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Bella has been panting heavily at strange times, such as middle of the night when it is not hot.
After turning to Dr Google, a vet appointment was made.
During the week, her respiration rate was recorded.
Friday was the day.
As it was the new vet, her latest vaccine certificate and
former test for Cushings were taken along.
The young vet was very nice and thorough: heartbeat normal, teeth good. It was decided that Bella should have blood tests
and x-rays.
She stayed all day.
$500 later, it was inconclusive. She does have a slight respiratory infection and was given an antibiotic.
However, for a further $650 she can have further tests
that will probably be inconclusive.
Just once I'd like to visit a vet and have them say
Oh, she/he has such and such.
I'm a bit tired of tests to say what's not wrong.
Thus ends 'rant of the day'.
In my experience, 90% of visits to the vet end up with them doling out antibiotics or painkillers, or probably both. You have to be at death's door for the NHS to give you antibiotics these days, because of the fears (justifiable) about over use. But no-one seems to have told the veterinary profession who, in the UK at least, gives out antibiotics like sweeties. Thus ends my rant for today.
ReplyDeleteCheers,
Gail.
PS I do hope Bella stops panting and gets better.
A long time ago, we paid $250, only to be told that our cat had gas. We changed vets....And there ends my rant. Bella, feel better! /Fay, cardis3 and SPoo
ReplyDeleteWe're sorry to hear Bella isn't feeling well. It sure would be easier if they could tell us what was hurting. That might make diagnosis easier too. We're crossing our paws and hope Bella feels better soon.
ReplyDeleteWe hope in the end that all is well with Bella, but vet bills can escalate very quickly. Test after test really drain the checkbook. POTP to Bella.
ReplyDeleteWoos, Lightning and Timber
Oh Bella, you're scaring your Mom. Hope you feel all back to normal real soon.
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Hope that after the antibiotics, everything goes back to normal, Bella. Stay healthy!
ReplyDeleteLove & Hugs,
Bowie's Mom
We know the feeling. Hope ya feel better Bella.
ReplyDeleteso sorry Bella is under the weather. since Bob and I refuse all wellness test on us, we refuse test on Big also... I begged bob into a 300.00 visit that showed nothing. there will be no more tests. it is scary when they act different than they normally do. prayers for Bella and you and peace of mind... the problem is our sweet pups can't tell us what is wrong, we just have to guess. I don't know how old Bella is, could it be just aging a little?
ReplyDeleteMom tells me all the time that she wishes that I can be added to her medical insurance plans. We hope you feel better soon, Bella.
ReplyDeleteHope you find out what's up with Bella. Sure is tough when you know something is wrong but the vets can't figure it out.
ReplyDeleteOh Bella I hear you and HER loud and clear. It seems Seniors human, K9 and Feline often get such inconclusive test results. Doc say I know what it Ain't this and that...kinda like Ain't Cats...
ReplyDeleteOnce when Angel Madi was about 15 1/2..her vet mentioned this and that about intestinal issues, feeling rather ropy, could be IBD could be lymphoma. Most invasive was exploratory surgery at 15 and with compromised kidneys. I really appreciated when he said,
before you make a decision...think about what you would do with information gained by surgery and weigh it against her quality of life. I started giving her Adequan injections (for inflammation) 2 times a week. Within a month the tummy was working good. Thankfully she had IBD and we did not do exploratory surgery.
Hugs Cecilia
Cushing's. That's the opposite of Addiaon'a, which Kyla had. Kyla had a shot every month.
ReplyDeleteI TOTALLY get your rant and TOTALLY agree!! We have had that same thing happen and I know the frustration you feel as your wallet empties out and you're nowhere. Stay the course, and do what works for Bella and you too - And I hope the meds do the trick for her!!
ReplyDeleteWe also agree...wholeheartedly!
ReplyDeleteOh dear Bella I'm in your corner this "further test" quote must be the first thing they teach in veterinary school. Lee last Scot had Cushing's from age six to twelve when he died from bone cancer. We never saw the excessive panting. Thirst and urination yes. We went to Ohio State and saw Guillermo Couto he said panting was of the not so indicative signs. We never saw the panting. Dr. Couto, former professor of internal medicine and oncology at The Ohio State University, is an internationally recognized expert in the fields of veterinary oncology, hematology and greyhound medicine. You can google him.
ReplyDeleteSweet William The Scot