[DRJDVM's '69]

Hey Steve
Sorry to hear about your dog.

Does you're vet have access to an ultrasound machine ??? In my experience barium series are very expensive and usually dont tell you very much. It usually ends up costing alot and you still have to do other tests or do a surgical exploratory to get an answer or correct the problem anyway. I prefer to spend the $$ in other ways that have a better cost/benefit ratio.

See if your vet can have a radiologist do an ultrasound for you. There are mobile radiologists or possibly somewhere close that you take your dog to to have it done and return to your local vet. In my opinion you're better off spending the $$ that way. Theres nothing wrong with a barium series per se, but they are getting to be considered "old school" and for the cost tends to eat up alot of an owners budget for an often small yield on results.

Let me know if I can help answer any questions etc. Obviously your vet is going to be the best source since he/she is in direct contact with your dog and knows the whole situation, but I may be able to clear up any confusion you may be having.

I am a vet by the way..... DRJDVM's '69