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Katiebob

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  1. Vets' Fees

    in Non Animal Chat

    Posted · Edited by Katiebob

    I've read lots of posts recently (on here and other forums) where there is a criticism of vets' fees. I am a simple minded individual who believes that if you don't like the fees your vet is charging, you move to another vet who offers cheaper treatment. It may not be the same level of service i.e. maybe you don't get your blood results same day, or some such other thing, or they may not be able to offer you some other services without referral, but if that's what you want, that's ok.

     

    I am a little peeved (and I'm not a vet nurse, or vet, or someone associated with a vet, who could have any interest). Nor are most of my animals insured!! I am, however, pretty upset that people on here and other forums are criticising vets who do a 5 or 6 year training period, work their way through an apprenticeship at a vet or vets (plural) and maybe then start their own practice. At this point, they wiill have a fair few debts . So to actually try to charge a 'fair' fee per hour, plus for their expertise, they are criticised. Plus, if it's their own practice, the costs of their premises, staff. drugs, taxation etc. I think we shoud have a level of insurance where we're not that worried about each and every bill (or the means to pay for it).

     

    I am very confused - how are vets supposed to earn a living then? In general I think that vets fees reflect the level of service the practice can offer and the areas which they operate in. Maybe I'm wrong. I'm interested to know what others think?

  3. Attitudes

    in Non Animal Chat

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    On another forum I visit, someone thinks they are an 'expert' on my breed. :rolleyes: Maybe they are, maybe they're not. It's irrelevant. I haven't yet posted on that forum asking for help but it's always offered :laugh:

     

    I always say, 'thank you very much, I've considered that and have taken xxxxx action already but your contribution is very much appreciated' :laugh:

     

    Well, what else can I say, other than the very rude things that come to mind immediately I read that person's posts :wacko:

  7. Citronella Collars

    in Behaviour and Training

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    Well, I admit I have used them on one of my rough collies - and for a similar situation. I was recommended by a reputable behaviourist and to be honest, in my case, it did work or certainly helped, the idea being that it would interrupt the behaviour long enough for me to gain attention and distract the dog from whatever had caused the barking. I would then inter-act with the dog doing something that she enjoyed, away from whatever was scaring her.

     

    I can understand people's reservations about these collars and I would recommend that you are shown how to use them properly, rather than just going to buy one from someone who has no experience of their use, although your vet obviously knows what he's doing.

     

    The other thing I'd say is that I always used it when she was on a lead, primarily because she was not suitable to be let off lead at that time so I was always in control.

     

    Di :)

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