tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9212251348411401170.post607835109721299202..comments2023-10-01T10:50:05.348-04:00Comments on The Homeless Parrot: How we differ from Dr PolThe Homeless Parrothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02566801733035183569noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9212251348411401170.post-1780053057684079852011-11-29T18:13:20.257-05:002011-11-29T18:13:20.257-05:00HP, I would love to have a list of questions to as...HP, I would love to have a list of questions to ask when you are looking for a new Vet.! This is a fantastic idea...Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13744354426654131900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9212251348411401170.post-51905832738825809222011-11-29T07:35:40.734-05:002011-11-29T07:35:40.734-05:00I've asked practices what their pain managemen...I've asked practices what their pain management protocols are. Some are not thrilled to be questioned, but that is often the ones who aren't doing a great job.<br />Personally, I just ask whatever question I like. If they aren't happy answering such questions, I'll go find another vet to ask. As long as one is polite, I believe they're fair questions.<br />I think your practice sounds wonderful - but, I think a lot of practices are going to be a step down from what you are doing. A step however, not a mountain like Dr. Pol.<br />Posting a list of questions is a terrific idea. Perhaps indicate which questions NEED a "yes" answer, and which are ideal, but smaller practices may not have.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9212251348411401170.post-61751486649757388512011-11-29T00:01:04.603-05:002011-11-29T00:01:04.603-05:00Jamie, I think you should interview a veterinarian...Jamie, I think you should interview a veterinarian just like you would a pediatrician or a dentist or any other healthcare professional you choose to patronize. They are charging you for a service. I would never be offended if someone asked me about our protocols in a friendly, interested manner.<br /><br />Questions: are IV catheters placed during surgeries? Are fluids administered to maintain blood pressure? What sort of pain management protocols are used for surgeries? Are patients monitored by a technician while under anesthesia - including end-tidal CO2 (VERY IMPORTANT) and blood pressure? <br /><br />I could give you a whole list if you are interested. The answers would give you a good idea about the sort of medicine practiced by your veterinarian. Let me know if I can help. My email is homelessparrot@hotmail.com.The Homeless Parrothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02566801733035183569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9212251348411401170.post-71579808911687163972011-11-28T08:05:19.963-05:002011-11-28T08:05:19.963-05:00How would you suggest discussing these things with...How would you suggest discussing these things with one's vet? Would it be offensive to a vet to get asked these questions from someone with no vet. training? I find myself trusting my vet without really knowing much about his practice because I don't know anything about vet. medicine. After your last two posts though I'm left wondering and concerned if my vet is doing the best he can by my dog and cat. ~ JamieJamie Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02066537214661494271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9212251348411401170.post-4021819020950506192011-11-27T20:35:34.515-05:002011-11-27T20:35:34.515-05:00All of that has my vote!All of that has my vote!Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13744354426654131900noreply@blogger.com