Good morning Chandra, I hope Buddha is feeling well this morning. You might be feeling a little lost without your vet for two weeks during this crucial time. And right now, two weeks is too long to be without a vet. Can your vet or the tech recommend another vet to care for Buddha while your regular vet is away? You really need a vet available as Buddha needs the constant care. Cricket had two vets the month he was sick. Depending on the procedure, I went with the one I was most comfortable with. I wish I could recommend one for you by personal experience, but unfortunately, I don't know one that I would actually recommend. I do know there is an excellent oncology clinic at 12101 Greenville Avenue, I think close to the Forest Ln. intersection, called the Animal Cancer Center. The number is 214-437-9499. I would NOT wait until your regular vet comes back. Two weeks is a lifetime where Buddha's health is concerned. I like to call and talk directly to the vet so that I can get a feel for whether I like them, get a feel for their regular course of treatment for the particular illness, and also to find out if they are open to alternate or unorthodox care before I spend money on an office exam. Since this is Saturday, you may want to just take Buddha's records in because they most likely will be really busy like most vets are on Saturday. Although I am not sure if they are open on Saturdays at all. I've never been there; just heard great things about it.
I'm glad to hear Buddha is eating better. I can't believe he was taking the food from a syringe! That's not force-feeding, which is what a lot of people have to do with sick kitties. That's true assist-feeding, which is so much less stressful on both of you! It's such a blessing that you both are able to be there for him right now at all times. When Cricket was sick, I had to go to work during the day, and it just killed me to be there while he was at home. All I could think about was him. All you can do is your best Chandra, so try not to second guess yourself. Hindsight is 20/20, so you just have to do what your heart and mind are telling you to do, keeping in mind all the information you have gathered and what the experts are telling you, although many of us second-guess our own vets sometimes. There are so many different combinations of care that you could do for Buddha, so many different avenues to take and you can never know which one is right. It's just not possible. If you believe in a higher power, go to that source for guidance and peace as well. I know that you feel lost. I did too when Cricket was ill. But try to keep hope, as many here have had success stories. Kitties who have lived much longer than expected, or even just a little longer. Like you said, every minute that you have with Buddha, you cherish. And Buddha will pick up on your positive vibes. :) Wendy __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
