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How to Choose a Dog Veterinarian

What are the most important qualifications to consider when selecting a veterinarian for your dog?

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by Ladysmom

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Feb 19 '01 All Things Great and Small
Just make sure that your Vet loves animals and their job and will be there for your pet.... read full review
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by LisaDo
Jul 31 '04 Review #400 - Milestone dedicated to Brandy and Motley!
Your dogs (and cats) are part of your family. Find them a Vet as soon as you move. Don't make my mistake!!... read full review
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by jo.com
May 16 '02 Our Mistakes and Successes in Choosing Our Veterinarian
Make sure your doctor is competent, skilled and makes few mistakes, if any. Your pet's Vet is as important as your doctor is to you. ... read full review
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by KMINER

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Aug 26 '00 When Good Veterinarians Go Bad ... Does A Good Bedside Manner Count?
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by BlonbabyDawn
Dec 17 '00 Would I Want HIM to be MY Doctor?
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by kcfoxy
Oct 16 '01 Seeing Eye To Eye With Your Pet's Vet
Look beyond the impressive schooling, and even the winning bedside manner to see if your views, and the views of your vet-candidate jibe on crucial later life issues.... read full review
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by craftgun40
Dec 06 '00 Pointers on selecting a veterinarian
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by pogomom

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Jul 19 '00 AAHA - When You Want the Very Best
Choosing a qualified veterinarian is the most important decision made by pet owners. AAHA certification guarantees that the vet has met stringent criteria and is monitored on a regular basis.... read full review
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by MikesCelticLuv
Jul 18 '00 Choosing the best doctor for Fido or FiFi
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by mbmattson
Jul 23 '00 Put your pooch in good hands
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by sherrylee
Jul 20 '00 Caring & Cleanliness Vs. Slick Commercialism
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by PalmerLD
Oct 17 '00 Jasmine Knows Best!
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by LRGuis
Jun 21 '01 How Your Vet Treats Her Last Day
Not only is year-to-year treatment important, but so is how your beloved's last moments are handled.... read full review
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by HawgWyld
Sep 14 '00 In search of the "perfect" vet
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by ivyrose19
Mar 15 '01 A situation left me wondering.
A vet who is in the business only for the money is not the kind of vet that I am looking for.... read full review
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by laryan
May 04 '00 What to Consider When Choosing a Vet
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by mrssmoopy
Mar 24 '01 I'm the toughest critic in choosing a Veterinarian!
Communication, Environment of Facility, Technique, Product Availability, and going that extra mile for service are all important in finding the perfect Veterinarian!... read full review
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by kitty_k
Aug 10 '00 Dr. Dolittle kissing up to Fido in public doesn't always make him a good vet...
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by goddess_30
Nov 06 '00 Choose One That Can Be Reached In Times Of Emergency!
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by pcomsec
Aug 11 '00 Have you ever been chastised by your vet?
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by bwyckoff1
Sep 20 '00 Partners in Joy and Sadness
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by GrandmaSandy
Jul 24 '00 You may not have many choices
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by poseidon
Aug 09 '00 Isn't Your Best Friend Worth It?
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by babaleuska
Aug 09 '00 Choose wisely, ask many questions
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by Honeyde
Oct 26 '00 Does you Dog like your Vet?
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by francesca57
Aug 01 '00 The Right Medical Care For Your Dog
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by Shorton
Jan 23 '01 Choosing a Veterinarian for a Sick Dog
When choosing a Veterinarian, check their credientials and make sure they will listen to you and keep you informed of any and all problems.... read full review
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by Kassie
Jul 20 '00 Our Very Own Dr. Doolittle!
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by GCockrell
Oct 14 '00 If you live in FLORIDA, please read this...MY ANIMALS WERE VERY MISTREATED BY A VET HERE.
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by dianels
Dec 03 '00 Don't just browse the yellow pages!!
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by kmhinman
Jul 27 '00 Word of mouth can go a long way!
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by legar
Mar 15 '01 Getting It Right. . .
When choosing a vet for your dog, consider professional ability, location, and price. But also be sure he or she likes you.... read full review
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by RachelnLa
Jul 22 '00 Nexxxt! The Vet Decision
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by muttgirl
Jul 22 '00 Dialing For Doctors: Some things to think about when looking for Dr. Right, DVM.
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by bargainjunkie
Aug 21 '00 The Veterinary Receptionist-An Important Factor When Choosing a Practice
