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Haven't heard back from the Vets...

clarebear

clarebear

Mama Doe
Bramble was referred to Cambridge Vet Group to see Marion Ford...I am waiting to hear back from her about a possible Lung Biopsy, she was trying to get more information about it all from some other specialists. I have rung twice now and she still hasn't rung back. I appreciate she is very busy, so do I ring again? :(
 
Spoke to the vets this morning. We are dropping Bramble off tomorrow evening. He will have a Lung Wash on Friday to rule out any infection in his lungs. Then if he is 'all clear' he will be started with an inhaler steriod. They think he possibly has a form of asthma. The inhaler will be inserted into a mask which he will have to wear over his face. This is apparently done with cats and has been very sucessful. Also Richard Saunders from the RWAF is currently trying it with some rabbits in Bristol. Fingers crossed for our little man!

I am dreading the fact that he has to have another GA for the Lung Wash, but they really do feel it is worth doing. The Lung Biopsy is a definate no go, which I have to say I am relieved about.
 
Sending millions of vibes for Bramble, sorry I have only just seen this!

When do you get him back? xx
 
Update....

Phoned yesterday and Bramble has recovered well from his GA....phew! Apparently he is eating like crazy!! They are going to start him with the inhaler over the weekend, so we are hoping we will be able to collect him early next week. We miss him! The vet will get the results from his Lung Wash middle of next week, so it will be very interesting to hear the results. If it does turn out to be an infection then he will go on different antibiotics, if not they will continue with the inhaler...such a relief to know something is finally happening. I'm going to phone in a mo to see how he is again!
 
Mrs Ford rang me back. We are collecting Bramble on Wednesday afternoon! :) She is going to show us how to use the nebulizer, aparently his respitory rate has gone down a little already!
 
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