Jennie, I am really disheartened to hear of the poor level of care Timmy has thus far recieved....
The problem is that Timmy has not yet been properly diagnosed, the other problem is your previous vet is obviously inexperienced in this condition and is not giving you the treatment options you need. He is also way off base in the advice given you thus far (at least by reading your posts)
The other vets you talked to on the phone are not denying you client status, they need your permission to release Timmy's records from the first vet. Most vets don't like to step on one another's toes regarding cases, so it's up to you to tell the first vet you want Timmy's records faxed to a new vet (of your choosing), or to give you copies of the records directly so that you can take them with you. The first vet is OBLIGATED to honor your wishes directly, and promptly, and YOU are entitled to a second opinion. Make an appointment with a new vet ASAP.
Because Timmy hasn't been properly treated, you have yet to begin to exercise your options. A competent vet will discuss the treatment options with you and will be committed to the task in Timmy's recovery. If this is an acute pancreatic attack, for example, your best bet is to treat agressively with fluids, a short period of fasting, antiemetics to curb nausea and vomiting, and a slow introduction of a bland, low-fat, low-carbohydrate diet, a PROPER diet. Fasting for at least 3 days is generally required because pancreatic secretions can cause complications, abdominal pain, vomiting and inflammation. After the fasting period, a slow introduction to a bland diet is preferrable, then once the initial crisis is over, a proper maintenance diet is initiated for management.
Necrotizing pancreatitis requires more agressive care, but you don't know for certain if this is in fact what you're dealing with. The key is to get Timmy properly diagnosed, start proper treatment ASAP, and give this time for recovery. An experienced and able vet will discuss with you your options and what to expect. You can't afford to waste any more time with the first vet, he has failed Timmy and you.
Please, don't give up, I understand your concern and your fear....but, Timmy is depending on you to give him your all, please make an appointment with a new vet TODAY, get started on proper treatment and take it from there...............................Traci
The problem is that Timmy has not yet been properly diagnosed, the other problem is your previous vet is obviously inexperienced in this condition and is not giving you the treatment options you need. He is also way off base in the advice given you thus far (at least by reading your posts)
The other vets you talked to on the phone are not denying you client status, they need your permission to release Timmy's records from the first vet. Most vets don't like to step on one another's toes regarding cases, so it's up to you to tell the first vet you want Timmy's records faxed to a new vet (of your choosing), or to give you copies of the records directly so that you can take them with you. The first vet is OBLIGATED to honor your wishes directly, and promptly, and YOU are entitled to a second opinion. Make an appointment with a new vet ASAP.
Because Timmy hasn't been properly treated, you have yet to begin to exercise your options. A competent vet will discuss the treatment options with you and will be committed to the task in Timmy's recovery. If this is an acute pancreatic attack, for example, your best bet is to treat agressively with fluids, a short period of fasting, antiemetics to curb nausea and vomiting, and a slow introduction of a bland, low-fat, low-carbohydrate diet, a PROPER diet. Fasting for at least 3 days is generally required because pancreatic secretions can cause complications, abdominal pain, vomiting and inflammation. After the fasting period, a slow introduction to a bland diet is preferrable, then once the initial crisis is over, a proper maintenance diet is initiated for management.
Necrotizing pancreatitis requires more agressive care, but you don't know for certain if this is in fact what you're dealing with. The key is to get Timmy properly diagnosed, start proper treatment ASAP, and give this time for recovery. An experienced and able vet will discuss with you your options and what to expect. You can't afford to waste any more time with the first vet, he has failed Timmy and you.
Please, don't give up, I understand your concern and your fear....but, Timmy is depending on you to give him your all, please make an appointment with a new vet TODAY, get started on proper treatment and take it from there...............................Traci
