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.