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Well I just got back from the vet and I can say without hesitation that she was terrible. I feel like after only 3 days of internet research I knew more than she did. She also seemed aloof and didn't care at all. She didn't help much.
I guess they did a blood pressure test that came back normal, and then took some blood for screening that will be back Wednesday morning. I insisted they do a thyroid level. I had so much I wanted to talk about and a huge list, but didn't feel like it would do much good with this dingbat. She also said that Cooper's blindness was permanent, but also admitted it was retinal detachment. I guess I don't know how she could just assess that his blindness is permanent when she couldn't even diagnose what was wrong with him. I am now even more upset than before and feel helpless as Cooper's retina detachment just goes untreated longer and longer.
Within the 1st couple minutes I had the vet pegged as a phony. I asked her about the raw fed diet and she said it wasn't good because of salmonella and ecoli! I thought cats couldn't get food poisoning! The bottom line is that I feel shafted and that Cooper isn't getting near the level of care required to bring his eye site back and assure his longevity.
I guess I'll wait until the bloodwork comes back on Wednesday, but honestly I want a second opinion. The vet I took them to is on the lower range as far as cost goes, so maybe I'll bring him to the most downright expensive vet around in hopes they have a darn clue about what they're talking about! Thanks for the vibes everyone, but it looks like they're only working for Cooper who is as happy as can be.
I guess they did a blood pressure test that came back normal, and then took some blood for screening that will be back Wednesday morning. I insisted they do a thyroid level. I had so much I wanted to talk about and a huge list, but didn't feel like it would do much good with this dingbat. She also said that Cooper's blindness was permanent, but also admitted it was retinal detachment. I guess I don't know how she could just assess that his blindness is permanent when she couldn't even diagnose what was wrong with him. I am now even more upset than before and feel helpless as Cooper's retina detachment just goes untreated longer and longer.
Within the 1st couple minutes I had the vet pegged as a phony. I asked her about the raw fed diet and she said it wasn't good because of salmonella and ecoli! I thought cats couldn't get food poisoning! The bottom line is that I feel shafted and that Cooper isn't getting near the level of care required to bring his eye site back and assure his longevity.
I guess I'll wait until the bloodwork comes back on Wednesday, but honestly I want a second opinion. The vet I took them to is on the lower range as far as cost goes, so maybe I'll bring him to the most downright expensive vet around in hopes they have a darn clue about what they're talking about! Thanks for the vibes everyone, but it looks like they're only working for Cooper who is as happy as can be.