[nagdu] Change subject pleaseRe: nagdu Digest, Vol 103, Issue 28 Vet question

Marsha Drenth marsha.drenth at gmail.com
Wed Oct 30 00:45:33 UTC 2013


Let's please change the subject. 




Marsha drenth  
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On Oct 29, 2013, at 7:55 PM, Chantel Cuddemi <jawsgirl87 at gmail.com> wrote:

> 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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