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Poor you and Scoop. ((hugs))
I think a lot of people here have had the vetoryl comounded at Diamondback and have been pleased with the results. I don't think the vets can dare totally sign off on it just in case, does that make sense.
I usually have no knowledge to share with you but I am always rooting for you and Scoop. Judi
Sometimes it seems like one thing after another. Surely they shouldn't charge to give an update on a condition you have paid the consultation fee on!
Wish I had magic words to help but know that you and little Scoop are in my thoughts, hoping for an informative, uneventful vet visit
Mel and Tia xxx
Scoop had another one of his "episodes" last night. After he ate his supper he got all antsy. I took him out. When we came in he seemed to be looking for Raleigh but can't be positive. He seemed to be a little horny. He just kept wondering and you can hear his nose going. He walked around in cicles about 3 times in the kitchen. Soon after that it seemed like he wanted to throw up but didn't. More walking around. Threw up a very little bit of his supper. Still unsettled. Threw up again. This time it was a little pile of food. He seemed to calm down some after that but it took a little awhile. After that when he would exhale I could hear him. It was on the loud side and everytime he exhaled his body would shake. His tummy was gurgling too after he settled down.
Thanks Judi
I had called the compounding pharmacy(the one where the aspirin will come from and Scoop had antibiotics from there too) that is about 15 minutes from my house about Trilostane. It is so reasonable compared to Vetoryl. I just don't know if it would be good to switch him from Vetoryl. It could have a different affect on him, right? Maybe it's something else to ask the vet about.
Thanks Mel
Sorry Scoop is doing it tough, I know it is very hard to know which way to turn, might be worth mentioning the sickness again when you go in again today wouldn't want them to give you anything to aggravate the problem
Xxxx
Hi Vicki,
I'm so sorry that Scoop is having such a hard time but I want you to sit down 'cause I'm gonna talk to you like your mom. :D
You really, really, really, really need to take Scoop to see an IMS - or at least get second opinion from another GP vet in a different clinic because Scoop's current vet is sadly failing him, and you both are suffering as a result. :(:(:( It is difficult for us to "see" him struggling and I can only imagine how hard it is on you and your family to see it IRL. I beg you, for Scoop's sake, take him to see another vet - preferably an IMS. You have said that your husband didn't think a new vet was necessary and you didn't want "to rock the boat". Sweetheart, it's time to SWAMP that boat! :eek::D
Scoop's case is complicated and needs new eyes to look at it. It may be that a second opinion would agree with exactly what is being done for him now....but what if there is a much better approach that would bring Scoop, and you, some much needed relief? I personally think it is grossly unfair for anyone, including your hubby, to stand in the way of Scoop getting the best care you can provide. :(;) I do NOT want you to be hurt, physically or emotionally, and if that is the type of situation you live with, then we will all have to bite the bullet and simply pray Scoop doesn't suffer too much. But if you have no concerns of being abused yourself, please get a second opinion for Scoop. ;) We want the best for you and for Scoop...and I'm just not sure that Scoop is getting the best from his current vet. YOU deserve better treatment than what you have described from this vet. ;)
Hugs,
Leslie and the gang
Leslie-Thank you for caring so much. It makes me feel good to know how much everyone cares. I DO NOT worry about physical abuse, not at all! Really, my husband has always been very good to me. I have always been the kind of person who is afraid to open my mouth. That's my problem. I know he knows this is hard on me but I'm not sure if he knows just how hard. I would like to talk to you more. I don't have time right now. I will talk to you later tonight if I don't fall asleep, which happens to me sometimes.
I do appreciate everything you said.
Thanks for caring about Scoop and me.
I love you guys.
Hi Vicki,
I had written a long post and it got lost in the internets space/time thingee.
So I'll start again. Vetroyl and Trilostane are the same thing, Trilostane is the ingredient in Vetroyl. Dechra though makes vetroly and the FDA says that only they can made certain dosages. You can get Vetroyl in 30, or get Trilostane compounded at 31mg. You see where I'm going with this? So no need to worry on that front. If you have used the compound pharmacy near you and feel good with them, and need to cut costs, I'd go with the Trilostane, if you can afford the vetroyl, then that is where you should stay. It's up to you. Diamondback IS one of the compounding pharmacies that many here have used to complete satisfaction. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them.
Now, what Leslie said, absolutely, you need a completely different plan and that should include an IMS as your primary physician for Scoop. He has way too many issues, I don't care how good a vet yours might be. She isn't a specialist and that is what you need, on the case, all the time.
You can do this Vicki, you are stronger than you know.
hugs,
Sharlene and Molly Muffin
Thinking of you
Xx