you received some bad advice here but really - it's the best advice to give, in general, with inexplicable blood loss occurring. I would hope you wouldn't hold that against people here, bc they really do care about your pup. Please remember too just how many tragic losses of life we've seen here at YT due to not going to the vet when needed -- it's very painful to watch these things unfold. Emotions can run high, and I'd hope you wouldn't hold that against people. Best of luck with this little one...I really hope he is okay.
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01-19-2015, 10:16 AM | #32 | |
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01-19-2015, 10:22 AM | #33 |
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| YIKES! IMO I think a new vet might be in order.
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01-19-2015, 10:51 AM | #34 |
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| Yes, but being in a major metroplex; he is the one that the city and all the rescue's use. Besides that, I have been to several in the area and they all seem to be the same. Bronx had chronic ear infections, took medication from when he was little and I had to clean and medicate his ears twice a day. I even took him to a holistic vet to see if he had allergies and could be treated for that. They finally did a total ear ablation, closing his ears so he is now deaf. Back in 2005, when I was writing on YT, I had a pup with 'liver shunt'; I also took him to several doctors explaining his symptoms and the best they could say was he was possibly 'retarded'. On the day he died, this vet came in at 3am on a sunday 'no charge'. They diagnosed the liver shunt, called all the emergency clinics in the area to see who could work on a 4 pound baby, and finally at the ER at 1:00pm while they were trying to get us to decide if they should put him down, he died in the arms of strangers torturing him. At a cost of $1,000. Maybe this is both why I like and use this vet; yet are leary of taking them in for everything. I felt like the little guy would probably have been fine, or died peacefully in my hands. But if someone had recognized the symptoms (which were clear if I could have found them) he could have been on a regiment that would have saved him easily. These are also the things we could help each other with.
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01-19-2015, 11:02 AM | #35 | |
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I'm sorry to learn that you have had such negative experiences with vets. I would strongly urge, despite your temptation otherwise, to look for another vet who isn't flippant or arrogant re: your concerns. You have a right to answers from the person you pay to provide those answers and the necessary care. If that vet is 'leading' anything, anywhere, then they are doing a huge disservice to all animals and people in that area. I hope that you and the dog are doing better now. As you know, these little dogs can't take themselves to the vet and rely on us to be their champions. Sending lots of good thoughts. | |
01-19-2015, 11:04 AM | #36 | |
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01-19-2015, 11:10 AM | #37 | |
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01-19-2015, 03:42 PM | #38 | |
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01-19-2015, 04:12 PM | #39 |
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| So was I, it was the vet who was not.
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01-19-2015, 04:29 PM | #40 |
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| It all depends on the amount of blood. Maybe he considered the vomiting more of a concern.....possible pancreatitis which can be deadly.
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01-19-2015, 06:30 PM | #41 |
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| Exactly, but he did pass all the blood-work. The vet was then concerned about dehydration. At least that is what he said to me.
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01-19-2015, 08:10 PM | #42 |
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| Poor baby has been through a lot. Has Beau been checked for dental issues and gum disease? I wonder if there could be something left over from his eye issues? I am glad you are looking out for this guy. From my quick web study dogs can sniff up sharp items even blades of grass can cut it says. Yorkies/ mini breeds are like a canary in a coal mine, they are so small and so close to the ground they can get into trouble faster than most dogs. I hope it is nothing serious for Beau. Best wishes. http://vetspecialistsofrochester.com...e%20canine.pdf But for me I honestly think a nose/throat specialist would be a good idea.
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01-19-2015, 08:25 PM | #43 | |
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