Hello everyone,
Today I took Smokey in for what I "thought" was to be a check-up
visit with bloodwork. He just finished up with his Doxy treatment 2 - 3
days ago for the Hemobart. He had blood work done about 1 week ago that
was clear of any hemobart parasites but he was still on the Doxy during
that bloodwork. First of all I didn't get the vet I request for the
appointment (that I asked specifically for when I scheduled). And
second of all they did nothing with Smokey but look at him. They said
it was too soon to do any more blood work & spent less than five minutes
with him. I mentioned that he had been off the Doxy for 2 -3 days and
that it might have given the Hemobart Parasite a chance to "sneak" back
in but they didn't think it was possible....yet. The only thing they
did do was give him a shot that I brought with me (thought it might have
been easier for them to give it to him since he was already there). If
it wasn't for the shot, that I brought myself & they didn't know I was
bringing, they didn't do anything with him. I could have given him the
shot at home myself. But I did find out he gained about 1/2 pound. So
it was a wasted trip both for the stress that Smokey had to go through &
the $$$ involved for a pointless visit. Needless to say I'm not happy &
I don't appreciate Smokey being treated like a 2nd class citizen just
because he is FeLV+. I need another vet for Smokey. We live in the
Clarion County, Pennsylvania area. My frustration with this area is
that there are only about four vets in this area, and most are livestock
vets who also see domestic pets, no specialists. Pittsburgh is about
1:15 to 1:30 hours away. State College & Erie are both about 2:30 hours
away. I really don't want to travel more than an hour or so with Smokey
since he hates it. Can anyone give me any vet recommendations that I
may be able to contact? Both Smokey & I thank you.
~Dee
- Vet Visit Frustration Dee & Evan
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