Perhaps we have both misunderstood each other. I do know or at least partly, why this would hit close to home with you & I am sorry about that. I can understand why IBD may be misdiagnosed by some vets, but since it was diagnosed in my 2 by a lab I believe they are right. Which is why a biopsy should be taken & always be sent to a lab for diagnoses. I also hope that IBD doesn't precede lymphoma, we both for different reasons, but in the end perhaps for the same. Lynn & Clan War Weasels [Posted in FML issue 3887]