If Things Aren’t Working, Change Vets

[Jules]

SS & his wife took their big dog to their usual veterinary clinic when the dog wasn’t well. They decided it had to do with the bowel & she had a minor operation and several visits. $$$ They were planning on a major operation. They’d already spent over $2000.

Before it could happen, the dog was having trouble breathing & they took her to an after hours clinic. Totally different diagnosis. A bowel infection and put her on antibiotics. It was confirmed with tests. The dog is on the mend. A very happy family.

People are advised to get a second opinion. It’s good to keep that in mind for our furry family.

 

[Ruthanne]

Glad the dog is alright now. My dog's been having ear problems--shaking head and smelly at times. Took her to the Vet and he gave an antibiotic and ear cleaner and I used it for 2 treatment periods. She is still shaking her head some and the ear smells a little. I thought about going to another Vet--don't really care for this new one who I'm stuck with since they changed hands there. Not sure if I'll try another though. I have another appointment with the same one on April 5.

 

[Jeweltea]

Good idea. I had a cat once who had very bad kidney problems. My vet tried all kinds of things but nothing worked (went on for months). One day I came home and the cat was under the bed bleeding from the mouth. I rushed him to the vet but my vet was out that day so I had to see another vet. She said to me, "See how his mouth looks? That is how his stomach looks." I honestly would never have put my cat through that if I had any idea.