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Woogie Man · 06-17-2008, 08:13 PM

Thanks for the replies. My last vet used a cut and suture method and it was a mess. He didn't use dissolvable stitches and the pups tails just scabbed over until the whole clump fell off. I could never get the stitch out even though I tried sooner than his recommended one week. It didn't seem to affect the tails in the long run but they looked a mess for 2 to 3 weeks. Seems like I'll have to settle for a competent rather than an ideal vet. Another thing that's bothered me is that all the vets in this area are stuck on the annual booster mentality which I don't agree with and none I've talked to are familiar with either Dr. Tobias or Dr. Center and their research on LS. It's a shame that so many vets don't stay up with the latest research and treatment protocols.

06-17-2008, 08:13 PM	#6
Woogie Man Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mississippi Posts: 2,564	Thanks for the replies. My last vet used a cut and suture method and it was a mess. He didn't use dissolvable stitches and the pups tails just scabbed over until the whole clump fell off. I could never get the stitch out even though I tried sooner than his recommended one week. It didn't seem to affect the tails in the long run but they looked a mess for 2 to 3 weeks. Seems like I'll have to settle for a competent rather than an ideal vet. Another thing that's bothered me is that all the vets in this area are stuck on the annual booster mentality which I don't agree with and none I've talked to are familiar with either Dr. Tobias or Dr. Center and their research on LS. It's a shame that so many vets don't stay up with the latest research and treatment protocols.