second opinion (sorry, it's long...)
Hi all, and thanks as always for your thoughts and prayers and support. You all are right, of course I MUST get another opinion on Ginger. I called another local vet today and we have an appointment on Thursday. I don't know if this vet is the best choice, but he raises boxers (or he's had a ton of them). So I'm sure he is quite aware of their health concerns (he lost a boxer to cancer). In fact, he was my vet when Ginger and Dexter were puppies. I always liked him... he was just too far away from my house. We ended up moving away (out of state), and when I moved back (6 years later) I chose my current vet who is closer to my home.
So I went to pick up her records and x-rays today after work. My vet most graciously gave them to me, and encouraged the opinion. I cannot say enough, that I really TRUST and value my vet--I hope you all trust yours just as much. He is not in this for the money, and I have a lot of respect for him.
I also asked him if I could try something with Ginger. It's called "myopulse"... it's kinda like accupuncture/electrolysis. It is supposed to stimulate blood flow, promote healing and ease pain with very mild/painless electric pulses. It's used a lot in the equine world as well as on people for physical therapy. My vet said that it would be ok to try. He doesn't do those treatments, but I know someone who does. So I'm going to call tomorrow and get her an appointment.
Thanks again to you all for listening.
