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Ellie May · 08-31-2009, 06:41 AM

http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm.../detail/620869

Just something I ran across today.

jeanm1963 · 08-31-2009, 06:46 AM

I question my vet all the time, I honestly dont think she likes me for it either, infact I have seen her roll her eyes at me. I think every visit I say " its my dog so Ill make the decisions" . She was more then agravated with me the way I wanted Lacis shots done.. I would NOT allow her to give her her rabis shot at the same time as any other shot, period end of conversation... She would tell me that I would have to pay an additional office visit ect.. I would just say well its my dog so oh well.. I did the same with kennel cough spray , not shots allowed that day either.. 1 thing at a time. Its a great vets office and I like it there I just want things MY way or the way I read on here that shots should be given. Spaced out and not at the same time. NO LEPTO etc..

Mardelin · 08-31-2009, 06:48 AM

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Ellie May · 08-31-2009, 06:53 AM

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In defense of the client's right to say No - DVM

Ellie May · 08-31-2009, 06:55 AM

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Originally Posted by jeanm1963

I question my vet all the time, I honestly dont think she likes me for it either, infact I have seen her roll her eyes at me. I think every visit I say " its my dog so Ill make the decisions" . She was more then agravated with me the way I wanted Lacis shots done.. I would NOT allow her to give her her rabis shot at the same time as any other shot, period end of conversation... She would tell me that I would have to pay an additional office visit ect.. I would just say well its my dog so oh well.. I did the same with kennel cough spray , not shots allowed that day either.. 1 thing at a time. Its a great vets office and I like it there I just want things MY way or the way I read on here that shots should be given. Spaced out and not at the same time. NO LEPTO etc..

Roll your eyes back.

chattiesmom · 08-31-2009, 06:58 AM

I wouldn't exactly say I question Dr. Amy, but we discuss a lot of issues. She respects me and my decisions, even though she may not agree. We have a fantastic relationship and I feel blessed to have a vet(s) that treat me like an intelligent pet owner.

Ellie May · 08-31-2009, 06:59 AM

BTW, I think the article answers the question very well.
It's just very sad to see that a lot of vets don't even care about table-side manner.

Mom to Hot Rod · 08-31-2009, 07:07 AM

I have to say that I love my vet. She invites questions and makes sure that I understand everything that she is saying. If I object to something, she keeps asking questions and gets me to figure out why I do or don't want something done. I've elected not to do some things and she was okay with it...she even brings it up in the followup visits and addresses what ever the issue was to see what the progression is. It is not that she is looking to pressure me one way or another, but to get the both of us understanding what is best. She's been my vet previously and I just recently found her again and I could not be happier about it!

As with human doctors, no one should ever shy away from questioning anything. And if a doctor makes you feel uncomfortable or pressure, then by ALL means, seek a 2nd opinion or another dr. Drs. are humans and we all make judgement calls and mistakes. Health issues of any kind are not anything to be taken lightly.

Mardelin · 08-31-2009, 07:35 AM

A good vet understands that the client knows there own dog the best, and doesn't feel threatened if the client questions them and has an active participation in their dogs medical care . I've been blessed with two very good vets, one in Dallas, who I still maintain contact with and one here. It takes a lot of foot work to find one that works well with you.

On the other side of the coin, I hate a vet that is tentative with their treatment; oh we'll try this and if that doesn't work, will try that, makes me feel that all they want is to administer numerous treatments for monetary reasons. I want a vet that is assertive in treating my dog. I usually obtain the services of my vet for annual check ups and dental work, so when I'm in their office for any other reason, it's the problem is beyond my knowledge and I need the vets expertise.

Wylie's Mom · 08-31-2009, 07:37 AM

Great article, thanks for posting it

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As pet owners become more and more educated and involved and interested in their pets' health care, vets should respect that and, like the article said, view the relationship as "collaborative and consultative". I think it's wonderful how pet owners seem more interested in pet health advocacy than ever before!

ritzydaisy · 08-31-2009, 07:58 AM

Yeah! Roll your eyes back--that's a good one!

I had a lot of questions for my vet about vaccines. While it is now recommended that they be given only every 3 years in most cases, many vets continue to give them yearly. (Even guide dogs get them every 3 years and they are very well taken care of.)

My vet said she wished all her patients would ask questions like I do. I asked about each of the vaccines and the diseases they prevented and what would be the course of treatment and the probable outcome of each disease if we were not o vaccinate. Then I told her which ones we were going to have.

Your pup is the most important here. Be careful where you put your trust. And if you find a good vet, stick with them and spread the word about their wonderful care.

MaddiesMommie · 09-02-2009, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Wylie's Mom

Great article, thanks for posting it

!

As pet owners become more and more educated and involved and interested in their pets' health care, vets should respect that and, like the article said, view the relationship as "collaborative and consultative". I think it's wonderful how pet owners seem more interested in pet health advocacy than ever before!

Great Post!

I recently switched vets b/c I did not feel she wanted to take the time to hear or research my questions or concens. She always seemed to be in a hurry to get in and out. Our new vet is GREAT! He spent about 30 minutes with us our first visit and explained EVERYTHING I asked or questioned about. It gets better, I went back and suggested a med. Ladymom told me about. He admitted he had no experience with it b/c it is so new. However, called a specialist at the vet school, as well as researched it on a research database. He was more than happy to order it for me from the pharmacy.
Soooo, I am glad I questioned the med he had prescribed and found something new. I am even more glad that he was so helpful and receptive to suggestions.

