Not All Vets Are Wrong

[dwerten]

Originally Posted by ladyjane

Still at this one as well. Sheesh. This has been discussed and explained ad nauseum., but you still think the vet was at fault.

Xrays are not routine or diagnostic when not indicated. Do tell what symptoms she had in the beginning that indicated an xray should be done? You really do work overtime trying to slam the veterinary profession.

My concern is that naive people will see this stuff and be afraid to go to a vet. It is one thing to help people learn how to educate themselves and communicate with their vets and yet another to constantly bad mouth every single vet.

so tell me do you think the dog had a high ALT from the lead toxin in her body and why they thought liver shunt?

Do you think the dog was throwing up and why they did endoscopy and bronchoscopy?

Do you think the dog was having seizures and why they did mri and spinal tap?

so tell me what were the symptoms because I already know from the tests they ran - the dog was throwing up and having seizures

AGAIN if the dog was throwing up why was an XRAY not done before all these expensive invasive tests were done on this poor dog

[AllDogBoots]

Originally Posted by GAOMariposa

Oops, to the Moderator, I clicked to post my thread through the Quick Reply part and it said it didn't post it and it looks like it posted it twice. If you can delete it, please?

You've added $.04!

I'm debating having this entire thread deleted. This was never my intention and had no idea that there was so much underlying animosity.

[ladyjane]

I am moving away from this thread now because I can see where it is going.

I do think that perhaps in the near future some of us with some respect for the vets who on a daily basis save our dogs' lives and those of countless other peoples' pets should perhaps start a thread about those vets and what they have done!

My dogs are alive and well today because of the care I render.....and also because of my vet. I have dealt with many different conditions in pups and still would not self diagnose and/or treat. And, if I did not have confidence in my vet, I would find another. Same thing goes for ANY profession. Some are better than others; but I still say I would rather any vet over a lay person. I have the mind to think, read and ask questions. If a vet seems to be doing something that does not sound right, I ask questions of him/her.

Thank you for an interesting thread.

[CJxDanielle]

Originally Posted by AllDogBoots

This was never my intention and had no idea that there was so much underlying animosity.

Apparently that is what YT is all about these day

I'm sorry that your post has gotten this way.

[GAOMariposa]

Originally Posted by AllDogBoots

You've added $.04!

I'm debating having this entire thread deleted. This was never my intention and had no idea that there was so much underlying animosity.

LOL. It was weird because I only clicked on it once and it said I had to wait 19 seconds between posts. I must have double clicked by accident.

I just hope it wasn't me starting up the trouble. I hate to start anything. But it's a valid post. Everyone has different opinions and we're people who are passionate about our babies and their health.

[dwerten]

Originally Posted by GAOMariposa

LOL. It was weird because I only clicked on it once and it said I had to wait 19 seconds between posts. I must have double clicked by accident.

I just hope it wasn't me starting up the trouble. I hate to start anything. But it's a valid post. Everyone has different opinions and we're people who are passionate about our babies and their health.

no it was not you at all so do not feel bad- we all are very passionate about this topic based on our own personal experiences and it is an underlying thing here as some of us do not agree on this topic as you can tell lol

[AllDogBoots]

Originally Posted by GAOMariposa

LOL. It was weird because I only clicked on it once and it said I had to wait 19 seconds between posts. I must have double clicked by accident.

I just hope it wasn't me starting up the trouble. I hate to start anything. But it's a valid post. Everyone has different opinions and we're people who are passionate about our babies and their health.

You aren't starting trouble and my original post is only my opinion based off of what I read here. I personally haven't had any poor advice or issues and I'm very pleased with my vet. And yup, at the end of the day we are people who love our pets and want the best for each other.

[GAOMariposa]

I'm glad that it wasn't me. I was feeling pretty bad about it. Thank you guys for letting me know.

