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Have you lost faith in your vet? are they more concerned about money than your animal?

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    Makessense - 66-70 years old - male

    Posted by Makessense Nov 19th, 2012 at 1:10PM

    True story. When my cat was a kitten she had a partial cleft palette and the vet wanted me to put her down so she wouldn't suffer (for example with respiratory problems or chocking on her food). But, she was eating fine, seemed happy and playful, (her breathing was slightly labored and she snored, I nicknamed her Snort). I went to another vet for a second opinion (knowing I was going to have to put her down) and the second vet said everything about her, heart, lungs, etc. was excellent and her partial cleft palette would close up enough with age that she would probably be healthy. She's nine now, healthy, plays like a kitten, and has never had even one problem . . . except snoring and keeping me awake.

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  1. caithness - 51-55 years old - female

    Reply by caithness Nov 20th, 2012 at 6:32AM

    Sometimes you just have to go with your instincts. I'm glad you gave her a chance.

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4 Answers to "Have you lost faith in your vet? are they more concerned about money than your animal?"

  1. Shuhak - 46-50 years old - male

    Posted by Shuhak Nov 19th, 2012 at 1:04PM

    Not mine. He's very concerned about animals. He's even given me free medication for my pets when I couldn't afford it.

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  2. Makessense - 66-70 years old - male

    Reply by Makessense Nov 19th, 2012 at 1:15PM

    the second vet had a reputation for loving animals and donating his time to take care of shelter animals, that's why I approached him for a second opinion which surprisingly didn't charge me for . . .

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  3. jeanemae - 26-30 years old

    Posted by jeanemae Nov 19th, 2012 at 1:11PM

    I would just look for a different one. I don't go back if the person makes me feel uncomfortable. Also, if you go to a place with more than one vet..... you might want to be clear about who you will be seeing because I've noticed it does matter as far as service even in the same hospital.

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  4. IntangibleAsset - 46-50 years old - male

    Posted by IntangibleAsset Nov 19th, 2012 at 1:05PM

    I despise vets they are more concerned about money than animal welfare.

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  5. caithness - 51-55 years old - female

    Reply by caithness Nov 20th, 2012 at 6:34AM

    Mine seems intent on bleeding me for every dollar he can get. I was just charged 60.00 for a small bottle of antibiotics for my dog...the exact same thing that people take and that I pay about 20.00 for at the pharmacy.

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