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    I am led to believe it requires longer study time to become a vet than a doctor (7yrs Vs 5yrs).

    I also wonder why the surgical procedures seem to be taken lightly on animals, as a vet never wears a mask when in surgery along with anyone else present in the theatre.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Swoop View Post
    I am led to believe it requires longer study time to become a vet than a doctor (7yrs Vs 5yrs).

    I also wonder why the surgical procedures seem to be taken lightly on animals, as a vet never wears a mask when in surgery along with anyone else present in the theatre.
    Well, doctors study for 6 years, and then have to go through several years of work before getting a job where most people would consider them a 'doctor'. But it's true that vets study I think seven years.

    As has been pointed out, vets have to deal with a wide range of animals where doctors only deal with people. There is also a lot more money for quality control + improvement in medical care vs vetinary practice. It doesn't help that animals can't tell the vet what is wrong in the way a person can, either.

    If you had trained as long and hard as vets do I think you would see how they justify their hourly. And yes it is not subsidised the way medical care is so of course it will cost a lot, especially when you take into account the cost of the special equipment, vet time, vet nurse time, business costs... etc.

    I would assume the masks thing is because it's easier to transmit diseases from human to human than animal to human/human to animal? Don't know though.
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    I have had dogs have problems with the grass seeds, I don't know if its "common" but definitley happens. As for the rest of the issues...change vets.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Bassmatt View Post
    I have had dogs have problems with the grass seeds, I don't know if its "common" but definitley happens. As for the rest of the issues...change vets.
    They showed me the bit of Barley grass as they had stuck it on there "Barley grass wall of fame",i was impressed as were they as it was the longest bit on there.I must have just been lucky in the past as ive had a few dogs in my time but never had this problem.
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    Quote Originally Posted by 98tls View Post
    They charge like wounded bulls eh which just makes the whole deal worse,i have no problem paying big $ to get shit sorted with my dog on the rare occasion there is a problem but to pay big $ and have the poor buggers problem get worse is bloody annoying.
    Time to try another vet?

    That grass seed thing is common, as well as quite serious. After a couple of problems I used to regularly check between the dogs toes during the season.

    Vets can seem expensive, and as I recall each succesive visit seemed to cost more. It's even more expensive than the doctor but that's 'cause the gubbermint doesn't pick up most of the tab.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Hitcher View Post
    No they don't. Remember that equivalent procedures carried out on people are often subsidised by taxpayers or offset against health insurance. What you're paying a vet is the actual cost. Vets have invested a lot in gaining their professional skills. Unfortunately they're expected to give those away, and try and make a living off the kitty litter and flea collars people buy in the front of the shop. Vets haven't yet sorted the profession of veterinary science from the business of selling goods and services to people who own animals. Other professions, like optometry, have similar issues.
    Thanks for posting that so I didnt have to.

    And for the OP, find another vet. We've been very fortunate in having stellar care for our pets over the years, but town vets see way more small animals than country towns. Ask around for recommendations.

    Hope Sam is feeling better soon.
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    Quote Originally Posted by unstuck View Post
    Spent $1500 on one of my dogs once, and then had to get him put down a couple of weeks later.
    $9000 on a horse last year and we still lost him.

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    Quote Originally Posted by unstuck View Post
    Spent $1500 on one of my dogs once, and then had to get him put down a couple of weeks later.
    Bugger.Spent $1800 on my old Border Collie a few years back,hes since gone,the vet told me after much fucking about and shrugging of shoulders that the dog had a very aggresive tumour,sent tests away which came back negative.I was told there was no hope so actually left to go home pick up a blanket to wrap him up in after being put down whilst i was away some head honcho decided to get involved,the dogs hip had been filling up with blood to the point that things got so outta hand a nerve had been pinched around his spine,all there X-rays and fucking about for weeks and this fella finds the problem just like that.Didnt really care about the money but was well fucked off at how much suffering the dog went through,if this fella hadnt happened along the dog was going to be put down,crazy shit.Why the person i was dealing with didnt consult someone with a bit more nouse is beyond me.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Road kill View Post
    $9000 on a horse last year and we still lost him.

    Nobodies fault,,just happened.
    Damn,that is serious money eh.
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    Quote Originally Posted by HenryDorsetCase View Post
    Thanks for posting that so I didnt have to.

    And for the OP, find another vet. We've been very fortunate in having stellar care for our pets over the years, but town vets see way more small animals than country towns. Ask around for recommendations.

    Hope Sam is feeling better soon.
    Hes good as gold now thanks.Wasnt up to much at 1st,just slept on the couch for yonks.Other pic shows life is as it should be,nice day down here and methinks hes got a trip to the river on his mind but hes got some stitches and they told us to get him to take it easy for awhile.
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    spent about $1000 on a rabbit.... well my brother did cuz it was his... damn stubborn thing... kept pulling her stitches out... she only lasted another 6 months after the surgery too...

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    Quote Originally Posted by Katman View Post
    Had a grain of barley grass caught in the corner of our dogs eye the other day. As I was trying to get it out it was slowly working it's way further in behind the eye. By the time I managed to get hold of it, it took quite a tug to remove it.

    Nasty shit that barley grass.
    Yep the Barley Grass is very common, growing up on the farm it made for some not very nice jobs. Seemed like every second year one of the dogs would get a grain through the web in a paw or caught somewhere else. Usually off to the vet to make sure it was completely sorted, working dogs are too valuable to risk losing.

    We would run the Ewe's through the shearing shed this time of year and inspect each ones eyes for barley and check for foot-rot (a smell you'll never ever forget) and remove any cattle ticks from their ears etc.
    Most of the time you couldn't actually see the Barley grass in their eyes, it would be under or on its way behind the eye, the tell tale sign was a little wetness around the eye but often no weepy gluggy stuff yet which made it easy to miss. Pull the eyelids back and yep there it was waiting to be plucked out. will easily blind the sheep if left untreated.

    I don't know if it's something other farmers do on an annual basis, it's just one of those things we found is worth the extra effort and works well. There's some things farmers will completely disagree with ie docking techniques, and i know the method we use is probably frowned upon by most but the recovery of the lamb/risk of infection etc has proven to be better than any other method (Zero loss). If it's worked for 100 years why change it?

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    Weve had up and downswith vets over the years. However, the same can be said for Doctors, Teachers mechanics etc. It all got sorted though. Vote with your feet though if it's not coming right, you're the customer.

    I like what George Formby said about finding a good one who really likes animals and the old school mechanic analogy.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Zedder View Post
    Weve had up and downswith vets over the years. However, the same can be said for Doctors, Teachers mechanics etc. It all got sorted though. Vote with your feet though if it's not coming right, you're the customer.

    I like what George Formby said about finding a good one who really likes animals and the old school mechanic analogy.
    About it i guess,have to say ive always admired those that work at the vets in that that must have to deal with some really sad stuff on a daily basis,probably some heartwarming things to eh.Couldnt do it myself to bloody soft when it comes to dogs.
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    Quote Originally Posted by 98tls View Post
    Hes good as gold now thanks.Wasnt up to much at 1st,just slept on the couch for yonks.Other pic shows life is as it should be,nice day down here and methinks hes got a trip to the river on his mind but hes got some stitches and they told us to get him to take it easy for awhile.
    Ha Ha,,that flamin' dog of yours has more fans than you'll ever know.
    Got the grand kids stayin' at the mo.

    Go Sam,,the KB dog

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