So confused.

The vet today was very condescending to me and basically did all but tell me directly that I wasn't taking care of my dog when I was just following his prescription orders. I am so confused because the last time we went, he said that Chester's condition was inoperable, that it would only worsen with time and couldn't get better. All I could do would be to alleviate the pain. Today, a 180. Now Chester needs a scan and a possible operation. I'm all for a scan if it will help determine what is happening to him, and I am all for an operation if it will help him to walk normally again. But this guy was comparing fixing a broken foot to a spinal operation to heal what he previously diagnosed as a degenerative and inoperable neurological disorder.

Ummm...I'm no scientist, but that dog don't hunt. I am not sure I want this man operating on my beloved Chester the Wonder Corgi should an operation be in order. Setting broken foot ≠ spinal surgery.

So it's time for second opinions. Have called a few friends here with dogs in the hopes of getting recommendations. All I want is for my little Corgi to have a wonderful life. He has so many years to go. According to breed standards he could live another four years, possibly more according to some of the Corgi people I know. He is happy. If a surgery will help, I'll do all it takes. If this guy is just looking to make a buck, then I'll drag his name through the mud all over town.

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Creative Therapy
Chester deserves a good answer, and so do you. I'm with you on the broken bone is not equivalent to a degenerative disorder.
grubi
but that dog don't hunt

You can take the girl out of Idaho, but...
Tchatchke
Well, that's a Texan thang, acktchelly. ;-)
grubi
Well, whichever. I'm from the Northeast originally, so I'm more of a "you guys" person than a "y'all" person.
littlelynx
I know it's out of your way but Paris' most fabulous vet (and ours for the last 12 years through 4 cats - this one is the 4th) is in the 16th on Rue de Longchamp, Dr. Eric Dean you can find him in the pages jaunes on voila.fr (my parents used to live in that neighborhood but we've been hauling the cats over there for the last 8 years). He is an adorable unassuming man who has adopted dogs and cats over the years that no one else wanted because of whatever infirmity and it is not expensive contrarily to what you'd think from the address (he's got a huge clientele understandably). He is a fabulous vet.
Tchatchke
Thanks Hilda! Have got a handful of recommendations. We're not sure where we'll go yet because they are all rather far. This guy sounds really understanding.
minim
Oh go the second opinion. Crossing all fingers, holding all thumbs you find a good 'un

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