Hello,

I am so sorry to hear about your pup. I will be at the clinic early today if I can help.

Dr Magnifico

Hello,

I apologize for the delay. This case is likely too complicated and difficult to provide much assistance via text.

In all of these cases I think it is best to contact as many local rescues and pet care providers as possible. This might mean reaching out to your local shelter and veterinary college. You can also start a go fund me page. Post on all social media accounts and personal accounts. Start with general practice vet who the rescues recommend. Give them a realistic budget for you. Ask about payment plans and payment plan companies like care credit or vetbilling.com. There are places to help. Keep trying and keep asking.

Hello,

This question is best directed to the veterinarian who provided your pets care/surgery.

Hello,
I think that there are really only two good options. See if you can find another general practitioner to review your pup with an examination and a review of what you have done already or take the referral for the best chance at getting your diagnosis.
In some cases your original vet can call for a consultation with the veterinarians who provide the diagnostics. You can ask about this. It is free and often gives them access to a specialist without the cost.

Hello,
I’m sorry to hear about your dog. You would have to give a better description of what kind of surgery is needed for us to offer any kind of assistance or advice.

Hello,
I do not know of any heartworm treatments outside of those commercially available for this.

Hello,
Sorry for the delay. Yes. I always put these patients on an oral antibiotic and a medicated solution as a compress to keep the area clean.

hello,
keep calling,,, keep asking for help. Tell the vets that you are willing to come in if they have a cancellation,, my point is that I do not take no for answer when the degree of need is this high. Every vet at my practice fits people in everyday. There is almost NEVER a day that we turn away anyone especially someone who is an established client. Call the shelters and rescues. Put out a plea on social media. My experience has been that these people who do this always find help.
Ask about SQ fluids, a steroid and an antibiotic. Deny diagnostics if you cannot afford them. But get your cat help ASAP.

you are welcome,,, if you find someone to help you affordably please let me know

Hello,
I am sorry to hear about your dilemma. You are not alone. I know that a lot of people are in the same position that you are.
I am not sure how vetmed got to this place. I am not sure why so few veterinarians are willing to go and look for a polyp that if it continues to grow will kill, by suffocation, its host.
The idea that every single one of these cats needs a CT is incorrect. What every single one of these cats is is to breathe. Some of these cats will have polyps in places that we may not be able to get our hands on,, these cases may need a special scope to access. For this reason the price of care may increase.,, but for all of the cats I have seen I think I have given them a second chance at breathing, and a second chance at life.
Call every vet in your area. Try every single veterinary practice that is single doctor (therefore privately owned) and every practice that has some old guy (or girl) working there. I promise that every veterinarian over 50 knows how to, and already has experience with this. They can help.

If you cannot find anyone please come find me.
I will do my best to help.

Dr Magnifico