tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6357572045023259154.post8099844980578445527..comments2024-03-29T09:38:07.437-04:00Comments on The Hailey and Zaphod Chronicles: At An Emergency Vet ClinicKtenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14743862262518011068noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6357572045023259154.post-27795533345908485462018-03-18T22:31:57.626-04:002018-03-18T22:31:57.626-04:00I hit publish too soon, I wanted to say what a won...I hit publish too soon, I wanted to say what a wonderful post you wrote about the difficulties a vet goes through on a daily basis and I thank you.<br />BarbAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6357572045023259154.post-80101531796108293682018-03-18T22:30:44.560-04:002018-03-18T22:30:44.560-04:00I did not realize how difficult it was to be a vet...I did not realize how difficult it was to be a vet until one of the participants in my training program went to do a work experience at the local vet's office. The things I learned at the pre-employment interview really opened my eyes to how difficult the job actually was. I've had a lot of respect and empathy for what they do and how they do it ever since. <br />Love BarbAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6357572045023259154.post-39546626588386455532018-03-16T17:21:15.442-04:002018-03-16T17:21:15.442-04:00My granddaughter will be graduating from a vet tec...My granddaughter will be graduating from a vet tech program in about 6 weeks and she tells me about pet pawrents who tend to be over-protective and over-reactive. Ironic since most younger people tend to Google EVERYTHING 24/7 and yet hit the panic button about getting their pet to the vets for the most minor of things. Lovely tribute to those who take care of our fur-babies.Tails Around the Ranchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11385964459822157749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6357572045023259154.post-40134495336650577012018-03-16T09:42:50.123-04:002018-03-16T09:42:50.123-04:00What a beautiful and much needed tribute to those ...What a beautiful and much needed tribute to those who care for our fur-kids!<br />The Adventures of the LLB Ganghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12502162429874740820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6357572045023259154.post-19407192638572357202018-03-15T23:11:59.891-04:002018-03-15T23:11:59.891-04:00We don't have emergency vets here but our vet ...We don't have emergency vets here but our vet has always has someone on call. We have been there and seen some of the same things. When Greta was so ill our vet took her home with her at night to care for her. We will be forever grateful for her dedicated care<br />hugs<br />Hazel & MabelIdaho PugRanchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02669402027179060942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6357572045023259154.post-735013955194690742018-03-15T21:33:16.303-04:002018-03-15T21:33:16.303-04:00Would that be "owner of crazy dogs" or &...Would that be "owner of crazy dogs" or "crazy owner of dogs"? <br /><br />We have a great emergency clinic that we've occasionally brought the cats to. Expensive, but worth it, because they got excellent care.John Holtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00545030511941957804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6357572045023259154.post-38562717996512575322018-03-15T18:26:42.069-04:002018-03-15T18:26:42.069-04:00We agree...we love our vets and vet techs for ever...We agree...we love our vets and vet techs for everything they do for us.The Island Catshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12916103855538422451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6357572045023259154.post-85966891303391059822018-03-15T18:10:17.559-04:002018-03-15T18:10:17.559-04:00Two of my husband's friends from college who w...Two of my husband's friends from college who we still hang around with, married one another and live in Chicago. She is a Vet. It it is indeed stressful, and just coming home to the chaos of two kids under six and a husband makes her feel more centered, she says. I remember I had to help Barkley to the bridge when they couldn't manage his cancer pain any longer. I was on the floor with him, patting him and singing to him until he was gone. I looked up and my vet was quietly sobbing.LBJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17795791180696109276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6357572045023259154.post-68315841144412180282018-03-15T16:14:15.007-04:002018-03-15T16:14:15.007-04:00Oh my when I saw the blog post title I thought the...Oh my when I saw the blog post title I thought the worst. I can imagine that vets and vet techs see all sorts. I can remember sitting in my vet's office sometime after letting Ceilidh go. There was a family there, at first I only saw the father and a boy about 10, talking quietly then the boy started to cry, then the mother came out alone from the exam room crying. I was sure I knew what had happened and I could barely contain my tears. I wouldn't be able to be a vet or a vet tech. Helenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17522292872448369996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6357572045023259154.post-35713657452062156422018-03-15T16:02:10.849-04:002018-03-15T16:02:10.849-04:00It certainly is an interesting place - for all the...It certainly is an interesting place - for all the best reasons and all the worst. Mom and I and her past angel doggies have spent countless hours at the emergency vet. We join you in saluting those folks. They're the best.<br /><br />Love and licks,<br />Cupcake<br />Cupcakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05806005859505788590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6357572045023259154.post-22945064673832469732018-03-15T14:38:10.324-04:002018-03-15T14:38:10.324-04:00Vets and vet techs are Angels.....we are so lucky ...Vets and vet techs are Angels.....we are so lucky to have people taking care of Teddy and before him Angel Sammy and Angel Eddy and seeing that they truly care deeply for their well being. Not just the animals but the people too - hugs, sympathetic ears, honest advice, REAL CARING. Our vet takes time to talk to us, tell us the TRUTH and not what we want to hear necessarily - and when I chat with others in the waiting room they all say the same thing. I would wish that kind of care for every single pet in the world - and every human who loves them. <br /><br />Hugs, PamAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6357572045023259154.post-86959353044951042802018-03-15T13:24:45.119-04:002018-03-15T13:24:45.119-04:00Bless the ER vets. They are all hero's!Bless the ER vets. They are all hero's! Molly the Airedalehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12533954545013852862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6357572045023259154.post-29490070457132927222018-03-15T13:21:14.842-04:002018-03-15T13:21:14.842-04:00We are giving VETS around the world a standing ov...We are giving VETS around the world a standing ovation!! Yes indeed and the ER vets are a blessing after hours. We have visited our ER vet hospital several times over the last year, for EMERGENCIES, pp in urine, extreme tummy distress. People need to remember E R stands for emergencies reserved for the very sick. It doesn't stand for 'convenience' because I don't want to take you tomorrow.