Can a vet give you advice by phone?

Can a vet give you advice by phone?

Veterinarians generally train their staff to be very good at taking phone calls and giving some “guidance” as to whether they should bring their pet in as an emergency or not. Many emergency clinics can guide owners on which things that their dog ate is dangerous vs. not dangerous.

Is it a myth that veterinarians know the right time?

“One great myth of veterinary practice is that the veterinarian somehow knows ‘the right time.’ Part of that belief, I’m sure, is the client’s understandable urge to escape the responsibility for taking the life of a loved one.

What’s the difference between I hope and I’m hoping?

“I hope” is used to express a hope that you have generally. “I’m hoping” suggests that you are hoping it right now, or continually. I hope it snows this Christmas. I’m hoping this pain is going to disappear soon. In fact, these two could be interchangeable. I hope you had a good time; usually not I’m hoping you had a good time.

What to ask a dog owner when she calls the vet?

A dog owner calls because her dog is having some vomiting and a little diarrhea. The vet questions her to ask if the dog is still active, if the gums are pink, if there is any trouble breathing, and how long it has gone on.

Can you talk to a vet over the phone?

If you’ve ever fallen down a Google rabbit hole trying to figure out if your pet’s actions are normal, you should give a virtual vet visit a try. With veterinary telemedicine, you talk to a vet over text, phone, or video chat to get real-time advice on what you should do for your pet.

When to call the vet for veterinary advice?

The phone rings and it is yet another well-intentioned owner seeking veterinary advice over the phone. The owner’s pet is sick – be it a dog or cat. The pet has been vomiting for two days and may be having a little diarrhea. Maybe the pet is also a little lethargic. So the owner calls and asks to talk to the vet. For advice. Free advice.

“One great myth of veterinary practice is that the veterinarian somehow knows ‘the right time.’ Part of that belief, I’m sure, is the client’s understandable urge to escape the responsibility for taking the life of a loved one.

What to do if your vet won’t help you?

The vet thinks you don’t value her services, will take up all her time and then bail on the bill. This kind of stuff happens regularly. Remember I’m not talking about you specifically, but It’s what can go through our heads. I will help people for free. The business consultants who visit the clinic tell us to stop doing things for free.