...our vet visit today
I decided to try a different vet to save money on my kits care and it was THE biggest mistake ever. This vet's office was very nice and their prices for boosters were a little lower than my other vet office; as well, very close to home (I drive about 20 minutes to my other vet).
The boys were due for their last FvCRP and rabies..
This tech (and then vet) convinced/pressured me that I had to have the babies tested for the FeLV (not that I had to have them vax'd but just tested).
I told them I told the other office no and it was no problem...the tech gave me such a guilt trip not for not wanting to test them; telling me I am putting my colony at a HUGE risk..basically put it if I love my kits so much why would I not test them...
I had both my human kids there with me and felt so on the spot, that it was not cool at all.
I caved and said OK.\t
SO this vet cannot find Cumulous's vein on the first try, nor the 2nd, 3rd or 4th..by the 5th time he switched legs and at this point Cumi was not happy..I felt horrible!! I cannot believe I just stood there! I only commented "oh my you cannot get his blood (on his second try)?"\t
He and his tech had a hold on him and I was holding Coconut because Coconut was going crazy because of Cumulous screaming. It was horrible.
They gave him back to me when they were done and the vet did say he was sorry it was so awful and said he never has had that much of a problem getting blood.
When it was Coconut's turn the vet did get his on the first try. Both the poor boys were so shaken.
The tech put Coconut on the floor and let him walk with his bandaged leg and said "look isn't funny how they limp around with that on?"..and I thought..no that is not funny...\t
Pumpkin was not along for this ride as she already has her shots in. Lucky kitty...
so after all this the tests came out negative which I knew they would and they sent us on our way.
good gravy what a day...
I decided to try a different vet to save money on my kits care and it was THE biggest mistake ever. This vet's office was very nice and their prices for boosters were a little lower than my other vet office; as well, very close to home (I drive about 20 minutes to my other vet).
The boys were due for their last FvCRP and rabies..
This tech (and then vet) convinced/pressured me that I had to have the babies tested for the FeLV (not that I had to have them vax'd but just tested).
I told them I told the other office no and it was no problem...the tech gave me such a guilt trip not for not wanting to test them; telling me I am putting my colony at a HUGE risk..basically put it if I love my kits so much why would I not test them...
I had both my human kids there with me and felt so on the spot, that it was not cool at all.
I caved and said OK.\t
SO this vet cannot find Cumulous's vein on the first try, nor the 2nd, 3rd or 4th..by the 5th time he switched legs and at this point Cumi was not happy..I felt horrible!! I cannot believe I just stood there! I only commented "oh my you cannot get his blood (on his second try)?"\t
He and his tech had a hold on him and I was holding Coconut because Coconut was going crazy because of Cumulous screaming. It was horrible.
They gave him back to me when they were done and the vet did say he was sorry it was so awful and said he never has had that much of a problem getting blood.
When it was Coconut's turn the vet did get his on the first try. Both the poor boys were so shaken.
The tech put Coconut on the floor and let him walk with his bandaged leg and said "look isn't funny how they limp around with that on?"..and I thought..no that is not funny...\t
Pumpkin was not along for this ride as she already has her shots in. Lucky kitty...
so after all this the tests came out negative which I knew they would and they sent us on our way.
good gravy what a day...