If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ by clicking the link above. You may have to register before you can post: click the register link above to proceed. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. |
|
|
Thread Tools | Display Modes |
#31
|
|||
|
|||
Sad bitty news
|
#32
|
|||
|
|||
Sad bitty news
On 2 Jul, 18:46, Karen wrote:
On 2007-07-02 09:04:14 -0500, said: From what I can tell, vet care in the D.C. area is expensive and a lot of it suspect. Vet techs apparenlty do not need to have liscenses and, well, I've just heard a lot of bad incidents happening in that area//// Well I must admit - the vet in the USA diagnosed HRFL with a severe heart murmer and did ultrasounds, X-rays, ECG's etc to the cost of about $900. Then he told me that he had a severe heart murmer 4/6 but didn't need tablets.... My UK vets had never picked up a heart problem with him, so I was understandably devestated, if suspicious that he didn't need tablets. Pandora went for a dental at the same time, and they gave me some bullcr*p about trying to save her rotten tooth with some sort of magic gel instead of just removing the d*mn thing and charging me $530 for the priviledge. When he got back to the UK, I had HRFL checked out by a feline specialist I trust. He did X-rays and an ultrasound and shared his results with me. He even showed me the X-rays and readings - something the USA vet never did. Oddly enough, HRFL Tiger was 100% healthy and there was nothing wrong with his heart! Pandora had a dental... and sure enough, the tooth was removed. The problem is in this particular area where the vets I was using in DC are, there are a *LOT* of *VERY* wealthy households. I think this particular practice was exploiting that with their fancy hospital and fancy fees. They did have some remarkable vets, but the pricing structure was quite frankly, obscene. Helen M |
#33
|
|||
|
|||
Sad bitty news
On Jul 2, 9:04 am, wrote:
.... However, there was one who was just a bit rough when Tiger protested and that was when I clamped down because she wanted to "Take him out back and deal with him".... Nobody "deals" with my cats except me! Sure, they're allowed to treat them with respect and administer medical aid, but no-one "deals" with them! ;o) Helen M Hi Helen, I missed your sig. Sorry. You are right that that vet had a terrible attitude. I'm glad that you made your feelings clear to her. I would have been upset, too. I'm also relieved that you realize that she is not typical of all vets here. Annie, sending cyperskritches to your kitties |
#34
|
|||
|
|||
Sad bitty news
"jofirey" wrote in message ... "EvelynVogtGamble(Divamanque)" wrote in message ... wrote: When I was in America, I was horrendous. They don't let you hold your own animals for treatment there and often take them out of the exam room into the prep area for procedures. Must depend upon the U.S. vet - unless it involved a complicated procedure (in which case they usually wanted a stay of a few hours, if not overnight) those I've used have had no problem with doing it in my presence. (They also encouraged visits, if the pet had to be held longer than a day or two.) Our vets do most everything in front of us. Exceptions would be installing microchips My vet put in Boyfie's microchip while I held him. I'd heard from others that they don't seem to notice it - which I could hardly believe - but it was true, he didn't turn a hair. So I don't know why an owner would be excluded from this procedure. and usually drawing blood. Those I'd guess are to prevent the owner from passing out on the floor. As far as holding your animal for treatment, I'd agree the vet should be allowed to use their own judgment. As to the ability of the owner as well as the disposition of the patient. I have always held my own pets for treatment including having skin stitched on my dogs. It worked well for all of us. If it comes to KFC, I say "you may need a nurse as she will lash out" and I step back, while still being at the side of her for comfort. I'm not stupid! Luckily Boyfie has only had to attend for snipping and microchipping on separate occasions, and despite wailing his heart out in the car on the way there and back he has been a perfect gentleman when he was actually handled at the vet's. As if he would be anything else ;-) Tweed |
#35
|
|||
|
|||
Sad bitty news
"EvelynVogtGamble(Divamanque)" wrote in message ... Christina Websell wrote: The more I think about it, the more I don't like it. Even if the owner was upset and crying it is still better for them to be held by their owner who they love rather than being left alone - and it *is* alone if everyone in the room is a stranger. I would be suspicious. I would want to see the "£100 box" that is apparently essential too. What is it, an oak coffin or something? A friend of mine (who owned her own home) had to have a couple of pets PTS, and took them home for burial - an empty shoe box worked very well! (Both were buried under her rose bushes.) There is no reason whatsover why this cat could not have been brought home for burial here in the UK. There is no rule that prevents it. When I knew PTS was the only option, all mine went there with their own blankies, came home in them, and were buried in them. Even if you do not have your own garden to bury them in, there are pet cemeteries here where you can. It was totally out of order. And as for the hundred pound box!! A pure money-making scheme IMO to take advantage of a grieving owner. Tweed |
#36
|
|||
|
|||
Sad bitty news
Lesley wrote:
I caught up with the lady who had the bitty with dragging legs who seemed to be getting better A few days after her report that bitty was moving her back legs she woke up to find she Rosie (the bitty) was dragging her legs again and this time, she wasn't eating and had wet herself So she did what had to be done and Rosie is now running round the other side of the Bridge snip Still she reckoned she was up at the moment with resident 13..she has managed to get the feral tom she thinks is responsible for most kittens in the neighbourhood into her shed and he's going to the vet on Tuesday to be parted with his bits and then she'll take him in People like that deserve medals Lesley Slave of the Fabulous Furballs I'm so sorry to hear about Rosie. The lady deserves the very best to happen to her and her kitties. Best wishes, Polonca and Soncek |
#37
|
|||
|
|||
Sad bitty news
...
Nobody "deals" with my cats except me! Sure, they're allowed to treat them with respect and administer medical aid, but no-one "deals" with them! ;o) Our vet has let us be in the room with our cats for every procedure except their spays. --Fil |
#38
|
|||
|
|||
Sad bitty news
Oh, I forgot Nocturne's hernia surgery. We weren't in there for that
either....(clearly as it's surgery) --Fil |
Thread Tools | |
Display Modes | |
|
|
Similar Threads | ||||
Thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post |
Update - Good news, possibly bad news | Snittens | Cat health & behaviour | 10 | October 10th 06 07:44 PM |
One bitty has gone..... | Mischief | Cat anecdotes | 22 | July 11th 06 10:00 PM |
Which Bitty Are You | Enfilade | Cat anecdotes | 7 | July 10th 06 05:55 AM |
The Tao of Bitty | Enfilade | Cat anecdotes | 8 | April 11th 06 05:19 AM |
Good News and Bad News (a foster update). | Kalyahna | Cats - misc | 4 | November 8th 03 06:03 AM |