Wegener's in a dog... seriously

[annekat]

This almost sounds like a joke... but apparently not. Good news is the dog was treated with immunosuppressants, his symptoms improved, and he went into remission. If only we all had docs as good as his!

Diagnosis and management of Wegener's granulomatosis in a dog. - PubMed - NCBI

[renidrag]

Maybe we should get a visit with the diagnosing Vet?
Dale

[Barry Forshaw]

Haha! If the vet was anything like Supervet, we'd have Wegener's licked in no time!

[mrtmeo]

Vets are the best because they have to be every dr in one, a surgeon, pharmacist, specialist of every organ, immunologist, etc and they don't get to use the best test equipment like drs have available for human diagnosis.

[annekat]

Vets are the best because they have to every dr in one, a surgeon, pharmacist, specialist of every organ, immunologist, etc and they don't get to use the best test equipment like drs have available for human diagnosis.

Good point! And for what they charge these days, they had better be good! I know there is pet health insurance available, but I've looked into it, and it takes a bite out the budget of a low income person, who either must pay a high monthly premium, a hefty deductible, or the full cost of the visit.

[me2]

I have considered pet health insurance. I was unable to find a provider who could decide what breed I am.

[crowneagle]

I heard they have to have a higher GPA than human doctor to get into veterinary school. Tufts Veterinary school is close by to me.

[debra]

Mr. C, long time no see... Yes that rhymed... Hope you're good. Wow, tufts I spent a lot of time there, years back, trying to save my ferret I had at the time. They did a blood transfusion there, using my other ferret! I had two at the time, and one trying to save the other was pretty amazing... Worked inthe first couple days, but lost him. Wow, when I think of the ends I went to, to save my pets! But since I was healthy energy, wasn't an issue! And the bills, oh wow! But I'd do it all over again, as I love animals... I believe my last little guy, passed from wegeners, without any question. Got sick, with me, but his tiny body, couldn't last. Silica will do this to ya!!! Debra...

[Realpro325]

I can't freakin believe this. Here I am suffering for years with no remission in sight and this dog gets more relief than me. All I can say is God works in mysterious ways. LOL ! A doggone miracle it is !!LOL !
James

This almost sounds like a joke... but apparently not. Good news is the dog was treated with immunosuppressants, his symptoms improved, and he went into remission. If only we all had docs as good as his!

Diagnosis and management of Wegener's granulomatosis in a dog. - PubMed - NCBI

[debra]

James, hahaha... So funny... How are you, James? Nice seeing you! Anne, hello! Anne, it doesn't matter if its cell or computer, I just won't, because I had a real tuff time with a virus, and I'm just ocd careful... It's no big deal, I thought it was a simple picture. Thanks for trying! Deb...