[nagdu] nagdu Digest, Vol 103, Issue 28 Vet question

Tue Oct 29 23:55:38 UTC 2013

Raven,

Your vet sounds like mine!
 They offer grooming services, and all the normal procedures you can think of.

Good luck, Melissa,

Chantel and Motley.

On 10/29/13, Raven Tolliver <ravend729 at gmail.com> wrote:
> Hi Melissa,
> Congratulations on the baby, and the dog!
> I'm not sure if you live in an urban, suburban, or rural area and what
> your options are concerning number of veterinarian offices, and
> transportation to various offices. Even if you have two or three in
> your area, always, always, always comparison shop. Google the
> different vet offices in your area, and explore their websites. See
> what services they offer. Call them and ask them about the prices of
> common visits. How much is an office call? How much is an ear
> cytology. What is the price range for antibiotics to treat an ear
> infection? Ask about the costs of vaccines? If you are the bartering
> type, ask if the vet is willing to give discounts for a service
> animal. Also, be sure to ask about whether they have emergency
> services or if they send their clients to a different hospital for
> that service.
> Stop by the office if you can and have the vet give your dog a check
> up. If you don't like anything about how you or your dog is treated,
> go somewhere else. Do not think you have to put up with being
> separated from your dog for any common procedure, or put up with
> anyone disrespecting or treating you differently because you are
> visually impaired. Do not put up with a veterinarian who is
> condescending in any way. And make sure your vet likes dogs! There are
> certainly vets who don't. Also, be sure that your vet answers all of
> your questions in a polite, explicit, and straightforward manner.
> Also, call around to see what the average prices are for things. Out
> here, an office call typically ranges from $40 to $60, so if anyone is
> charging more than that, or even toward the higher end of the scale, I
> know that there are places that charge less.
> Before I got my apartment here in Grand Rapids, MI, the most important
> factors to me were cost and location. I have to take public
> transportation anywhere I go, but I still want a place close by.
> I asked the vet's office for a discount, and they give me a 50%
> discount on everything--vaccines, meds, procedures, office calls, and
> so on. Some places will only give 10%, but something is better than
> nothing.
> After I moved in, I visited the vet and she gave my golden guy a check
> up. He had an ear infection, too. As a first time dog owner and
> handler, I had a lot of questions, and my vet spent an hour with me,
> speaking to me politely, and being straightforward. She had questions
> for me, too. She asked me about what I fed my dog, how much water he
> drank each day, and if I was giving him any supplements.
> After that appointment, I knew that she was the vet for my golden guy.
> I could tell that she cared about him, and she cared about me as a
> client.
> Every time I walk in that place, everyone is welcoming. They allow me
> to be independent, and if I ask for help with anything, they are more
> than happy to assist.
> My advice is to seek something similar to my situation, if not better.
> If you don't have to settle for less-than, you definitely should not.
> You are trusting someone with your dog's health and life. If you feel
> like the vet is pricy or you are being gypped, go somewhere else. If
> you feel like the office is in it for the money, go somewhere else. If
> there are other options, take advantage of them.
> Also, I'd say look into homeopathic treatment and supplements for
> dogs. These treatments and supplements are not just for people who are
> thrifty or have money problems. Nature has a lot to offer in the way
> of human and dog health alike. Your dog can become immune or allergic
> to flea preventatives and antibiotics, but there are natural solutions
> that are affordable, easily accessible, and easy on your dog's system.
> If you are interested in things like that, email me and I'd be happy
> to send you some websites and book titles to check out.
> Good luck with finding the perfect vet for you and your dog. The
> perfect vet definitely exists!
>
>
> On 10/29/13, Melissa Treaster <tomelissa30 at hotmail.com> wrote:
>> As far as I know I will be getting my guide placed with me this spring it
>> will be a busy time for me as my baby is due this spring as well. How
>> would
>> you go about finding a vet? I have little friends in the area and want to
>> start looking into this. What questions would you ask? Oh if your in
>> Maryland in the Rosedale/While Marsh are who are you using?
>> Thanks,
>> Melissa
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone
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