I'm making plans for a 2nd opinion towards the end of the month when Claire's crate rest is complete.
The vet out here in Los Angeles is absurdly expensive. Our surgery (hemilaminectomy) is estimated at nearly $6,000 and that did not include the $2,000 MRI that was done to diagnose in June. I'm looking at other options without sacrificing quality.
If you're interested, I've posted the surgery estimate on Claire's blog at
http://sponsorclaire.blogspot.com/2011/07/claires-surgery-estimate.html
I also have Claire's MRI films on a disc to take with me, along with her records.
I've searched the Dodgerslist database, but didn't find any info, so I was wondering what type of experience folks have had with the vet school/hospital at OSU (Oklahoma State University). I have a friend in Stillwater and another with airline miles to burn and am considering flying Claire out there for evaluation and surgery if warranted. I'm hoping a teaching hospital will serve us better, and I've seen/heard stories of OSU being on the forefront of IVDD treatment.
I just spoke for a half hour or so with a Dr. Moorer at OSU, a second year surgical candidate, who ran over the kinds of treatments they specialize in there. He encouraged me to pursue physical therapy till Claire is stabilized for a month or so following the crate rest, then consider Laser Disc Ablation as a preventative measure. So much to think about!
Any feedback? Please post comments on the blog or email me directly.
The vet out here in Los Angeles is absurdly expensive. Our surgery (hemilaminectomy) is estimated at nearly $6,000 and that did not include the $2,000 MRI that was done to diagnose in June. I'm looking at other options without sacrificing quality.
If you're interested, I've posted the surgery estimate on Claire's blog at
http://sponsorclaire.blogspot.com/2011/07/claires-surgery-estimate.html
I also have Claire's MRI films on a disc to take with me, along with her records.
I've searched the Dodgerslist database, but didn't find any info, so I was wondering what type of experience folks have had with the vet school/hospital at OSU (Oklahoma State University). I have a friend in Stillwater and another with airline miles to burn and am considering flying Claire out there for evaluation and surgery if warranted. I'm hoping a teaching hospital will serve us better, and I've seen/heard stories of OSU being on the forefront of IVDD treatment.
I just spoke for a half hour or so with a Dr. Moorer at OSU, a second year surgical candidate, who ran over the kinds of treatments they specialize in there. He encouraged me to pursue physical therapy till Claire is stabilized for a month or so following the crate rest, then consider Laser Disc Ablation as a preventative measure. So much to think about!
Any feedback? Please post comments on the blog or email me directly.
