Crossing a vet off my list.

[ancientgirl]

Well, I had to take Vlad in for his rabies vaccine yesterday evening. There was an emergency, so I decided instead of waiting I'd just go this afternoon. I gave Vlad his Xanax, and took him in.

Apparently the dosage needs to be changed, because it did nothing for him. He was terrified and was actually lunging at anyone who came close to his carrier. So the vet wanted to give him a sedative. She said she wasn't going to risk anyone getting hurt.

Okay, first of all, i totally get that. I don't want Vlad hurting anyone. But, I'm also aware of the risks of sedation and anesthesia. There is no way I'm having him sedated just to give him a vaccine.

I'm going to talk to his usual vet this evening, because I have to take Oksana and Czari for their vaccines. I'm going to ask her if I can up the dosage on him. I want him to be mellow and relaxed, but I also think it's not worth risking his life just for a shot.

The fact that the vet was just so cold and even annoyed at his anxiousness really turned me off.

[bendyfoot]

If it's coming down to needing meds/sedation, maybe the extra cost of a house call would be worth it? Poor guy, it's so hard to see them stress out like that.

[Frenchy]

AG , when was their last rabies shots ? Because they last for at least 3 years ... at least , last protocol on vaccination that I read , was more like 8 years !

[ancientgirl]

Originally Posted by Frenchy

AG , when was their last rabies shots ? Because they last for at least 3 years ... at least , last protocol on vaccination that I read , was more like 8 years !

Frenchy, he hasn't had one in since he was a kitten. So that's been close to 3 years.

I did manage to talk to his usual vet and she agreed he needed to up the dosage. She also didn't like the idea of sedating him just for a vaccine. That's why I adore this woman.

[quincymycat]

It is difficult when there is more than one vet operating in the same office. If it is not an emergency and have to see who ever is working that day, I prefer to see the same vet all the time and will try to wait until she has a day with appointments. I am pretty sure that my computer record even indicates that I am NOT to be scheduled with one particular vet in the practise because I so strongly disagree with her opinions and actions so much.
I know that sometimes just getting the kitty to the vet is harder than the appointment itself. I have spent more than one morning chasing an unco-operative kitty to cage him.
Thankfully your vet understands that and agrees with you on upping the "calming" dosage.
As for the rabies, I never did understand why the requirement varies so much from province to province. I know in BC, it is every 3 years, but Ontario says every year.

[ancientgirl]

Originally Posted by quincymycat

It is difficult when there is more than one vet operating in the same office. If it is not an emergency and have to see who ever is working that day, I prefer to see the same vet all the time and will try to wait until she has a day with appointments. I am pretty sure that my computer record even indicates that I am NOT to be scheduled with one particular vet in the practise because I so strongly disagree with her opinions and actions so much.
I know that sometimes just getting the kitty to the vet is harder than the appointment itself. I have spent more than one morning chasing an unco-operative kitty to cage him.
Thankfully your vet understands that and agrees with you on upping the "calming" dosage.
As for the rabies, I never did understand why the requirement varies so much from province to province. I know in BC, it is every 3 years, but Ontario says every year.

The gangs vet works evenings, the night shift. So she works every other week. So, I always try to schedule them for her. Luckily, the last time I had an issue, which was Oksana's cystitis, she happened to be on that week. It's easy when you have the same vet, because they know your pet, and they are more apt to maybe write a prescription for you sight unseen.