[Nancy1999]

Originally Posted by Yorkiemom1

Absolutely true! So when you go in there, you need to know enough and have the intestinal fortitude to know what you want done and insist they do it.....of course it helps I have a medical background and know a little about what is going on!.....I am soooo fortunate to have a vet that communicates with me clearly and we often have a two way conversation....I say what I want, she explaines why she does it another way, and if I like that, I will go along with what she says....of course, she is brilliant and knows her stuff, so I trust her....but she never gets head strong or intimidated with me and my directness and my suggestions or requests.....I love my vet....Dr.Julie Wickle, DVM extraordinaire!!!!!

I'm so glad you have a competent vet and one you can trust. I think you set a wonderful example of things a breeder should do, such as taking continuing classes that are offered and being able to know enough to really be able to communicate with your vet. Before undergoing a procedure, if I don't understand something (I have no medical background like you) I ask every question I can think of and don’t stop till I clearly understand. As you say, you have to have the "intestinal fortitude" to speak up!