BBB won't answer her phone anymore, too much bad news

Oh BBB, I don't know what to say, except I'm so very sorry to hear this

I hope it's not cancer!

(((((((((BBB))))))))

BBB--

All you can do right now is wait and worry. Waitingis hard and worrying is all too easy.

You are in my thoughts.

Hold your dominion.

BBB, You're in my thoughts. Hoping for a good result for Maddy.

What a time you're having.

Aw, poor pup. Poor you! I hope it's not as bad as it sounds right now.

BBB
I feel for you. I'm sorry to see how much worry you are experiencing.

BBB
I calmed down today as Maddy was acting like his usual silly self. I began to feel angry at the vet who told me Maddy might have brain cancer without any blood test results, MRI, or any examination that might confirm or disprove his diagnosis.

I got so angry I called the animal hospital and spoke to the vet who usually takes care of my dogs and in whom I have confidence. I told her what happened last night and she was very upset. She will report the doctor that saw Maddy last night to the chief vet. She reassured me that I should not worry at this time until we know more about what caused Maddy's seizure. She agreed that the other vet's behavior was unprofessional and stupid.

I feel better today after a night of crying with worry about my beloved doggie.

BBB

Oh phew! Ok, so it may not be that bad at all.

Boy, do I hate when people say stupid crap!

I know you'll still worry, but it sounds much better now. Hang in there BBB.

Eeek.



You know I know how crushing this is to absorb. I only hope it is some containable episode.

Dear photos, butryflynet.

On the veterinarian, I switched for Pacco. I didn't dislike the veterinarian so much (though I wasn't all that positive either) as the whole place and the guy who clipped his nails. I was spoiled by Sunny Brae Animal Clinic and a certain veterinarian (who had had corgis himself) on Buttermilk Lane in Arcata, and whose long time good care I knew about from my business partner, and the contrast was too much.

Will pm you the name of the fellow I was very happy with here, in case you are ever interested in changing.

BBB
A friend of mine, who is medical professional, was outraged at the first vet who told me Maddy might have brain cancer. She said the guy should be fired because he is sadistic beyond being unprofessional and stupid.

Right now my concern is aboutg Maddy. I will take care of the sadistic asshole later.

BBB

good news
My favorite vet just called me with good news. Maddy's blood test shows everything is normal. He's in good shape.

Maddy is a 17 pound adult Bichon Freize. I learned for the first time that some Bichons may develop epilepsy. My vet explained that this is more common in small dogs because their breeding into small sizes causes their brains to outgrow their skull area. Maddy is soooo smart and she laughed, saying Maddy's brain just outgrew his skull.

My vet thinks Maddy had a petit mall epilepsy seizure which only last for less than five minutes. He didn't lose consciousness, just got wobbly. She wants to stop the medication the other vet ordered for Maddy to avoid liver damage. She wants me to keep a record of any further seizures and keep her informed. I'm so relieved because I know this can be controlled as my dogs get excellent loving care.

Now to the vet who told me Maddy might have brain cancer. During a meeting today, she said the vet admitted what he had told me. The staff had a long discussion about his statement and about proper professional behavior. My vet said things like that will never happen again in their hospital.

BBB

Heaving a sigh of relief, BBB. For you and for Maddy.

Add another sigh of relief.

And another!

(I'm glad they straightened out that vet.)

More proof that second opinions should be prescribed for every medical diagnosis.

Oh BBB I'm sooooooo happy to hear the great news. I couldn't get in here for a few days and I couldn't stop thinking about you and Maddy!

I'm thrilled for you and your sweet doggy :-D

Phew!!!!

Quoting BBB,

The vet said it's possible that Maddy may have brain cancer. The only way to be sure is to have an MRI done. In the meantime, he wants Maddy on daily Phenobarbital for at least thirty days and may have to take it for the rest of his life.




I'm not sure what was so awful that this veterinarian did. If my dog had a seizure and I took him in to the veterinarian's office, I'd like to know the possibilities and the appropriate tests. Did he or she not mention epilepsy in the conversation?

The first thing he said to me after just looking at Maddy was "Maddy may have brain cancer." He didn't mention any other possible causes. He started describing how cancer tumors press on the brain in response to my questions. My vet also told me she would not have prescribed Phenobarbital he ordered until the blood test results were evaluated because of it causing liver damage in long term use. My vet said Maddy's trembling at the clinic was probably from his fear and not the seizure. The other vet said that the trembling was part of Maddy's seizure. My vet knows Maddy very well and said that was not likely.

The owner of the clinic and chief vet thought his behavior was serious enough that they confronted him in a staff meeting, during which he admitted his behavior, and was critisized for it. The staff was reminded of how things should have been done for Maddy's sake and out of consideration for me. If it had not been a serious professional failure, the chief vet would have discussed his behavior privately, which he may have done, and not making an example of him in a staff meeting.

A human patient and family members would not have been treated that way. Just because the patient is a dog does not give the vet license to be unprofessional and stupid, even sadistic.

BBB

Information about the variety of dog epilepsy
Maddy had a mild and brief form of petit mal epilepsy.

Information about the variety of dog epilepsy:

http://www.canine-epilepsy.com/Why.html#anchor1091451

I agree it is certainly weird if he didn't go through the range of tests and what they might or might not show. That, plus the phenobarb business.

My son is dealing with a crises again; this time it's bad
My son has been dealing with a crises again and this time it doesn't look good. My son's step-son's best friend, Rod, has been staying with him for a month now, so that he could get a good job here and move his family to live in Albuquerque.

Four days ago Rod woke up and could not keep down water or food, and was constantly vomiting every 15 minutes or so. My son brought him to his doctor down the street and she treated him for what, at the time, she though must be stomache flu. It was discovered that Rod had acute liver failure. They rushed him to the hospital last friday night to Presbyterian hospital on I528, and they immediatly transfered him to the Presyterian on Central, where he was vomiting up pure black stuff from his body. Then they flew him on a life flight to the university of Colorado in Aurora Colorado. As of yesterday his brain is so swollen that they said that they may have to place him on life support.

Today my son got a call and the university said that without any medical insurance they will not help him, and litteraly let him lay on the bed and die........ What a crock of S H I T !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

BBB