Taken to the cleaners? - MyCorgi.com2024-03-29T02:30:06Zhttp://mycorgi.com/forum/topics/taken-to-the-cleaners?commentId=1150197%3AComment%3A256269&feed=yes&xn_auth=noLEAVE THEM! Just get a new ve…tag:mycorgi.com,2008-12-29:1150197:Comment:2706562008-12-29T23:22:38.064ZHilary C.http://mycorgi.com/profile/HilaryCisneros
LEAVE THEM! Just get a new vet. Think about it, you are paying them to keep your pup healthy...not to bully you around and basically demand you pay for everything they say she "must have now" and "is due for".<br />
I used to have a vet that gave my Corgi four Bordatella shots in one year before I said "wait a minute, let me see your copy of his record...because I have my copies of every shot you guys have ever given him and either you don't know what you're doing or you're in it for the cash..." I…
LEAVE THEM! Just get a new vet. Think about it, you are paying them to keep your pup healthy...not to bully you around and basically demand you pay for everything they say she "must have now" and "is due for".<br />
I used to have a vet that gave my Corgi four Bordatella shots in one year before I said "wait a minute, let me see your copy of his record...because I have my copies of every shot you guys have ever given him and either you don't know what you're doing or you're in it for the cash..." I even had them fax a copy of their records to a vet office across town (which they have to adhere to if the owner demands it) and had that vet look over their records in copmarison to mine. Turns out, they weren't keeping adequate records. Take your pup somewhere else who will first be nice and polite to you and second, really care about your Corgi. My vet even calls my dogs "my kids". I love it. My vet in Pearland also never…tag:mycorgi.com,2008-12-20:1150197:Comment:2631582008-12-20T01:57:55.400ZSarah C.http://mycorgi.com/profile/SarahC
My vet in Pearland also never suggested lyme disease vaccine, BUT the Banfield vet presented me with a laundry list of vaccinations and since I, like you, am head over heels for my puppy, I said yes to all of them (and the fecal exam and the.. well, everything).<br />
My new vet was quite puzzled when I brought them the print out from the other vet.
My vet in Pearland also never suggested lyme disease vaccine, BUT the Banfield vet presented me with a laundry list of vaccinations and since I, like you, am head over heels for my puppy, I said yes to all of them (and the fecal exam and the.. well, everything).<br />
My new vet was quite puzzled when I brought them the print out from the other vet. Hi Norma,
My vet told me Bor…tag:mycorgi.com,2008-12-20:1150197:Comment:2631062008-12-20T00:14:07.968ZBeeziehttp://mycorgi.com/profile/Beezie
Hi Norma,<br />
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My vet told me Bordetella wasn't necessary unless I ever planned to board her. But then that might be due to the area in which I live. Being retired and no longer traveling like I used to, I never board my new bubby-baby so I refused the shot. She also isn't exposed to other dogs and we live in the country in the mid-south. She also is never outside without me as we don't have a fence.<br />
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I don't know that much about the reason for the fecal exam but I never had a vet who didn't give…
Hi Norma,<br />
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My vet told me Bordetella wasn't necessary unless I ever planned to board her. But then that might be due to the area in which I live. Being retired and no longer traveling like I used to, I never board my new bubby-baby so I refused the shot. She also isn't exposed to other dogs and we live in the country in the mid-south. She also is never outside without me as we don't have a fence.<br />
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I don't know that much about the reason for the fecal exam but I never had a vet who didn't give one, especially right before prescribing heart-worm medication. Heart-worm meds are a definite must where I live but not the one for Lyme Disease.<br />
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As to your vet - because he's young and new, he might be overly-careful but to tell you the truth, after having used vets for over 30 years for cats and dogs, I'm finding the new vets are better at not over-charging than the old ones, LOL.<br />
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If it were me, I'd do what you did (check here for good advice) plus I'd call the vet's office and ask them to give you a blow-by-blow description and answer to all your questions. Maizy is your baby and only you will be devastated if something happens to her - not your vet. So get good answers to your questions and don't be afraid to tell him to talk to you in English - not medicalese! I'd definitely ask for the answer to why she was vaccinated after the visit and not within 48 hours of her arriving to be boarded. If you don't get an honest answer (like she slipped thru the cracks) and if you aren't comfortable with this guy, find another vet that you're comfortable with.<br />
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And call your breeder too, for advice. I rely on my breeder alot and she is a gem, especially since she's a vet too!<br />
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Best of luck,<br />
Di & Beezie Is Bordetella shot only requi…tag:mycorgi.com,2008-12-13:1150197:Comment:2573362008-12-13T01:38:25.445ZNatalie, Lance &Tuckerhttp://mycorgi.com/profile/Lance2
Is Bordetella shot only required if you are boarding your pet somewhere isnt it?
Is Bordetella shot only required if you are boarding your pet somewhere isnt it? Norma. Is there a Corgi meetu…tag:mycorgi.com,2008-12-12:1150197:Comment:2572192008-12-12T22:08:08.302ZJu Lohttp://mycorgi.com/profile/JuLo
Norma. Is there a Corgi meetup group in your area or somewhere where you interact with other dog owners in your area? Try asking them where they take their dogs. Other people's opinions are usually the best recommendations that work out for me. :) Good luck!
