Jack's-Jane
Wise Old Thumper
I'm really upset tbh
She's home and doing okay, very sleepy etc... We are doing SQ fluids at home because they couldn't even get a catheter in her ears apparently there's so many bumps from old ones etc.
I asked the vet nurse what the plan was going forward, and said that it's not great having to flush once a month and she said yea Idk really, then mentioned quality of life :/ so idek anymore. I can't believe it's come to this.. And I think ima need a second opinion for sure... Obviously I understand what she meant and I agree, but there's no suggestions on how to manage it.. And no ideas, and idek if there's any medications we could try.. Seems like they have no answers :/
I'm really really upset and I can't believe it's come to this. It's just like the legs all over again, she's absolutely fine and happy, it's just something important is fundamentally not working :/
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Can you get to Maidstone Gracie ? If so I am 100% certain Mark Rowland would be able to offer some options and also look at the bigger picture- ie Clementine's orthopaedic history and also if there is anything else physiological/systemic going on . It seems that everything is being focused on the bladder problem atm, but maybe not on what could be the primary cause of it. Eg is her immobility related to her orthopedic issues or another problem. Is it 'lethargy' due to poor exercise tolerance and if so what is the reason for that. Obviously I am not in any way qualified, but from what you have posted the current Vet seems to have a bit of 'tunnel vision' re the bladder issue. I may be completely wrong though.
And yes, there are some medications which could be of help and there is no way I'd be thinking along the 'quality of life/PTS' issue at this stage. So please dont get upset about that prospect. IIWY I'd give Trinity Vets a call today, explain your situation and that you would like to obtain a 'Second Opinion' specifically from Mark. Hopefully he's not away on Holiday.
http://trinityvetcentre.com/
Or if you prefer you could call your current Vet today and request that he/she Refers you to Mark
http://trinityvetcentre.com/referrals
I hope that Clementine is recovering from her procedure and that she is eating OK. Sensing lots of vibes for her x