Hi guys, Took your advice and found an internist (I live in Cleveland, and surprisingly it took me 3 hours to find the nearest one which was 1/2 hour away). I was not impressed w/this doc at all. (Had all files faxed to him before appt). He looked at his gums and said he's anemic (doc I saw last week after reviewing blood work said that he was not-but hasn't eaten much in last few days so maybe that's why he is paler). Listened to heart and said that he had a murmur. First time I heard this after seeing 3 docs now. Said that he couldn't tell me anything w/o running more tests. When asked a question he would go around in a big circle. Took Chester out of room and said that he wanted to get weight/temp. Doc came back in alone (w/o weight/temp) and said he wanted to do more tests. I asked him about Interferon "it might work it might not, I've had a few patients on it". He talked in all medical terms (I understood him but the average patient might not and he probably does this on purpose). I asked him what he suggeted and what it would cost. Here's what he said Exam $88 Films-2 views $121.35 Films-additional views $76.40 Rads Films $44.52 PCV/PP Lab $13.48 CBC $51.72 SMAC/Profile Lab $93.62 Felv $28.69 FIP $46 Toxoplasmosis $71.78 Urinalysis $38.97 Ultrasound 2 Cavaties $238.50 Ultrasound PR Reg $134.83 Hospitalization (outpatient) $25.84 Grand Total $1073.70
And this is w/o saying he might want to do a blood transfusion! I think this doc is crazy, I wouldn't put him through a blood transfusion. Chester's appetite is still not great. But he was very hungry yesterday morning and ate dry food. Today I got him to eat a very little bit of applesauce. Have tried baby food and he doesn't like it. I will try the chicken broth. He is still drinking water-and that is good. Are your furbabies on flea meds or should I not give him his next dose? I am going to call the last 2 doc and ask her to order Interferon. Prayers going out for everyone. Lisa -- WOW! Homepage (http://www.wowway.com)
