Do You Believe in God as a vet?
Along with my passionate belief in the “good” of veterinary medicine, I’ve shared with you in this column my faith in God, and many colleagues responded with their own testimonies. Now it’s time for a confession.
Why are vets hesitant to refer patients to other hospitals?
We were hesitant to refer patients to other veterinary hospitals or to the veterinary school because we wanted to keep the patient and profits in-house. This is not just a mea culpa later in life.
Do you wish your pet was your doctor?
Pet owners often say that they wish their veterinarian were their doctors, and we are happy that we don’t have the paperwork or oversight that human medicine requires. But, on the flip side, veterinary medicine doesn’t feature transparent body bags, and unexplained deaths don’t typically have review.
What was Mrs Dalton’s name when her dog died?
Since I’ve tried to keep this hidden under a callus, I’m unsure of the exact names here, but I seem to remember it was Mrs. Dalton, a younger widow with a beautiful Pekingese named Bingo. I remember the circumstances of my mistake and cover-up, however, very well. Bingo was in for what we would have called a routine spay.
When to take your dog to the ER?
Dog Diseases & Conditions A-Z. Dr. Justine Lee discusses when it’s a good idea to take your dog the the emergency veterinarian… and when it’s not. For signs that your cat should visit the ER, click here. Alright, raise your hand if you don’t mind getting up at 2 A.M. to bring your dog in to the emergency veterinarian.
What did the vet say about my dog?
The vet said we could do an emergency operation, but her blood tests indicated there was some level of organs affected due to lack of red blood cells, oxygen etc, and that her prognosis was poor.
Do you trust your vet to take care of your pet?
But more often than not, a loving owner will trust their vet and sadly go along with surgery that is not only unnecessary but plain risky for a pet who does not need it. Similarly, I have known vets suggest doing an ‘exploratory’ operation on a cat just because it had been sick. But like humans, cats and dogs get sick from time to time.
Are there any veterinary hospitals that don’t provide routine vet care?
There are some emergency veterinary hospitals that don’t provide any routine vet care – all their patients are urgent cases. These hospitals are generally open when regular veterinarians are closed for the day, and are often available 24-hours on weekends and holidays. These facilities typically provide triage care.
Along with my passionate belief in the “good” of veterinary medicine, I’ve shared with you in this column my faith in God, and many colleagues responded with their own testimonies. Now it’s time for a confession.
How did Rover pay for MooShu’s vet bills?
According to Nolan, the sitter then told her that Mooshu had fallen two stories. Rover, she said, offered to cover half of the expenses following Mooshu’s death including vet bills, cremation and the cost of a new dog, totaling $2,600, but with one condition: sign a strict confidentiality agreement. Nolan says she “never called them back.”
Who was the woman that left her blind dog with Rover?
Colleen Nolan blames Rover for the death of her dog. Nolan told CBS News’ Chip Reid she built her life around her 12-year-old Japanese chin named Mooshu, adopted at eight weeks old. When a work trip came up last year, Nolan said she was worried about leaving him, Mooshu was not just old, he was blind.
What was the spay at Twin Falls veterinary hospital?
Our typical spay at Twin Falls Veterinary Hospital in1985 was knocking dogs out with sodium thiopental, intubating and then putting on metofane. Then they were put on a stainless steel, V-shaped tray and crosstied on the table.