I am the "bad pet owner" when it comes to my own health but for my precious baby you best believe I am ORGANIZED and VIGILANT.

@drlnielsen

2 ай бұрын

So am I, what does that say about us?

@keepmovingforward9775

2 ай бұрын

Yep! For years, they had better healthcare than I did.

@manetsmommy4180

2 ай бұрын

This rings so true with me - I hesitate to treat myself to massages or new clothes or whatever but when my sweet kitty needed extensive expensive exams and chemo, it cost thousands. Who needs retirement savings anyway 😃 P.S. Treatment worked wonders and my fur baby is doing great. Money well spent!

@Uufda651

2 ай бұрын

100% identify with this. Apparently dislocations multiple times a day, chronic pain, and Lupus symptoms are things I'm supposed to go to the doctor for. Meanwhile I have spent hundreds/thousands of dollars at the vet and definitely thousands at the groomer's- specifically for my dog's itchy dandruff. So... Yeah.

@henriettavanderfloof8104

2 ай бұрын

Ditto and then some!

My daughter said something so funny regarding her dog's heath care. She said if a doctor told her she needed a procedure to save her life she'd have to go home and check her budget. But if the vet said that about her dog, she'd just start THROWING plastic at them. Not too far from true! 😅

@TehBuggy

2 ай бұрын

I’m the same way 😂 A few years ago my cat escaped and was lost for 3 months, when we finally found her I brought her to the vet right away to see if she had any injuries or illnesses (she had also lost half her bodyweight, apparently she’s a terrible hunter). The vet asked if I wanted just a physical exam or the pricey bloodwork and xrays too. I told him I’m putting it on a credit card and worrying about money later, today I only care about her being healthy and he can do whatever tests he thinks we should 😅

@Uufda651

2 ай бұрын

Oh yeah for sure. I have put off going to the doctor for bronchitis and pneumonia several times, but if my girl gets too itchy, guess who's getting a vet visit and blood panel? She is!

@ladymire

2 ай бұрын

This is so true! My dog suffered from a slipped disc once and he was in extreme pain (couldn’t even walk without a hunched posture). The surgery cost over $500 but guess what? Anything for my fur baby 😭

@imzadi83fanvids7

2 ай бұрын

So true. Also same goes with inconvenience/discomfort/fear. I had to do a medical test (due to age and family history) that I did not want to do because of the prep. But I told myself that I'd put my cat through it if her vet told me it was necessary or would prolong her life so...I did it. Part of being a good parent (whether they're human or animal) is taking care of your kid's parent.

@feistsorcerer2251

2 ай бұрын

This is very relatable. Just always make sure to get a second opinion. Most vets are awesome but especially in underserved areas there are some shady vets that take advantage of the fact people are like this.

Reading the discharge papers is how I know the vet lied to me about my dog not having a seizure 😡 She was on a TON of medication and a special diet to manage the seizures until we could operate. Vet authorised the ICU staff to feed normal recovery food and BAM. Seizure. Vet swore up and down when we collected the dog that nothing had happened. But lo and behold in the paperwork... a seizure. Thank you, ICU nurse, for tour record keeping.

@ameladaptivedaydreamer949

Ай бұрын

Not all vets are like that. But I'm truly sorry you had the misfortune of finding one of the bad ones, your little friend didn't deserve that treatment and I know that vet will get his just deserts

@TheShizzlemop

Ай бұрын

it is important to remember that everyone who has a job is a person, and that some people ARE bad at their job. its our job as consumers to be on the lookout and bring things like this up with their management. people who use underhanded tactics or try to manipulate people are the absolute worst, and that goes for any industry, if they dont improve/fix the problem then we go somewhere else.

@ninalehman9054

Ай бұрын

It is the nurses/technicians who know what is going on. The doctor sees the patient maybe once per day.

@alexia3552

Ай бұрын

That’s so incredibly upsetting. No doubt you’ve done it already, but in case it didn’t occur to you, please leave a detailed review on their google maps page, mentioning the vet by name! As a fellow consumer, I would appreciate knowing something like that so much. And, that’s the most direct and meaningful way of holding them accountable short of suing (and getting it to hit the news)

@aiden3627

Ай бұрын

I would be livid. I don’t know what I would do if I found that out. I don’t think I would handle it well.

Now I understand why the vet technician looked at me like I gave her solid gold when I handed over the Black Panther backpack that has a file folder with every piece of paper I've ever been given regarding my Bombay cat Daisy, all the way back to her shelter records, and the empty boxes of every medication and flea treatment I've ever used. She asked if she could copy everything for their records, and when I said, "of course" she took off like she was terrified I would change my mind. I also keep photos of the labels of what she's currently eating, including treats, on my phone to show the vet. Along with the label of the dander reducing dry shampoo I use. And lastly, I try my best to ensure she has all claws capped and bring her favorite treat to keep her calm. The vet usually remarks on how thorough she was able to examine her because of this, and now I know why. I always thought doing these things was basic sense when it came to owning a pet. It's the only thing you as a human can do to ensure they receive the best care, which is what you promised upon taking the animal into your home and your life.

