Calcinosis Cutis and Cushings (Peety has passed)

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I do not understand how anyone can be in the business of caring and not care. I waited in the Dr's office (in an exam room) for 20 minutes when I went up to the desk and told the girl I did not think they knew I was there. She said oh yes, they do, they will be up in a minute. I waited another 10 min when a tech came in. I told her I had been there 30 min, she said she was sorry that they have a new computer system....wait right there....What does that have to do with me, a live person waiting in a room for 30 minutes. :confused::confused::confused: So she took the info on Peety and said the Dr would be in shortly. I waited another 15 minutes and then took my lil guy and left. AND...I was the only person there. They have 6 exam rooms and I was the only one there. So I decided if that is how they were going to treat us on the first visit then they would not get a 2nd visit. So I went down the street to a Vet that I went to many years ago. I asked the receptionist if they treated Cushing's and she said yes. I have an appt tomorrow. Dr Morgan who I know real well is on vacation, but at least I can get in and get started with another Dr. She was the Dr that treated my Bassett for Lymphoma. She was wonderful.

So another day and m a y b e we will be a lil closer to getting something done for my lovable - more than patient - sweetie pie.

Pat Peety's #1 fan

I am so sorry!:( There is so much technology right now. I think some people have forgotten how to relate to others and the young ones haven't had a chance to learn. Manners and conversing with people face to face are lost skills. There is no excuse for such unprofessionalism! :mad: I would be furious!!:mad: I hope you're able to get some help for Peety at tomorrow's appointment.:o

Hugs,
Kathy

Me too, it's beyond frustrating.

You build yourself up for these things so it creates more stress. I do hope you both get somewhere tomorrow

Big hug, sticky kisses for the little man

Mel
Xxxxx

Thanks guys. I am not hard to get along with, really. I just want the best care...from the best person for my lil guy, that is not too much to ask. And so far no one has put Peety first and that is hugh for me. I have almost decided that since January he has not gotten a lot worse and so left up to my own devices, I think I am doing a pretty okay job taking care of him. The place I went to today is a specialty place with a lot of Dr's. with a lot of degrees in an environment so sterile it is stripped of personality and professionalism.:rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes::rol leyes: Seriously.....And you know, no one chased me down to try to make it right. :(:( And it is stressful for me too, but I can do stress as long as I am doing the right thing for him.

It makes me sick and sad. But having said that, I will continue in my search for the right person to take care of my best bud. I feel comfortable with Dr. Morgan. She is ahead of the times. 20+ years ago she did Chemo on my Libby. So I know I can trust her with his care.

Pat Peety's #1 fan

OMG Pat, that is awful!!! I would have left to, but not before giving them a piece of my mind probably. LOL I know I shouldn't distribute the pieces out all willy nilly, cause you never know when I might need them back, but sometimes it's just worth it.

This is the place where you had to wait 2 weeks to get in to the see the specialist and then she only works half a day or something like that?
What a crock.

Now, has Dr. Morgan every seen Peety? Gather up all your files to take with you so you don't have to retest anything.

Hugs Pat, I think you are doing a good job. Just do a quick review of those labs that we talked about last month, because there were some values on there that need to be addressed by a vet. okay~ you're doing wonderful! Just hang in there!

hugs,
Sharlene and Molly Muffin

No, She has not seen Peety. I left all the test results from other places so they can review them before the appt. Oh, BTW, Sharlene, I did leave a few pieces there, I was so mad. :D:D:D Yes, this was the place where she is only there 1/2 days and it took 2 weeks to get an appt. Apparently she spends those 1/2 days in the back drinking coffee....or whatever....

There are not a lot of IM Dr's around here. Sadly, though, he not only needs an IM Vet, he needs a good overall vet that can address all issues. You know he is almost 12. So life threatening or not he has normal needs that a vet normally tends to. I know Dr Morgan will be a good person for him. And if she has to refer me to someone else, she will be very involved in that referral. So tomorrow I am looking forward to Peety meeting Dr. Morgan.:)

Good for you Pat!!! I'm just really irritated with them on your behalf. grrrrrrrrr
I'm really looking forward to hearing what tomorrow brings and hoping for some good discussion between you and the vet and a plan! You're right, Peety deserves the best.
hugs,
Sharlene and Molly Muffin

Me too. I have wonderful memories of her and previous fur-babies. I remember one time, I had a 17 y/o daschund, she had treated for years and she was having seizures and it was the weekend and she called me to see how we were doing and we sat and cried on the phone together. And my Libby that had lymphoma, she had previously delivered 11 puppies for her, then later treated her for cancer. So we go back a ways and she has just the biggest and best heart in the whole world. Can't wait to see her again.

She sounds like good people, good vet.

hugs,
Sharlene and Molly Muffin

Grrrrr sometimes I feel like charging them for my time, we are busy people too! That is so rude if she is out the back drinking coffee... hope all goes well with your visit tomorrow.

I have been meaning to tell you that Manuka Honey has been on the news here recently in NZ, someone was in trouble for packing it up and sending heaps overseas for a profit as it was so expensive to buy, I think they sent it to Japan! Seems it is quite an industry posting it overseas :) I still find it funny that we grew up putting it on our toast and now it has all these great medicinal properties, glad to hear it is helping Peety :)