Equine vet
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erinjograves
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Scenario goes something like this.....Horse was diagnosed with moon blindness. 100% certain, use this stuff. Symptoms disappeared and came back. Vet HAD to make a farm call to re-diagnose. Yep, same problem, continue treatment and if that doesn't fix it we'll change meds and no need to come back. When it came back, they wouldn't change meds unless they came out for a farm visit. 
So.....I really want a second opinion before deciding on a permanent switch. And it's time for spring shots and coggins so now is a good a time as any.
So.....I really want a second opinion before deciding on a permanent switch. And it's time for spring shots and coggins so now is a good a time as any.
And the tack you choose.....and the hay quality......type of feed....water quality.....grooming standards....riding discipline....training......truck......trailer......what you're wearing......
erinjograves
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And the tack you choose.....and the hay quality......type of feed....water quality.....grooming standards....riding discipline....training......truck......trailer......what you're wearing......
hahahahahaaaaa! Amen! You gotta love the horse world!
Eventer29
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We love Dr. Tacia at Tidewater. Dr. Runde is great too. We have been using Tidewater for over 20 years and Dr. Tacia has been doing the horses for over 10. Since she knows us and the horses so well sometimes all we need to do is call and she can give us help over the phone. Most vets will NOT do that, and in part I cant blame them. It is best for them to see what they are diagnosing for themselves. It helps to have a good, long term relationship with a vet!
I think if the vet has already come out twice in 3 weeks for the same issue, if a third visit is needed to rediagnose what they have diagnosed twice before, it should be free.
ladyhawk
Active Member
Scenario goes something like this.....Horse was diagnosed with moon blindness. 100% certain, use this stuff. Symptoms disappeared and came back. Vet HAD to make a farm call to re-diagnose. Yep, same problem, continue treatment and if that doesn't fix it we'll change meds and no need to come back. When it came back, they wouldn't change meds unless they came out for a farm visit.
So.....I really want a second opinion before deciding on a permanent switch. And it's time for spring shots and coggins so now is a good a time as any.[/
Just seems strange to me that if this is what they diagnosed, horse gets better then they diagnose again (assuming a second farm call) then a third. It's a no brainier for me.
Hate to say it, but I think it's time to get another vet. Forget the second opinion although they will re-evaluate for themselves. Sounds familiar and I won't go into the details except to say it seems to be about the money . .
June
persimmoncf
Persimmon Creek Farm
I have had issues pertaining to the eye in my horses in the recent past. I use Anne Weigt,DVM Animal Eye Care 410-224-4260. You can trailer to her facility in annapolis or huntingtown or she can come to you.
I don't trust this vet anymore. Seems to be more about collecting money more than taking care of the family pets. Feel like I was lied to and I have zero desire to give that someone money.
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Great, a specialist might be just the ticket I wasn't thinking about.
Pasofever
Does my butt look big?
Walkerman was this the one we took Ginger to? She was a specialist for EYES only she was GREAT and diagnosing..yes call her