Find a Vet Before You Need a Vet

Be prepared… isn’t that the Boy Scout motto? It’s a pretty good motto for just about anyone — especially pet owners. I recently read a story of a woman who took her dog on vacation with her. While on vacation, the dog began suffering from bloat — a serious and life-threatening condition. She brought her dog to the nearest vet. The story could have ended badly except for one thing: the dog’s owner was an experienced vet tech. She recognized the bloat from the x-rays and overruled the vet’s desire to do more tests before acting. As soon as the … Continue reading