Vegas To See A Specialist

[*Jay*]

The vets now think that the next course of action for investigating the weight loss would be an endoscopy  Luckily we have a vet hospital just along the road from us, so called one of the vets there and had a chat. Basically, there are two options - an endoscopy where they will be able to get a small biopsy, or open him up and get a few larger biopsies. I have to phone them this afternoon but just can't decide what to do for the best. Looking at him now, I can't justify opening him up as he doesn't appear unwell but on the other hand, if I opt for an endoscopy and it isn't conclusive, we may then have to open him up anyway and that would mean 2 anaesthetics

Thank god for insurance - its certainly going to be taking a bit of a battering over this one

[Mike]

Tough decision Gill. I can only say what i think I would do if this were Daisy or Jazz in the same position... and I think I'd probably go for the endescopy, and leave the opening up as a last resort (that may not have to happen). That's my instinct anyway, but I dont envy you having to make a decision like this.

Mike

[tracey]

I would do the same as Mike The endoscopy may be all that's needed.
Good luck with whatever you decide and I hope you get to the bottom of the  weight loss soon.

Tracey

[TOPAZ BILLY]

Tough decision Gill, good luck with what ever you decide.


Michelle

[daunting]

I'd go for the least invasive one first too - may not need to do another one hopefully.
Good luck

[Silver Surfer (indiesnan)]

I would go along with Mike and Tracy, good luck Gill whatever you decide, and give that gorgeous boy of yours, a big (((hug)) from me.  

[Jane S]

Tough call Gill but I think I'd go for the least invasive option first too. At least, you're close to a vet hospital which makes these things a lot easier. Fingers crossed all goes well

Jane

[Gilly]

Good luck with whatever you decide Gill. I agree with the others though I would go with the less invasive first  

[*Jay*]

Well it's reassuring to know you all thought the same as me  He's booked in for an endoscopy on 7th June. Hopefully it will provide us with some answers

[kookie]

I agree with the others too. Least invasive first.
Good luck

[Annette]

Vote for the endoscopy here too!

If you're going to crack an egg, save the hammer for the last resort!

[catwillow]

I hope the endoscopy is all thats needed to find out whats wrong Gill, and fingers crossed its nothing too bad    Its what I would have gone with for one of my babes aswel

Give Vegas a big hug from us all here

[mum of kimmi]

Good luck with the op on the 7th.

Like you we are quite close to a vet hospital (animal Health Trust in Newmarket or the Vet School attached to Cambridge University)

Lots of cocker kisses for Vegas from Kimmi

[suzysu]

Gill - I go along with the others too and I will keep my fingers crossed that the endoscopy will reveal the problem and that all will be well.  Thinking of you and Vegas   xxxxxxx

[tobycat]

Awww poor Vegas - and poor you too.

I won't foget the 7th (its my birthday ) so I'll be thinking of you then. xx