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09-17-2010, 06:08 AM | #1 |
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| What Vets don't want you to know..... I receive emails from PetPlace.com, and this came in today. I thought that it was an interesting article. |
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09-17-2010, 06:10 AM | #2 |
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| What??? You got me curious. |
09-17-2010, 06:16 AM | #3 |
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09-17-2010, 06:38 AM | #4 |
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| I got it - thank you. Very interesting article. From reading through a lot of the threads here on YT - I kind of had an idea as to what the article was going to touch on. Its a definite read for the New Pet Owners. It really all comes down to finding a vet that you trust and feel comfortable with. This is a business, just like all other professions. Vets need to make money - just like everyone else. You just have to make sure that its not the priority and your pet's health is. |
09-17-2010, 10:06 AM | #5 | |
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A good article would be; how do you know when it is time to change vets? This topic came to the forefront for me, because I'm currently thinking about changing vets.
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09-17-2010, 05:56 PM | #6 | |
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I totally agree! Everyone I believe, has had that experience with a vet who only see's your pet as $$ for his pocket. The lack of concern and lack of knowledge surrounding current medical advances, is a sure sign. However, I would love to know if there is an article already written.....I will have to research and let you know. | |
09-18-2010, 09:23 AM | #7 |
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| I would really like to see the article but I keep getting a registration box and gray screen everytime I click on the link. I registered and the box won't go away so I still can't read it...frustrating! |
09-18-2010, 12:08 PM | #8 |
Donating Senior Yorkie Talker | There's a link you can click on the bottom of the box that will close it. I found the article interesting. Having gone to several different vets over the years, I doubt that very many people get into the business as a way to make a fast buck. On the contrary, the ones I know went through veterinary school (which is not cheap, by the way) because they loved animals and wanted a career that allowed them to care for our treasures. Not only do they have to pay back student loans, they have the expense of renting or purchasing an office, equipment, utilities, staffing, medicines, etc. And keeping current on new advances in veterinary medicine. They also need a place to live and a way to support their families. My vet isn't 'cheap' by any means, but I know that he struggles to keep his prices down while more and more of his patients are disappearing as the families he serves have lost their homes and can't keep their pets. And heck, the cost of an office visit is still less than the co-pay I pay for my own doctor! I don't think I would have had my last cat for nearly 18 years and my last dog for 16 years if it hadn't been for the care and support my vet provided. And I wouldn't trade those last few years with either pet for any amount of money. I only hope he can stay in business to take care of my next dog - Tallulah - who will be coming to me next month! |
09-19-2010, 05:13 PM | #9 |
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09-21-2010, 03:21 PM | #10 |
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| Grrr.... The only part I didn't like was the part about "proven foods such as Science Hill." I may be biased but I do think I have a pretty great vet |
09-21-2010, 05:13 PM | #11 |
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| Interesting article...thank you! I even did some of the surveys. Yea, I was in the majority.
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09-22-2010, 12:42 PM | #12 |
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| good article, very true of this clinic. i am a vet's receptionist. i think he's a nice guy, he's faced with high expenses and therefore has to compensate in his pricing. but he's fair, kind, and doing his best with his learning and knowledge. |
11-02-2010, 06:15 PM | #13 |
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| The I.V. Thanks for the info !!! |
11-06-2010, 07:21 PM | #14 |
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| A lot of things vets wouldn't mind talking about, it's just that clients tend to...overreact. There are some things like no staff at night that they better be talking about. If not, I think it's time to move on!
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11-06-2010, 10:01 PM | #15 |
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| That was an interesting article -- thanks for passing it along. I think it was a pretty honest look at vets thinking -- maybe not really things they don't want us to know but things that aren't often brought up.
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