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Taryn0405 · 07-01-2011, 02:44 PM

Vet went okay. Gizmo is 4.12 which is more then when he was neutered (he was 4.08 then). Anywho, the vet was nice. However, is it terrible that I judged her when I told her about bulley sticks and she didn't know what they were? And the judgement continued when she told me she had her dog on Iams, then Science Diet.

I know, I'm terrible.

My lil friend · 07-01-2011, 04:39 PM

The thing that I figured out about Drs of any kind is, they only know what they have been taught. I figured this out when I was having children and I went through 3 OBs and finally decided that I liked my midwives. This does not mean that there aren't vets that dont continue to educate themselves,but I believe that the numbers of those that do are small.
I share with my vet any new information that I learn and actually pick his brain for information too.
So if you like the personality of the new vet,look at it as an opertunity to build a great relationship with your babies Dr.

Ellie May · 07-01-2011, 06:08 PM

Food choice and knowledge of chews are important, but not nearly as important as many other things.

Ellie's vet used to feed and still recommends Iams although she has moved to more holistic brands. I know fantastic vets who feed Purina, etc. Also, most seem to have an idea of what bully sticks are, but they aren't used as widely as Greenies, rawhide, etc., so some just don't. And some would rather they weren't given at all.

107barney · 07-01-2011, 06:14 PM

I'm a fan of AAHA hospitals and that's where I go.

Taryn0405 · 07-01-2011, 07:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 107barney

I'm a fan of AAHA hospitals and that's where I go.

Yup I got this one from the AAHA website.

beasiegirl · 07-01-2011, 08:01 PM

Good luck and Best wishes. I recently changed vets because ours retired. I am still looking for one I feel comfortable with.

07-01-2011, 02:44 PM	#16
Taryn0405 Owned by a Gremlin Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: The Mitten State! Posts: 3,706	Vet went okay. Gizmo is 4.12 which is more then when he was neutered (he was 4.08 then). Anywho, the vet was nice. However, is it terrible that I judged her when I told her about bulley sticks and she didn't know what they were? And the judgement continued when she told me she had her dog on Iams, then Science Diet. I know, I'm terrible. __________________ Taryn Momma to Gizmo AKA Monkeyman My husband, daughter, son, and dog make me who I am "My goal in life is to be as good of a person my dog already thinks I am."

07-01-2011, 06:08 PM	#18
Ellie May And Rylee Finnegan Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Metro Detroit, MI Posts: 17,928	Food choice and knowledge of chews are important, but not nearly as important as many other things. Ellie's vet used to feed and still recommends Iams although she has moved to more holistic brands. I know fantastic vets who feed Purina, etc. Also, most seem to have an idea of what bully sticks are, but they aren't used as widely as Greenies, rawhide, etc., so some just don't. And some would rather they weren't given at all. __________________ Crystal, Ellie May (RIP), Rylee Finnegan, and Gracie Boo🐶

07-01-2011, 06:14 PM	#19
107barney T. Bumpkins & Co. Donating YT Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: New England Posts: 9,816	I'm a fan of AAHA hospitals and that's where I go. __________________ T. Bumpkins & Co. Washable Doggie Pee Pads (Save 10% Enter YTSAVE10 at checkout) Cathy, Teddy, Winston and Baby Clyde...RIP angels Barney and Daisy

07-01-2011, 08:01 PM	#21
beasiegirl Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Mansfield, Arkansas Posts: 595	Good luck and Best wishes. I recently changed vets because ours retired. I am still looking for one I feel comfortable with. __________________ BeasieGirl (Mrs. Beasley , Rosie , and momma, Jan)

07-01-2011, 04:39 PM	#17
My lil friend Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: FtWorth,TX,USA Posts: 3,269	The thing that I figured out about Drs of any kind is, they only know what they have been taught. I figured this out when I was having children and I went through 3 OBs and finally decided that I liked my midwives. This does not mean that there aren't vets that dont continue to educate themselves,but I believe that the numbers of those that do are small. I share with my vet any new information that I learn and actually pick his brain for information too. So if you like the personality of the new vet,look at it as an opertunity to build a great relationship with your babies Dr.