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You Don't Call In a Specialist
I have a simple rule: If you'd need to go to a specialist for a problem, your dog or cat probably does, too. Most general practice vets simply don't have the experience that comes from doing hundreds of ultrasounds or bone marrow tests a year, even if they have the equipment. The same holds true for other advanced or invasive tests or treatments. (Besides, if your pet does end up at a major center like mine, those tests will likely be repeated--at extra expense--because we'll want them done by specialists.)
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18 Comments
General care is not proper when its more than feeding, its awful when loosing a close friend.
September 13 2012 at 1:19 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyHard to read when the article and photos do not render in my browser.
September 13 2012 at 12:28 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplySwitch to firefox, it's a good browser. :) Google chrome works well too :)
September 13 2012 at 1:46 AM Report abuse Permalink +1 rate up rate down ReplyI'm using Firefox, and have the same problem.
September 13 2012 at 6:40 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate downCould this article be formatted so it any harder to read??
September 12 2012 at 11:11 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyI was trying to focus on what the author had to say, but all the clicking to expose the text was driving me crazy.
Could the formatting make this article any harder to read??
September 12 2012 at 11:08 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Replydoes using flea and tick medicine on your dog cause cancer later in their years
September 12 2012 at 10:39 PM Report abuse Permalink +1 rate up rate down ReplyIt's doubtful but sometimes a breed or individual dog may be more prone to adverse reactions from flea meds. Always ask your vet about flea meds, they can give you the best advice.
September 13 2012 at 1:48 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyThey just need antler chews! Antlerchews.com
September 12 2012 at 10:07 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyI just took my dog to the vet and someone asked if I had used frontline on her .. the answer was yes.. that morning.. do not use frontline on small animals as they can have seizures.. awful..
September 12 2012 at 9:06 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Replymy eight year old died after 6 months of vets....he was mis treated i should have sued... instead i nursed a broken heart,,,,little nickie i will love him the rest of my life
September 12 2012 at 7:37 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyI agree same here. But I should have know from the first look! Ladies name was that of a bird and she wore contacts of that birds eyes. I should have run!
September 12 2012 at 8:00 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyMy poor pup of 16 years passed soon after seeing this murderer. I should have done something about it, instead I'm sweeping up the pieces of my heart.
Don't you think perhaps your animal died of old age? 16 is quite an age for any dog. My dog died at 8 almost 9 years from some form of sinus cancer that our vet and the hospital we had to take her to couldn't diagnose because we didn't have the money for all the tests necessary. I do not blame the vets for her death because it was actually our fault. Our personal vet remained hopeful even until the end. Do not be so quick to blame your vet, who would not be in the profession if she/he did not love animals and want to help them. An incorrect diagnoses is not always the fault of the vet. Just like in humans, certain diseases and problems can mimic others that may be less threatening.
September 13 2012 at 1:53 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate downDon't you think perhaps your animal died of old age? 16 is quite an age for any dog. My dog died at 8 almost 9 years from some form of sinus cancer that our vet and the hospital we had to take her to couldn't diagnose because we didn't have the money for all the tests necessary. I do not blame the vets for her death because it was actually our fault. Our personal vet remained hopeful even until the end. Do not be so quick to blame your vet, who would not be in the profession if she/he did not love animals and want to help them. An incorrect diagnoses is not always the fault of the vet. Just like in humans, certain diseases and problems can mimic others that may be less threatening
September 13 2012 at 1:54 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate downthanks for the summary.... horrrible layout and unclear where the rest of the article is.
September 12 2012 at 4:57 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Replyyes there is an article. Click on the link for prevention. then type pet care in the search box of the online magazine. scroll down and you will find the entire article under the same name. In summary, the article stresses that pets need to see a specialist at times, not just the general vet.
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