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Originally Posted by gemy

There are some so-so vets out there, some out and out bad vets, but for the most part I believe vets are totally invested in their calling of keeping animals healthy and well. And there are some very excellent general vets out there.

Every vet, almost every specialist, but not er hospitals that I have been to, have these prescription diets including even Science Diet on their shelves. In my 40 yrs or so of owning dogs no vet has pushed any of their wares on me or my pet.

I like to work with a vet who understands that we are partners in the health care of my animals, with me being the majority shareholder. I like a vet who keeps up on the latest research, who attends educational seminars and conferences, who gives back to his/her community in some way. For example my vet goes on sabbatical every year with Vets without Borders for 8wks a year.

I truly dis-like when there are un-fair imo generalizations made about a profession.

Vets are no different than any other medical profession, we all have to pay for our education!

I like a vet who will question me on what I want done, to find out why and what my thinking is. I like a vet who says, yup I was wrong Gemy, you were right here. Which is not to say I know more than any vet, just I know my dogs very very well.

Well said. I spend my $ how I want to on my dogs, and I direct their medical care. I'm the customer and they are my dogs!