Would you get a new vet?

[NicoleLJ]

Thanks for the replies. Since I am looking at neutering two kittens and not just simple shots I defiantely feel more comfortable going to my regular vet with these two.

But I like the idea of checking out the closer vets for routine shots. This way if there is an immediate emergency I have someone to take them to that we at least know. That will have to wait till the next shots are due for either the kittens or the dogs. Which ever come first.

[Aspen and Misty]

I wouldn't wait till they need their shots. What if, knock on wood that something does happen to your dogs or to one of your cats before then. The only vet you have is hours away and you have an emergency on hand. Even though my vet is only an hour away I have a vet about 10 mins from my house that I use for true emergencies, they see my dogs once a year for a "check up" and that’s it. I always fax updated vaccs and info to them as soon as they get there shots though so that they have the most up to date information. I would definitely spend the 50 or so dollars it cost to take them in just to have the vet take a look at even just one of them, this way you can meet the vet. If you don't like that vet save up and take them to another vet. It's worth the time and money to have a vet that you at least know you can rely on in emergencies.

Ashley

[Catty1]

I would definitely look at getting a new vet, BUT would go by word of mouth! I would ask at pet stores, and if there are several vets near you, take Sheena along and phone to ask about dropping in and just saying hello. You can get a good "feel" just by being there.

OR - I bet your vet back where you moved from would be able to recommend a vet or two. Maybe there is someone there he/she went to vet school with, and who is awesome. Plus your vet knows you, and would be able to hazard a good guess for a new vet.

[carole]

Personally i would get a new vet, because i hate stressing my cats out driving in the car, not to mention it stresses me out as well, and i don't travel good, however it really depends on how your pets travel and how you feel about it all,only you can make that choice. good luck