Thank you for all that info. Unfortunately I think I am over 2 hours away from both of those hospitals, which would make it less of an "emergency" option (though having him wait 9 hours for treatment isn't either!). As of 10 pm the tech swore he was in the midst of being transfused and also that he had eaten 1.5 cans of fancy feast on his own quite hungrily -- which I could hardly believe. I really do not know what to think about what is happening with him.
The reason I am using this hospital's emergency services, which are not the closest to me, is that it is the same hospital where the oncologist is and where the internist, who is very good, was treating him during the week. The night/weekend emergency staff are a problem, but the other services are good and all his records are there. I sent an email to the oncologist letting him know what happened. Thank you so much for your thoughts and information. Michelle In a message dated 12/11/04 10:49:08 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: << Dear Michelle, It seems to me that I remember you are in Boston area; the only MSPCA hospital I have used is the one in Springfield and I was impressed. http://www.mspca.org/site/pp.asp?c=gtIUK4OSG&b=126750 There is also an Emergency Veterinary hospital in Farmington, CT (kind of a haul, I know) where my dear friend Dr. Kim Meier is on staff; I don't know if she's on tonight, though. Here's their info: http://www.doubleavet.com/474596.html It's so difficult to decide what to do sometimes; keep Simon where he is known and where it's familiar, or say 'dammit, this cat's getting a transfusion no matter where I have to go'. Take care; your both in my thoughts and prayers. Come on, Simon, kick butt! Love, Julie I >>
