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Originally Posted by ladyjane  Rather than assume it is for more money, I would ask them WHY they are recommending them. IF the law is every three years, simply REFUSE them!
Even though the DHPP is recommended every three years, I refuse it on my pups over 8 years of age. There is no law saying I must and I have spoken with my vet about it. She still recommends them, but respects my opinion on the subject.
Sometimes vets really believe that what they are doing is right....it is not always about money. Not saying that none are greedy...just saying that many see the dogs who get distemper and parvo and they feel strongly about protecting dogs from such awful illnesses. As EllieMay said, that does not necessarily make them bad vets. I use a lot more than their feelings about vaccines in my judging how I feel about them as vets. The very most important thing to me is their ability to DIAGNOSE....and part of being able to diagnose is their ability to LISTEN to a pet owner about what is happening to the pup. Being a good diagnostician is key in my book. |
I think I will call and ask some questions before I totally give up on them. One of the vets did tell me that they have seen increasing cases of (I think it was lepto) because of a large population of wild animals leaving droppings and the dogs getting into it. I may not be remembering this 100% but I think this is what they said. Does this sound right? I know Daisy does snack on rabbit poop sometimes and I was afraid she would get sick if she didn't get the shot.
Anyway there is an awesome vet there named Dr. Stroud. She performed a miracle surgery when she saved my friend's Yorkie who was viciously attacked by a rottie. No one thought he had a chance of making it. I trust her to give me good info and I think I will ask her some questions. If I don't get good answers from her I will probably look for a new vet.