Bladder Stone study
- Mum
- I GAVE, dammit!
I forgot to update this thread: they called to tell me that they couldn't use the stone, because it had to be accompanied by a sterile urine sample.
So, really what they want is to be contacted by the vet before the stone is removed so they can be sure the vet sends all the appropriate information.
So, really what they want is to be contacted by the vet before the stone is removed so they can be sure the vet sends all the appropriate information.
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- Supporter in '13
I wish they were more organized with their information. I had contacted the vet running the study before Peppi's first surgery, and she didn't say much other than to have our vet contact her, and somehow it wasn't communicated they needed more than the stone to proceed.
I want to point out that I have kept in periodic contact with Dr. Hawkins during our efforts on Gilbert's behalf. When Gilbert died (Dec 5 06) following a fourth stone surgery, we made sure Dr. Hawkins was in touch with our vet at Kansas State University Veterinary Hospital. This way during the necropsy they could take any samples, measurements, or x-rays that UC Davis might want.
Dr. Hawkins has also, through her emails, proven to be another vet who truly cares.
Dr. Hawkins has also, through her emails, proven to be another vet who truly cares.
- Mum
- I GAVE, dammit!
I tried to send a stone in. Unfortunately they need a lot more information to accompany the stone (urine ph etc), so it may be that they can't take it.
Email them anyway, but I think you may find they can't use it. Usually, I was told, this needs to be arranged before the stone is retrieved, along with a bunch of different tests.
Email them anyway, but I think you may find they can't use it. Usually, I was told, this needs to be arranged before the stone is retrieved, along with a bunch of different tests.