robinw

wonderful!

We all understand that it takes many years of schooling to become a vet. additionally, we all have the brains and common sense to understand that pathology isn't black and white, even if we may be "common laypeople". As somebody who had a dog that was misdiagnosed with chondrosarcoma, I also understand the possible tragic consequences of a misdiagnosis. A couple of years ago I took Loca to the vet because she seemed to be experiencing some discomfort when walking. The vet took x-rays and sent them to the radiologist at the University of Guelph vet school. He diagnosed her with chondrosarcoma. Thanks to this board, I knew to send the x-rays to OSU for a second opinion. Guess what? The radiologist mistook normal lung superimposed on clavicle as bone cancer!!!! We send a second set of x-rays to OSU; same findings. Was the original radiologist looking after Loca's best interests? I'm confident that he was. Should he have been able to distinguish the difference between lung tissue superimposed on clavicle from bone cancer? I sure hope so. I'm glad that this kind of situation is getting some press. We all count on our vets to do what's right, despite the fact that their patients can't talk or describe their symptoms. Hopefully a second, or maybe even third opinion will become more commonplace.

you bet i do. thanks!

Hoping for a quick recovery. Any updates?

How scary! You're both in my thoughts

I'm so sorry for you and your family

Happy Birthday Lucky.

I'm so sorry for your loss of Casey. Any hound that loves buttered toast has to be special

I'm so sorry. I was following your thread in H&M and I was so rooting for her. Bye Pearl. we'll miss you

phene taught treasure to enjoy the delicacy of frozen poop

Wilber, you and your DH continue to be in my thoughts

isn't he beautiful!!!!!!!!! congratulations!!!

Happy Birthday Kylie

oh no, Beth. This sucks. How are you both doing? I don't know anything about toe nail removal but hope it's problem free.

Oh Pat, it's hard to believe it's already been a year. Stepper is missed by many of us

Happy Birthday Flossie

Everyone will be fine. Phene's dental is Thursday so a few of us can worry together.

What a beautiful face. I'm so sorry for your loss

The last time one of my hounds spent the night at the e-vet was when Loca found and ate a bottle of vitamins last year. Do you see a pattern?

Oh Kristen, it's hard to believe that it's already been a year.I remember meeting her at Dewey and thinking that she was even more beautiful in person than in pictures. We all miss her

Oh no Robin. What could she have gotten into. I will be thinking of her and hope she is quickly over this. Rose Rose, at least it wasn't a plugged in AC laptop adaptor this time

Treasure had her farm coat when I adopted her. It was quickly replaced with a shiny, sleek, black coat . as others have said, good food and lots of brushing will make a world of difference.