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bicentennial_baby Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Oct-05-08 06:25 PM
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Want a second opinion but need a referral...Help?
Ok, our Vet believes that Milk Chan has Vestibular Disease, based solely on her nystagmus, even though it's a common congenital defect in Siamese that's not connected to Vestibular Disease. I told him this, but he didn't seem to care. He wants to give her ear drops, blood tests, and CAT scans. Ugh.

Also, I believe that Milk has Feline Hyperesthesia, based on her back skin rolling, constant tail swishing, and occasional tail attacking. Also common in Siamese.

There is a veterinary hospital close by with 24 (!!) Vets on Staff, including a neurologist and an opthamologist.

I really want a 2nd opinion on the Nystagmus, and an initial opinion on the Hyperesthesia, BUT, I need a referral for the specialists and I have a feeling my Vet will be offended that I want to go elsewhere. His unwillingness to talk to me about the possibility of Milk's eye condition being simply congenital and not a brain tumor, toxoplasmosis, etc. has me feeling less than confident.

I have a coupon for a free regular Vet appt at this hospital that is good for another week maybe.

Input? Thanks. :)
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elleng Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Oct-06-08 12:55 AM
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Don't hesitate to seek better medical care than you have, even though its somewhat uncomfortable for you.

(((milk)))

good luck!
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