Based on the advice of others (thanks to all of you who responded!) and long discussions with one another, Hubby and I chose to take the dogs to a new veterinarian. The experience overall was okay but I did not leave feeling as good as I usually do. The new vet (Dr. D) was kind, compassionate, and very good with both dogs but she didn't support our decision to leave some of Trudy's teeth intact since she now states that the remainder need to be pulled. I don't see much sense in telling someone what they should have done, since the decision had already been seriously contemplated and made. She is also saying that Lily needs some dental work and teeth pulled, which we are both slightly skeptical of since Lily has shown no signs of discomfort or problems. Trudy was also diagnosed with a skin condition and is on antibiotics, which again Hubby and I saw no signs of previous to taking her in. The good news is, however, that Lily's bump on her back is simply a cyst (non-cancerous as far as the vet can tell) which can be removed by surgery. We are currently working out when that will be since Hubby is serving jury duty and I am entering into finals. Lily is also on allergy medication which has made her more frisky, playful, and her eyes are far less goopy. The "jury" is still out as to if we are going to continue seeing Dr. D after Lily's surgery, but Hubby has already commented that he would like to get a second opinion from Dr. L when his practice opens about Lily's dental health....
Why so many pictures of Trudy you may ask? She is much easier to manipulate than Lily and quickly resigns herself to whatever shenanigans we are up to. Lily is still far to puppy-like to put up with our silliness.
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