[Dailydrool] Questioning vet policy

[Molly Thompson]

I started getting worried about my long time vet practice after they 
stopped letting me be around when they drew blood. Plus there was a lot 
of staff turnover in a very short time, including my favorite vet and 
the nicest techs leaving.  After many years of having them greet me by 
name, I was suddenly someone they never knew.  So I did some quick 
research and found out my favorite vet had just joined a practice in the 
next town. Then on my first visit I was greeted by two techs who were 
formerly with my original vet!  They told me, "It was time to leave."

Since then, I have found out that my basset boy, Tucker, has lymphoma. I 
am so happy I "found" the original staff at this new vet. Once again 
they greet me and my dog by name and let me assist with holding my dog 
for procedures whenever possible. The vet takes time to discuss Tucker's 
treatment with me, including taking me into the back to look at his 
latest x-rays.

So I agree. You and your dog should be comfortable with your vet. The 
peace of mind is worth a longer drive if needed.

Molly Thompson

slave the Lilly and Tucker the bassets


On 1/29/2018 6:23 PM, Cheryl Stafford via Dailydrool wrote:
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> I totally agree with Bev. It’s time to start looking for another vet. I  have only once left one of our dogs at the vet over night and that’s because she was on a  Morphin drip. It turned out that we had to let her pass the next day.
> Is the vet office staffed 24 hours? That’s always my question. Usually the answer is no. They can’t watch my dog if they aren’t there!
> The vet we had before moving, I loved. She required that our dog stay overnight after neutering so he could be monitored. I declined saying he’d come home with me. And that was that.
> If you are not 100% comfortable with the vet, staff and policies then it’s time to go elsewhere. You are your dog’s best/only advocate! I set up an appointment to chat/interview new vets when I’m looking. I raw feed and do minimal vaccinations. I need to know if the vet is against these before our dogs need a visit. If he/she is then I just move on to the next on the list.
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