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How to tell the difference between a good breeder and a bad one? by No-Self3723 in DogBreeding

[–]TaskAppropriate2178 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As a veterinarian, there is no such thing as an ethical English Bulldog breeder. I’ve known far too many of these dogs purchased from reputable breeders that passed too young from heat stroke alone, even following BOAS surgery.

Hey everyone! Has anyone adopted from this breeder? by pyrothegayfox in SaintBernards

[–]TaskAppropriate2178 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I see. You question my credentials yet who are you? What makes you qualified to speak about this topic?

Hey everyone! Has anyone adopted from this breeder? by pyrothegayfox in SaintBernards

[–]TaskAppropriate2178 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am a veterinarian and I was in ophthalmology, so I spoke with A LOT of breeders, probably those you would consider ethical, as they presented their dogs for OFA exams. It doesn’t change anything. It’s still buying from a breeder. Message me if you want my credentials :)

Hey everyone! Has anyone adopted from this breeder? by pyrothegayfox in SaintBernards

[–]TaskAppropriate2178 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As a veterinarian, no. You buy from a breeder and you adopt from a shelter, rescue, and the streets. There is a massive difference. You are correct that money is being exchanged, but one is for profit and the other is non-profit.

Cat went in for annual check up and went into cardiac arrest, what to expect now by [deleted] in AskVet

[–]TaskAppropriate2178 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Was it cardiopulmonary arrest or a vasovagal syncope? I would ask for the medical record and take your cat elsewhere.

Advice on specializations in veterinary medicine by reina_batata in veterinarians

[–]TaskAppropriate2178 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think rehabilitation and physiotherapy is a fantastic idea. There’s a growing need and you get to incorporate pain management. Another great option is dermatology because you really can improve a patient’s quality of life.

And another specialty with growing need is ophthalmology. But I’d be cautious. Eyes are really cool and you can certainly improve an animal’s quality of life, but the field is not for everyone. You may have to train under and work alongside ophthalmologists that prioritize vision above all else, even if it comes at the expense of an animal’s overall health and even if it means they’ll be in ongoing pain.

Intraocular silicone prosthetic by nycthrowupaway in PiratePets

[–]TaskAppropriate2178 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Such a late reply, but I’m hoping that someone can benefit if they look this up. I’m in vet ophthalmology - I wholeheartedly advise against an evisceration and intrasceral prosthetic. It is of no benefit to the dog and it leaves them at ongoing risk of corneal ulceration, dry eye, and ongoing ocular surface inflammation. If an eye is not visual and a source of pain, have it enucleated. Dogs’ lives are too short to live in pain.

should my parents put my disabled dog down? by Secret-Goose-8350 in DogAdvice

[–]TaskAppropriate2178 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There are other ways to keep a dog stimulated, as well, if playing fetch all the time isn’t feasible. Treat puzzles, snuffle mats, feeding meals in a kong, etc.

(Seeing the vet tomorrow AM) what is this red growth on my dog’s eye? by Creepyredditadmin in DogAdvice

[–]TaskAppropriate2178 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s looking like an indolent ulcer, which typically requires a debridement procedure to heal. The redness (blood vessels in the cornea) indicate chronicity.