[christiers]

I haven't read through this entire post yet, but I completely embrace the OP's idea. I feel I am very fortunate. I love my vets (regular and ER). I come in with my notebook full of questions and websites. She laughs when I tell her I have a few questions while flipping to the first of three pages of inquiries. She simply takes a seat. When I can't be there for an appointment, because I have to work and hubby has the availability to take one of our fur kids, I send pages....detailing my concerns, questions, and thoughts. She doesn't just read through and tell him or me her opinion or suggestion, she writes her responses down so I can take them with me. She doesn't push me over my decisions to not use Frontline or Heartguard (or similar products). We vaccinate minimally at my request. She doesn't pressure me in regards to nutrition, and will flat out tell me...."I am sure you know much more about these feeding concerns than I through the research you have done, leave me your information, I will consult a nutritionist and let you know if anything needs to change." She acknowledges that they aren't just dogs to me, and I appreciate her effort. I can't tell you that she is like this with everyone, but I certainly feel I receive white glove treatment from her. I feel lucky to have a vet that I trust so completely and hope everyone has this kind of confidence and trust in their vets.

[AllDogBoots]

Originally Posted by christiers

I haven't read through this entire post yet, but I completely embrace the OP's idea. I feel I am very fortunate. I love my vets (regular and ER). I come in with my notebook full of questions and websites. She laughs when I tell her I have a few questions while flipping to the first of three pages of inquiries. She simply takes a seat. When I can't be there for an appointment, because I have to work and hubby has the availability to take one of our fur kids, I send pages....detailing my concerns, questions, and thoughts. She doesn't just read through and tell him or me her opinion or suggestion, she writes her responses down so I can take them with me. She doesn't push me over my decisions to not use Frontline or Heartguard (or similar products). We vaccinate minimally at my request. She doesn't pressure me in regards to nutrition, and will flat out tell me...."I am sure you know much more about these feeding concerns than I through the research you have done, leave me your information, I will consult a nutritionist and let you know if anything needs to change." She acknowledges that they aren't just dogs to me, and I appreciate her effort. I can't tell you that she is like this with everyone, but I certainly feel I receive white glove treatment from her. I feel lucky to have a vet that I trust so completely and hope everyone has this kind of confidence and trust in their vets.

Great post, and thanks for the warm embrace

[Mysweetbabies]

Originally Posted by chachi

I think it is important to get a diagnosis from the vet but there is nothing wrong with doing your own research and getting advice on here also. Not all vets are up to date on everything. If I went with my vets recommendations I would still be vaccinating my dogs every year though its not necessary. There are a couple of people on here that have some medical knowledge on here and I dont see why they shouldnt share it. In fact I saw one person that complains about it also giving medical advice so I think thats hypocritical. There is nothing wrong with sharing info and the more the better when it is your dog with an illness. No one is saying dont take your dog to a vet. I have seen good knowledgable members leave the forum because they were nit picked for giving medical advice based on their own experiences. It is time for it to stop. When someone says dont take your dog to a vet then something needs to be said. I have never seen that but have seen specialists that maybe the OP was not aware of was suggested

I agree. When my furbabies are sick I go to the vet. If they prescribe a medicine I ask about it and what does it do exactly. If they are not getting any better I will ask for advice here. I have read enough to know who is knowledgable about sickness and who isn't. If it hadn't of been for Dwerten I would of never figured out it was IBD. I love my vet,but when it comes to their diet my vet isn't up to date in my opinion. They sell Science Diet at there office. Dwerten suggested to me to not give him anything with chicken in it. Sure enough that was the culprit. The vet just gave him anitbotics and never mentioned any thing about food. I am a sensible person and if I ask for advice that doesn't mean I am going to do everything I read,but I am more inclined to listen to someone that has experienced a particular situation. Thank you Dwerten

[Ringo1]

I just finished reading this thread. Sometimes I think our differences is why YT is such an interesting place to be. One thing for sure, YT is never boring!

[jp4m2]

Originally Posted by Ringo1

I just finished reading this thread. Sometimes I think our differences is why YT is such an interesting place to be. One thing for sure, YT is never boring!

lol....That's for sure.....Tune in tomorrow for the next episode of...... Yorkie Mama Drama......

[dwerten]

Originally Posted by jp4m2

lol....That's for sure.....Tune in tomorrow for the next episode of...... Yorkie Mama Drama......

lol that was good - I always tell dh it is AS YORKIE WORLD TURNS lol so I have to tell him YORKIE MAMA DRAMA now as I like that one better

[AllDogBoots]

Originally Posted by jp4m2

lol....That's for sure.....Tune in tomorrow for the next episode of...... Yorkie Mama Drama......

I would never have thought that a forum where people discuss their yorkies would be so full of drama.