Comments on: Ever felt overcharged by a Veterinarian?

By: Renee

Renee — Mon, 25 May 2009 07:31:14 +0000

My friend sent me this web site. As I read the information on dog tick paralysis I couldn’t believe what I was reading!! Our beloved dog Chance died from that very thing only he was diagnosed with something completely different. We watched him lose mobility and his paw fold under. The vet gave him a shot. It was the next day on Christmas eve at midnight , I was wrapping presents when he was stumbling up the front stairs, I let him in and laid him on the rug and he took a few breaths and died. My daughter and I buried him on Christmas morning. Had we known what to look for he would probably be alive today. Alot of good info.

By: Leah

Leah — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 05:05:17 +0000

I changed vets and doggie diets at the same time. My vet wanted to run stool sample after sample on my dog because she had loose stool the vet insisted that she had parasites even though 2 samples came back clean she had been dewormed and was on a heart worm parasite preventative. At $38 dollars a pop that seemed rediculous to me. She had consistantly had loose stool not diarhea I just figured that was her poop. I tried changing her diet a few times and not much change except the added benifit of horrible clear the room gas that she would convieniently plant on your lap and then leave because even she could not stand the smell. The foods I had tried were high end and grain free. It didnt seem to matter. Then I tried Raw. World of differance. No more gas no more loose poop, instantly solid. Plus she loves the food eats within seconds and is incredably healthy now. The vet never even considered testing her for allergies she just assumed it was parasites even when the tests were negative. $38 adds up when your testing for the wrong problem over and over again. Thank God I figured it out with out them and have rescued her and our family from potentially more serious problems than just gas and listened to my gut instead of the vets dollar signs.

By: Barry Yellan

Barry Yellan — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 00:27:51 +0000

Dr. Andrew Jones,

Four short words sum up what has lifted most successful veterinarians like Dr. Andrew Jones above the crowd: “a little bit more.” He does all that is expected of him and “a little bit more.” Thank you for sharing your wisdom as it makes a huge difference in the lives of our pets.

By: Deborah

Deborah — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 14:00:30 +0000

OH, I too have dental questions. What will cause tooth erosion in an otherwise healthy adult dog? I know for a fact he was exposed to distemper and made sure his distemper vaccine was updated within days of the bite from the infected raccoon a couple of years ago.

I know distemper virus can cause tooth problems in puppies, but I have never seen this in an adult. He did present some symptoms such as hardening/thickening of paw pads, runny eyes, and dry nose, but all of it cleared up with extra attention to food and vitamin supplement with a few herbal remedies thrown in.

Sweetie is a 90lb Australian Shepherd. His enthusiasm is just as strong as in his youth, he is like the energizer bunny. Our primary vet was not thrilled when I asked to have him neutered as he is quite the specimen, but he continued to be overly aggressive and I feared for future trouble. He is s rescue dog from a city family who had no idea what they were getting as an Xmas present for their little girls. His sable merle coat, comical face w/ far too much white, and big blue eyes makes him irresistible and his temperament matches. He is proof positive that the breed is meant for wide open spaces and he instinctively knows how to herd ANYTHING! And, he has saved my life at least three times besides being my best buddy ever. Wish I still had my cow pony!

Please remind people to research their needs, likes, and circumstances before selecting a breed that will be incompatible with their lifestyles.

By: Deborah

Deborah — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 13:49:37 +0000

I went to a vet practice that employs several vets. I asked for a distemper shot for my dog from the new vet, a young woman, we had never seen before.

She was very petite and my dog is very large. It was listed in his chart that he was a biter, years ago he had bitten a man when we were at a remote spot thereby saving my life. Sweetie A K A Killer, my dog, was exonerated, but this new vet didn’t know any of this and she over-reacted by having the techs tie his mouth shut so tightly it caused pain and fear in Sweetie.

Once bound, she launched into room with 7 in 1 vaccine after I had clearly stated distemper only. I objected, words ensued, she stormed out and I waited for the vet we usually saw, a lady vet that my dog and I adored. She came in, gave shot as requested, no problem. Then she told me that since they had moved into newly constructed facility, prices shot up and they were ordered to push, bully if necessary, patients into accepting unnecessary or declined treatments or procedures.

She also noted that she had been opposed to the construction of the new facility, that she had preferred the idea of taking an existing building and modifying in order to keep costs down.

I have lots of stories like this one, including my all to brief work at the Vet School, the zoo, stables and just life with pet hair in your food and on your clothes in general.

Thanks so much for having the audacity to honor your medical oath and present safe, affordable options to pet guardians at a time of economic and medical crisis. Thank you from our furry, feathered, and scaled friends, too.