<br />Wonderful Post K10<br />Hugs HiCMy Mind's Eyehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12014097754516123017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6357572045023259154.post-66566297754981284432018-03-15T10:57:50.924-04:002018-03-15T10:57:50.924-04:00Ghostwriter has been a nurse for 37 years and work...Ghostwriter has been a nurse for 37 years and works with the elderly. She has seen many deaths. She says she still couldn't be a vet or a vet tech. C.L.W.STEPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17364713435574660430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6357572045023259154.post-71377959901294039702018-03-15T10:35:14.281-04:002018-03-15T10:35:14.281-04:00We went to an emergency vet for our rat poison inc...We went to an emergency vet for our rat poison incident. We're so grateful for all the care they provided!Matilda the Boxerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14302873528782783661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6357572045023259154.post-35144922739302359542018-03-15T10:25:29.996-04:002018-03-15T10:25:29.996-04:00It is not an easy place to work at a vet. Working ...It is not an easy place to work at a vet. Working at a shelter can be even more stressful as not every pet can be saved. The podcast sounds interesting and we bet our mom will give it a listen.Millie and Walterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15880442203258355043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6357572045023259154.post-43990721302664160392018-03-15T09:56:56.971-04:002018-03-15T09:56:56.971-04:00Paws up and tail wags to one and all (and some hum...Paws up and tail wags to one and all (and some human hugs as well) who have made the commitment to work in the veterinary field. They have patients who cannot speak of their feelings or their pain, they can't say "where it hurts" ... and yet they can look into those eyes and see "it hurts" and they do all they humanly can to end the hurt. And yes, they must make judgments on "who comes first" and whose need may be the greatest at that moment in time. And they must in the most difficult of times speak news none want to hear. We do salute them. We do thank them.ZOOLATRYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00052444562229688426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6357572045023259154.post-75691112519934512032018-03-15T09:55:26.012-04:002018-03-15T09:55:26.012-04:00We love our Vet and they too are the 24/7 E-Vet. I...We love our Vet and they too are the 24/7 E-Vet. It's a very stressful job for them and we commend them all for loving our little one's.Lovable Lilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04334319227413238489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6357572045023259154.post-57746547743558464592018-03-15T08:52:05.597-04:002018-03-15T08:52:05.597-04:00My niece is graduating from high school which will...My niece is graduating from high school which will qualify her to be a Vet tech this spring. She's going on to a pre Vet program this fall. I suspect like most high stress professions that deal with death and dying there has to be an outlet for the stress to stay mentally, emotionally, and physically healthy.<br /><br />We have an amazing Vet from my home town and a separate emergency Vet. Thankfully we've only needed the emergency Vet a few times. They do regular care, too, but there is a real family atmosphere at our regular Vet. <br /><br />I've found it interesting there are lots of dog owners in our neighborhood. Just listening to conversations over the years, I don't think any of us use the same vet and we are all extemely sure ours is the best. I've come to the conclusion it is about finding what works for you.Sheltie Timeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09767754895398722143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6357572045023259154.post-37960603379850340982018-03-15T08:12:11.329-04:002018-03-15T08:12:11.329-04:00Hari Om
Like Jeanne, I held my breath till I got i...Hari Om<br />Like Jeanne, I held my breath till I got into the post... then remembered you had said you'd write about your visit. So true, the stress of such a job. A lovely post of gratitude this Thursday! YAM xxYamini MacLeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18383916589808462620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6357572045023259154.post-25680611238011780542018-03-15T07:51:10.506-04:002018-03-15T07:51:10.506-04:00I'll second that... it can be such a darned ha...I'll second that... it can be such a darned hard job... and there are this moments they rather would cry with their patients... but they do their job even with tears in their eyes. I always have mixed emotions when I sit in the waiting room of our vet clinic...my fingers are crossed and there is this neverending mantra in my head: please let no one die today...easyweimaranerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14377003995063754713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6357572045023259154.post-87119320352665080282018-03-15T06:52:16.019-04:002018-03-15T06:52:16.019-04:00Those Vetpeeps do have a lot to deal wiv, not just...Those Vetpeeps do have a lot to deal wiv, not just poorly pets (of all kinds) butt often upset and worried Peeps as well<br />Loves and licky kisses<br />Princess Leah xxxJuliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14996883164727438036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6357572045023259154.post-11524007625109082382018-03-15T06:35:30.784-04:002018-03-15T06:35:30.784-04:00Oh my goodness...I almost had a heart attack when ...Oh my goodness...I almost had a heart attack when I read the title! I thought you meant you were CURRENTLY at the Emergency Vet Clinic! So glad you are not! I had no idea that they had the highest suicide rate. Thank you for including the link for the podcast...I will definitely check it out. I, too, salute all of those who dedicate their lives to ensuring our furry family members live their best lives.bichonpawzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09344322575991668081noreply@blogger.com