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by bargainjunkie
Aug 17 '00 No, You Are Not Being Ripped Off!
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by kinganamort
Jul 30 '00 Find Man's Best Friend A Great Doc!
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by Nicola_Rio
Sep 18 '00 Above all, he MUST LOVE ANIMALS
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by gowiththegold
Dec 03 '00 Low down from a vet
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by Petrescu
Oct 29 '00 Finding a Vet you can Trust
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by humansrv
Jul 18 '00 Look for a Framed Vet's Oath
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by Wildbury
Jul 19 '00 It's as important as your own Doctor
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by gwsmith
Sep 06 '00 More than just Dr. Doolittle...
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by ktreva52
Dec 01 '00 Does he/she.......?
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by Skayfox
Dec 30 '00 It's Like Choosing a Pediatrician
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by LaBruja
Jul 30 '00 Finding Dr Do Right DVM
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by franki
Oct 11 '00 Don't be fooled!
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by fordg
Aug 10 '00 Know your breed and check with breeders
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by klsnow1
Aug 04 '00 It's Not Just a Piece of Paper
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by Eydie419
Jul 24 '00 Dogs .vs. Cats
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by djhamner
Nov 20 '00 bark and bite
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by CheyenneNY
Feb 24 '01 Choosing someone to care for your baby!
Research, research, research. Choose who will care for your baby carefully... you'll be thankful you did.... read full review
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by angelsbear
Jul 27 '00 A Veterinarian??? {{stumped look}} What is that??
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by MoiMonet
Sep 08 '00 Basic Dog Raising 101
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by bexar
Jan 12 '04 Go with the one that runs the slowest
My best advice is to ask questions. A good vet will answer them and will want you to ask.... read full review
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by arpoet
Mar 21 '01 A Rotten Problem
One would think that veterinarians would be more alert to the different breeds and be prepared to deal with all of them. They are, in fact, veterinarians.... read full review
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by jackt357
Jul 21 '00 Your vet should be Caring
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by jiya
Oct 03 '00 Let the doggie choose!
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by melnymw
Sep 28 '00 Know my dog by name!
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by SSagert
May 07 '01 Knowing when to say good bye.
Your animals give you compassion, understanding and total trust. Shouldn't you do the same for them?... read full review
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by allysonv
Nov 15 '00 Holistic Health
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by liberator76
Jul 18 '00 Please, just pick A vet
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by Mydogtheo
Jul 21 '00 A dog knows a good vet when he sees one
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by nightufo
Oct 03 '00 Choosing Your Pet's Caregiver
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by czyrs
Nov 13 '00 Deciding on a Vet
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by recordplayer
Sep 07 '00 Finding the right Vet for your pet
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by SummerLove19
Jul 21 '00 Can Dogs Judge?
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by Jenna15
Aug 07 '00 Look Around
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by foodenzymes
Jan 04 '01 open minded vet
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by 070994
Dec 03 '00 You'll have to put that dog down someday!!
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by CindiLou
Jul 02 '01 Where do I go to find a vet?
Visit several offices. Find out what kinds of animals they usually deal with. Ask friends and family members who they recommend.... read full review
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by game_monkey
Jul 20 '00 The one that doesn't force you to buy extras..
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by GrannyAbbey
Oct 25 '00 Make sure your veterinarian is honest and not just after your money.
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by BamaMedic
Sep 08 '00 Vet or Vacume
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by bear1955
Aug 06 '00 Dog Doc
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by freem4
Jul 24 '00 Vet Guideline...
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by pinkladydi
Oct 07 '00 which vet's for you
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by rpswann
Oct 09 '00 Dog Doctor
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by ChristinaAVON
Sep 22 '00 Get the right vet!
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by Stxevs
Sep 26 '00 My dog needs to go to the vet but where should I go???
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by Noah4011
Aug 10 '00 Choose wisely: Vets can Kill
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by eric.mani
Aug 27 '00 vets
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by rdm7
Oct 07 '00 Problems with Petsmart Vet Services
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by Gingerbread
Sep 02 '00 It's not always easy.
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by rpear22291
Dec 28 '02 The Right Vet
One that is pet friendly, follow up with calls, and accepts pet insurance... read full review
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