@officermeyer5733

2 ай бұрын

I agree 💯 and they should really have classes on this for those who adopt because not everyone knows to do that. Honestly if it got taught in school & properly then more would know regardless if it's taught at home or not. Just my opinion

@flameepidemic4839

Ай бұрын

I thought that was normal too. However my uncle has kitties that throw yp their food the second they eat it and stomach it after that. He said he thinks it was a botched spaying…the cats are about 10+ now and they done that when they were 1… one of the kitties has a growing belly and i think its cancer he even noticed it but said “if its nothing its wasted money” these cats have only been to the vet for surgery and desperately need help but tbh i think he wants them dead because he wants a dog but i remonded him the last 2 he got rid of because he was too lazy to walk them or play with them. Never wanted to potty train or bite train and wondered why the never stopped Some people make me so angry because they want pets but dont take care of them

@trinketsphinx3212

Ай бұрын

@@flameepidemic4839 I've got family that's the same way. Shelled out over $1,000 for a breeding ready female puppy of a VERY territorial breed. I told them time and time again, put the puppy on her back, show her who is master. They didn't. She had heats for five years, no puppies. They said they needed her less aggressive, (she would attack other dogs on walks because she wouldn't obey my relatives), and they were going to get her fixed. I said for the love of Anubis, let her have puppies first! It's gonna get so much worse if you don't! Guess who legit couldn't be taken on a walk after her spay.... thank God they had a big back yard with a sturdy, solid fence. I was ready to Gibbs smack both of them. Repeatedly.

@kitsunelee007

Ай бұрын

So I'm not the only person who is detailed oriented like this with my furbaby?

@GoldenWolf248

Ай бұрын

@@trinketsphinx3212so many things wrong with this story. Where do so even start? First of all, where did they get this dog from? I doubt it was from a responsible breeder that vets the adopters. Second, roll it on its back to show it who’s master? You’ve gotta be kidding me. That is the worst advice. Are you even a dog trainer? Third, WHY IN THE WORLD WOULD THEY BREED AN AGGRESSIVE DOG?! They did the right thing to spay her. It would be so irresponsible to breed an aggressive dog.

I have one chameleon that is an absolute asshat. The vet nor the vet tech took me seriously when i said he hates all of humanity and only his size has stopped him from genociding us all. I warned them he bites, scratches, tailwhips and latches on and refuses to let go. They didnt believe me when i said treat him like a badly tenpered iguana not a chameleon. They regretted it instantly. Cant say they werent warned. And i brought chocolates so..... Most of my reptiles are absolutely docile and love the vet because they arent just coming in when they're sick and they know that the vet means hornworms. So 99% of the time, theyre there to get a bit of poking and prodding but nothing painful or invasive (especially since they can all but one open their mouth on command). But this one was a rescue in need of constant medical care for the rest of his life and whatever went on before me he hated all of humanity. He also let us know that frequently and with extreme prejudice.

@catpoke9557

Ай бұрын

Sounds like a cute little guy

@alexia3552

Ай бұрын

“Only his size is stopping him” is very funny and also only something that I can laugh about BECAUSE he’s small 😂 but you did your due diligence, they just let down their kindergarten teachers who tried to teach them to heed warnings!

@t-and-p

Ай бұрын

A lot of people would've given up, even though his past wasn't his fault. Thank you for sticking by Mini Godzilla and giving him a loving home, despite his repeated attempts to end you. You're a top human being! 😍🤩👍

@nikkifoster9943

Ай бұрын

Omg I had to screen shot this! The first part had me rolling after I read "The only thing stopping him is his size." Lord!

😂 Well. I think I just figured out why my vet’s office can always find room for us on the schedule.

@erikakimmusic

2 ай бұрын

Us too! We don't bring snacks every time, but every single time they squeeze us in when they didn't have to in an 'emergency' or holidays, we bring snacks. Sometimes we bring snacks just because. They almost always fit us in, and when they cannot fit us, in they always apologize profusely to the point where I feel bad for even asking. and our vet really loves our dog. I never regret a single penny I spend there.

@khills

2 ай бұрын

@@erikakimmusic We bring them something every time we come back from a trip - chocolate or some local that can be shared easily. (We also do this for our pharmacists, who make such travel possible, primary doctor’s office, and our dentist’s office, plus any specialty services we’re seeing at the time, like physical therapy, orthopedics, etc). We found the “we got you this from X” is the only way a lot of them will take the damned thank you gifts. 😂

@Kikkatar.

2 ай бұрын

Same 😂

@annaluciaschmitz

Ай бұрын

Same 😂

First time I took my dog to the new vet, she was like 8 months pregnant. The vet, not the dog. She was so great with him, that I made her a baby quilt. In two weeks. Fastest quilt I ever made. Does that count? I may have brought them some xmas baking as well.

@kirkygirl

2 ай бұрын

If I were your vet, I would have been a mess on the floor, sobbing with how generous and thoughtful that would be. ❤

@keepmovingforward9775

2 ай бұрын

I love that you did this for her❤

@angelwilder2378

2 ай бұрын

That absolutely counts!

@reginabillotti

2 ай бұрын

It's good the dog wasn't 8 months pregnant, since dog pregnancies last about two months.

