We recently brought our PBGV in for what turned out to be a very serious case of pancreatitis. He was touch and go for three days, but got wonderful care from the moment we walked in. Our main vet was Dr. Sartor who could not have been more caring. She was sensitive to recognize that the stress of being in the hospital was adding to our dogs recovery and suggested that being at home may help in healing. He was released after 4 days. She could have easily said he should stay in the hospital for the full six days which as we all know costs a bundle. We would have done whatever it took to make him better.\r
She also suggested we come as much as possible to the hospital and be with him which is not normal protocol there. They usually recommend staying 20 minutes. Our dog had never been in a kennel or overnight in a hospital in his 8.6 years and was so stressed he cried the entire time. The only time he slept was when we sat with him. The fact that Dr. Sartor paid attention to this and acte
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