[Stones] Vets in NYC/ Long Island area

[texg at cavyinfo.com]

Shweta,

Usually a vet will not do surgery if they feel they do not have the  
surgical skill or equipment needed for a good outcome (I have been  
lucky enough to meet vets like that, and unlucky enough to meet vets  
that didn't). Usually in that case, the vet will refer you to a  
surgical specialist or other vet.

The placement of the stones can also determine whether surgery is  
feasible: stones in the ureters (tubes leading from kidneys to  
bladder) are a very poor surgical risk, as are stones in the kidneys.  
Stones in the urethra (tube leading from bladder to "outside" can  
sometimes be flushed or gently removed under local anesthesia.

How old is Herbie? She has an advantage: being female, there is a  
great deal less "plumbing", and sometimes it's possible to pass the  
stones.

Diet modification and increased water intake will be needed to help  
manage the condition whether she has surgery or you try one of the  
non-conventional therapies (herbs, etc.)

Antibiotics and metacam is the standard management for newly-diagnosed  
stone patients. Is Herbie passing any blood?

Tex





> -----Original Message-----
> From: svetooshka at aol.com
> To: stones at gpigs-database.org
> Sent: Sun, 17 May 2009 11:46 pm
> Subject: [Stones] Vets in NYC/ Long Island area
>
>
> Hello, cute gps and slaves!
>
> our names are herbie, kerbie (poopsies together) and slave   
> shweta.??? we are new to this bladder stones group.
> another supportive slave informed me of this website and group!?   
> bless her soul!
>
> my baby herbie got an xray two weeks ago. we found out she has 3   
> bladder stones.? unfortunately, dr. saver, her vet, said she is too   
> old to get surgery.
> currently, herbie is alert and eating fine; however seems like she   
> is in pain when she defecates and urinates.? sigh...
>
> we are looking for a new vet.? i had an exchange with the vet last   
> week, which she apparently did not like and sent us a "goodbye"   
> letter; which is great since i was thinking that i need to find   
> another one anyway!? i didnt think it was a very professional thing   
> to do esp when you put a gp on antibiotics and metacam.? anyhow, it   
> is what it is and we are happy to leave.
>
> therefore, before herbie's condition gets worse, i need to find her   
> a new vet!? anyone know of one in the nyc or long island area?
>
> HELP!?
>
> thank you!
> the poopsies and shweta
>
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