@Grungefan2018

2 ай бұрын

You are a wonderful person and your vet definitely loves you 😊 that was so sweet

We doctors also love when our human patients do every one of these things. And it IS rare 😂

@silversleeper1193

2 ай бұрын

My ped patients aren’t (usually) “aggressive,” but I still appreciate the parents who acknowledge their kid is going to fight back during the exam and take steps to “muzzle” them. I’ve had my pregnant belly kicked one too many times

@patrician3821

2 ай бұрын

@@silversleeper1193 I imagine Many parents have trouble to accept that their kids can hurt someone. I was punched once, and a friend of mine got bitten ( adult disoriented patients). It is not easy

@BecksBSL

Ай бұрын

My grandma used to forget her medication list for her appointments (we never sent the actual medications as several times they didn’t come home with her and some were time sensitive and could be missed if her prescription hasn’t arrived) even though I’d put it right on the table ready for her when the transport collected her, it was just a typed up list with name and dosage, I’d often get a call from her consultant or nurse while I was at work so I could reel them off for them, she took a box of chocolates and biscuits every Easter and Christmas just to make up for anything she’d forgotten and thank them for being so kind to her 🙂

@winternight1420

Ай бұрын

I do this and every time I have a medical appointment I make sure to bring up to date blood test, x-ray, family history, allergies, past surgeries, past/on going treatments along with the names and contact of the doctors I go to and if I noticed I’ve been feeling unwell or kind of different I create at least a week logbook with my symptoms, temperature, blood pressure, over the counter medication if I took some, sleep hours and schedule, what I ate and of course a list of questions. They LOVE IT. I like medicine too so I ask a lot of questions and we have a good chat. Also, I organise the same for my mom and I’m the one who accompanies her so most of the time our info is updated and put on record at the same time so doctors often check both of our info even if the consultation is just for one and there’s actually something to take care of just make an appointment for a more throughout consultation.

@catpoke9557

Ай бұрын

So if I bring cookies the doctors will eat them? Awesome, I might do that for them next time

I did give a big box of MoonPies to the surgeon and staff who helped out our cat MoonPie.

@suchnothing

Ай бұрын

Stop that's so adorable 😭

@elaniarkady7351

Ай бұрын

Oooo so sweet!

I clip my cat's nails before going to the vet. He does not tend t swipe, but they are very thankful.

@aviancoleslaw

2 ай бұрын

Same here, though I'm the one who most benefits from it, as they let me hold her in my jacket while they don't need to see her... That girl can _cling._

@KristenK78

2 ай бұрын

Girl With The Dogs (who also grooms cats) calls that "disarming my opponent". Dogs get trimmed at the end, but cats, that's the FIRST thing she does so they only have one weapon: teeth.

@ashleyder9164

2 ай бұрын

Yeah, I try to always clip my kitties' nails before vet visits. They never intentionally scratch, but if their claws are long, they could still hurt a vet or tech by accident if they get scared and, like, climb a shoulder or something, lol.

@ChallieWallie

Ай бұрын

​@@KristenK78and then she uses the space helmet to disarm those teeth 😅

@excalibur493

Ай бұрын

I do that with my old man, Waffle. He HATES vet visits with a passion. On both paper work and from me, they learn real quick that Waffle bites and scratches. He may be 18 come June, but he doesn't fuck around.

I did the first one for myself last time I went to the ER! The nurse who took down my information was very pleased, I just wasn't sure if my notes were up to date and I knew I was in too much pain to remember, so I threw all my pill bottles in a paper bag and took it with me 😅

@WildflowersCreations

2 ай бұрын

I do this all the time, it helps so much!

@LibraryAce

2 ай бұрын

Definitely a good thing for pets and humans! Plus reading your discharge notes so you know what's up.

@ndawn90

2 ай бұрын

As a human healthcare worker, THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!! There's nothing more frustrating than trying to reconcile someone's medications when all they know is, "It's a little green pill, does that help?" No, no it does not. Not even a teeny, tiny bit.

@CharlotteIssyvoo

2 ай бұрын

I have a very painful disability, so I'm on quite a bit of medication, and I do occasionally have to go to ER and specialists. Fortunately, my husband always remembers what my medications are. I'm nowhere near as good about that as he is.

LOL, my dog comes in pre-muzzeled and every piece of equipment on him to make sure he and the vets + techs are safe I am also the one that if they need me to be on the floor with my baby rocking and controlling him I am that person. I don't take his medications but I do type it out in a document that can be emailed, as well as scanned documents from every vet visit. The keeping medications and all the info about them helped my husband's doctor, so I do that with him too. When he got snipped the Dr. asked my husband, "since our last visit do you know what meds they put you on?" and me husband shrugged and I opened the app I keep his list on and gave him it to go through.

@commodorezelda

2 ай бұрын

As a vet assistant, sincerely, you are the best.

My 2 dobermans have never shown aggression to anyone, but i bring them in to the vet *already* muzzled. You just never know what could happen and its not worth the risk. Especially if they are sick or injured. Animals do not act like themselves when they are sick or hurt, so you just dont know. I also will do anything myself that the vet wants me to do. My husband and/or I will pick them up and put them on the table ourselves and anything else that needs to be done.

My guinea pig was wiggly, but never once bit the vet. He rarely had issues, as he was a very healthy and happy boy. He had a broken nail once, and pink eye. But those were taken care of and he bounced back very quickly. His vet was blatantly sad when he diagnosed Kona with a benign tumor that was pushing on his bowels, leading to abnormal poops, and him being a 6 year old guinea pig, surgery wasn't the best option for him. When he passed, I brought his vet some cookies I made, saying thank you to him for taking such good care of my boy for these past few years. Miss that little man everyday.

