update of: Need Input : Interviewing Potential Vets
OH NOOOOOOOO! I thought I'd posted this 10 days ago!! ACKKKKKKK
Sooooo sorry to be so rude after all the help I've received!
Pitter has been feeling a bit better this last week - not well - just not as miserable as he had been.
[Ten days ago. . .] I had a consult appt with the potential [now hired] vet – just me – to see if we could work together or not. He spent FORTY MINUTES with me, discussing mostly Pitter, but Patter + her epilepsy as well.
He looked over Pitter's labs [from our former vet] and thinks the biggest problem is that Pitter is dehydrated. There may be some kidney involvement, but Pitter's only 5yo [as of a couple of days ago!] which is awfully young to have kidney problems. It could be something very treatable like an infection. He said he doesn't really see any indication of a GI bleed . . . but something is definitely up. But, it's very possible that Pitter is not as sick as I was led to believe. *fingers crossed*
The plan is to get a lot more fluids into Pitter [and Patter] and then he and Pitter will meet each other in 2 weeks and re-do labs and do urine labs as well and go from there.
Pitter still seems to be feeling better – doesn't ask for tummy meds as often. I'm SO glad he doesn't feel as rotten as he has! He even asked for tummy rubs twice today! just for a couple minutes, but hey!
ABOUT OUR NEW VET
Dr. H is at the only cat-only clinic in town – I don't drive, so “in town” is important now that I have two cats “with issues.” He's been a cat vet for close to 20 years. He's a member of AAFP. The clinic does in-house labs, x-rays and ultrasounds.
He's not real keen on home-made food, but will not push me towards switching to Friskies or look condescendingly at me like I'm a dumb-ass who doesn't care about her cats. [my words.] I told him that I have no problem if he wants to check the nutrient part of what I feed – feed back is always good – but to be aware that I do not consider feeding commercial food an option. Period. He's ok with that.
He comes very highly recommended – I'd asked for input on the local “Neighborhood Forum,” as well any/all kinds of reviews I could find about him/the clinic. Funny, the cab driver who gave me a ride went on and on about what a great vet this guy is! The vet has taken care of his cat for 16 years!
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I take Pitter to meet his new doctor next week, May 30.
Promise I'll actually post an update this time!
Thank you for all your help!!
OH NOOOOOOOO! I thought I'd posted this 10 days ago!! ACKKKKKKK
Sooooo sorry to be so rude after all the help I've received!
Pitter has been feeling a bit better this last week - not well - just not as miserable as he had been.
[Ten days ago. . .] I had a consult appt with the potential [now hired] vet – just me – to see if we could work together or not. He spent FORTY MINUTES with me, discussing mostly Pitter, but Patter + her epilepsy as well.
He looked over Pitter's labs [from our former vet] and thinks the biggest problem is that Pitter is dehydrated. There may be some kidney involvement, but Pitter's only 5yo [as of a couple of days ago!] which is awfully young to have kidney problems. It could be something very treatable like an infection. He said he doesn't really see any indication of a GI bleed . . . but something is definitely up. But, it's very possible that Pitter is not as sick as I was led to believe. *fingers crossed*
The plan is to get a lot more fluids into Pitter [and Patter] and then he and Pitter will meet each other in 2 weeks and re-do labs and do urine labs as well and go from there.
Pitter still seems to be feeling better – doesn't ask for tummy meds as often. I'm SO glad he doesn't feel as rotten as he has! He even asked for tummy rubs twice today! just for a couple minutes, but hey!
ABOUT OUR NEW VET
Dr. H is at the only cat-only clinic in town – I don't drive, so “in town” is important now that I have two cats “with issues.” He's been a cat vet for close to 20 years. He's a member of AAFP. The clinic does in-house labs, x-rays and ultrasounds.
He's not real keen on home-made food, but will not push me towards switching to Friskies or look condescendingly at me like I'm a dumb-ass who doesn't care about her cats. [my words.] I told him that I have no problem if he wants to check the nutrient part of what I feed – feed back is always good – but to be aware that I do not consider feeding commercial food an option. Period. He's ok with that.
He comes very highly recommended – I'd asked for input on the local “Neighborhood Forum,” as well any/all kinds of reviews I could find about him/the clinic. Funny, the cab driver who gave me a ride went on and on about what a great vet this guy is! The vet has taken care of his cat for 16 years!
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~
I take Pitter to meet his new doctor next week, May 30.
Promise I'll actually post an update this time!
Thank you for all your help!!
and 
A glowing review from the cab driver is a good sign too. Don't forget to keep your promise and update us after your appointment. 
