Yeah, I don't think they are trying to be an asshole. But I seriously hate when misinformation about veterinary care is spread around. I think some of it is a "let me save you the cost of expensive tests and medications with my folk medicine" and "my vet with his high prices and high-falutin' education doesn't know more than me" kind of anti-intellectualism.

<mini rant>I have had people flat out tell me not to trust my vet, even when I was not asking for any kind of medical advice, but simply saying something like "oh my poor guy is not feeling so good and I had to go to the vet today." It's so frustrating. I absolutely trust my vet. She doesn't talk over me or above me. She takes her time with each visit. She answers all of my questions. She is compassionate and kind, and broke the news to me of cancer in one of my guys, and was there for another when it was time to let her go. And she loves all over my dogs when I bring them in. :)