Not an "It"
I have had more than 20 visits to the vet concerning 4 dogs since November.
Trini, poodle. Age 7
She was malnourished and bleeding profusely last November. She was diagnosed with pyometra and underwent surgery. Now spayed, energetic and fluffy. Also, blending with the floor like a ninja.
Simba, Belgian Mallinois. Age 10
She has had 2-3 blood tests and has yet to be okay'd for spaying. She was diagnosed with elevated liver and anemia. These days though, after meds, I have seen her more active and expressive towards us humans. Once she puts her paw up, she means to be friends with you.
Dida, pug. Age 9
Spayed last May but there have been complications. During the surgery, vet has been in and out to tell me that she has hemmorhage and cyst in her uterus. Her surgery was a success and she has stopped breathing so hard but vet found out that she has an irregular heartbeat. I am now suffering with her as I have been careless in giving her cheap food for 2-3 weeks during her recuperation. Now, she has scabies/mange. Last Saturday, vet prescribed drugs---and this was his last resort because with pug's age and condition, he wanted to be conservative. He gave signs to watch out for such as walking aimlessly, leaning on walls, diarrhea and vomiting. 3 out 4 I have observed today. I have to stop the meds! I wish there's something more than I can do for her until next visit to the vet.
The 4th, I have yet to take photo as she crabby with me.
Since the first visit, the vet's attitude has changed from grave disappointment to slight pleasantness. He's never really been chatty but he admits to finding Dida cute. The wait time has been between 40 minutes to 3 hours. We have had to go through blood tests, vaccines, prescriptions, and 2 surgeries. Being the only doctor in the animal shelter, I can only imagine having to go through scolding silly humans how to better take care of their pets because if not, he would have to be the one to take action. And what, for a low cost? Because they want to reach out to more people to become more responsible pet owners? Shame on you. There are many pet doctors and establishments out there who make a business out of pampering pets but I don't think its an even exchange with these people who actually work for a cause.
Trini, poodle. Age 7
She was malnourished and bleeding profusely last November. She was diagnosed with pyometra and underwent surgery. Now spayed, energetic and fluffy. Also, blending with the floor like a ninja.
Simba, Belgian Mallinois. Age 10
She has had 2-3 blood tests and has yet to be okay'd for spaying. She was diagnosed with elevated liver and anemia. These days though, after meds, I have seen her more active and expressive towards us humans. Once she puts her paw up, she means to be friends with you.
Dida, pug. Age 9
Spayed last May but there have been complications. During the surgery, vet has been in and out to tell me that she has hemmorhage and cyst in her uterus. Her surgery was a success and she has stopped breathing so hard but vet found out that she has an irregular heartbeat. I am now suffering with her as I have been careless in giving her cheap food for 2-3 weeks during her recuperation. Now, she has scabies/mange. Last Saturday, vet prescribed drugs---and this was his last resort because with pug's age and condition, he wanted to be conservative. He gave signs to watch out for such as walking aimlessly, leaning on walls, diarrhea and vomiting. 3 out 4 I have observed today. I have to stop the meds! I wish there's something more than I can do for her until next visit to the vet.
The 4th, I have yet to take photo as she crabby with me.
Since the first visit, the vet's attitude has changed from grave disappointment to slight pleasantness. He's never really been chatty but he admits to finding Dida cute. The wait time has been between 40 minutes to 3 hours. We have had to go through blood tests, vaccines, prescriptions, and 2 surgeries. Being the only doctor in the animal shelter, I can only imagine having to go through scolding silly humans how to better take care of their pets because if not, he would have to be the one to take action. And what, for a low cost? Because they want to reach out to more people to become more responsible pet owners? Shame on you. There are many pet doctors and establishments out there who make a business out of pampering pets but I don't think its an even exchange with these people who actually work for a cause.