when we moved 4 years ago, I had to change vets from a busy, focused equine practice to a small "James Herriot" kind of vets practice with good basic knowledge but equipment and expertise not a patch on previous vets. And I have always felt, regardless of the vets I use, that it is my right as a horse owner to pick who I use for my horses healthcare.
My "new" vets queried my use of an equine physio after one of their vets flexion tested my horse and declared he had DJD. Physio and subsequent sports massage therapist disagreed with the vet. Every time I call to get permission for sports therapist, physio or equine body worker I get the third degree.
The horses had their annual vaccinations two days ago and I was grilled as to why I was using the local dentist and not the vets. My choice and not happy that vets had missed some things with Toby's teeth. I asked for some domasen (?? May have spelt it wrong!) gel for Kez incase he's a pain. I was told vet would want to come back the day before the dental visit to health check him before ok-ing the gel. He was given a clean bill of health at his vaccination/annual check up. There are 5 days between this and his dental appointment. They finally relented and gave me the gel.
Everything seems like a fight. How are your vets with you using other healthcare professionals? Is it just mine that are a pain?!
My "new" vets queried my use of an equine physio after one of their vets flexion tested my horse and declared he had DJD. Physio and subsequent sports massage therapist disagreed with the vet. Every time I call to get permission for sports therapist, physio or equine body worker I get the third degree.
The horses had their annual vaccinations two days ago and I was grilled as to why I was using the local dentist and not the vets. My choice and not happy that vets had missed some things with Toby's teeth. I asked for some domasen (?? May have spelt it wrong!) gel for Kez incase he's a pain. I was told vet would want to come back the day before the dental visit to health check him before ok-ing the gel. He was given a clean bill of health at his vaccination/annual check up. There are 5 days between this and his dental appointment. They finally relented and gave me the gel.
Everything seems like a fight. How are your vets with you using other healthcare professionals? Is it just mine that are a pain?!