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Akitakt · 11-17-2005, 08:22 PM

I agree with Cajungal. You should report this vet's unprofessional behavior to your local veterinary board. The way she treated your dog is scary, because imagine what she does when you're not watching. How do you think she handles a dog in the treatment room when the client isn't watching? I work in a vet hospital and have taken a lot of vet classes so I know a few people who have worked at vet offices. I have heard the horror stories. Vets who have kicked dogs, or flipped them on their sides breaking a leg. They will even lie to clients and say it was the dog's fault "he jumped off the table". So if you are wary of your vet then don't let them take your pet out of your sight.

My vet is wonderful with my dog. He is understanding and respectful. In fact, he lets me come in the treatment room to watch sometimes. A veterinarian should be understanding that every dog is different and they come from different backgrounds. What if your dog was a rescue dog that you were trying to rehabilitate? Even if your dog was aggressive, the dr. could muzzle him to protect herself. Muzzles can work miracles with some dogs, often, it will send the message that he isn't in control anymore. There is no reason to manhandle and talk nasty to a dog.

A good veterinarian will recognize when a dog is scared, which is common in a vet hospital, and know how to approach that dog, talk to the dog and handle him/her.

I am confident that you can find a vet you can trust. Tell the next vet you visit that your dog has been treated roughly by another vet and that you are hoping to find a vet you can trust. This will let him/her know that you take how they treat your dog very seriously, that you mean business, but also that you are giving this doctor a chance.

11-17-2005, 08:22 PM	#30
Akitakt Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: California Posts: 43	You should report that vet I agree with Cajungal. You should report this vet's unprofessional behavior to your local veterinary board. The way she treated your dog is scary, because imagine what she does when you're not watching. How do you think she handles a dog in the treatment room when the client isn't watching? I work in a vet hospital and have taken a lot of vet classes so I know a few people who have worked at vet offices. I have heard the horror stories. Vets who have kicked dogs, or flipped them on their sides breaking a leg. They will even lie to clients and say it was the dog's fault "he jumped off the table". So if you are wary of your vet then don't let them take your pet out of your sight. My vet is wonderful with my dog. He is understanding and respectful. In fact, he lets me come in the treatment room to watch sometimes. A veterinarian should be understanding that every dog is different and they come from different backgrounds. What if your dog was a rescue dog that you were trying to rehabilitate? Even if your dog was aggressive, the dr. could muzzle him to protect herself. Muzzles can work miracles with some dogs, often, it will send the message that he isn't in control anymore. There is no reason to manhandle and talk nasty to a dog. A good veterinarian will recognize when a dog is scared, which is common in a vet hospital, and know how to approach that dog, talk to the dog and handle him/her. I am confident that you can find a vet you can trust. Tell the next vet you visit that your dog has been treated roughly by another vet and that you are hoping to find a vet you can trust. This will let him/her know that you take how they treat your dog very seriously, that you mean business, but also that you are giving this doctor a chance.