Riley Update

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[crazycrone]

Ah, such a handsome boy... Sorry there's no definite improvement, but it's very early days. You're lucky to be able to get home visits from the vet. It must reduce the stress considerably.

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Hawthorn Vets are wonderful. Home visits are quite expensive but they certainly do reduce the stress level - for both of us!

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[mairi_dubh]

Trusting that the hormone levels and medication levels will be sorted out quickly.

Is there a medical need for you to be observing the phlebotomy procedure? I can understand quite readily if the veterinarian wants you to hold Riley, which I imagine would reassure and soothe him considerably, but is it necessary for you to watch the blood "draw" as it is done?
If not, then it seems your own stress level might be reduced by not watching.

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I am present quite simply to talk softly to him. My voice that he recognises. I don't shirk that responsibility even though it is stressful.

[mairi_dubh]

I understand completely why you are there. You wrote, though:

"I hate this - seeing blood taken from Riley's jugular vein."

Many people find it distressing to see a procedure being done, specifically when blood is involved.
I've asked if there's a medical necessity for you to watch, to see blood being drawn and if not, then simply do not look.

[thewayne]

Keeping fingers crossed for the two of you! Sounds encouraging.

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Thanks Wayne for caring.

[davesmusictank]

I love his defiant look. LOL!! Love the boy so much.

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I know bro. You can see that he has lost weight though...