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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I don't think that most vets are scammers, but some practices are more expensive than others.

In your case, it sounds like communication between you, your partner, and the vet could be regarding what treatments and tests are being recommended and why could be improved. Was a blood test done at the first visit or cytology or culture? It's always ok to ask questions about the vet's potential diagnoses and recommendations so you understand what you are consenting to.

I'm not a vet, but I have some experience in this area. Veterinary medicine is a difficult field because animals can't tell you what is wrong, so diagnosing can be challenging. Finances further complicate the picture. Some people get mad and think they are being ripped off when a veterinarian recommends a battery of tests to get information that will inform a diagnosis. Other people opt for or prefer a wait-and-see approach and don't want to be offered expensive diagnostics, only to complain that their vet did not recommend more tests once they find out their animal's symptoms could have been diagnosed or addressed sooner. Vets can't win. No matter what the vet recommends, you can always decline the tests and wait to see if the condition improves. However, it's not unethical or a scam for veterinarians to discuss or recommend testing that could help diagnose what is causing the patient's symptoms, even at the first visit. I always ask my vet what she would do for her pet and what the pros and cons of waiting before consenting to expensive testing are. [/quote]

Thank you for this post. We have a few friends who are vets and their passion for animal welfare is like no other and they work more than anyone I know in any other field including human medicine.  They would never discuss things they don’t feel are necessary and are always clear about what is needed and what isn’t. But you’re right, they really cannot win. As you said, pet owners have different thresholds, budgets, and attitudes toward animal care. [/quote]

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