Binx's biopsy results

[mugsy]

Oh Jo, that is SUCH great news!! I have been thinking a lot about "our" "little" Binxy boy and wondering how it went. Well, I'm with Cinder and Smoke....he has to get better by August 31. Good luck with whatever has to be done and we will keep both of you in our thoughts (and of course the kitties too).

[LoudLou]

Add us to the "Happy List" also... Glad Mr. Binx does not have cancer... Please keep us all posted.
There can NEVER be such a thing as Too Much Binx.

[Logan]

This is good news, Johanna, but I know you're anxious to find out what, if anything, can be done for him! What a sweet patient boy he is, and what a good mama he found!!!

[lizbud]

Hope your sweet giant Binx gets some good news from the
Vets today. Please tell me he's not going to be the only pup on
the block with dentures. He's such a cutie, it really wouldn't
matter. Good luck Binxy.

[shais_mom]

YEAAAA for Binx!
Will be keeping him in my thoughts!!!! AND prayers! And mom and the herd too!

[Cataholic]

Well, I must admit, the visit with Dr. Auvil was a bit of a dissappointment. There doesn't seem to be a clear plan, just several, "well, we can try this...". I am afraid I lost my composure. I can't have Binx be a test object while the humans try to figure out what is going on. I relayed my huge concern to the vet, and told him I wanted to take things in my own hands...and wanted copies of his reports, photos, the lab's reports, etc. I think he was just taken aback, really. He told me that this one lab report place did these things complimentary, to the tune of $4,200, and wouldn't be giving a written report. I don't really understand that...free or not, why would providing a written report make any difference?

Dr. Auvil said I could meet with this human periodontist that he was consulting with, that has two human cases....and talk about the treatment he was using on them. I was amazed that I would meet with a human doctor, and not a vet. I was suprised that this wasn't being done with a vet...this guy would do Binx's surgery.

Then, I asked about getting into some sort of study...that if this is as rare as Dr. Auvil says...wouldn't some place like to get involved? He really didn't respond, or, maybe he didn't understand my point. He said I could go to Illinois, where there is some person I could consult with.

I am frustrated, and kind of straight mad that months later, we are still floundering. This can't be that rare!!!!! Any thoughts would be appreciated.

[Karen]

Call/write to Tufts Veterinary School (Grafton, MA) - they're world-reknowned, and often deal with complex or rare cases/problems. I know they're in Massachusetts, but they may know someone in your area who has dealt with this sort of thing, or at least a Vet Dentist they could recommend ...


http://vet.tufts.edu/

Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine
200 Westboro Road | North Grafton, Massachusetts 01536 | 508-839-5302

[Cinder & Smoke]

Originally posted by Cataholic
Well, I must admit, the visit with Dr. Auvil was a bit of a dissappointment...

I am frustrated, and kind of straight mad that months later,
we are still floundering.
This can't be that rare!!!!!

{{{Huggs}}} Johanna!

Well, maybe it *is* that rare??
Scarey thought; but if well respected Dental Vets are stumped...

They're *sorta close* to you, and OSU
has a good reputation as a Vet School...
so start here >

Ohio State Univ ~ Vet School

The Big Question is how to get your (and Binx's) Feet In The Door...??

As I suggested once before ~
ASK Dr Auvil if he will permit You to correspond with some of the Vet Schools and use HIS Name when you contact them. Ask if you can act as his Personal Secretary and discuss Binx's Case more as a Vet's Assistant rather than The Patient's Mom. You might get a lot more help from the Schools and Vets; and Dr Auvil will be spared a lot of writing and phone calls.

As for communicating with a Human MD - go for it if the MD will talk to you.
Dogs DO share very similar illnesses with Humans.

And that expensive but un-written Lab Report?
That could be true... you might have to settle for Dr Auvil's notes on the verbal results he received. Hopefully he took some (notes) and will share everything with you.

Let us know if we can help!

More {{{HUGGS}}} !

[anna_66]

I'm sorry to hear that they really don't know what to do about Binx's problem.
All I can say is we'll be wishing for the best for him (and you).

{{{{{HUGS}}}}} From all of us here.

[Cincy'sMom]

How frustring to go through all this and stillnotbe getting any answers!!! And unfortunatly without writeen lab reports, most places are going to want to start over with their own tests, which could be pain for Binx and lots of $$ for you.

I wish there was something we could do

[joycenalex]

They're *sorta close* to you, and OSU
has a good reputation as a Vet School...
so start here >

Ohio State Univ ~ Vet School

The Big Question is how to get your (and Binx's) Feet In The Door...??

alex the wonder dog goes ther biyearly for a check up with the neurology professors and staff. they are excellent. the vet hospital phone # is 614-292-3551 ,line 1 in the phone tree. bring copies of the vets' chart, labs and surgical notes. because this is teaching hospital, be prepared to spend some time there. bring a book, the magazines are a bit tattered. parking and directions are easy. the vet hospital is next to the horse/cattle barns, alex loves the aroma and gets very excited when i pull in the lot (he keeps hoping....he really really wants to visit them......) hope this helps

[Sudilar]

Oh, Johanna, so sorry to hear that there is no definite plan of action for dear Binx. In the case of rareness, my parent's Great Pyr has a rare cancer and his treatment is also a guess. His specialist contacted all the vet schools and vet specialists to get their opinions. They are trying an herbal (rutin) and diuretic protocol on him. It is hit or miss. So far, so good.
They may not know how to attack his problem yet. I'd go with the human dentist or vet school. Good luck and know that both of you are in our thoughts always.

[AdoreMyDogs]

I am so sorry to hear about your frustration, Johanna, but I'm really glad it's not cancer. I am very curious to find out what the problem is and I hope you can find it. With the 6 years that I worked at the vet office, I had never seen anything like that, nor have I ever heard of it. I think it really *is* that rare, unfortunately. Regardless, best of luck in your quest to find answers. I know they'll come in time. Hugs to my favorite St. B in the whole wide world

[SadiesDad]

Hugs to you and Binxy! Hopefully all will be figured out soon!

[Albea]

Oh Johanna, I'm so sorry you didn't get an answer from your vet. Karen is right, call Tufts if only to find out if they can recommend somebody close to you. Their graduates work all over the country and they are very well trained.
Here are some sites you could check also:
http://www.vetinfo.com
http://merckvetmanual.com/mvm/index
I do hope you can find some help for Binxie boy. Hugs to you both from Alicia.