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newyorki · 12-17-2009, 05:46 AM

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Originally Posted by brendah

A good vet just like a human dr. is hard to come by.I almost lost my first yorkie girl (was a horible vet experience) I was new to yorkies and still felt like I was more familer with them (hypoglygemia) then he was. I interviewed and tried 3 different vets befor I finally found the one I have. She is wonderful

she also has yorkies(a huge bennifit) I have to drive my furbabies 45 minutes to the vet but it is all well worth it. I do have a local vet that I like but her fees are very expensive (I go there for emergencies)
Make sure to interview your vet. If they have nothing to hide and want your business they will take the time to meet you and your furbabies. Ask a lot of questions but I try not to take up much of their time(I realize they are usuallly busy)
You can usually "feel the out" within a few minutes
I hope this helps you

Yes it does! Thx for sharing your experiences, cute avatar pic as well.

Ladymom · 12-17-2009, 07:28 AM

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Originally Posted by newyorki

Thanks. I would have thought it might be a bit easier to find a vet. Of course, the doggiedo always gets real in a hurry when there is a problem.

Happy to report his ears are back UP this morning. Yesterday he was still a little weak and his signature perky ears were drooping. He is being pampered and spoiled beyond belief, we are all so relieved to have him back.

I'm so glad to hear he is doing better!

Did you request copies of his bloodwork when you checked him out? You are entitled to them and it might help the next vet figure out what the issue is if he doesn't recover fully or it happens again.

IWAY · 12-17-2009, 10:49 AM

While things are somewhat calm maybe start a list of "?" that you want to ask when you're interviewing vets?
For myself, I visited clinics in our area, watched how pets and parents were treated out front. If I liked that part then I asked for an appt. (without pets) but with my list of "?"...I narrowed down my list from there, we now have a wonderful vet and I use my 2nd choice as "backup" and for 2nd opinons.
Is it time consuming-yes
Is it worth it to me- yes

12-17-2009, 10:49 AM	#18
IWAY YT Addict Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 298	While things are somewhat calm maybe start a list of "?" that you want to ask when you're interviewing vets? For myself, I visited clinics in our area, watched how pets and parents were treated out front. If I liked that part then I asked for an appt. (without pets) but with my list of "?"...I narrowed down my list from there, we now have a wonderful vet and I use my 2nd choice as "backup" and for 2nd opinons. Is it time consuming-yes Is it worth it to me- yes