The lady called yesterday and said the vet didn't do any testing, but that she "thinks" it may be a virus. Duster had a fever, which we already knew. She proceeded to tell us that they are giving him antibiotics.
So, my husband pointed out that usually they don't give antibiotics for viruses, but for bacterial infections. To which her reply was "well, maybe it's that too."
So, then he told her that we really need to be kept informed and the dog needs to be tested because we have a dog at home who was drinking out of the same dish and chewing on the same bones. We also have a son who was playing around the puppy all week. He said it would be irresponsible to not have any idea about what they are treating and then expect our family to perhaps suffer any repercutions as well. She said she understood, but we'll see. I'm not overly confident. She also said the dog still could not walk well. (Like I expected an overnight miracle because I dropped him off there!) :twisted:
Our vet volunteered to call their vet, but she has not told us who that is yet.
So, overall, we're really no futher than before. Other than treating the dog for an unknown and untested ailment. Which seems backwards in my eyes.
We also requested that he be kept outside a little bit because clearly the lack of sunlight was bad. (DUH) she said she'll see what she can do "I mean I do let them out...." We figured we advocate as long as we could until she either excommunicates us or sends us the check.
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So, my husband pointed out that usually they don't give antibiotics for viruses, but for bacterial infections. To which her reply was "well, maybe it's that too."
So, then he told her that we really need to be kept informed and the dog needs to be tested because we have a dog at home who was drinking out of the same dish and chewing on the same bones. We also have a son who was playing around the puppy all week. He said it would be irresponsible to not have any idea about what they are treating and then expect our family to perhaps suffer any repercutions as well. She said she understood, but we'll see. I'm not overly confident. She also said the dog still could not walk well. (Like I expected an overnight miracle because I dropped him off there!) :twisted:
Our vet volunteered to call their vet, but she has not told us who that is yet.
So, overall, we're really no futher than before. Other than treating the dog for an unknown and untested ailment. Which seems backwards in my eyes.
We also requested that he be kept outside a little bit because clearly the lack of sunlight was bad. (DUH) she said she'll see what she can do "I mean I do let them out...." We figured we advocate as long as we could until she either excommunicates us or sends us the check.
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