Vet techs- annoying owners?

Question

What does it take for an owner to be annoying? I dropped off my baby at the vet this morning (neuter and shots) and they told me I could call at lunch to check on him. Then I stopped by after work to see how he was doing (he has to stay overnight :( ). I have a tonne of questions and worries but don't want to be annoying. At what point does an owner become annoying?

I was told it's standard practice for them to keep the dog to be sure the anesthesia wears off. To me they are just being safe and the neuter was included in the adoption fee from the shelter- so it's not costing me extra that he has to stay.

Part of me wanted to be able to have him back right away- but I figure if the vet wants to keep him they probably know best. It was a big day for him- neuter, 3 shots, deworming, heart worm test. I dropped him off at 7:30 AM and he has to stay till noon the next day...

My vet and the techs haven't complained- but I just keep coming up with questions and I don't want to be an annoying overprotective mommy :)

How old is he? What kind of mix does he look like to you? Can he still eat the puppy food I bought (because I was told he was 4 months and he's really over a year)? Did you find any more ticks on him during the procedures? Can you trim his nails while he's here? How much food should he eat (because the amounts on the bag are for puppies not dogs)? See what I mean?

Answer 1

I am a Licensed Veterinary Technician, and I don't find the owners who care about their pets annoying At All! When people call to check on their pet, or come in to visit we enjoy it, and gladly accept it. If you think about it, MOST people in the veterinary field are also pet owners, they sympathize with you. The owners that we find annoying are the ones who don't properly take care of their pet. Or the ones who think it is funny when their dog bites someone. If you miss your pet, please don't worry about being annoying. We are here to take care of your pet, and answer ALL of your questions. We love it!

I just wanted to add that I used to work at a clinic that would routinely keep surgery patients over night for monitoring, and to let the anesthesia wear off. It really isn't uncommon.

At my clinic there was someone, usually me, who would stay over night with the animals. We would monitor them throughout the night. Making sure they aren't cold, that they are awake, make sure they aren't in any pain, take them out to go potty, and just give them love and attention. We had the veterinarians cell number on hand in case there was a problem that we couldn't handle. And we also had a cell phone on us at all times so the owners could call and contact us if they had any questions. You can ask your clinic if they do this also. Good Luck with your baby, I'm sure he will be fine!

Answer 2

I always demand to take my dog home unless there is a problem especially for a small procedure like neutering. I mean if there is a problem like excessive bleeding or seizures and vomiting from the anesthesia that is one thing, but if there is no problem then there is no reason to stay. Your dog will get more care and oversight at home where you sit up with him than he would in a vet's office where someone only checks him one time a night. It's my dog. I will take it home unless there is a good medical reason not to.


And don't worry about being annoying. You are the one with the dog and the cash. They are there to serve you. Too many people get pushed around by others in life because they don't stand up for their rights. If the vet tech feels annoyed, they can get over when I pay them the $300 for the neutering.

Answer 3

Of course you worry and have questions.

My question for the vet would be to ask if anyone was there after hours. If not I take my dog home, unless they are staying hooked up to an IV or monitor.

Some vets want to keep them because they don't trust the owners to keep the e-collar on and worry the pet will injure themselves.

Annoying owners are those that are told that we will call them back as soon as we know something and they keep calling, but it's all part of the job. Better to have an owner call to often that have an owner you can't reach when you need to.

Answer 4

My vet trusts me to take my dogs home after surgery because he knows that I can take proper care of them. Also at the vet clinic there is no one to check on them during the night. If there is no one at the vet's at night, I cannot understand why a vet would want to hold the dog overnight, because things can happen and if there is no one to check on the animals, it could be too late by the time the staff arrives in the morning. Vets and vet techs should answer any questions that you may have. Don't worry about being annoying. If the techs call you annoying I would complain to the vet in charge. We have a right to know how our pets are and if there are any problems.

Answer 5

I don't think your actions so far are annoying- you're attached to your dog and good people in the vet world appreciate that- we see too many who don't care. You might get an annoyed reaction from some but some people have an attitude problem to begin with, don't they? It's good to ask about mending time and care and things to watch out for during that time but try not to be a "nervous nag" about it. Neutering is mostly always without complication and many vets keep animals overnight because the anesthetic can make them sort of unstable on their feet and foggy headed- they're just safer in a cage or pen where they can't hurt themselves in a closed space.

Answer 6

I would say that your questions are fine. If they start getting annoyed with your questions I'd think of getting a new vet.

The people that are telling you that he shouldn't have to stay all night to be left alone at the vets office do not know what they are talking about! My vet told me that he wanted me to leave my baby {a 4 mo. old chihuahua} over night. I told him I did not want my baby there alone and he said "I would never leave any animal here alone! When I say stay over night, what I really mean is I want to take him home with me so I can care for him myself." He even gave me his home number so I could check on him "at any time, day or night". He took exceptional care of my baby and I slept better knowing my baby was in good hands!

Good luck! I'm sure your baby will be fine.

Answer 7

I stay in an residing house and there is this crew of 9-12 3 hundred and sixty 5 days previous women that loiter round interior the halls and out of doorways. when I added residing house my doggy at 10 weeks I had him out the area to pee and that all of them got here operating over "AWW AWW am i able to carry HIM am i able to carry HIM?!" i do not opt to assert "no" and be a finished grouch, so I allow the older lady carry him. the first element she does is drops him from about 2 ft!! fortuitously it became interior the grass and he were given good again up, satisfied doggy. nicely that became my lesson NO children will ever mind-set my animal again except i comprehend them nicely sufficient. So I agree that fogeys must be telling their children that unusual dogs aren't any more some thing to be touched and cuddled. Esp. outdoors a vets workplace! you need to ***** to the vet and then perchance they could tell the children that they don't look to be allowed on the valuables except they are bringing in a ill animal (ie are a PAYING customer). maximum in all probability the children will be scared off through the caution and under no circumstances go back.

Answer 8

It sounds like you have a very good vet, and I'm sure they won't be annoyed that you are showing concern for your baby. It's the owners who don't care, that they get annoyed with.

I'm glad they are keeping him overnight. It is very rare to have complications from a neuter, but it can happen. So it is much better to have him right there where he can be monitored for the first 24 hours.

I'm sure he will be just fine.

Answer 9

I think you'll be just fine, just remember to be super nice and thank the techs and doctors! I always like it when nice people show their love like that, just make sure that you ok it with them before you drop by...as silly as it sounds, a neuter is a very minor surgery (your pet will be just fine!) and the constant visiting *can* get in the way. In reality though, as long as you're nice to the techs, they'll be nice to you and won't mind your presence. Goodluck!

Answer 10

Any good vet and vet tech will be understanding of your worries, concerns and questions and not become annoyed with you. I have got to be the most annoying pet owner - and I am dead serious! ☺