Broken Tooth
Well, we got to see Maya in real time this morning. The young lady caring for her said she broke one of her back teeth....I'm guessing some over aggressive gnawing on some elk antlers. Wonder if a vet dentist can help? And, this might be a good test of the hotly debated Pet Insurance topic of a few months ago.
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Years ago when we were forced to leave Kolohe outside all day in a kennel while we went to Utah on vacation she became very stressed and did not wish to be kenneled. She bit at the kennel with so much force she wore groves in the back of her canines and broke a tooth in the the process. She's difinetely not the type of BT that wishes to be cooped up. She did the same thing all over again about a year after the incident only this time it was at the Vets office after she was spayed. The Vet couldn't beleive she bend the kennel mesh bars with her teeth. Thank God she didn't break another tooth on that occasion. It's obvious she's very attached to us and doesn't enjoy being confined.
Maya might be the same way. Do you know if by chance the people you had watching her may have crated her? I guess it will be a true mystery as to what caused the broken tooth but I guarantee it wasn't from eating or gnawing on an antler.
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It's all about the almighty dollar to them and most have lost all compassion in regard to the welfare of the animals they treat. I truly believe after euthanizing so many animals during their career they lose a little appreciation and love for animals after each dog or cat they send out of this world. Most of them concentrate on finding ways to get the most money for their services and every time you take your dog to see them they ensure they schedule at least one followup appointment regardless if it's needed or not.
A few months back I had to point out to my Vet how the cost of Acclimation Statements were getting more and more each time I asked for one due to the need to ship a puppy via canine air flight. I actually brought with me receipts to prove a point. I then (very tactfully) asked him if he thought charging me $75 for each Acclimation Statement was a fair price when in fact it's just a piece of paper that's presented to Delta Airlines showing that the puppy is in perfect health. It takes the Vet all of 2 minutes to fill out and I'm already there at his office with a litter paying individual prices er puppy for their Vaccinations, Tests, and Health certificates. I guess the $75 Acclimation Statement is just a free bonus. Thankfully my Vet knew I was implying that I felt as though I was getting ripped off and now charges me $50. Needless to say he's still making a lot of money for a simple piece of paper that only documents the dogs health with his Certified Vet Number on it. On every litter I have there's usually 3 puppies that require be flown out and shipped to the owner. The Vet certainly enjoys receiving an additional average of $150 on top of the other fees he's already charged for the exams, vaccinations, genetic testing, and health statements. You'd think his signature on an Acclimation Statement would be free but it's all about the money and each Vet knows darn well I need that document in order to send a puppy on an airplane.
On New Years Day I had to take Rocky to the Vet because his left anal gland was impacted and causing him a lot of pain and discomfort to the point my wife couldn't touch his rear end and even attempt to express him as he needed. Obviously seeing a Vet on New Years when they're not open caused me to resort to the emergency vet in order to receive the care that was needed. Just to open the door at the emergency clinic costs $150 off the bat. I was hoping they would sedate Rocky and express his anal gland, give him some antibiotics, and listen to him tell me to provide him more fiber in his diet. Instead I was told sedation would be unnecessary and instead they'd rather conduct the procedure fast and get him out of the office. With this said they muzzled him and told be to bear hug him tightly while the Vet quickly went in and squeezed his anal gland. It took everything I had to hold Rocky back. Luckily they were able to clear his gland at which time Rocky felt immediate relief. I couldn't help thinking my wife and I could have done this at home but we wouldn't have been able to get the antibiotics to help heal him up quickly. We were in and out of there within 10-15 minutes. I think it took just as long to pay them the bill of $250 than it did to express his swollen anal gland. It seems like I was the one that had the hard job of holding Rocky still while they expressed him. Maybe I should have charged them for my assistance.
I try not to think too much about the costs that Vets charge for things that don't take much time and require no expenses on their part. It only makes me mad and bitter. I'm happy that Rocky is no longer in pain. I'm happy to hear Maya is not in pain either. It is completely unsatisfactory that your Vet can't fit her into his or her schedule. However, if they are saying they can fit her in but it will cost additional money than there's no doubt they are assholes who focus only on profits made and could care less about you or your dog. It's sad but this type of mentality is spreading like cancer through our country and it's everywhere.
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(Glad Maya isn't in pain... hope you can get it fixed).
Shyte happens... all too frequently.
I wish you an maya a fast and speedy recovery!
"It's not just a Dog, it's a Bull Terrier!"
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"It's not just a Dog, it's a Bull Terrier!"
www.bulliesofnc.com