Amen. My veterinarian passed away 2 years ago. I loved her! I have been to 6 different clinics since then, and I swear I know more than these veterinarians. My latest episode; my dog was drinking more and peeing in the house. I took her in expecting either a UTI or diabetes. They did a urinalysis, blood work and xrays. $590.00 later, no answers. Because her PH was high and even though no bacteria was found (Thanks Dr. Judy for your urinalysis video), I started her on green tea, honey and apple cider vinegar. She was back to her old self in less than a week. The vet never even mentioned the high PH being an issue. $600 bucks down the drain.
I have a dog with Evans syndrome and it really shocked me how many vets are clueless what to do. Fortunately we have a great internal medicine doctor but regular vets are clueless or afraid to treat my dog.
Sounds like mine. Her staff is a bunch of young snobs who know nothing, too. I only took my dog there because when he was a foster that's who they use. I will travel out of town for vet services before I go there again.
Exactly! I’ve said the same things and my friends have said the same also. Most totally lack interpersonal skills alongside ZERO critical thinking ability.
Something happened at my Vets in Flushing, MI. After Dr Brown passed a corporation bought the practice at Riverside. They’re so sad. Now go to wonderful Vet service in Montrose, MI.
Sometimes I don’t want to comment because I feel like I lack the knowledge to even be listening to this conversation. Thank you Dr. Judy for your content. I once saw a video of a vet who was crying because she practiced at a shelter and spayed and neutered dogs at such a young age, puppies mostly. She explained how it may have been detrimental for them in the long run. And pets are like children to some people, the vet needs to know what they are doing. I also saw on the news where a vet Dr. wanted to take his client to court because he wouldn’t pay for a 10K surgery for his dog. I appreciate you guys so much you have a lot to deal with. I like the ER residence for a year idea
This podcast is so interesting & informative. I love hearing vets share experiences. I would imagine the best way for vets to get comfortable doing surgeries on a variety of animals is by working in an emergency clinic. This seems a great way for shelter animals to be spayed/neutered too by utilizing vet students. Not only is there a shortage of vets, there is a shortage of vet schools. I would love to see vet schools pop up that have a heavy emphasis on holistic integrative medicine. As a pet parent, I am struggling to find vets that align with what you teach/advocate. It’s unsettling that doctors take an oath to do no harm, yet my vet clinic pushes for a slew of vaccines every time I walk thru their door & encourage kibble, telling me I wouldn’t know how to cook balanced food.
He perdído hace 10 meses un gran amor ..yorshire de 12 años , después de hacerle verdaderas torturas ( yo no lo supe a tiempo ) en una clínica de España , dónde ellos mismos causan enfermedad a los perros de los clientes para con engaño hacer mucho dinero.Por suerte , el se quedó dormido de forma natural .Ahora me queda una chihuahua de 10 años ..ella de momento está bién.,Pero siento pánico el día que llegue su hora .Pánico de ponerla en manos de los veterinarios que tenemos aquí., porque no sé que parte de éste gremio forma parte de ésta mafia y que parte es formal. Esto se está haciendo en hospitales, y unos lo hacen , otos colaboran y otros se callan , porque dependen todos unos de los otros.El mundo del perro , se ha convertido en un gran negocio..no habrá muchos veterinarios de vocación.Sólo el dinero cuenta.
i took my dog to texas a&m for stomach issues…. it was EASILY 3-4 times as expensive as a regular vet…. there’s no incentive to allow an inexperienced student to touch my dog and it costs more….. it was 200 for them to JUST assess my dog….. a regular vet assessment is 50-70 bucks….. the student pay money to attend school and they’re using the clinics to help generate even more profit they wanted 2000 for a dental and remove an oral mass…. my EXPERIENCED vet did it for like 400.,… that’s just INSANE
I’ve had pets & fosters my entire life. I’ve had great vets always until now. As a retired vet tech I am absolutely terrified to bring my current pets into a clinic anymore. It’s all about $$$$ now. I’m afraid to not have a pet after my current 2 are gone. At the same time I’m not sure if I’m willing to put more through what mine are going through now. It’s absolutely awful 😞
New vets lack of knowledge in the veterinarian science. This is why we are hesitated to get a new pet after our 4 year old Giant Schnauzer died from Lymphoma. Our vet couldn't diagnose him. It was Michigan State that did his necrposy. We knew but she did not. Emergency are a nightmare. Finding a vet who does real veterinarian is hopeless. Miss having a 4 legged buddy around.