Norma. Is there a Corgi meetup group in your area or somewhere where you interact with other dog owners in your area? Try asking them where they take their dogs. Other people's opinions are usually the best recommendations that work out for me. :) Good luck! Oh, I appreciate you calling…tag:mycorgi.com,2008-12-12:1150197:Comment:2571942008-12-12T21:31:12.408ZNormahttp://mycorgi.com/profile/Norma
Oh, I appreciate you calling your Mama, for me. I looked up the doctor's office and if need be, when she needs her shots, we will go there. I guess what it comes down to is I just don't feel comfortable there. So I will be looking around and googling like crazy! To bad your not in Texas any more =0[ I would have love to have met you and Andy! =0]
Oh, I appreciate you calling your Mama, for me. I looked up the doctor's office and if need be, when she needs her shots, we will go there. I guess what it comes down to is I just don't feel comfortable there. So I will be looking around and googling like crazy! To bad your not in Texas any more =0[ I would have love to have met you and Andy! =0] Okay...talked to my Mom tonig…tag:mycorgi.com,2008-12-12:1150197:Comment:2565102008-12-12T02:32:46.374Zdisraeli earshttp://mycorgi.com/profile/disraeliears
Okay...talked to my Mom tonight. She says that they did use a combo vaccine that included lepto - and that they generally gave the one with corona to puppies. I double-checked and I think mine were getting lepto vaccines. And she said, yes - being in East Texas, they probably would have recommended the Lyme Disease vaccine. But my vet in Houston never recommended it. So - do what you feel is best.<br />
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She did say the late bordetella and the seemingly unnecessary fecal exam (Maizy should have had a…
Okay...talked to my Mom tonight. She says that they did use a combo vaccine that included lepto - and that they generally gave the one with corona to puppies. I double-checked and I think mine were getting lepto vaccines. And she said, yes - being in East Texas, they probably would have recommended the Lyme Disease vaccine. But my vet in Houston never recommended it. So - do what you feel is best.<br />
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She did say the late bordetella and the seemingly unnecessary fecal exam (Maizy should have had a fecal exam when she was checked up as a puppy, then would next get a routine one as part of her annual exam) were a little odd.<br />
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I'm still going to say check with other vets because you should feel as comfortable with your vet as your own doctor. Too bad you don't live in Houston - we had the BEST vet! Dr. Taffi Tippett. Awesome woman. :) I was thinking the same thing…tag:mycorgi.com,2008-12-12:1150197:Comment:2564362008-12-12T01:09:12.302ZNormahttp://mycorgi.com/profile/Norma
I was thinking the same thing regarding the shady part. You know I love that little brat so much. If ever it came too it, either she or I going to the doctor first, then it would be her. She would go first.<br />
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She's my baby, if you know what I mean. I take her to the vet to make her better, healthier. I just don't like it when someone feels free to take advantage of that relationship. At least, that is how I feel. =0] I think I just wanted to make sure that I wasn’t imaging things.<br />
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I was thinking the same thing regarding the shady part. You know I love that little brat so much. If ever it came too it, either she or I going to the doctor first, then it would be her. She would go first.<br />
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She's my baby, if you know what I mean. I take her to the vet to make her better, healthier. I just don't like it when someone feels free to take advantage of that relationship. At least, that is how I feel. =0] I think I just wanted to make sure that I wasn’t imaging things.<br />
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It is comforting being able to ask questions, especially here, which is so specific to Maizy. The only meds you would usual…tag:mycorgi.com,2008-12-12:1150197:Comment:2564322008-12-12T01:02:32.926Zdisraeli earshttp://mycorgi.com/profile/disraeliears
The only meds you would usually need are heartworm preventative and flea/tick preventative.<br />
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My Mom never recommended places like 1800PetMeds for heartworm stuff, because she said they are bad about actually checking with vets to see if a prescription is valid. I buy my hw preventative at the vet because the prices aren't all that different.<br />
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Now, flea/tick preventative does not require a prescription and I get that through Drs. Foster & Smith - saves me a lot of money over the vet's office!
The only meds you would usually need are heartworm preventative and flea/tick preventative.<br />
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My Mom never recommended places like 1800PetMeds for heartworm stuff, because she said they are bad about actually checking with vets to see if a prescription is valid. I buy my hw preventative at the vet because the prices aren't all that different.<br />
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Now, flea/tick preventative does not require a prescription and I get that through Drs. Foster & Smith - saves me a lot of money over the vet's office! Hmm...that is very strange. J…tag:mycorgi.com,2008-12-12:1150197:Comment:2564152008-12-12T00:47:56.534ZJu Lohttp://mycorgi.com/profile/JuLo
Hmm...that is very strange. Just from my personal experience with my vet, they only suggested I get the lyme disease vaccine if I did a lot of hiking or camping in wooded areas with my dog, which I don't so I skipped it. And they've never insisted I buy my meds from them, though I do because they're not really any cheaper online. Sounds a bit shady.
Hmm...that is very strange. Just from my personal experience with my vet, they only suggested I get the lyme disease vaccine if I did a lot of hiking or camping in wooded areas with my dog, which I don't so I skipped it. And they've never insisted I buy my meds from them, though I do because they're not really any cheaper online. Sounds a bit shady.