Topic: Lola at vets now in oxygen tent.Now in referral clinic-Updated-checkup went well (Read 19413 times)

Kay and Penny · « **Reply #52 on:** July 21, 2009, 15:03:19 PM »

what a difference being in a place with the very latest equipment and techniques makes - I am sure they will get to the bottom of Lola's problems

but your insurance company is going to have kittens

Millys Mum · « **Reply #51 on:** July 21, 2009, 14:58:00 PM »

Phonecall this morning was better (english vet this time who speaks slow enough for me to register info lol)

I now understand that its the pneumothorax that caused her breathing difficulties, the escaped air was putting alot of pressure so she couldnt fill her lungs properly.
They now need to find out what caused the air to leak in the first place, the leak needs time to heal over before they can investigate under a GA so shes staying in to be kept an eye on and another x ray later.
She will have a bronchoscopy done when they are happy the leak is healed or else things are more likely to go wrong once shes under

they will also do a wash for cells to check for infection and will take samples if necessary.

He said she had a good night and externally her breathing now looks normal

fingers crossed the next x ray is better still and she can have her camera work done

Bazsmum · « **Reply #50 on:** July 21, 2009, 14:43:59 PM »

How is everything MM? Any news on her coming home?

Janeyk · « **Reply #49 on:** July 21, 2009, 09:45:56 AM »

Glad there's been some improvement and hope the abs do the trick

clarenmax · « **Reply #48 on:** July 21, 2009, 09:28:25 AM »

fingers crossed that Lola can come home today, what a stressful day you had yesterday

Leanne · « **Reply #47 on:** July 21, 2009, 08:46:59 AM »

Keeping everything crossed for Lola coming home today. All sounds positive.

Desley (booktigger) · « **Reply #46 on:** July 21, 2009, 07:42:17 AM »

Glad the vet is thinking it might be an allergic response rather than heart/liver failure. Hope she has had a good night and you can bring her home today. What a shame the clinic dont deal direct with the insurance company though, the specialist Tiger saw did (but she did say they were constantly owed thousands waiting for the claims to be paid) - there was a clause that if the insurance didn't pay up within 60 days you had to pay.

pappilon · « **Reply #45 on:** July 21, 2009, 00:25:01 AM »

Hope Lola feels better soon and all goes well for you and her.

When i took Boy to RVC in Heartfordshire 2 years ago i was given two quote, one just for x-rays , ultrasounds, blood .....and then they said if they do a full biopsy and op it could be up to £2500. Had to sign a form but they didnt take any deposit .
Its comforting to know they have 24 h staff.

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #44 on:** July 20, 2009, 23:40:08 PM »

Yes the waiting is just awful

Millys Mum · « **Reply #43 on:** July 20, 2009, 23:37:23 PM »

I can kind of understand why they do it, if the insurers wont pay certain bits then they may have trouble getting it out of the owners. I had to pay £200 as a deposit at vets now! I thought the fact they had my cat they would be seeing me again but i know they have had problems with people leaving animals and then not collecting

I hate waiting on telephone calls

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #42 on:** July 20, 2009, 23:21:41 PM »

These clinics are a pain and know if Franta had needed to go to Bristol it would have been the same.

Hope all goes well and maybe not as expensive as they have said

Millys Mum · « **Reply #41 on:** July 20, 2009, 23:09:29 PM »

Quote from: Gillian (Ambercat) on July 20, 2009, 22:22:23 PM

Wow! what a day! and what a worry, its so scarey that they can be fine one minute and then fighting for breath the next. It sounds more hopeful though, that its probably not heart/lung, wonder what could have provoked an allergic response like that? Here's hoping that Lola is feeling much better soon and you can get some answers.

It really scared me last night, she was fine, eating and fly hunting and then really struggling an hour later

I have no idea how the allergic response works, i wonder if it could be more immune system then a pollen allergy type reaction, she was in all evening napping so wasnt breathing in any funny dusts etc

Quote from: Gill (sneakiefeline) on July 20, 2009, 22:27:56 PM

Geezzzzzzzzzz what a day for you and Lola. So pleased she seems to be improving and sending lots of good vibes for Lola

You have got insurance for her , dont you?

Yes i have thank god but this clinic requires the bill to be settled unlike AHT who when i enquired 2 years ago dealt direct with certain insurers.
Iv just requested a credit increase

so i hope i get it or i will need to transfer savings asap

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #40 on:** July 20, 2009, 22:27:56 PM »

Geezzzzzzzzzz what a day for you and Lola. So pleased she seems to be improving and sending lots of good vibes for Lola

You have got insurance for her , dont you?

Gillian Harvey · « **Reply #39 on:** July 20, 2009, 22:22:23 PM »

Wow! what a day! and what a worry, its so scarey that they can be fine one minute and then fighting for breath the next. It sounds more hopeful though, that its probably not heart/lung, wonder what could have provoked an allergic response like that? Here's hoping that Lola is feeling much better soon and you can get some answers.

Millys Mum · « **Reply #38 on:** July 20, 2009, 22:12:16 PM »

I normally cope ok with things but only when i have planned them lol had very little sleep last night and bish bash bosh its all off, was expecting her to stay in under obs before doing anything drastic, had no change of clothes or any paperwork

Iv had a look at the clinics site and she has 24 hr staff, theres airconditioned accommodation and underfloor heating!

