[nagdu] vet question

[Debby Phillips]

I like to also find vets who have worked with other guide or service dogs, although that isn't always the most important thing. But sometimes it is helpf. If a vet has some idea about the relationship that we have with our dogs, and what they do, they might not prescribe medication that causes drowsiness, for instance. 

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> On May 15, 2015, at 8:37 AM, Tracy Carcione via nagdu <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> I think there are more important things to consider than where the vet practices.
> As others said, I'd ask around about prices.  Seems to me all vet visits cost a lot more than they used to.
> I'd also ask myself:
> Can I get to the vet easily?
> Is there an emergency vet, for when there's a problem in the middle of the night, or on the weekend?  (Because that's when problems happen most!)
> Is the vet kind to my dog?
> Does the vet explain things clearly, so I understand what's happening with my dog and why the vet is recommending a treatment?
> Is the vet pushing a lot of tests or other things I don't feel are necessary?
> Can my dog see the same vet regularly, so the vet gets to know him and what's normal for him, or is it a clinic where he sees whoever's available, and am I OK with that?
> 
> JMO.
> Tracy
> 
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of John Sanders via nagdu
> Sent: Thursday, May 14, 2015 10:41 PM
> To: nagdu at nfbnet.org
> Cc: John Sanders
> Subject: [nagdu] vet question
> 
> Hi,
> I have a question:  I’m currently taking Mollie my golden retriever guide dog from Pilot to a vet.
> The vet is inside of a pet store.
> Some of the prices that the vet wants are way to expensive.
> Should I take Mollie to an actual vet that doesn’t share a space with a pet store?
> I hope to hear from you soon.
> Sincerely,
> John Sanders
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