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Originally Posted by SirTeddykins  Fair enough, for you and your situation.
However, my lifestyle is relatively active as we take Teddy through woodlands, parks, fields etc. Therefore, professional recommendations vary with each situation as would be expected for vets and other medical professionals who give advice according to medical ethics.
A blanket approach is never a good idea since we all live in different conditions. I would hope that if the vet disagreed with you, they would say instead of let you dictate treatment unless you have the relevant qualifications. Although, I do agree that we should question everything since that is how we learn. |
When it comes to my money, you bet I dictate treatment. I'm paying for services that I need and declining those I don't need for my dogs. It's an approach that has worked for me for 15.5 years of owning my dogs. As my dogs celebrated 15th birthdays this year, I smiled knowing that these kinds of actions and decisions have led to their longevity. It certainly wasn't their puppy mill breeding. I don't think I have a blanket approach to anything -- I'm just not a sheep following along with everything people tell me (or charge me for). I have little tolerance for arrogant professionals who don't respect what I have to say about my dogs. I don't need a vet degree to understand what is being offered and to make a choice and I would not deal with a vet who judged me on my "qualifications." I happen to be very thoughtful about all decisions I make, and believe my conclusions are correct when it comes to my dogs. I offered my opinion and factual information about this vaccine and as of today stand by it....no matter what your vet who I don't know across the pond has to say about it. But I respectfully understand you have a different view and if you think your dog needs this vaccine then go for it. I disagree with the Lyme vaccine too and many here give it. Ditto for annual distemper vaccines. Some want to do Lyme tests every six months here too (when standard of care is to only treat for symptoms and not just a positive test). So my cynicism is justified. There are many vets with policies intended only to increase revenues. It's hard to wade through the waters.