After two vet visits and meds for eyes and ears and Giardia which I don’t even think she had (no vomiting or diarrhea) I researched and saved my own kitty from FIP. Found a FB group that got me connected to meds. It’s an aggressive deadly disease. When I took her back the third time for fluids bc I wasn’t sure if she was drinking enough, one of the vets shamed me for her body temp being so low and shrugged it off when I asked why the first vet didn’t do a fecal sample when he saw her cloudy eye and back legs not working. After supportive care at the ER and at another vet during the day hours while I went there to administer her treatment every 8 hours for a week, she is stable and might come home tonight. Could’ve saved a lot of money if they had told me from the start it was FIP, I can look at a cat now and tell they have FIP. Could’ve started treatments way earlier. They sent me home twice to basically watch my kitty waste away and deteriorate for a whole month.
The photos people are posting of spay and neuter surgeries done by their vet, appears to be done by a bucher. My dog's vet is talented and you cannot see the scar from her surgery.
I don’t understand. As far as I know most all veterinary schools have outpatient clinics, which is how vet students get the experience doing surgery where the professors mentor the young vets in doing all kinds of procedures. So you seem to be missing that part of it..
It's not aimed at quality of life and our pets health anymore. It's aimed at money. My dog has suffered a yeast infection since 2016. She's had multiple vet visits and they just keep putting her on pills, not even checking her first for what's going on. This yeast has literally invaded her body to the point she has a serious case of digit going on with her feet she can't hardly walk, puss eye drainage, bloody toenails. Huffing, not cough. Killing the grass where ever she pees < tells me it's yeast. Itchy ears and legs. She was put on 2,000 mg antibiotic the last vet visit with no results. I'm trying everything naturally but I'm needing help from u Dr. Judy, a real professional. If I can't get this treated I will have no choice but to put her down. I refuse her suffering to continue. 9 yrs is too long.
Amen. My veterinarian passed away 2 years ago. I loved her! I have been to 6 different clinics since then, and I swear I know more than these veterinarians. My latest episode; my dog was drinking more and peeing in the house. I took her in expecting either a UTI or diabetes. They did a urinalysis, blood work and xrays. $590.00 later, no answers. Because her PH was high and even though no bacteria was found (Thanks Dr. Judy for your urinalysis video), I started her on green tea, honey and apple cider vinegar. She was back to her old self in less than a week. The vet never even mentioned the high PH being an issue. $600 bucks down the drain.
I have a dog with Evans syndrome and it really shocked me how many vets are clueless what to do. Fortunately we have a great internal medicine doctor but regular vets are clueless or afraid to treat my dog.
My vet retired and the newly graduated vet who bought his practice has zero bedside manner, and is more focused on money than her patients
Sounds like mine. Her staff is a bunch of young snobs who know nothing, too. I only took my dog there because when he was a foster that's who they use. I will travel out of town for vet services before I go there again.
Exactly! I’ve said the same things and my friends have said the same also. Most totally lack interpersonal skills alongside ZERO critical thinking ability.
No doubt she was also taught how to exploit your animal’s condition for the max amount of income. How many tests of all kinds can be run?
Something happened at my Vets in Flushing, MI. After Dr Brown passed a corporation bought the practice at Riverside. They’re so sad. Now go to wonderful Vet service in Montrose, MI.
Sometimes I don’t want to comment because I feel like I lack the knowledge to even be listening to this conversation. Thank you Dr. Judy for your content. I once saw a video of a vet who was crying because she practiced at a shelter and spayed and neutered dogs at such a young age, puppies mostly. She explained how it may have been detrimental for them in the long run. And pets are like children to some people, the vet needs to know what they are doing. I also saw on the news where a vet Dr. wanted to take his client to court because he wouldn’t pay for a 10K surgery for his dog. I appreciate you guys so much you have a lot to deal with. I like the ER residence for a year idea
The vets nowadays are career vets, they ain’t there for pets. I had to diagnose my own dog with arthritis bc his vet for 2 years didn’t get a clue
This podcast is so interesting & informative. I love hearing vets share experiences. I would imagine the best way for vets to get comfortable doing surgeries on a variety of animals is by working in an emergency clinic. This seems a great way for shelter animals to be spayed/neutered too by utilizing vet students. Not only is there a shortage of vets, there is a shortage of vet schools. I would love to see vet schools pop up that have a heavy emphasis on holistic integrative medicine. As a pet parent, I am struggling to find vets that align with what you teach/advocate. It’s unsettling that doctors take an oath to do no harm, yet my vet clinic pushes for a slew of vaccines every time I walk thru their door & encourage kibble, telling me I wouldn’t know how to cook balanced food.
As a former vet tech for 18 years, so appreciate all your your content, Dr. Morgan and blessings to you both😃👏❤️
Our first Giant Schnauzer had a home euthanasia. It was peaceful for him. He died at abe 11 from ITP. Miss this gentle giant.
