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Old 08-12-2010, 09:41 AM   #11
Ellie May
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Originally Posted by AddieandMiaMom View Post
When we adopted Dany, the humane society called our vet just to make sure we gave our current furbabies their vaccines. Our vet called me on my cell phone while having the humane society on hold to make sure it was okay. I don't think the vet will just hand over the previous owner's records, but the owner should be able to get it for you.
This (imo) is how it should be done. It is a personal, medical file.

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Originally Posted by Darlene68 View Post
Even if it was requested from my vet? I will ask his former owner for premission then, if it's really needed.
You could try it, but I wouldn't be surprised if the vet staff says no. It wouldn't be fair to the previous owner. It should (theoretically) be confidential.
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