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Originally Posted by Lizzie07  That's just it, most vet's won't. But I don't believe they are doing any good to not giving the heartguard anyway, especially when you can go to any feed store and get ivermectin. It is safer to get it from a vet, but anybody can give ivermectin to their dogs. That's what heartguard is.
How many times have you heard suspicious people imply a vet is just doing tests to get their money? I am of the opinion that a vet would be doing better by the pet to get the owner to take the heartguard rather than do nothing. And there is no LAW, not even a heartguard requirement to test first. If a vet treats a dog for HW and warns the owner of the potential risks, why can't a vet do the same thing with heartguard? |
they are covering their own a$$es here. if they let someone have veterinary ONLY prescriptions and the pill kills their heartworm positive dog...they are at fault and they will be sued for the damages. they require HWT for HWP to save their a$$ from loosing their license or having a ruined practice over an owner's stupid choices. and it makes perfect and complete sense to me.
just like you can't prescribe meds to a dog without seeing it first, otherwise it's illegal because there is no client/patient relationship and if something happens to the dog the vet is liable.