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WV~Yorkies · 09-21-2010, 02:04 AM

My first one is 5 minutes away. I have 3 other that range from 5-30 minutes. I love my vet and have his and all his staff cell numbers. Can't beat that. I would be willing to drive further for routine care if I had to. I just feel with breeding that I need one that I can be there in 5 and so can he. He does not have any fancy equipment or office but knows what he is doing. I think he likes me because I pay his mortage..lol

shodanusmc · 09-21-2010, 05:29 AM

Carlo's Cancer Doc is now almost 40 miles away, in stop and go traffic with all the road work, and rush hour. For a great vet in a life or death situation, around the world is not too far. We have a regualr vet that we love about 10 miles away, and the hospital is an ER facility open 24/7

Princes mom · 09-21-2010, 05:39 AM

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Originally Posted by shodanusmc

Carlo's Cancer Doc is now almost 40 miles away, in stop and go traffic with all the road work, and rush hour. For a great vet in a life or death situation, around the world is not too far. We have a regualr vet that we love about 10 miles away, and the hospital is an ER facility open 24/7

I didn't know your Carlo has cancer. I'm so sorry to hear that. How's he doing?

shodanusmc · 09-21-2010, 05:51 AM

After Surgery to remove 18" of his lower intestine, IV Chemo, and Prednisone, he is cancer free, but he did develop an ulcer from a new Oral Chemo drug that he is no longer on. For his age, he is great.

Princes mom · 09-21-2010, 06:02 AM

That's really good news. I hope he continues to get better. (I just saw a thread about Carlo taking a turn for the worse. I didn't see that before.)

trin7 · 09-23-2010, 07:55 PM

We are 60 kilometres (36 miles app) away from our vet - there is one closer but we can't afford *his lifestyle"!! Our vet is great and very caring - not just out for the money like some others!

09-21-2010, 02:04 AM	#16
WV~Yorkies Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: WV Posts: 3,605 Blog Entries: 2	My first one is 5 minutes away. I have 3 other that range from 5-30 minutes. I love my vet and have his and all his staff cell numbers. Can't beat that. I would be willing to drive further for routine care if I had to. I just feel with breeding that I need one that I can be there in 5 and so can he. He does not have any fancy equipment or office but knows what he is doing. I think he likes me because I pay his mortage..lol __________________ Melissa Wvyorkies

09-21-2010, 06:02 AM	#20
Princes mom YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Georgia Posts: 4,566	That's really good news. I hope he continues to get better. (I just saw a thread about Carlo taking a turn for the worse. I didn't see that before.) __________________ Prince, rest in peace. We miss you and love you so much.

09-21-2010, 05:29 AM	#17
shodanusmc BANNED! Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Illinois Posts: 4,603	Carlo's Cancer Doc is now almost 40 miles away, in stop and go traffic with all the road work, and rush hour. For a great vet in a life or death situation, around the world is not too far. We have a regualr vet that we love about 10 miles away, and the hospital is an ER facility open 24/7

09-21-2010, 05:51 AM	#19
shodanusmc BANNED! Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Illinois Posts: 4,603	After Surgery to remove 18" of his lower intestine, IV Chemo, and Prednisone, he is cancer free, but he did develop an ulcer from a new Oral Chemo drug that he is no longer on. For his age, he is great.

09-23-2010, 07:55 PM	#21
trin7 YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: BC, Canada Posts: 554	We are 60 kilometres (36 miles app) away from our vet - there is one closer but we can't afford *his lifestyle"!! Our vet is great and very caring - not just out for the money like some others!