Thought I had a good vet, but apparently not!!!

[Cooper11]

Where are you located??? I wouldnt want a vet like that seeing any of my dogs bullie or not! That wasnt something he needed to say esp coming from someone who is supposed to care about all breeds...Im not sure of the ingredients in the food Taste of the Wild but it could also be enviromental allergies not just food allergy... @2BullyMama gave great advice on the hotspot..

[MENTION=4544]caseyh[/MENTION] also ..... I know [MENTION=2291]cowsmom[/MENTION] said the taste of the wild is great dog food! But yes I would wonder about allergies too. I have the malacetic ultra I put on Cooper.... i think he had a little hot spot on his belly that was there for awhile til I put that stuff on it and it was gone in a matter of days..... But there are more people on here that know more about the hot spots and hives and all that other skin stuff more than I do! Good Momma knowing that you need to get your bully away from this vet! I am so tired of rude vets!!!! My old vet I still like them but I would get a different doc every time I went and they all say different things. Finally I was like ya know I think I know more about this breed than you do and if that is the case I need to go somewhere else! When he is telling my puppy is on the chunkier side and I am looking at him like really cause I talk to most of the parents of his litter mates and he is about the same or lighter than him......Bullies are thick! Sometimes I think they just want to get you in and out as quick as they can and sell you as much as they can!

 

[bubbaisapig]

What an a$$! Def wouldn't go back to him. Agree with the rest...from allergies prob. Found out Bubbas was from allergic reaction to flea bites. They blew up in a matter of a few days! He gave him a steroid shot and antibiotics because the one in his face got infected fast!...from scratching. It's been a week and still getting over them!

 

[Lily122511]

What a horrible man. I can not believe he said those things.
Our vet is ok but I wish we could find a bully vet in our area. No such luck yet.
Def call around. Good luck!!

 

[Vicaroo1000]

I had a vet react to my first bulldog in a similar way. It happens - and you take your business elsewhere. I "Yelp" about my negative and positive experiences and my review of my first bullie's vet has garnered him many new customers - which he deserves. If you were near me, you'd go see Dr. Terry Beatty and think you'd gone to heaven.

Can I suggest that you call your local EB Rescue and ask them who they use? The vet that Cascade Bulldog Rescue uses (Dr. Pam) is lovely and wonderful and a real advocate for the breed. Surely there's someone like this in your area? Good luck with your search!

 

[bullmama]

I cannot believe he told you there was nothing he could do for a hot spot!

 

[laurendoodler]

That is absolutely ridiculous. I would have been furious!!!
I've heard several vets say mean things about bulldogs. Needless to say, I don't go back to them.

 

[2BullyMama]

I didn't have to pay because he basically said there was nothing he could do... I will not be taking either one of my dogs back to him tho.. Yes I can post a pic as soon as I get home. The pollen around my hous is crazy right now so that could have something to do with it..

WHAT?? Nothing he could do.... growl

 

[acarabias]

What a horrible man!

 

[ollieivy]

any vet who would say something like this does not deserve to be in a position of healing animals. a complaint to the vetrinary association is in order. this person should be blacklisted.

 

[LaurenA]

This is ridiculous. Regardless of his feelings toward the breed, he should have at least been able to help you treat a hot spot. All dogs get them, not just bullys.

I had a similar incident with Rook's first vet and I moved on. I'm glad you are too! I hope you are able to find a vet that is more helpful and less of a jerk!

 

[LillyNBruin]

Don't even get me started on vets! You can read my post from a few weeks ago and tell I was quite stressed. If I were in your position and a vet actually used those words to me...well I think me and my bully would be leaving in the back of a police car. ugh! grrr vets Jerk!

 

[JeannieCO]

I'd seriously be looking for another vet! IMO he will never have your bully's best interest at hand. I took Wilson for his Wellness check to Alameda East Veternary to where I took my old dog because they are top notch. I asked for a very experience vet and I got their bet (this is a top rated place and has been on Animal Planet several times). The moment he came in his proceed to say in a negative way how bad the breeding is in this breed and they shouldn't even exist. I was floored. We'd had probably spent over $8,000 there. I haven't looked back and it was a good thing because I found a REAL bully vet here. Just turns out he was on the list too. If I was you I'd be calling around and asking other vets what experience they have with Bulldogs and even French Bulldogs or Pugs since they have similar breathing issues. Maybe try Googling Bulldog vets in your area too and see if anything pops up. Good luck!!!

 

[kazzy220]

Wow ... what an arse hole!!!!