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looking for a new vet...need suggestions for questions
Submitted by bullymama2four on April 21, 2010 - 12:39amto ask. We don't have a "bully" vet within 5 hours of us. So I am looking for a vet that can do the routine stuff...vaccines, minor tummy issues,etc. Luckily we have not had to deal with anything to serious. But the vet that I currently use is good, but his office is 1 hr east of us and now with us having our new bully "Bella" with our son & his girlfriend that live 1 1/2hr west of us. We need to find a vet closer to them.
I am not sure what questions to ask...we always ask if they have current bulldogs clients and everyone comment is "yes, of course". Well they might have like 1 per year!!!
So some helpful hints to screen for the best would be helpful...
Thanks
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Kim-the easiest answer is to move to the Cities! :0)
I'm sure if you asked Dr Jim who he would recommend he'd be able to give you some good suggestions. I never realized how much I take it for granted that I'm close to both the Club & the Vet...and we're still 30 min from the Vet! :0)
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http://www.bluelinebulldogs.com
any show people in your area?
they usually know good vets.
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Ask if they do in-house blood testing or if they send it out...
and if they send it out, how quickly do you get the info back? Ask what their schedule recommendation is for vaccinations...if they say they give the 3-yr Rabies and other shots but still recommend an annual visit that is ok, just want to know that they don't try to get everyone to 'give everything'. Ask if they keep snake-bite medications in the office (presuming you live in a rural area) and ask if they have any weekend office hours?
our nearest bully group and rescue are 5hrs away..
we are like living at the end of the earth when it comes to bully stuff...UGH!!!
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I do have a call into our bully vet for MN to see who he might recommend..
not just my bulldogs, but my heart & soul!!
check with the nearest bulldog club..
or if there is a bulldog meetup group or rescue in your area, ask them.
I don't rescue animals because I want to feel better about myself, or morally superior to anyone. The best part of my life with animals is the humility they teach and the humanity the foster.
Jon Katz "Soul of a Dog"
yes.
=) Ask if they have overnight staff for surgeries or emergencies. =D
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from their website it looks like they use...
Isoflurane or Sevoflurane...these are both ok to use right?
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what should the answer be??? I know not to use ACE
on them...We have that written on the front of the girls charts at the current vet..
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a good test question might be to ask what kind of
anesthesia they use on bullies.
Jen...I wish I could move there
All my bulldoggers are there and I miss them:( I am waiting for Dr. Winsor to call me back, but he is very busy!!!
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Hope everything is going well for you..I have been checking in on the bully beat!! vivi is looking great!!
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