I don't like to bash vets as a group because a lot of them are great but there are some who are really money making machines and their bread and butter are vaccinations. There is a controversy right now about the over vaccination of our pets and a lot of the more conscientious vets are not giving some of the vaccines that just aren't necessary, those where the risks outweigh the benefits and they are giving them less frequently.
The truth is that vaccines can actually make your pet very sick and can cause everything from allergies and hair loss to epilepsy and cancer. Please research this issue for the sake of your pets and make the decision that is right for you about vaccines. Only the rabies is required by law in some states and the rest are optional. Vets are not under the same obligationh as human doctors to advise us of the side effects and other issues with certain medications and procedures. They can also perform procedures on our pets without our consent and there is very little we can do.
Because our pets are considered "mere property" under the law if something were to happen and the animal dies at the hands of a negligent vet or his staff about all you can ecoup is the price of the dog so there is not as much pressure on a vet to diagnose and treat cautiously as there is a human medical doctor.
A lot of vets like to cut costs as well to leave more profit for them or sometimes they are understaffed and they try to perform surgery by themselves when you really need two people so someone is monioring the dog's vitals at all times. Also in the area of equipment and cleanliness I would ask for a tour of the office and the operating room to see the newness of the facility and whether the equipment is state of the art.
We have to be willing to pay more for the best where our babies are concerned and that means a vet who cares enough to pay hs staff well and buy the best equipment. Our babies deserve nothing less imo. |