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sugarmamma · 02-16-2013, 09:30 AM

I am so impressed with the research I've been doing on this vet clinic. Please read these blogs and tell me if you are as impressed as I am with the sheer brilliance of their methodology!!

Veterinary Center Of Sarasota - Veterinarian In Sarasota, FL USA :: Where are they taking my dog?
Veterinary Center Of Sarasota - Veterinarian In Sarasota, FL USA :: A Stranger to a Leader

Charlies Mamma · 02-16-2013, 09:40 AM

This sounds very nice, like they take a real personal interest in your pet to get to know about them in each individual way

yorkietalkjilly · 02-16-2013, 09:44 AM

I like the approach and attitude. Now if he knows as much about vet medicine as he seems to know about dog and human behaviors, you likely have a good condidate. Only time and how he behaves under pressure, at 2:00 a.m. or in an emergency will tell for sure.

sugarmamma · 02-16-2013, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by yorkietalkjilly

I like the approach and attitude. Now if he knows as much about vet medicine as he seems to know about dog and human behaviors, you likely have a good condidate. Only time and how he behaves under pressure, at 2:00 a.m. or in an emergency will tell for sure.

Haven't met him yet. He is known locally as Dr Dolittle for his ability to speak with animals lol

I'm excited to see if all the hype is true. Same location over 20 years I believe. I heard the facility itself is bare bones as far as decor (which I'm fine with) but his expertise is supposed to be top notch.

My current animal hospital is closer to me and would be used for the 2am visits most likely.

pinkpatty · 02-16-2013, 09:57 AM

I am in North Port Florida, and it sounds like the kind of place I have been looking for. Spend 7 months in Florida and 5 months in Michigan. Thanks SugarMaMa

sugarmamma · 02-16-2013, 10:01 AM

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I am in North Port Florida, and it sounds like the kind of place I have been looking for. Spend 7 months in Florida and 5 months in Michigan. Thanks SugarMaMa

Where in Michigan? I'm a Grand Rapids native originally.

North Port isnt *that* far of a drive for you for a quality vet, if this is in fact what Dr Gary turns out to be

jeane · 02-16-2013, 10:10 AM

sounds like a awesome vet

sugarmamma · 02-16-2013, 10:14 AM

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sounds like a awesome vet

He has a good reputation and is nearby and a longtime fixture of our community. He is not AAHA but at the moment I am unhappy with my AAHA vet pushing annual vaccines down our throats

pinkpatty · 02-16-2013, 10:22 AM

South East corner of the Great State of Michigan. Monroe County, I live on the shores of Lake Erie. Your right, Sarasota is only about 40 minute drive north for me. Would keep local vet for Emergency like you suggested. Actually my Vet I use in Michigan is in Toledo Ohio as it is closer to me than the City of Monroe.

yorkietalkjilly · 02-16-2013, 10:31 AM

I like having more than one vet to call on so it can't hurt to try this guy and see what you think.

sugarmamma · 02-16-2013, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by yorkietalkjilly

I like having more than one vet to call on so it can't hurt to try this guy and see what you think.

I personally think it's brilliant to take a dog on a "personality" walk prior to any in office exams to get aquatinted. they also gather Urine and stool samples and access their gait and emotional traits and anxiety issues outside in natural sunlight (and away from Mom or Dad) where less is hidden.

TxVicki · 02-16-2013, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by sugarmamma

He has a good reputation and is nearby and a longtime fixture of our community. He is not AAHA but at the moment I am unhappy with my AAHA vet pushing annual vaccines down our throats

WOW really and they AAHA are they are the ones that set the guide lines of every 3 years. Apparently your current Vet doesn't follow that or rather chooses not to.

I know my Vet is doing Vac's every 3 years.

sugarmamma · 02-16-2013, 11:43 AM

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WOW really and they AAHA are they are the ones that set the guide lines of every 3 years. Apparently your current Vet doesn't follow that or rather chooses not to.

I know my Vet is doing Vac's every 3 years.

She chooses not to. She is fairly young (35-40) and very busy practice~ sad because I really love her but lately everything has become an upcharge (including 8% surcharge to use CareCredit!!!

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BabyGirl Rosie · 02-16-2013, 01:32 PM

Sounds like he really puts his heart and soul into his job! Impressive!

sugarmamma · 02-16-2013, 01:34 PM

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Sounds like he really puts his heart and soul into his job! Impressive!

I hope he is as great in person as he is on paper

02-16-2013, 09:30 AM	#1
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Charlies Mamma Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: With CharlieBrown of course! Posts: 1,404	This sounds very nice, like they take a real personal interest in your pet to get to know about them in each individual way __________________ Mom to Bug and Charlie-R.I.P my sweet Charlie 2021

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yorkietalkjilly ♥ Love My Tibbe! ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: D/FW, Texas Posts: 22,140	I like the approach and attitude. Now if he knows as much about vet medicine as he seems to know about dog and human behaviors, you likely have a good condidate. Only time and how he behaves under pressure, at 2:00 a.m. or in an emergency will tell for sure. __________________ Jeanie and Tibbe One must do the best one can. You may get some marks for a very imperfect answer: you will certainly get none for leaving the question alone. C. S. Lewis

02-16-2013, 10:31 AM	#10
yorkietalkjilly ♥ Love My Tibbe! ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: D/FW, Texas Posts: 22,140	I like having more than one vet to call on so it can't hurt to try this guy and see what you think. __________________ Jeanie and Tibbe One must do the best one can. You may get some marks for a very imperfect answer: you will certainly get none for leaving the question alone. C. S. Lewis

02-16-2013, 01:32 PM	#14
BabyGirl Rosie I ♥ my girls! Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: With My Yorkies Posts: 18,980	Sounds like he really puts his heart and soul into his job! Impressive! __________________ Momma to three sweet Yorkie girls Rosie Marie, Mikki Leigh , and Lily Mae Grace!

02-16-2013, 09:57 AM	#5
pinkpatty No Longer A Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: usa Posts: 238	I am in North Port Florida, and it sounds like the kind of place I have been looking for. Spend 7 months in Florida and 5 months in Michigan. Thanks SugarMaMa

02-16-2013, 10:10 AM	#7
jeane Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: montana Posts: 2,945	sounds like a awesome vet

02-16-2013, 10:22 AM	#9
pinkpatty No Longer A Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: usa Posts: 238	South East corner of the Great State of Michigan. Monroe County, I live on the shores of Lake Erie. Your right, Sarasota is only about 40 minute drive north for me. Would keep local vet for Emergency like you suggested. Actually my Vet I use in Michigan is in Toledo Ohio as it is closer to me than the City of Monroe.