wolflady
09-09-2003, 10:55 PM
...clients would either love me or hate me. I can honestly say, that working for a veterinary hospital has indeed been an interesting experience so far. I don't know how many times I have had to hold my tongue, because I do tend to have strong feelings towards certain issues. I think I would be the type of vet that would try to educate more than I think most vets do. Don't get me wrong. I admire vets, and I really love my vet, but there are so many different situations that arise that I personally would handle differently. Were I live is what you would call a pretty rural setting. Billy Joe Bob and Mamma Jo can get "purebred" dogs and breed them, which, they do all to often. I would think that if I were seeing people like this, I would try to educate more about spay and neuter. If people need to have "purebred" dogs, then there are rescue organizations for every breed you can think of. Plus, being purebred doesn't necessarily mean that it's a prime example of its breed. There is a beautiful GSD that came in last Friday with a severe pyometra (which can be deadly: it is an infected uterus filled with pus), but instead of going along with the best treatment (spaying), the people have enough nerve to say, well, try and treat it because we want to breed her. No offense people, but that is just selfish. The poor dog is underweight, sick and suffering. I really don't think it's the best idea to breed a dog that has had an infected uterus like that.
The other issue is the whole declaw issue. I'm not trying to start a debate here, or anger anyone, I just wanted to share my views. If I were a vet, I would probably try to do more about educating and giving alternatives rather than just doing it without discussion. There are other situations that I have experienced there, but I won't go into that now. I just thought it was really interesting the insight I have had since I have started working there. Plus, I have never seen more purebred dogs in my life! :eek: LOL :) I think I must be the only client with a mutt! LOL :rolleyes: ;)
The other issue is the whole declaw issue. I'm not trying to start a debate here, or anger anyone, I just wanted to share my views. If I were a vet, I would probably try to do more about educating and giving alternatives rather than just doing it without discussion. There are other situations that I have experienced there, but I won't go into that now. I just thought it was really interesting the insight I have had since I have started working there. Plus, I have never seen more purebred dogs in my life! :eek: LOL :) I think I must be the only client with a mutt! LOL :rolleyes: ;)