I guess it is all in knowing how to speak professionally to a vet...NOT DICTATE to them how to practice medicine!! Non professionals sometimes get really intimidated by vets and doctors, and think "RNs should know their place"...hahahahaha....Fortunately, I know how to speak to both doctors and vets and they are not in the least bit threatened by my questions or concerns....Quite the contrary, they are quite impressed that a breeder even cares enough with the puppy's future to call and speak with them! After speaking with the vets, my vaccinations are accepted as reliable and accurate, and any questions I ask of the vet, is nothing but a clear indication I that truly do care about my puppies and their health care. As I said, in 10 years, there was only one instance where the vet was not willing to accept my vaccination program as valid, and the owner chose to follow her vet's advice. Her puppy ended up dead, which is, in some instances, an evidence based outcome which I fore warned my buyer about. I would imagine today, after the fact, she may very well wish she had listened to her breeder rather than her vet. I understand some buyers believe breeders should never challenge a vets opinion or judgement, just like some people think RNs should know their place around doctors. These are usually buyers I do not establish a working relationship with, just as a cardiovascular ICU nurse, I do not have to deal with family members that think RNs should "know their place". These people are thrilled they have someone that is knowledgable and concerned and an active team member in the care of their critically ill loved one. |