Bazsmum · « **Reply #37 on:** July 20, 2009, 21:57:39 PM »

Glad things are sounding positive with Lola.....so happy for you both and fingers crossed that she is home soon!

What a mare of a day you have had!

bonnielass · « **Reply #36 on:** July 20, 2009, 21:19:39 PM »

Lots of these for you

after your traumatic day, but she is in the best place and hopefully will respond to the abs and soon be home

Millys Mum · « **Reply #35 on:** July 20, 2009, 21:12:43 PM »

Shes in for now, im not sure how long for i guess it depends on what their tests show up. I copied some of her notes down so i could look up the words, so many i havnt heard before!

Tiggy's Mum · « **Reply #34 on:** July 20, 2009, 21:07:24 PM »

Phew - sounds like you need one of these

Glad the overall news is positive, was getting really worried when we hadn't heard from you

Thank God for pet insurance eh! Will she just be staying at the clinic for tomorrow? Will you have to pick her up to take her back to the normal vets?

Zenith (Liz) · « **Reply #33 on:** July 20, 2009, 21:03:52 PM »

Hope you are all ok, poor Lola!

Millys Mum · « **Reply #32 on:** July 20, 2009, 21:03:10 PM »

iv had a very stressful day

I heard from the emergency vet at 2.40 am and he was concerned with her x rays so emailed them to some expert in the USA for their opinion, they were also very concerned and reccomended a biopsy

Her xrays were done again before i collected her this morning and they showed a small improvement.
Off to my vets who were also intrigued by her xrays, had no treatments to offer other than referal to Dick White clinic in Newmarket.
Mad dash to work to get everything done in half day and off to Newmarket we go, we were an hour late for the appointment as

google sent us the wrong way up the M11! Having missed our slot we had a good hour wait as 2 emergencies came in. 5pm by this time

Was feeling really guilty at this point for taking her

Finally got seen by a vet who has admitted her for bloods, imaging, chest drain, IV Ab's and possible surgery. Cue the tears in carpark for leaving her behind

Got a phonecall not long ago saying the xrays they have done are better than this mornings

so he feels this could be some kind of allergic response rather than lung/heart failure. Shes having more oxygen therapy and started AB's, so until the morning i wont know anything else.
Its a really lovely clinic, lovely staff, clean and ultra modern

The most shocking thing is the clinics quote, 2-3k

Yvonne · « **Reply #31 on:** July 20, 2009, 20:10:09 PM »

Positive vibes coming this way too

Any news yet?

bonnielass · « **Reply #30 on:** July 20, 2009, 20:02:22 PM »

Just caught this MM i do hope Lola is going to be okay :hug:sending lots of positive vibes for her and

for you

MrsR · « **Reply #29 on:** July 20, 2009, 20:00:36 PM »

Thinking of you all x

sheryl · « **Reply #28 on:** July 20, 2009, 17:02:43 PM »

I hope that everything is okay MM big

for you and positive vibes for Lola xxx

MrsR · « **Reply #27 on:** July 20, 2009, 16:48:15 PM »

I keep checking for news

Susanne (urbantigers) · « **Reply #26 on:** July 20, 2009, 15:32:35 PM »

Sending lots of get well vibes for Lola

swampmaxmum · « **Reply #25 on:** July 20, 2009, 15:20:28 PM »

I've just seen this. How is Lola and how are you? The oxygen tents are a fantastic vet invention and I hope it has helped her

Gillian Harvey · « **Reply #24 on:** July 20, 2009, 13:51:45 PM »

Oh no, I hope Lola is going to be ok, sending positive vibes

MrsR · « **Reply #23 on:** July 20, 2009, 13:16:03 PM »

Oh hunnie sending everything I can muster in vibes x x x x x

CC & The Pussycat Guys & Dolls · « **Reply #22 on:** July 20, 2009, 13:13:03 PM »

Christine (Blip) · « **Reply #21 on:** July 20, 2009, 13:11:00 PM »

Any news, Millys Mum?

Angiew · « **Reply #20 on:** July 20, 2009, 12:42:06 PM »

hope things are ok.
my old girl had a rapid breathing and was told it may be asthma - she's on pred and Corvental-D and been on that for nearly 2 years now.

Sootyca · « **Reply #19 on:** July 20, 2009, 12:41:31 PM »

Hope Lola's condition is improving.

Karen

Bazsmum · « **Reply #18 on:** July 20, 2009, 12:15:37 PM »

Sending tons of positive healing vibes your way~~~~~C'mon Lola you can do it!

moira · « **Reply #17 on:** July 20, 2009, 12:02:09 PM »

Sending positive vibes for Lola. Hope she is OK

Tiggy's Mum · « **Reply #16 on:** July 20, 2009, 09:49:35 AM »

Any news MM? Sending positive vibes her way

clarenmax · « **Reply #15 on:** July 20, 2009, 09:49:06 AM »

Am keeping fingers crossed that Lola is much better this morning

JackSpratt · « **Reply #14 on:** July 20, 2009, 09:39:21 AM »

Positive vibes for Lola.

Our nervous girl sometimes breathes really quickly; it terrifies us and is something we watch out for with her. We think it's a panic attack with her though, she's scared of pretty much everything.

tab · « **Reply #13 on:** July 20, 2009, 09:38:25 AM »

I hope Lola is improving and well soon
love
Tab

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