I was a vet tech for a few years, and I've got a couple of stories of "don't warn the professionals about the animal's aggression" stories. 2 dogs. One small dog was in for a dental, and bit me right under the chin when I was getting him out of the kennel. When the owner was told about this, she casually mentioned that no groomers would see him, because of his history of kennel aggression. Which really would have been nice to know before I needed to go to the ER. Another small dog, I was doing the preliminary exam on, getting vitals. He had this little jersey on, and as I was going to put my stethoscope under it, because i couldn't hear correctly over it, he nails both of my hands at lightning speed. Then the owner is like, "oh, by the way, he can be a little nippy." A warning BEFORE he bit me would have been nice. Bonus injury story: we get this cat in who needs X-rays. He's been well-behaved enough up until that point, that all my coworkers told me to just handle him solo. He decides he doesn't like the restraint for the rads, reaches a paw up, and splits my nostril clean in two. The owner was pissed that the human hospital called animal control, because I needed my nose stitched back together, and they were legally required to. She blamed the clinic. I blame my coworkers for not helping me, even after I told them he was getting fractious

@khills

2 ай бұрын

With coworkers like that, who needs panicked animals? 😒 (Meanwhile, one of my cats has a note in his chart that he can sound like a spicy purrito, but he’s all hiss, no bite, and that it’s funny to hold him when he’s voicing his displeasure. 😂)

@loricawley54

2 ай бұрын

I’m really sorry u were injured! I think pet owners need to do the responsible thing and warn the vet and vet techs if their pet has issues before the vet/vet techs handle them. I have a rottie (see profile pic) who is a psycho about having his nails done. He turns into a combination of a bucking broncho and Cujo about his nails. He’s sweet with everything else - vaccines, dentals, checkups, but not his nails. Our vet sedates him for his nails bc it keeps them safe, and it keeps Thor safe as well. We found out when I took him to be neutered that he would not go under w/o us there. Our vet called me, we rescheduled the appt, I stayed with him during his neuter operation, and it went great. Sedating him with his nails is just a no brainer for us bc he’s 150lbs and could severely hurt someone. We don’t want that, and our vet certainly wouldn’t enjoy that. His nail appts r a 2-3 hr appt approximately every 3 months where I have to stay with him the entire time or he won’t go under. It takes him the longest to go under even with me there bc he fights it which is why it’s a long appt. After he can’t lift his head, we put a towel over his eyes (he will still growl a little, but can’t control his tongue), I hold his head so IF he finds the strength to snap (he nvr has), it will be me that he gets, the vet or vet tech will clip or Dremel his nails, then they reverse the sedation, and he goes from zero to go, and we’re done, but no one gets hurt. Win win in my book! Our vet says she has to do the police dogs the same way and some dogs r just wired different when it comes to sedation and nail trims. I say whatever keeps everyone safe and happy is what works for me!

@sitarilyra9637

2 ай бұрын

@@loricawley54 you sound like a wonderful owner, who does what's in the best interest of everyone involved, Thor included.

@sitarilyra9637

2 ай бұрын

@@loricawley54 also, looking at your profile picture, your dogs are adorable

@loricawley54

2 ай бұрын

@@sitarilyra9637 Aww, Tysm! They r my world! ❤️

Glad to know my warnings were appreciated. Even though she needed gabapentin to go to the vet I still warned the vet techs to count their fingers before and after attending my baby.

@YourAsianSensation

2 ай бұрын

Yeah they always give my dog that too. But it doesn’t seem to help. And it makes it worse because when we get there we always end up waiting for like 30 minutes to an hour and the waiting stresses her out even more.

@suchnothing

Ай бұрын

lol my friend called that "his nice boy meds for visiting the vet". She rescued a senior pomeranian/corgi mix named Boris, and he was such an iconic dog, but SO badly behaved towards everyone outside his trusted circle 😂 He only had two teeth in his little head, but they drugged him for the vet all the same. Makes it easier on everyone.

Not a vet but a retired nurse and this applies across the board for all species 😂

Best thing Ive ever done for my vets: Properly socialized and trained my dogs and horses. It makes their job SO much easier.

As a technician I appreciate so much when people are able to give me a budget to work with! We understand the vet is expensive!! So rather than have the dvm and me pull up an extensive full estimate with all the recommendations and then be told that "oh, we cant do any of that" I'd much rather be told honestly from the beginning what type of budget we can work with. And really the dvm and techs are much more likely to try and do work arounds if we have a number to work with rather than just being told its too expensive. Sure, I love the clients who are able to say that they dont care about the price and to just do anything, but thats not everyones situation!

@amyfu2047

Ай бұрын

What kind of markup is there on veterinary? Like compared to what equipment etc. Costs what do you charge customers for it? For example I had a friend stay in a hospital for one night in the USA somewhere and there was a $50 charge for a freaking tiny box of kleenex! That kind of markup drives me nuts. As far as paying for a doctor or technician’s experience and time, that is different and obviously valuable. I watched Rocky Mountain Vet and they often only charged for equipment and meds etc and did a lot of pro bono work. Like in one case a dog needed his leg amputated. One veterinary office told the owner it would be over $2000.00, and Dr. Jeff did it for like $600.00.

