I don't think they have a class at vet school about bed side manner but they should. I have had very good vets but their social skills were next to nothing and then I've had vets that I didn't have a lot of faith in but they were very good at making me feel like my dogs were the most important things in the world to them. I have now selected a vet that I have good faith in and his bed side manner is so-so, just depends on how busy he is. Also, I have a list of things written down that I want answers on and he doesn't leave until all of my questions are answered. I feel proud of myself if I squeeze a question in that I didn't have written down.
It sounds like you are a concerned and responsible owner and I'm sure you are doing things correctly. You some times can have all the best advice in the world...... but if it doesn't work for you what good is it?
__________________  Karen, mama to Macy and Molly  It is easier to fool people than to convince them they have been fooled. (Mark Twain) |