[Sweet Apple]

Originally Posted by Wylie's Mom

I think a good vet welcomes questions, ideas, thoughts, and discussion.

I think a vet who becomes defensive or impatient with questions and patients is really sending you an unintended message about how insecure they are in their knowledge.

As a former nurse, I've always thought that the *most* important component of good health care for yourself, or your pet - is advocacy and involvement in your own health (or pets)....bc I think that propels you toward seeking the best outcome, even if it means you have to move on from certain practitioners.

As a former nurse, I've always thought that the *most* important component of good health care for yourself, or your pet - is advocacy and involvement in your own health (or pets)....

My feelings, exactly...The first Vet I took Apple too, gave me a good dressing down for expressing my thoughts and wishes for MY pet...I like to gather as much information, as I can, and make informed decisions based on what feels right for myself and that of my pet...Needless to say, I found another vet, who gives me all the information I need, and, together, we decide on what's best for Apple...Bottom line, I'd just move on, 'till you are comfortable w/your health care provider for your little one...