@WerewolfSmoocher

Ай бұрын

Between $1-2k, if not higher, is standard for orthopedic surgery, including leg amps. TV vets can afford to do more low cost and pro bono work because they’re being paid for the show and the show will bring in more clients. We’re not marking things up just to mark things up. We need to cover cost, and then make enough money to keep the doors open, the lights on, and the staff paid to be there to be able to help. Without mark up, that’s not within the realm of an option, unfortunately. :c Many clinics are under contract with reference laboratories to be able to have the equipment in house to run in house labwork (think of an overly complicated lease to own). The vast majority of veterinary staff are woefully underpaid. As far as actual numbers go, that’s a case by case basis (and can be different per item or service), and will vary wildly per clinic, especially when you compare a small business owned by the veterinarian vs a corporate owned clinic. Hope this helps answer your question and shed some light c:

@BaileyL018

Ай бұрын

@@amyfu2047 I don't think I could accurately guess that. For one it really depends on the clinic- recently my clinic(which I will not name but is a big company brand) has been marking up prices to the point that I don't feel it's worth it, but that even depends location to location. Also, there's a reason I'm a tech and not a manager or supervisor. I could never do all that policy and marketing stuff lol

You can bribe almost any customer serving person with snacks. They can always use some solidified happiness to counter all the BS they have to deal with. 😅

Before my girl passed on, I kept print outs of all her records in a file I stored in the pocket of her carrier, and all the lables of her medication in a ziplock baggie taped to the file. I'd keep notes in my weekly planner of her appointment dates and procedures, and a checklist of medications and corrusponding dates. I had her for 14 years before her asthma was untreatable and we had to make the descision to say goodbye while she still had a good last day in her. My kitten doesn't have asthma, but I've noticed concerning early symptoms of weight loss, so now she's on a weight gain diet and dewormer while I document everything before trying the vet. I'm amused and annoyed to report the issue seems to be she forgets to eat, and moving her dry food to her favorite play area has increased her appatite, and she is enjoying her added wet food breakfast and lunches, and is back up to a healthy weight

My sweet precious baby girl, she's going to be 11 this month, my parents didn't ask ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT HER SURGERY!!!!! i had to make sure they brought home instructions to care for her after her surgery (she had a tumor) and texted my parents a list of questions and i'm genuinely happy to hear you don't mind being asked questions....

#6 was me when the lump on my snake's neck tripled in size in a handful of months. The cheaper option was to try and get a biopsy from samples drawn with a needle, which wasn't even guaranteed to work. Instead, while I did have to wait a few months for the funds, I paid to have the entire lump surgically removed and sent to a lab. Good thing too, because it ended up being a tumor. Some people called me insane for spending that money, but he's my little guy and my responsibility.

My mom did almost all of this for me going to doctors when I was growing up so she naturally also did it for our pets. (This was especially because we took in disabled cats that required specialized care.) She was shocked to find out no one else did this. I have continued that legacy since I know it makes the entire process easier when you’re caring for disabled kitties.

I always let the vet tech know that Bubba needs to be a purrito. He's the sweetest baby, but he can't help but be defensive when he's scared.

My Chow is a rescue. Nobody realized before I got him home that he'd been hit by a car while a stray. So with that backstory, I have a beloved dog with multiple unset broken bones from (now) 7 years ago. He had respiratory, eye, and ear infections. His eyes continue to tend to have issues. He has multiple broken teeth from the accident. He takes three meds plus supplements. I keep a file of his vet visits including X-rays and bring that with me. I read everything. He's more comfortable being handled if I'm with him, and I'll hold his head to make the vet more comfortable doing the exam. I remind where the injuries are to avoid a sensitive/bad reaction. I bring a muzzle, too, and he's accustomed to that. Here's what I appreciate: vets and techs who understand when I say I need to "introduce" them to my dog if they're going to take him away to do things. It creates as much trust as possible. Too often they're dismissive and expect that grabbing the leash and walking away is all that should be expected. Chows are a trust based relationship dog. He trusts me more than anyone, and he trusts me to keep him safe. When he doesn't know you, he's going to resist going with you. You're not dragging a 70 lb Chow against his will. I've seen him turn into an alligator, bucking and spinning, with animal control and I've seen him utterly shut down when being forced to move away from me. Why do this when it's only going to create a problem when you expect to draw blood or give injections? Vets admit they don't like dealing with Chows. But the most important part of dealing with a Chow is that they must have an owner who has gained their dog's trust and will advocate for their needs. And when they do, vets and techs must listen to the advocate. ❤

I weigh my pets every month (more often if there are any concerns) and my vet really appreciated me bringing it in. She said seeing the normal range of her weight and the patterns helped narrow down what was wrong, and it was easier to measure than “I think she’s eating a little less than normal”