He perdído hace 10 meses un gran amor ..yorshire de 12 años , después de hacerle verdaderas torturas ( yo no lo supe a tiempo ) en una clínica de España , dónde ellos mismos causan enfermedad a los perros de los clientes para con engaño hacer mucho dinero.Por suerte , el se quedó dormido de forma natural .Ahora me queda una chihuahua de 10 años ..ella de momento está bién.,Pero siento pánico el día que llegue su hora .Pánico de ponerla en manos de los veterinarios que tenemos aquí., porque no sé que parte de éste gremio forma parte de ésta mafia y que parte es formal. Esto se está haciendo en hospitales, y unos lo hacen , otos colaboran y otros se callan , porque dependen todos unos de los otros.El mundo del perro , se ha convertido en un gran negocio..no habrá muchos veterinarios de vocación.Sólo el dinero cuenta.
i took my dog to texas a&m for stomach issues…. it was EASILY 3-4 times as expensive as a regular vet…. there’s no incentive to allow an inexperienced student to touch my dog and it costs more…..
it was 200 for them to JUST assess my dog….. a regular vet assessment is 50-70 bucks….. the student pay money to attend school and they’re using the clinics to help generate even more profit
they wanted 2000 for a dental and remove an oral mass…. my EXPERIENCED vet did it for like 400.,… that’s just INSANE
wow. scammers!
I’ve had pets & fosters my entire life. I’ve had great vets always until now. As a retired vet tech I am absolutely terrified to bring my current pets into a clinic anymore. It’s all about $$$$ now. I’m afraid to not have a pet after my current 2 are gone. At the same time I’m not sure if I’m willing to put more through what mine are going through now. It’s absolutely awful 😞
Me sucede lo mismo.
I love your content Dr Judy!!!
If anyone is in the Madison Wisconsin area, Full Circle Euthanasia was such a blessing to us when we needed this service. Dr Carrie is amazing! ♥️
I’m staying with my old school vet. He’s been practicing for years and has a great personality😊.
New vets lack of knowledge in the veterinarian science. This is why we are hesitated to get a new pet after our 4 year old Giant Schnauzer died from Lymphoma. Our vet couldn't diagnose him. It was Michigan State that did his necrposy. We knew but she did not. Emergency are a nightmare. Finding a vet who does real veterinarian is hopeless. Miss having a 4 legged buddy around.
Baron died 14 weeks ago 12/26/23😢
So sorry for your loss. Schnauzers are the best.
Great talk, thank you both!!
Dr. Louden. I miss you over at NYVSC. Was so glad to stumble upon this video. 😁
After two vet visits and meds for eyes and ears and Giardia which I don’t even think she had (no vomiting or diarrhea) I researched and saved my own kitty from FIP. Found a FB group that got me connected to meds. It’s an aggressive deadly disease. When I took her back the third time for fluids bc I wasn’t sure if she was drinking enough, one of the vets shamed me for her body temp being so low and shrugged it off when I asked why the first vet didn’t do a fecal sample when he saw her cloudy eye and back legs not working. After supportive care at the ER and at another vet during the day hours while I went there to administer her treatment every 8 hours for a week, she is stable and might come home tonight. Could’ve saved a lot of money if they had told me from the start it was FIP, I can look at a cat now and tell they have FIP. Could’ve started treatments way earlier. They sent me home twice to basically watch my kitty waste away and deteriorate for a whole month.
The photos people are posting of spay and neuter surgeries done by their vet, appears to be done by a bucher.
My dog's vet is talented and you cannot see the scar from her surgery.
I saw a neuter incision on a large dog that would have been excessive for a spay!
I don’t understand. As far as I know most all veterinary schools have outpatient clinics, which is how vet students get the experience doing surgery where the professors mentor the young vets in doing all kinds of procedures. So you seem to be missing that part of it..
My holistic vet gave me interceptor to use for heartworm. I’m nervous using it. Do you have any opinions on it?
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MARS SHOULD PAY!!!
they sure have enough money for it
The new vet ones have no clue and are all about of the money.
It's not aimed at quality of life and our pets health anymore. It's aimed at money. My dog has suffered a yeast infection since 2016. She's had multiple vet visits and they just keep putting her on pills, not even checking her first for what's going on. This yeast has literally invaded her body to the point she has a serious case of digit going on with her feet she can't hardly walk, puss eye drainage, bloody toenails. Huffing, not cough. Killing the grass where ever she pees < tells me it's yeast. Itchy ears and legs. She was put on 2,000 mg antibiotic the last vet visit with no results. I'm trying everything naturally but I'm needing help from u Dr. Judy, a real professional. If I can't get this treated I will have no choice but to put her down. I refuse her suffering to continue. 9 yrs is too long.
That sounds so absolutely horrible. I am so so sorry. Could it be something she’s eating that’s causing the yeast?
It is not critical, it is criminal for vets not to be able to do surgery.