And my major point is: This is why it is so important for owners to educate themselves on the new vaccine protocols. You need to know the pros and cons of any and all vaccines and whether they are/aren't appropriate for your dog in your situation (lifestyle, where you live, etc)
Many folks use Petsmart vets...I had to one time in a pinch and they totally overvaccinated my cat 3 years ago... he still isn't 'right'. Petsmart provides a lot of data on vaccines, and to do that they push as many vaccines as possible on unsuspecting clients.
I also go one step further.... I check the vaccine in the vets office... techs usually prepare them and leave them in the room for the vet to administer to your pet. I insist on reading the label, everytime, before it is injected into my pet. Once they ran out of DHPP and were going to use DHLPP instead. I refused and told them to reshedule me when they got their stock of DHPP in.
A big red flag for me is if there is more than one vaccine drawn up and waiting, as I am very strict with only getting one vaccine at a time.
When we choose a vet... same as hiring him/her. They work for you, do not be intimidated. You can always turn around and walk out, if they insist on doing anything you do not want.
I do think open discussion of issues is warranted, but some vets just don't want to take the time... this would send me looking for a new vet. |