So I called again - Senor has shown no improvement; his prognosis is "poor." I didn't get a chance to talk to the vet herself. They suggest I come in and talk to her and see Senor.

She's done for the day at 4:00, so I'm heading off to the vet hospital in a few....

Happy Birthday, Sean!

I don't know what I would do were I in your shoes, tommyrot. Does Senor Sock seem to be suffering, now? Would he mind being at a strange vets getting tests done?

Hippo birdies Sean!!!

t tacklehugs seanypoo

{{{{tommyrot and Senor}}}}

Sean, Happy Birthday!

Scarlett and Rhett are adorable!

They're my parent's puppies. They're very sweet.

So what the veterinary hospital sometimes does is transfer a pet to one of the specialty clinic's emergency facilities (before the clinic's regular facilities are open) and then when the clinic opens (say, tomorrow morning) they are transfered to their regular facilities and receive immediate treatment. So one problem for me is I wouldn't even be able to talk to anyone at one of these clinics (at least, I don't think so) before transferring him there.

Tommyrot, if the specialty clinic has emergency facilities there should be someone you can talk to even if it isn't the person who will end up treating Senor Sock. Did the emergency vet recommend a particular clinic? There might be a vet tech on duty who can at least tell you what the process will be. I'm hoping for the best for both of you.

Oh dear, Tom. I'm so sorry.

At this point I'm thinking of doing what the vet recommends. The vet tech wasn't sure, but the tech said, "I don't think she'll be recommending a specialist."

{{{tommy and Senor}}} I wish I had wise words, but I don't. All I can offer is my empathy.

{{{tommy and Senor}}} I wish I had wise words, but I don't. All I can offer is my empathy.