Can Vets be this stupid

[br54_9]

I have a 20 month old male who is the joy of my life named Max, the Vet stated he had a growth on his nose, and wanted a biopsy and then also stated that he had an underbite that should be corrected. After an exam and then this he stated he would rebuild his jaw and then run a biopsy on his nose.

His parents are champions and after a visit to another vet he stated he was fine and a perfect specimen.

All I can say is that the consumer has to be careful. They may have years of college, all I have is a BA, but JC!!!!!!!

 

[Toni'smom]

Yes they can. I told a story in a previous thread where my "PREVIOUS" vet gave my baby back to back rabies and boostershots and then was only intent on telling me that I would get a refund for the cost of the second set of shots. Urghhhhhhhhh

 

[Tulsa-Dan]

I am often (too often) stunned by the supidity of vets. They talk through their pocketbooks most of the time, trying their best to dupe unsuspecting pet owners with unnecessary test, procedures, medicines. So many of them also don't know a thing about dogs for instance. They may know about cats but are completely clueless when it comes to dogs, and visa versa.

I have often wondered how they got out of vet school with an actual degree.

I do my own research first and then go to the vet for their opinion and treatment if I feel it is warranted. Much the same as I do with people doctors. They are just as inept and unqualified in my book.

You're right: Buyer Beware!!!

 

[zzzina]

Hmmmmm

A boxer with an underbite.....go figure.....Glad you sought another vet!!!

 

[lafsalot]

I am so glad that you got that second opinion and that all is well with your furbaby. Tulsa-Dan is so right - as with any profession/trade, there are good ones as well as bad ones. As consumers, we really have to do our homework ~ Cathy

 

[Az Boxr Lovr]

When I was in college, I had a health teacher tell me something which I never forgot. He said someone always graduates at the top of the class, and someone always graduates at the bottom of the class too. It's our job to find the doctor who graduates at the top. This sure holds true for vets as well!
Cheryl

 

[xenaprincess]

As Dan said, doing your own research first is wise, then at least you have some knowledge of the situation and can be more aware if you are being duped!! But geesh...rebuild his jaw!! C'mon...that's really bad when a vet doesn't realize that boxers jaws are undershot!
I have a country vet and in my opinion, that's the best type of vet you can get...experienced..knowledgable...and LOVES animals! He actually came right to my brothers house when Inga (Rottweiller) passed on through the night...picked her up and brought her remains to be cremated and delivered the ashes back to my brother in a beautiful box! This man truly loves his job and loves all animals!

 

[vichy]

Oh yes! Here in Hong Kong the vets work on comission I think, the more animals you can squeeze in in an hour the more money you make. Nevermind if you treat them the wrong way....

Buster got a bad infection under his bandage(which he got when he brooke his toes) and it became terribly smelly, we immediately contacted the vet but he told us to wait and see... see what???? The leg smelled as it was dead. I was nearly tearing the bandage of myself but afraid that I would make his toes worse I held out til the next day and boy am I glad we went, the leg needed seriously washing and cleaning plus Buster got straight on the antibiotics.

I will never trust a vet....better to go with your own instinct!!!
Glad your dog turned out to be healty!!!

 

[Evie&Adam]

I do my own research first and then go to the vet for their opinion and treatment if I feel it is warranted. Much the same as I do with people doctors.

I do this as well (for humand and doggy!) I find that if I am armed with the information, I can ask better questions. If the Dr. I see is not open to hear about my research- they aren't the dr. for me. For me, several years ago I had some serious health problems - im okay now - because of all the research I did on my own, me and the dr. were able to incorporate medical AND homopathical treatments in my recovery. This really made things go so much smoother!!! I know my Dr. hadnt had much experience with homopathic remedies, but he was certainly willing to investigate with me and was always open to my suggestions/comments/ concerns, etc. This is what i expect from ANY type of professional I may need to see.

 

[FarleyBoxer]

If the Dr. I see is not open to hear about my research- they aren't the dr. for me.

This is exactly why we quit seeing our former vet. She completely poo-poo'd all of our suggestions/research about Farley's allergies.

As the daughter of two (human ) medical professionals, I will say that many physicians are very turned off by patients who come to them armed with information. Many (not all) have the ol' God complex; they think they know more than anyone and no one should question them. BUT...we shouldn't let our personal opinions cloud the situation. After all, they have been to medical school and we have not. In other words, 'if you know what's wrong with you, why did you come to see me?'As with anything, an open mind is the key!

And to add to what Az Boxr Lvr said: What do you call the guy who graduates at the bottom of his med school class? Doctor.