The first and most
essential step is to educate your
self on the Dog and aspects such as diet, health care, behavioral
problems, and emergency care.
This will enable you to understand what the
vet is saying and you can then
be a part of any decision making process where the well being of your
Dog is concerned. After all, it is the vet who will: Ensure
good health of the Dog Treat the Dog with care when sick. Be a good
advisor and friend to you the pet-parent when you are worried. Give
timely advice. Be available on call at all times. Put the interests of
the Dog ahead of everything else. Be educated and well informed of new
developments in the field of medicine.
A or B—who is the Perfect choice?
In this vital decision of choosing between A
or B, you the parent must make an informed decision.
The right way to go about choosing a Vet:
Ask a friend or the breeder to make a recommendation. Even other Dog
owners will be helpful and candid about their own experiences. Make an
effort to visit the clinic when you are not expected there -- it will
give you a chance to see how it functions. Check for cleanliness, a
professional atmosphere, and a feeling of comfort combined with
professionalism. Request a tour of the facility – meet the
staff. Find out what kind of practice it is – allopathic or
holistic. Determine whether the vet is a member of any
organization/body. Do check with the Medical Board and ask if there are
any complaints registered. Try and find out how many Dogs are
patients—many vets do not have experience in the care of
“toy breeds.” Ask if the same doctor will treat
your Dog every time. Also, whether anyone will stay with the dog if
ever an overnight stay at the clinic becomes necessary. Take your Dog
for a visit and see how he is treated by the staff/doctors. Find out
what the charges are and whether they are available for emergency
calls. Also whether they accept insurance plans, credit cards, and if
they have in place any health care schemes. Find out whether the clinic
offers/knows about alternative treatments such as acupuncture,
chiropractic, and herbal treatments.
The “key” is to however
trust your own instincts.
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And the wrong way…: He is
handsome or friendly. Because the clinic is a hop, skip, and jump away
from your home. The interiors are done stylishly. His rates are the
lowest.
You must choose him only because,
“he is the best” and you are in total/complete
agreement with his philosophies.
There are basically two different lines of
thought/treatment.
The “Allopathic”
represented by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) that
practice medicine known as allopathic, conventional, or western
medicine.
OR
The “Holistic”
philosophy represented by the American Holistic Veterinary Medical
Association ( AHVMA) which uses holistic or natural methods to treat
dogs. This kind is known as holistic or natural medicine.
What is the difference? You will find when
you do a bit of research that their very perceptions differ.
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