How is this all NOT happening? I have two binders for my two pups. They contain all their medical records, sorted by date, tabbed by year. The binders also contain their adoption records, chip documentation, AKC registration info, diet and snack information (brand, flavor and frequency) as well as a photo of the front and back of the packages. And then, I have photos of their prescriptions and the actual medication (front and back) with the date the photos were taken. My vet has cared for my pups since I adopted them at 10 weeks old and they adore my pups! I trained my pups from the start to be comfortable with being touched, poked, prodded, etc, so my vet is always happy to see us. This vet also cared for my previous two dogs, so they know what to expect with me. I realize I’m a bit overboard, but I can’t believe people don’t do at least the things in this clip. 🤦‍♀️

everyday i’m glad my cat is pretty chill at the vet. well i mean he’s terrified but he’s never tried to whack or bite anyone. he did try to hide once but we got him

I rescued a feral kitten, and that thing was wild but nearly dead. Wasn't eating yet and freezing. Warmed it up and forced milk, etc, down. No vets near me, and it started getting better overnight. And then, after a couple of days, that thing was climbing me and scratching the hell out of me with attacks. Rang the vet for an appointment and explained everything. It took about a week to see them. Warned them about the Kitten, etc. So they were ready, and the darn thing purr and purr and rubbed itself against the vets hand. She looked at me and said, it's a friendly Feral. I rolled my eyes and held up my hands and arms to show them. That darn cat still wants to fight me and everything in its path, except the Vets.

Most of these commenters are the opposite of Karens. We need more of you!

When we switched vets, I brought all of the vet's previous notes and medical records of my dog, and she looked so grateful and happy. 😆

God I love the video concept of people telling me the things I’m doing RIGHT. I just realized I need so much more of this. I have intense chronic anxiety and my brain is always telling me I’m doing any and everything wrong. “Here’s what you’re doing wrong” lists don’t tell a body what TO do, so thank you for this!

I noticed my cat was walking funny one time and i forgot to correlate it to the fact that id just given him his neds like not even 1hr prior to me witnessing his oddities. So i took him to the ER and told the nurse "hes a bit...spicy" and she glowed bc spicy tux cats are her fave. He came back as being dehydrated, lol but she told me "youre doing an excellent job in keeping up on his health! Most cat owners we see dont even do the bare minimum, ao thank you for your diligence! Whatever youre doing at home, keep it up bc (aside from his blatter condition) hes in excellent health!"

I started as a vet assistant intern only a month ago and I'm loving it!! I totally agree on all of this lol. We had a lady bring in COPIES of the paperwork too for us to keep so we didn't have to scan it, and emailed DIGITAL COPIES and we did her dog's nail trim and ear cleaning for free haha

The snacks for reals tho!! Snacks always make it a good day 😁

I have a very docile lovey-dovey huge black tom named Coal. These vets and vet techs saved his life, and he knows it. He is very flirty, he’ll purr and weave in their legs while we chat about him during his yearly checkup. He absolutely does NOT like getting his yearly shots. It makes him bitey! I always warn them. I also make the special request for the shots not be in his hips, and he behaves much better when it’s given in his scruff.

As a fellow DVM, can I just say I love you for getting this content out there, hahahaha! All true!

Every Christmas I make candies and cookies and always make up a box for my vet. They deserve it.

My mom warned the vet tech numerous times not to touch her dog without him having a muzzle on first or letting her help, because the dog has anxiety and nips. The vet tech ignored her and got nipped. The dog was put in isolation and assessed for rabies and aggression. He got cleared after a few weeks. But it was more stress and BS for everyone. I'm glad the vet in this vid actually appreciates getting helpful information from pet owners.

Now I understand why my vets always seem so enthusiastic to see my mother and I. Over time we have had 2 dogs and 3 cats, and we've kept all their files, read over everything, warned them about potential aggressiveness and especially where they don't like to be touched, and basically the whole video. We also have never had more than 2 pets at once so we agree who is in charge of which pet that day if both are going in (luckily not had both go in at the same time for injury, if they're both there it's for check up and booster vaccinations) so I think they appreciate us being organised too.

Because of this video, I arrived at my rabbbit's last veterinary appointment with a huge tray of seasonal cookies for the staff. I really appreciate them and it was nice knowing something that could make their day better.

As medical doctor, do that for humans too! (Although not the muzzle part, we're sadly not legally allowed, but trust me, we wish we could sometimes 😂).

I once took a picture of the vomiting and recorded a video of how the cat behaved strangely. I decided that it was easier to show than to try to describe it. At the clinic, the veterinarian thanked me very much and looked at me as if she was going to hug me😅

Your blog is hightly underrated. Yet, you just found a new fan in Germany.

Pro Tip - hospital staff like treats too! Im a frequent flyer in our city hospital and i like to give treats to my nurses.

Set up my cat’s annual appt yesterday and the tech got so excited that I said I’d bring the stool sample even though she told me most people opt out of testing it if it’s an indoor cat. Peace of mind is always worth it to me and it was cute hearing her excitement too 😂

Our grumpy old cat (RIP Ted) used to sulk and growl, though he never actually swiped. Our current little one loves to Explore Everything In Detail and gets too distracted to be angry 😂

As a vet assistant studying to become a vet tech I definitely agree with everything he said

I'm ALWAYS the good dog parent! My stack of medical records are 3 inches thick!

I’ve got one for you. Listen to the voicemail when we leave it! Otherwise all of this was awesome. I felt it in my soul

My moms cat is very fractious with me and the vets, i always warn them. My cat is a goodboy but has feline hyperesthesia so i warn them that he's never harmed anyone but because of the nature of his condition lets get a towel and make a purrito and tell them where is most common pain is. Both my mom's and my service dogs are muzzle trained. Its a simple thing to do but it makes life easier for you, the vet and your animal to communicate, read instructions and ask questions.

