[MommysBabyRoxy]

Sorry, this is going to be a long post...

This is my previous post in another thread about the Vet I just recently went to...

Originally Posted by MommysBabyRoxy

I am so irritated!!

The Vet looked at what I printed out and folded it up and laughed and said "this is what happens when people go on the internet and try to do self diagnosis. There is NO such thing as 'leather ear'".

She didnt even LOOK at the stuff I printed out. It made me so angry. Then she told me I shouldnt have cleaned Lexi's ears out, cause even though she couldnt get me in for almost a week, it killed the mites in her ear. I guess I was just supposed to let the baby suffer and take the chance on Chico and Roxy getting them.

She told me Lexi's ears look normal, and I dont think that they do. I have seen LOTS of Yorkie ears, and I have had problems with Chihuahua and Yorkie ears in the past, and I know what a healthy ear looks like.

She insisted it must be the mites that made her ear like that... after she insisted that she wouldnt find any mite reminants, and then found the head and feelers of one, although dead, it was proof they were there.

I still dont think that the mites could have made her ears this black and gunky all around the edges of the ear and made her lose her hair on the back, but I could be wrong about that, and I can admit that. Depending on how long she has had them and they were untreated. I dont think the woman who had her ever treated her for anything.

I am still going to do the Lotrimin tho, and I am also going to use the Revolution for her on her to get rid of the mites and everything else. She was microchipped and I have to get the info done... (at least the lady didnt lie about that)

The vet also insisted that Lexi was at least 3 years old, which I dont believe because she said that with how bad her teeth are, there is no way that she is a year old. Her teeth are much better than Roxy's and I KNOW 1. that woman didnt not cut her nails, but cleaned her teeth. 2. Roxy's teeth are cleaned regularly, she IS 3, and she has bad teeth, way worse than Lexi's and I know Roxy is 3. I am pretty sure that Lexi is about a year, her teeth are still white, straight, and look pretty good.

I knew that I shouldnt have trusted this lady whenever I told her Lexi was a year and 4 months and she insisted that would have made her born in July of 08. Somebody obviously can not count.

She didnt listen to me at all, and even contradicted me about saying the lady who had her didnt know how to care for her, almost sticking up for her like they were old friends that go way back. She doesnt know this woman from Jack. I finally said, well, I guess her nails growing so long theyre practically growing into her pads is a sign of a responsible owner then.

I AM SO MAD. After Lexi gets her shots, I wont be going back. Had I not already paid for them, Id be going somewhere else.

She had the gall to ask me if I wanted to get her fixed... I said yes, but not here.

I went back to that vet... and she charged me over $56 again even tho she told me that the next visit was covered! I paid $150 the first time, which was for the shots and for the office visit. She said she doesnt like doing all the shots at once, so next time she wouldnt charge me when I came back to get the other shots. What she meant was, "I'm not going to charge you for the visit, youll still have to pay for the shots", but thats not what she said... I had figured Id paid for the shots already, so I didnt have to bring any money, and then I had to put it all on my debit

Then, not ONLY did she do that, but then she told me she charged the wrong amount, so she gave me a dollar back... then she added it up again, and asked for the dollar back...

How can I trust a woman with my dog that has proved to me twice in 3 days that she doesnt know basic math?

This is the Greengate Veterinary Clinic, in Greensburg, Pa.

I also went to a place called Grace Veterinary Clinic in Mt. Pleasant, Pa.
The vet BIT Roxy! So hard she tried to bite him!!! And Roxy does NOT bite! When he cleaned out her ears he held her down so hard she was squealing. I never went back There are also plenty of bad reviews for him online.

So, then I tried Latrobe Veterinary Clinic. I took Roxy there, and he was very matter of fact, which didnt bother me, but he kind of rushed me.

When Mutzie had to be put to sleep though, it seemed like he was rushing us and not very thoughtful of the situation. It really bothered me, and thats when I decided to get another vet.

I just cant seem to find someone who is caring, thoughtful, really concerned about my dog and willing to listen to questions. Its like they all just want to tell you everything and get you in and out. I hate that. Its the same reason I hate regular doctors. I just feel like they shouldnt be that way with my furbabies. I spend more money on their health than my own, and I believe that I should be able to find a good one.

Next I am trying Greensburg Veterinary Associates. I have heard good things about the female vet there.

What do you guys think of my most recent experience with Lexi's vet visit?
Any suggestions?
Any bad vets youve experienced?