2007-10-21 04:41:34 · 4 answers · asked by ♥ Etheria ♥ 7 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
Well I work at a vet's office and I often hear the vets pushing things that the people don't nessasarily need. But also I've seen them push something, the owner refuse it and a few months later the dog ends up with lymes disease problems or something like that. It is your choice weather you agree to the treatments or tests your vet recommends. Just remember you can always say no.
2007-10-21 04:47:39 · answer #1 · answered by Kait 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have two vets I see for my ferrets - one that I prefer, the other is mainly just a back-up, but both I trust when it comes to my ferrets. Anyway, the one (that I prefer) doesn't push me into things, and she's very honest with me. She tells me the pros and cons of distemper and rabies shots, tests that can be done on ferrets and what they're for and when I should start having my ferrets tested, etc. The other vet, they are constantly calling me to schedule check-ups (even if I was just there one month ago), she's constantly pushing the shots, bloodwork, and this and that and everything else and I have no idea what half of the stuff is for and the only response I can get is, 'It's important,' or 'It's something that should be done.' It drives me nuts! But, I do believe they know they're stuff when it comes to ferrets and I like to keep them as a back-up just in case my preferred vet is out or unable to see my ferrets.
2007-10-21 05:07:01 · answer #2 · answered by Love 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not in the least. If my vet suggests tests, I know they're in the best interests of my dogs so we'll have an accurate diagnosis. Dogs can't talk, therefore can't tell anyone how they're really feeling. How can a vet make any kind of accurate diagnosis to help your pet if he doesn't know exactly what's wrong?
2007-10-21 04:46:10 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
One of my vets said my old dog had no hope, so I would say yes, it happened to me
2007-10-21 04:46:38 · answer #4 · answered by Aqua101 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