vet question

[DreamLord34]

Is it normal for a vet to deny any service is the person doesn't have cash on them when bringing in a puppy in an emergency status?
The pup ended up being close to falling into a coma so had my friend NOT got ahold of a credit card, the pup would have died.
She had a sugar level of 5.3 when she got there. It's a chihuahua pup & is the most active of the 5 pups.
So, is that normal practice for a vet to do that?

[Mr. Apollo]

Yeah, I've heard of that happening before.

[Limey32]

Yes.. just like 99% of professionals today, it is all about the money. No cash today? Animal dies. They don't bill you like they used to. So much for picking a profession for the love of animals.. just about the doh ray me. :(

[Mouse]

OK, say they get burned, many times.

Who do you think pays the freight on that??

Kerrect.

Can you walk into a strange bank, and ask for $100 just on your winning smile??

I don't think so.

[Thaiwoo]

Well there are plenty vets that look after the animal first and worry about the cash later.

But then as Mouse said some have been burned too many times and need to make a living, have to pay staff and so on.

Might not the moral thing to do but but it happens.

[Thaiwoo]

I think most after hour emergency clinics want to see money before they look at your pet.

[Mouse]

If I did that, with my regular vet, it would not be a problem.

They know me, and might accept my lack of payment.

But this person expected credit with no prior contact with this vet.

Vet fees are high enough as it is, without covering losses due to "emotional" blackmail.

[Buka12]

If you got the time watch this prodcast from CBC:
http://www.cbc.ca/marketplace/

about pets and vets, and us.

[T_Totler]

I've read about cases in the U.S. where some doctors / hospitals refused to treat patients until they showed proof of health insurance.

[DreamLord34]

The thing is, my friend was a long time client of that vet's as Kaos was there several years ago & back then, they let me hold off for a week before I paid for his shots etc.
But this time, it was a less than 2 month old pup that was almost in a coma.

[Mr. Apollo]

I've read about cases in the U.S. where some doctors / hospitals refused to treat patients until they showed proof of health insurance.My aunt's HMO cancelled her health insurance when they found out she needed chemotherapy so the hospital called my cousins and pushed out in a wheelchair to the curb and left her there for them to pick her up. :)

[Tess]

My aunt's HMO cancelled her health insurance when they found out she needed chemotherapy so the hospital called my cousins and pushed out in a wheelchair to the curb and left her there for them to pick her up. :)

You sure you dont have another smartass identity ............Mouse?

[Mr. Apollo]

You sure you dont have another smartass identity ............Mouse?:confused: I don't get it, I was simply giving a real life example of T_Totler's anicdote.

[Mouse]

You sure you don't have another identity ............Mouse?
Your first thought was less abrasive.

And there is only one Mouse.

http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g158/MouseMeat/Smilies/Snubwithtongue.gif

[Mouse]

:confused: I don't get it.
Me either.

Who would ever admit to living in Toronto, if they didn't. :tkl:

[Mr. Apollo]

Me either.

Who would ever admit to living in Toronto, if they didn't. :tkl:Damn, have you no soul?

[Mouse]

You do realize that Tess lives there too, don't you?? ;)

[Tess]

Ya watch it.

And Mouse you're the senior smartass.

[Mouse]

We are fortunate indeed that Mods are held to a higher standard then us, eh Mr. A??

[Tess]

We are fortunate indeed that Mods are held to a higher standard then us, eh Mr. A??

:eri:

If the shoe fits...

[Mr. Apollo]

You do realize that Tess lives there too, don't you?? ;)I am in good company then. :)

[Mouse]

http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g158/MouseMeat/Smilies/terical.gif Smooth.....very smooth.

Of course she really wants to be in Pickering.

Any closer to the Rouge river and she would get her feet wet.

[reiver]

Take this for what it's worth. I'm not sure if vets have to swear to this anymore...

The Veterinarian's Oath

"Being admitted to the profession of veterinary medicine, I solemnly swear to use my scientific knowledge and skills for the benefit of society through the protection of animal health, the relief of animal suffering, the conservation of animal resources, the promotion of public health, and the advancement of medical knowledge.

I will practice my profession conscientiously, with dignity, and in keeping with the principles of veterinary medical ethics. I accept as a lifelong obligation the continual improvement of my professional knowledge and competence."

[Glen]

Insert occupation here...........

[rob]

A few years ago, I learned that Vets are the lowest form of "doctors" around.

Without going into the long story of why I feel this way...

I bought a puppy and wanted to take good care of it from the start. So, I took it into a local Vet. She told me about a bunch of things that were wrong with him and that it would cost me $1000 that day and another $500 a week for 4 weeks.

I was scared, didn't have enough forsight (or money) to take the puppy for a second opinion but knew that I didn't have the money that the Vet was asking for.

I talked with the Vet, explaining that I didn't have any money, asked if she was sure that her diagnosis was correct, if there was anything I could do to defer payment, etc. All they wanted was the money that I didn't have.

So, after a week with the cute new puppy, I had no choice but to take it back to the breeder. The breeder was shocked and dismayed and tried to solve the issue, but I was already sick to death of the horrible situation and couldn't deal with it anymore.

Looking into this a bit further, apparently this sort of extortion is common with Vets and a documented source of income.

It's been 5 years now and I've never been able to bring a new puppy into my home again.

[DreamLord34]

That is sad. You should never give up on a puppy because of some **** vet. Dogs have enough issues as it is with bans etc. They deserve all the chance they can get. There are WAY too many sitting in shelters as it is.

[rob]

That is sad. You should never give up on a puppy because of some **** vet. It was a really tough thing to do. But at the time, I thought that Vet's were trustworthy like real doctors and that my only option with the puppy was to pay the money. The appointment alone cost me $50 and I didn't have a lot of money.

I've been into a couple of Humane Societies but still, years later, I can't bring myself to adopt another little friend.

[Mr. Apollo]

I've been into a couple of Humane Societies but still, years later, I can't bring myself to adopt another little friend.That's really sad. My dog passed away 3 years ago and I still miss him. :(

I have been to some, what I thought, were very good vets. However, I later learned they were doing double vaccinations and prescribing all sorts of unnecessary stuff just to make money.