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Originally Posted by chattiesmom  I may be a bit overprotective - but when I take my furbutts to see Dr. Amy, I never ever let them walk on the floor nor do I let them visit with other dogs - I don't even like for people with dogs there to get too close. Animal Clinics just like people hospitals are full of sick people/animals and I don't want my guys exposed. I try very hard not to be rude or unpleasant, but geez, please keep your germs to yourself! Am I alone in this? |
Well, this is your gut being VERY SMART indeed! You know where the WORST places to be for a sick person is? A hospital!
When I was in nursing school, I had to do a term paper for my Microbiology class - it was probably my *favorite* paper I ever did (and I hated papers, btw!). Anyway, it was about
Nosocomial Infections - a huge topic in hospitals. Basically, it's an infection caught by a person from just being IN a hospital/clinic - because infectious agents in hospitals/clinics are RAMPANT.
So really, this also applies to animals - there are germs/infectious agents in vet clinics. So, it's wise to protect your babies.
