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Originally Posted by dottiesyrky  In my defense, with respect to FOOD ADVICE only, I stated that the average vet does not refer to a nutritionist for specialized diets for common diseases. Of course if one had a health issue for which the vet could not provide diet info, then of course one would get a referral. I find it rather insulting to suggest that I would not see a specialist for other issues, such as an ortho. In fact I was referred to and consulted a specialist eye doctor for my dog's cataract surgery.
The surgery was done by her in a specialty vet hospital. I also consulted a gastro specialist at the same hospital when my dog had post op GI issues.
My point was that in my limited experience, for dietary advice it is not COMMON to get a specialist consult from a vet. It is however more common for other issues that regular vets cannot handle.
I may have committed other YT sins, but getting proper care for my dog when needed is not one of them. I wanted that to be made clear. |
In my opinion, you're reading far too much into this, and I'm beginning to feel that I can't make ANY comment without SOMEONE feeling insulted. My comments in this context should be taken to mean that Board Certified Veterinary Nutritionists are as needed and as valid as Board Certified Veterinary Orthopedic Surgeons and Board Certified Internal Medicine specialists, regardless of how often they are used or how often vets refer people to them. Nothing more.