I took my cat to see Dr. Adams because she had a bump on her head and was having a really hard time keeping her balance. The vet told me that it was just a busted salivary gland and that my cat probably had a problem with one of her legs. A few weeks later her symptoms were still there, only her bump was larger and she had a fever. She still thought something was wrong with her leg, but did nothing about it. She only gave Elizabeth antibiotic. About a month later, Liz's bump was bigger still and the vet opened her up and only found air -she was confused. Test results came back inconclusive. The vet didn't know what else to do and told us that she would get back with us about imaging - 6 weeks later after calling her a few times, we heard nothing. Now, Elizabeth's bump was a little over twice the size it was in the beginning and pushing her eye down and out. I took her to a different vet (Dove Creek) and they took samples, ran tests, and are removing the tumor all within a week of seeing them!
I recommend not going to this vet. I'm not sure why it took her so long when she did not know what was wrong. The ethical thing to do would have been to recommend a different vet. Our new vet said it was unmistakable that our cat had a mass growing oh her head - no air, but a mass! My cat is at a critical point now because we trusted Dr. Adams and waited too long, she may lose her eye sight. Perhaps, Dr. Adams does not keep up on her research or has gotten used to a certain way of practicing. Whatever the case, it almost cost my cats eye sight and potentially her life if the tumor spread too far.
When it comes to our pet's health, time is of the essence. Ethics should be considered to reduce the pet's pain and disease in a TIMELY manner! If you love your pet and they have something serious. Please take them to a vet better prepared.
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