08-31-2009, 06:41 AM	#1
Ellie May And Rylee Finnegan Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Metro Detroit, MI Posts: 17,928	Should you ever question your vet? http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm.../detail/620869 Just something I ran across today. __________________ Crystal, Ellie May (RIP), Rylee Finnegan, and Gracie Boo🐶

08-31-2009, 06:46 AM	#2
jeanm1963 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Weymouth, Ma Posts: 2,584	I question my vet all the time, I honestly dont think she likes me for it either, infact I have seen her roll her eyes at me. I think every visit I say " its my dog so Ill make the decisions" . She was more then agravated with me the way I wanted Lacis shots done.. I would NOT allow her to give her her rabis shot at the same time as any other shot, period end of conversation... She would tell me that I would have to pay an additional office visit ect.. I would just say well its my dog so oh well.. I did the same with kennel cough spray , not shots allowed that day either.. 1 thing at a time. Its a great vets office and I like it there I just want things MY way or the way I read on here that shots should be given. Spaced out and not at the same time. NO LEPTO etc.. __________________ I Support http://www.yorkiesinc.com/

08-31-2009, 06:48 AM	#3
Mardelin Mardelin Yorkshire Terriers Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: California Posts: 14,776	Article not there. __________________ Mardelin *Yorkshire* *Terriers*

08-31-2009, 06:58 AM	#6
chattiesmom Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Alabama Posts: 17,674	I wouldn't exactly say I question Dr. Amy, but we discuss a lot of issues. She respects me and my decisions, even though she may not agree. We have a fantastic relationship and I feel blessed to have a vet(s) that treat me like an intelligent pet owner. __________________ Silk Step-In Harnesses www.foxypups.etsy.com

08-31-2009, 06:59 AM	#7
Ellie May And Rylee Finnegan Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Metro Detroit, MI Posts: 17,928	BTW, I think the article answers the question very well. It's just very sad to see that a lot of vets don't even care about table-side manner. __________________ Crystal, Ellie May (RIP), Rylee Finnegan, and Gracie Boo🐶

08-31-2009, 07:07 AM	#8
Mom to Hot Rod Donating YT 5000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: MD Posts: 10,908	I have to say that I love my vet. She invites questions and makes sure that I understand everything that she is saying. If I object to something, she keeps asking questions and gets me to figure out why I do or don't want something done. I've elected not to do some things and she was okay with it...she even brings it up in the followup visits and addresses what ever the issue was to see what the progression is. It is not that she is looking to pressure me one way or another, but to get the both of us understanding what is best. She's been my vet previously and I just recently found her again and I could not be happier about it! As with human doctors, no one should ever shy away from questioning anything. And if a doctor makes you feel uncomfortable or pressure, then by ALL means, seek a 2nd opinion or another dr. Drs. are humans and we all make judgement calls and mistakes. Health issues of any kind are not anything to be taken lightly. __________________ www.kissecollar.com Soft Cone Collars for Post-surgery and much more! 10% (non-food) - Discount code YT10 Last edited by Mom to Hot Rod; 08-31-2009 at 07:09 AM.

08-31-2009, 07:35 AM	#9
Mardelin Mardelin Yorkshire Terriers Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: California Posts: 14,776	A good vet understands that the client knows there own dog the best, and doesn't feel threatened if the client questions them and has an active participation in their dogs medical care . I've been blessed with two very good vets, one in Dallas, who I still maintain contact with and one here. It takes a lot of foot work to find one that works well with you. On the other side of the coin, I hate a vet that is tentative with their treatment; oh we'll try this and if that doesn't work, will try that, makes me feel that all they want is to administer numerous treatments for monetary reasons. I want a vet that is assertive in treating my dog. I usually obtain the services of my vet for annual check ups and dental work, so when I'm in their office for any other reason, it's the problem is beyond my knowledge and I need the vets expertise. __________________ Mardelin *Yorkshire* *Terriers*

08-31-2009, 07:37 AM	#10
Wylie's Mom Furbutts = LOVE Donating Member Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 35,889 Blog Entries: 2	Great article, thanks for posting it ! As pet owners become more and more educated and involved and interested in their pets' health care, vets should respect that and, like the article said, view the relationship as "collaborative and consultative". I think it's wonderful how pet owners seem more interested in pet health advocacy than ever before! __________________ ~ A friend told me I was delusional. I nearly fell off my unicorn. ~ °¨¨¨°ºOº°¨¨¨° Ann \| Pfeiffer \| Marcel Verdel Purcell \| Wylie \| Artie °¨¨¨°ºOº°¨¨¨°

08-31-2009, 07:58 AM	#11
ritzydaisy Crazy Miss Daisy Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Eastern Washington Posts: 1,904	Yeah! Roll your eyes back--that's a good one! I had a lot of questions for my vet about vaccines. While it is now recommended that they be given only every 3 years in most cases, many vets continue to give them yearly. (Even guide dogs get them every 3 years and they are very well taken care of.) My vet said she wished all her patients would ask questions like I do. I asked about each of the vaccines and the diseases they prevented and what would be the course of treatment and the probable outcome of each disease if we were not o vaccinate. Then I told her which ones we were going to have. Your pup is the most important here. Be careful where you put your trust. And if you find a good vet, stick with them and spread the word about their wonderful care. __________________ Yorkie Talkin' with Paula & Daisy!