BUSBY
07-08-2007, 09:17 PM
We need help with our Lab, her name is Allie. She is 9 years old and in great health with exception of an infection she's gotten.
We've spent about $2k on an infection in her face (sinus/upper jaw) below her left eye ... now the current vet that is attending to her says it might be tumorous ... the problem is not going away, 4 surgeries, multiple visits, antibiotics, etc. etc. etc. and that putting her down might have to be considered. I don't like that idea.
It's not a good situation ... she has been wearing a cone since May 6th, has drainage from the lances in her face, infection lump causes pain in her face (enough to make her wince when eating or yawning) ... we have to clean her face from the drainage at least 8-10 times a day.
We just don't know what to do ... and really don't have the money to keep paying for "tests" and surgeries over and over. But she is one of the family & we love her. I am willing to pay, mostly looking for a honest answer to what the problem is and how to fix it without going in 1-2 times a week to check her out.
So, any vets out there? Allie needs your help.
Thanks,
The Busby Family
We've spent about $2k on an infection in her face (sinus/upper jaw) below her left eye ... now the current vet that is attending to her says it might be tumorous ... the problem is not going away, 4 surgeries, multiple visits, antibiotics, etc. etc. etc. and that putting her down might have to be considered. I don't like that idea.
It's not a good situation ... she has been wearing a cone since May 6th, has drainage from the lances in her face, infection lump causes pain in her face (enough to make her wince when eating or yawning) ... we have to clean her face from the drainage at least 8-10 times a day.
We just don't know what to do ... and really don't have the money to keep paying for "tests" and surgeries over and over. But she is one of the family & we love her. I am willing to pay, mostly looking for a honest answer to what the problem is and how to fix it without going in 1-2 times a week to check her out.
So, any vets out there? Allie needs your help.
Thanks,
The Busby Family