This is entertaining but also very informative in a nice way.😊❤

I’m definitely the type that brings more information than you likely actually want 😂 Pro tip: go online and print out a picture of your animal’s food/treat bags and the nutrition labels for them, plus ingredient lists for any cleaner or air freshener you use in the house if you think it’s relevant.

I recently had to take my ginger cat, Hallie, to the vet. She wasn't eating, lethargic, not drinking water, or going to the litterbox. Before they even got her out of the carrier, I forewarned them that she could and would use her claws, on all four paws. She grows extra feet with me when I try to cut her nails or try to exam her myself. Damn if she didn't behave herself like a little lady with them. 😂❤

Our vet gave us a 5 yay review. It was in our paper work. But we got the review for following her diet and feeding advise. Our cat went from overweight to perfect weight. Oh sure he acts like he's always hungry but that's cause he went from always having dry food in his dish to 4 meals of wet food a day.

That last item is why we waited an entire year before we adopted another pet. I want to make medical decisions for my pet based on what they need, not on what I can afford.

@Rebeccacell

Ай бұрын

Get pet insurance. I couldn’t pay for some of the testing and meds for my elderly cat. My dog has had insurance on her since a day before we even bought her home. I’ll never have a pet again without insurance.

My cats aren’t defensive or aggressive at all at the vet, but they do show a lot of fear, so I always reassure the vets handling them they won’t lash out. It’s nice to be able to work and not be worried about scratches and bites, you know?

my boy is 100lbs and VERY nervous at the vet. i call ahead of time and get them to organize some mild sedatives for me to pick up prior to the appointment. i also make him wear a basket muzzle, which he hates, but the vet’s safety is priority when i bring my boy in.

I probably could have done better about paperwork over the years... but it's good to know what vets want/expect! I appreciate these videos!

Aw, this is the best type of pet owner to be.

In reverse, I love when veterinaries pet my dog, tells him he is a good dog, a good boy, and laughs at him when he is being goofy because of the praise 🥰

the vet's phone!!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 I read all the paperwork and view my boys records on their vet's app. and they all know my cat's reputation.... I keep all their records too!

At least bringing the meds is more informative than “i dont know. “

My pets are both very mouthy creatures (I have a cat and a dog) so whenever the vet tries to give my pets an oral exam, I volunteer to open my pets' mouths for them to look at whatever they need for however long because I can tell they're worried about getting bit, even if my animals have been on their best behavior up to that point. (and also I've taught my animals to be okay with me messing with them to brush their teeth and give them meds whenever it's needed.)

Wait. People don't read the discharge papers? why?

@Auntie_Ahgase

2 ай бұрын

Wait. People really do get discharge papers? 15 years, 4 pets, we've only ever gotten receipts. Never anything that mentioned diagnosis or care instructions. 😮

@Rebeccacell

Ай бұрын

Discharge papers are usually only for surgeries or procedures which require sedation. But as to why people don’t read them, some people just aren’t as bright as others or as caring. I’m an RN and it happens all the time.

I call my Vet all the time about medication instructions.. And calls me guardedly when he is getting ready suggest a expensive test.. But i fricking pay because seriously Dogs are fricking awesome..

_"Shut up, I'm not crying. _*_You're_*_ crying!"_ 😂😂

I brought all meds with my pet, and I bring all mine including over the counter when I see a doctor for myself. It is possible they do not have the newest ones if I went to an ER, or urgent care.

This makes me so happy! I always ask the vet what they would do if it were their pet and go with their recommendation, and I always felt like I was being annoying lol. So glad it is appreciated on your side because I know that I am not an expert so it is definitely appreciated on my side!

As a human healthcare worker I would appreciate all these too, including that biting part 😂

I had a bestie and neighbor who had a high string part Persian dumpster rescue. I would take it to the vet for her, she would hype out worse than the cat. I would bring my heavy winter coat and lined split leather gloves and would dress up. Even with three doses of sedative it would still be a nightmare. I wasn’t afraid to help, the vet tech in past the elbow gauntlets and a full leather apron and I could manage 8 pounds of cat for the vet. Even scruffing her was dangerous… and they didn’t have head bubbles which is what that poor kitty needed.

#3 the problem is sometimes even when you do give them warning the techs dont listen. We had a rottie who was very kennel protective and we told them DO NOT put her in a cage. Put her in a room. She'll go in fine but she will not come out. Sure enough, they put her in a cage and reached in to take the lead and buddy nearly lost a finger. They had to call us back to let her out of the cage because she wouldnt leave and wouldnt let anyone touch her. From then on, if she had to be left at the vet, they kept her in a room, no cage.

Dog trainer here, your dog trainer will appreciate all of these too!

My vets office is in love with my boy for one big reason…he has been trained to go sit on the scale and wait (I can’t take credit for that sadly, he’s a guide dog). I’ve seen them wrangle dogs on and off that thing and my guy just hops on and sits down, waiting for his treat.

