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    St Paul, Mn Vet Recommendation?

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    I take my pups to Como Park Animal Hospital for most routine vet care and minor emergencies. There are three vets there whom I feel fairly comfortable working with. Their prices are a bit steep, but you do get what you pay for. They have good modern equipment, and don't screw around when you need something done. They even allowed me to help hold Marla when she had some skin growths lasered off.

     

    I also have a holistic vet we see for acupuncture & such for my little ol' lady Chancy's bad back, but they're in Mpls. For anything that seems very specific to greys (i.e. if I don't trust Como's grey-savvy-ness) like reading bloodwork or anesthesia, I'll go to either Dr. Barr in Coon Rapids, or to the U of M.

     

    Feist is a VCA "chain" hospital, and as such tends to have a rotating staff. I used to take one of my cats there, but got tired of never seeing the same vet twice. :angry:

    Bounty Boon bladder cancer/prostate cancer

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    Believe it or not, I had surprising success using a small oral syringe to give Sissy Vanilla Ensure near the end. I filled it up, and poked it into the corner of her mouth and slowly released the vanilla-ey goodness into her mouth. I was leery at first that I'd be "forcing" this stuff into her, but she actually seemed to like it, nibbling at the syringe each time I offered it. I believe it gave her enough strength to enjoy a few more good moments those last days.

    What's With All The Cancer?

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    It really is hard to keep proper perspective when you read the H&M board here. But if you try to think of the number of all the greys who belong to Greytalk members, then count the ones who are affected by cancer, the percentage is less intimidating. It's also true that some folks will only post when they're faced with health problems, looking for advice or support. That's what H&M is for, and it's a blessing I've taken advantage of more than once. :)

     

    I hate cancer too. It's brutal and hideous and uncompromising.

    Bounty Boon bladder cancer/prostate cancer

    in Health and Medical discussion

    Posted · Edited by ZoomDoggy

    I posted this in ABT, but seemed more apropos here... :)

     

    How's Bounty's appetite today? Didja know they make Lamb baby food? That was one of Sissy faves when she was sick. I found in her case that she preferred to eat from my fingers rather than lapping from a bowl like a philistine. :rolleyes::lol She also actually liked vanilla Ensure too.

     

    Hope he's feeling better!

    Spitting Up

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    Tipper pukes water if he tanks it in too fast. I often have to interrupt his drinking to prevent overindulgence. If I make him take several small drinks over a few minutes, he's fine. But if he takes one looong drink, it's guaranteed I'll be mopping it up in a minute or two. :rolleyes:

     

    Puking food is less normal. If Alan is puking food regularly, I'd be more concerned. Is he active immediately before or after his meals? If so, maybe try to make sure he follows "swimmer's rules" regarding eating and activity. After exercise, let his tum settle for at least 30 minutes before a meal, and an hour or two after, before allowing him to run around again.

     

    Hope this helps. :)

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