Is it okay to call your rehomed yorkies former vet? - YorkieTalk.com Forums

Darlene68 · 08-12-2010, 08:32 AM

When I got 2 year old Jesse from his previous owner I received his vet record stating the basics, the vaccines he has had, neutering, microchip, but I am just wondering if you can call and talk to the former vet? Do you need permission from the former owner, I would imagine so

Thanks.

StacyDufner · 08-12-2010, 08:41 AM

I would say yes. It is in the pups best interest. IMO

gizmostowers · 08-12-2010, 08:42 AM

I would thinkk they would talk to you. Try it if not get your vet to get there record.

Rhetts_mama · 08-12-2010, 08:44 AM

I would call and explain the situation to them. If they tell you that you need the former owners permission, then call her first. If it's just records you want, your vet should be able to request them without a problem.

Rachael x · 08-12-2010, 08:50 AM

I think it would be okay.
Call the vet and explain that you are his new owner.. they should still have his records.

Ellie May · 08-12-2010, 08:55 AM

That is another owner's personal information (what they did and did not do for their dog), so I doubt that they would give it out and they really should not. The old owner could tell them to release the information to you.

Darlene68 · 08-12-2010, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Ellie May

That is another owner's personal information (what they did and did not do for their dog), so I doubt that they would give it out and they really should not. The old owner could tell them to release the information to you.

Even if it was requested from my vet? I will ask his former owner for premission then, if it's really needed.

MyBabyFynnlie · 08-12-2010, 09:34 AM

I don't think you need permission from the previous owners. It's not like you're calling to talk to the VET regarding THEM, you're calling about YOUR furbaby.

AddieandMiaMom · 08-12-2010, 09:37 AM

When we adopted Dany, the humane society called our vet just to make sure we gave our current furbabies their vaccines. Our vet called me on my cell phone while having the humane society on hold to make sure it was okay. I don't think the vet will just hand over the previous owner's records, but the owner should be able to get it for you.

ravinmoonlight · 08-12-2010, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Darlene68

Even if it was requested from my vet? I will ask his former owner for premission then, if it's really needed.

Yes you do when I adopted my Lil One the vet wouldnt release anything even to my vet with out former owners permission very frustrating and costly had to redo everything except rabies as she did have her tags. The orig. vet thought I had stole her. Like I would call them if I had!!!
But get what you can in writting from former owner.
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Ellie May · 08-12-2010, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by AddieandMiaMom

When we adopted Dany, the humane society called our vet just to make sure we gave our current furbabies their vaccines. Our vet called me on my cell phone while having the humane society on hold to make sure it was okay. I don't think the vet will just hand over the previous owner's records, but the owner should be able to get it for you.

This (imo) is how it should be done. It is a personal, medical file.

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Originally Posted by Darlene68

Even if it was requested from my vet? I will ask his former owner for premission then, if it's really needed.

You could try it, but I wouldn't be surprised if the vet staff says no. It wouldn't be fair to the previous owner. It should (theoretically) be confidential.

Darlene68 · 08-12-2010, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Ellie May

This (imo) is how it should be done. It is a personal, medical file.

You could try it, but I wouldn't be surprised if the vet staff says no. It wouldn't be fair to the previous owner. It should (theoretically) be confidential.

Yes, I will contact the former owner. Thanks.

lil louis · 08-12-2010, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Darlene68

When I got 2 year old Jesse from his previous owner I received his vet record stating the basics, the vaccines he has had, neutering, microchip, but I am just wondering if you can call and talk to the former vet? Do you need permission from the former owner, I would imagine so

Thanks.

I am sure you have already done this, but just in case, did you have the microchip info changed to your info?

Darlene68 · 08-12-2010, 10:31 AM

Well I contacted Jesse's former owner and she called her vet and gave them permission to release all files. So I am happy

CouversMom · 08-12-2010, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Darlene68

Well I contacted Jesse's former owner and she called her vet and gave them permission to release all files. So I am happy

Great! It's important to have the previous vet records

08-12-2010, 08:32 AM	#1
Darlene68 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 4,923	Is it okay to call your rehomed yorkies former vet? When I got 2 year old Jesse from his previous owner I received his vet record stating the basics, the vaccines he has had, neutering, microchip, but I am just wondering if you can call and talk to the former vet? Do you need permission from the former owner, I would imagine so Thanks. __________________ Darlene Bailey Blu & Jesse Bee

08-12-2010, 08:41 AM	#2
StacyDufner ♥ Boomer & Bailey ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Belleville, IL Posts: 815	I would say yes. It is in the pups best interest. IMO __________________ Stacy, Bailey and Boomer

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gizmostowers Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: GA Posts: 112	I would thinkk they would talk to you. Try it if not get your vet to get there record. __________________ www.krystalstowers.origamiowl.com https://www.mythirtyone.com/434179/ Gizmo * Peaches * Poncho

08-12-2010, 08:44 AM	#4
Rhetts_mama Donating YT 4000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Georgia Posts: 5,959 Blog Entries: 1	I would call and explain the situation to them. If they tell you that you need the former owners permission, then call her first. If it's just records you want, your vet should be able to request them without a problem. __________________ Don't get your knickers in a knot. Nothing is solved and it just makes you walk funny.

08-12-2010, 08:50 AM	#5
Rachael x Poppy's Mamma ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: England Posts: 3,751 Blog Entries: 3	I think it would be okay. Call the vet and explain that you are his new owner.. they should still have his records. __________________ Rachael & Poppy

08-12-2010, 08:55 AM	#6
Ellie May And Rylee Finnegan Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Metro Detroit, MI Posts: 17,928	That is another owner's personal information (what they did and did not do for their dog), so I doubt that they would give it out and they really should not. The old owner could tell them to release the information to you. __________________ Crystal, Ellie May (RIP), Rylee Finnegan, and Gracie Boo🐶

08-12-2010, 09:34 AM	#8
MyBabyFynnlie Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Charlottesville, Virgina, US Posts: 806	I don't think you need permission from the previous owners. It's not like you're calling to talk to the VET regarding THEM, you're calling about YOUR furbaby. __________________ Jessica Momma and personal assistant to Fynnlie

08-12-2010, 09:37 AM	#9
AddieandMiaMom YT Addict Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Illinois Posts: 303	When we adopted Dany, the humane society called our vet just to make sure we gave our current furbabies their vaccines. Our vet called me on my cell phone while having the humane society on hold to make sure it was okay. I don't think the vet will just hand over the previous owner's records, but the owner should be able to get it for you. __________________ Mommy to Addie, Dany, Mia, and Pickles R.I.P Miss Mis (Missy) 06.25.08 - Heaven just wouldn't be Heaven if you weren't there to greet me.

08-12-2010, 10:31 AM	#14
Darlene68 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 4,923	Well I contacted Jesse's former owner and she called her vet and gave them permission to release all files. So I am happy __________________ Darlene Bailey Blu & Jesse Bee