The warning cat parent was me at the emergency vet 😆 They put his name on the door's whiteboard, and then I wrote "spicy" underneath. Anytime anyone approached his carrier, I was like, "Fair warning, I can't guarantee he won't try and bite you." He's a snuggle bug with me, but I have no illusions about how he's like with strangers.

I recently had to take my (otherwise very healthy) doggo to the vet. I gave them a detailed summary and timeline, didn't mind waiting an extra half an hour, went with their recommendations for what's actually best for my dog and then reminded them to charge me correctly (which they didn't end up doing). Lets make these things more common place - vets are having one of the hardest jobs as it is, we can do a little that goes a long way. (I'm also totally gonna bake for his next dental, thanks for the tip!)

Honestly, I didn't think about having a record of everything my pet has gone through medically - I should start doing that

One of my cats gets really aggressive when being handled in any way he doesn't like, but he does a lot better if we are holding him instead of the vet tech or him being on the table. Vets that let us hold him during certain parts of the exam are the best, so we don't have to risk (and afford) fully sedating him!!!

Man my vets must love me, because I have all of Sadie’s records on hand at all times just in case, I always give gifts to the staff, I always have her list of meds on hand, and we never have to worry about nipping since she LOVES the vet (no, seriously, so love them! She gets so much attention and she’s a total social butterfly). My 14 year old baby is a sweet spoiled Cocker Spaniel. Edit: there was one time even the doctors where giving me the choice of changing meds for her issue or getting a blood test. I did the blood test, and good thing I did, she needed to be hospitalized for 24 hours on drip meds. Luckily it was caught quick enough that it was only 24 hours and not the 3 days they though it was going to be. I will do ANYTHING to make sure my baby is safe and happy!

I thought I was being annoying when I bother the vet with questions after...

@ghost.mp3

Ай бұрын

their entire job is to help you care for your pet! they can do that better when you ask questions. sure they may be busy, but clarifying things shows you really are concerned and care for your pet and they love to see that so of course a good vet will take the time to help answer your questions

We take our dogs in every six months for check ups and get a complete blood panel done yearly. New vets to the practice try to tell us we don’t need the expensive full panels, but we keep a file at home on each dog and we research when certain values change. We trust our vets fully, but they are human and super busy and could miss something we might catch early. We had a pup diagnosed with Addison disease, the techs would forget so I would always remind them to use the “tiger tube” to check his thyroid. It saved everyone time. He lived for 17 years with all of us working together. When he passes, they sent us a card with all their personal comments. I have all their cards from all our babies passing.

When it comes to me and my pets. I carry files on our meds and paperwork. I also have a notebook on what to ask at the appointments and go with our doctors recommendations. I have issues with not being in control. It’s not really a good thing at times. Lol

Not Mrs. Nesbit 😂😂😂

The cookies! 😂😂😂😂

I actually brought int a bag of snacks when my cat got sick and the vet squeezed us in despite being fully booked that day. Wasn't even 20 bucks worth of snacks and i could still hear several vet techs squeal from the exam room, when they found the bag.

I always do most of these, especially the last one. My cats have excellent insurance, i may as well use it. I suck at keeping printed copies of medical records, though. Lucky we have had the same vet for 20 years.

Love seeing this dude's content lol

I wish I had a vet like you would be a pleasure to actually deal with you. Every vet I've had to deal with seems to be an entitled asshat who seems to not enjoy the job. Ive only meet one young vet who didn't talk to me like I was beneath him, that answered my questions and actually made me feel like I was welcome instead of a hindrance. He isn't there anymore and I'm afraid to take any more of pets because I've also lost 4 pets due to misdiagnoses and unprofessional handling after surgery. Seems in my area the vets are more interested in the money than the job. We never get any actual instructions for anything just you need to give him this so many times a day that's it. No info on what's been done just a recept of treatment. Really wish I had you as the vet.

I wish this guy was in our town! Love him

My rabbit had to stay in ICU for 3 days a couple months ago and they went through all the things he needed and the charges that came with them and as soon as they said $2,300 I said *do it. Please save him.* I would never spend that much money on myself but you can't put a price on my baby boy.

My dog is having surgery on Tuesday morning. Guess I'd better make some cookies before then. 😅

Cookie thing goes over well, can confirm

As someone who spent nearly 20 years in human (mostly elder) care. The same applies.

I took a couple dozen donuts to the vet next to where I work one time. The day before 2 techs helped me push my car to a gas pump after someone siphoned my gas. I’d just filled up that morning on my way in. Everyone loves snacks.

wait...im ALLOWED to have my babys medical records printed and given to me!? hell yes im doing that

I'm a hand (cleaning the place and keeping an eye animals) We definitely appreciate snacks... and the occasional pizza... yes someone bought us pizza ... there appointment was same said as pizza too... we all were shocked and drooling (at the pizza I mean 😅)

My cat had started coughing pretty badly so I made an appointment with my vet. During the two weeks before they could see him I started recording every fit he had. Time of day, length, severity, pollen levels outside, humidity inside and out, temperature, how many he’d had that day, sound, everything I could think of. My vet looked at me like she wanted to marry me.

As a tech who worked at a hospital that took aggressive animals that the other hospitals would NOT, yes, please warn even if you think it's cute.

I too bring all my medications in a bag. Be it for the vet or my own doctor visits. I wouldn't want to accidentally say the wrong dosage or get discalcula and write it down wrong