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Post by Deleted on Dec 30, 2015 0:11:53 GMT -5
There is a vet in my little rural town that is well versed with all kinds of cattle including yak. Of course they have little experience with ferrets, but the local ferret shelter has worked with them a bit and they are more knowledgeable then anyone around (including the exotic vet I go to for my salamanders in the other town over). She gave them a packet of info on ferrets, and they were very well with Enzo when we went.
While his BG test was being done I spoke with the vets there and apparently it was the first time they'd heard about a raw diet for them. I told them about the proteins they need, how much they should be eating, etc etc. They were really nice and even asked me to bring in my snake just so they could meet him.
I was thinking about putting together my own little packet of info for them, including links and resources that they could potentially use. Since they seemed so nice and interested about the raw diet I feel like they would appreciate the information, but I am timid about it, I do not want them thinking I am a know-it-all or make them feel like I don't think they know what they're doing.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 30, 2015 9:05:02 GMT -5
I think it would be nice---info for them and potential interested clients.
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Post by Sherry on Dec 30, 2015 11:42:24 GMT -5
You can always pass the the link to the forum here if you want. I have made up some cards I use for that purpose.
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Post by unclejoe on Dec 30, 2015 17:09:24 GMT -5
I have worked with a couple vets who rarely saw ferrets but were willing to learn. I haven't actually found any that resisted, but because we trusted them with our cats and dogs we didn't want to have to drive all over. There really were only a couple vets around that did ferrets.
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Post by msav on Dec 31, 2015 12:08:31 GMT -5
As long as the vet is open minded and willing to learn. This is a rare in a vet. When I was in California I assisted a vet in learning, I did not just tell them things I gave them and sent them articles. they were particularly interested in the article by Bob Church on the effects kibble has on ferret teeth. They always gave me feedback on every article I sent them. It really opened them up to a raw diet perhaps it was because I had Done my research and they knew that I was going to keep their diet balanced. I even had the vet thinking about getting a ferret of his own even though they are illegal in California.
Alot of vets feel like they have to know everything and wont admit when they don't know something, I find that really dangerous. I think it is better to have vet admit when they do not know and are willing to learn.
This came in handy when I needed to get my 5 ferrets (at that time) preventative Des implants. Almost every vet I called said they could not give them to my ferrets unless they were diagnosed adrenal. I explained that it was an experimental (at that time) preventative treatment, they still refused. When I talked to my vet about it, I sent them the link at virbac's website to order it and then Helped them implant my 5 ferrets. Even showed their vet techs how to correctly hold the ferrets so they would not get bit and so they would not squirm. They got really good and treating my ferrets. I was sad to have to move away.
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Post by Heather on Dec 31, 2015 14:14:50 GMT -5
I've worked with a number of vets through the years. Some have been fantastic and I was sorry to see them move on, others it was easy to just cut my losses and walk away. Some are willing to work with you, others not so much. With the ones who are not willing to look into newer treatments or willing to listen and offer educated opinions on treatments and to accept raw feeding, it's very difficult to work with them. They don't have to be on board with raw feeding but I don't want a battle every time I bring a ferret in for treatment. This type of attitude often interferes with a good diagnosis as everything is rolled back to the diet. I enjoy my present vet. Though they don't deal with a ton of ferrets, she's really good about keeping an open mind and will help me research issues. She's also willing to accept and even go as far as promote a raw/natural diet. I really appreciate her open mindedness.
ciao
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Post by Klarissa on Dec 31, 2015 14:33:45 GMT -5
Alot of vets feel like they have to know everything and wont admit when they don't know something, I find that really dangerous. I think it is better to have vet admit when they do not know and are willing to learn. This. Plain & simple. We live in an ever evolving society, and this includes pet care & it is important to keep knowledge up to date & relevant. The greatest sign of intelligence is understanding & admitting the limits of your own knowledge. I understand why "I read online..." is annoying to those in medical profession (human & animal) - so many people don't know how to research effectively & bring ridiculous "facts" to the table. However, there is still a wealth of knowledge on the internet & there are lots of people who have taken the time to properly educate themselves, and are worth listening too. |
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