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21-03-2005, 07:01 PM
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if anyone was going to do heart surgery on my dog I would prefer them to be a cardiologist
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21-03-2005, 07:03 PM
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thats my thing too..i don't think they are qualified..and i don't want this pup being some kinda experiment for them
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21-03-2005, 07:07 PM
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see thats the funny thing ..he and his vet have came up with this ..and i really don't know alot about either of them..if his vet does the surgery they are paying for half and he is paying the other half...
so am i right in thinking the vet is paying half........... sorry it sounds dodgy to me ....
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21-03-2005, 07:10 PM
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yea..thats what they say and the pup is supposed to be normal and healthy afterwards..and oh I am supposed to be able to take him home right afterwards..this is not in my town it is a good hour and 1/2 from where i live..
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21-03-2005, 07:13 PM
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Maybe I can find out more today they guaranteed me the vet would call me today and I have made a list of questions to ask?Any" specific" questions I should ask?
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21-03-2005, 07:15 PM
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what grade is the murmer ???? most important ........what are his chances if he dosen't have surgery and will he need to be on medication all his life after ......
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21-03-2005, 07:18 PM
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I would also ask the vet to refer you to a cardiologist for more tests before you decide to go for the op.
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21-03-2005, 07:19 PM
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yes i agree they will be able to do a proper heart test .have sent you a PM
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21-03-2005, 07:37 PM
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it all sounds a bit dodgy to me can you get your own vet to refer you to a vet college and speak to someone more experienced?
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