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by Mystere on 26 November 2009 - 22:11
I agree with Hodie and Tess. I searched for YEARS to find a doctor for ME that was as good as my vet for over 20 years now is for my dogs--one who LISTENS!! I simply wanted the same thing my dogs had: when I say, " this is unusual for ___", I don't get "it's within normal range." I get instead, "let's see why the change." I don't get the "I'm the doc, so I'm God" crap. I get "you know what is normal for [you] your dogs; if you say something is off, it's off and we need to find out why." Fortunately, I did find a doctor for myself who LISTENS and pays attention,too. I actually changed medical plans to get him and the first thing I check during "Open Season" is whether I keep him, if I keep the same plan.
by windwalker18 on 27 November 2009 - 06:11
I brought in my 15 year old Chihuahua who had a cardiac cough to get X-rays, draw blood for a senior panel, and choose some meds that would work. One of the young vets wanted to take a full electrocardiogram ($500) Hospitalize her for several days ($300 ICU) X-ray $250... and another $250 in blood work beyond the senior panel....and then would have probably chosen exactly the same meds that we put her on Cardizin and lasix. I Don't have $1300 to save my life... or hers... She got a bit miffed, and went into the lab for a while... Dr. Dave (Practice owner who knows me) came out, listened to what I described, popped the Xray and Sr Panel... and gave me the meds. Turned out that she had an enlarged heart which was pressing on the trachea. For about $250 I got the results needed to choose the treatment we agreed on... and she lived another 2 years on meds quite happily.
NOW... Which vet was right?? One would have racked up a great bill for the clinic, or recommended euthanizing Cocoa @ 1st visit... the 2nd took my word on observations (I was a Vet Tech for 25 years btw) and helped me get needed treatment at a cost I could afford. I'm sure the young Vet was taught that all the technology is critical to diagnosis... but Dr. Dave is older and was treating before every ailment gets plugged into some machine.
HOWEVER... I've also had to handle idiots (breeders and basic pet owners who "looked on the internet" for info) and came in diagnosing the WRONG THING... and absolutely would not LISTEN. Like the lady with the 65 lb beagle who wanted Rymadyl so the dog could walk better... THE DOG IS OVERWEIGHT YA NUTCASE!!! STOP FEEDING HER @ THE TABLE!! Then the dog started wheezing when it walked... the owner was SURE she had a heart condition.... THE DOG IS OVERWEIGHT YA NUTCASE!!! STOP FEEDING HER @ THE TABLE!! After 3 years (the dog was 6) the owner FINALLY did listen as the dog couldn't even walk... The vet drew up a feeding plan, and asked her to bring the dog in every week (no charge) to be weighted and have it charted. It took months, but the weight dropped to 45 (still dang heavy for a beagle) and the dog could magically walk! and breath.. even started chasing a ball. I don't think blaming that kind of narrow mindedness on breeders is fair, but it is hard a times to deal with know-it-alls who actually know very little.
NOW... Which vet was right?? One would have racked up a great bill for the clinic, or recommended euthanizing Cocoa @ 1st visit... the 2nd took my word on observations (I was a Vet Tech for 25 years btw) and helped me get needed treatment at a cost I could afford. I'm sure the young Vet was taught that all the technology is critical to diagnosis... but Dr. Dave is older and was treating before every ailment gets plugged into some machine.
HOWEVER... I've also had to handle idiots (breeders and basic pet owners who "looked on the internet" for info) and came in diagnosing the WRONG THING... and absolutely would not LISTEN. Like the lady with the 65 lb beagle who wanted Rymadyl so the dog could walk better... THE DOG IS OVERWEIGHT YA NUTCASE!!! STOP FEEDING HER @ THE TABLE!! Then the dog started wheezing when it walked... the owner was SURE she had a heart condition.... THE DOG IS OVERWEIGHT YA NUTCASE!!! STOP FEEDING HER @ THE TABLE!! After 3 years (the dog was 6) the owner FINALLY did listen as the dog couldn't even walk... The vet drew up a feeding plan, and asked her to bring the dog in every week (no charge) to be weighted and have it charted. It took months, but the weight dropped to 45 (still dang heavy for a beagle) and the dog could magically walk! and breath.. even started chasing a ball. I don't think blaming that kind of narrow mindedness on breeders is fair, but it is hard a times to deal with know-it-alls who actually know very little.
by PowerHaus on 27 November 2009 - 16:11
Ohhhh, I think vets should be greatful for their breeders....even the ones that suck! Both give reason for the profession and put $$$$$$ into the clinic! Suckie breeders just rack up bigger bills sometimes! Good breeders bring in revenue because we want to test for everything!
Happy Hollidays to all!
Vickie
www.PowerHausKennels.com
Happy Hollidays to all!
Vickie
www.PowerHausKennels.com
by Prager on 27 November 2009 - 19:11
Did you noticed that this was the only post this vet ever made. I love my vet. But you area miserable person and disgrace. It must be horrific to work for people who you hate. I feel truly sorry for you. Maybe you should go pump gas or stock shelfs in Walmart. You should pray that nobody here figures out who you are. That would be end of your practice. As I said I feel sorry for you.
Prager
Prager
by SitasMom on 27 November 2009 - 19:11
windwalker18......
Unfortunately vets don't typically say "THE DOG IS OVERWEIGHT YA NUTCASE!!! STOP FEEDING HER @ THE TABLE!!" They are too nice and instead say things like, "well maybe your dog could loose a pound or two", or "she is carying a little extra".... Getting down to the point, "You are killing your dog by feeding it to much" wouldn't be the "nice" thing to say, but it might have a better and quicker result.
OH, well.
Unfortunately vets don't typically say "THE DOG IS OVERWEIGHT YA NUTCASE!!! STOP FEEDING HER @ THE TABLE!!" They are too nice and instead say things like, "well maybe your dog could loose a pound or two", or "she is carying a little extra".... Getting down to the point, "You are killing your dog by feeding it to much" wouldn't be the "nice" thing to say, but it might have a better and quicker result.
OH, well.
by VomMarischal on 27 November 2009 - 20:11
My vet loves me! I am fairly sure I single-handedly paid her rent for last year!
by windwalker18 on 28 November 2009 - 03:11
Sita's Mom... he he he... that's why the Vet let ME be the one to speak to owners bluntly... His wife got a lil nuts over it, but in the long run we saved a number of dogs and nobody could blame the Vet... I have the gift of saying things with a smile and not getting peoples feathers ruffled... For everyone who took umberage there were 4 who made an attempt to solve the problem. I also started an Obedience class for delinquent dogs (owners) at low cost thru the office in partnership with the local Dog warden... Miss those days...
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