Vet Visit to My Yard!!

[jeeperino]

Tomorrow a vet is making a housecall to my yard for the first time. I would like to impress them as much as possible for obvious reasons.

The chain spots are well kept and so are my kennels. All my dogs are healthy and healthy looking. Is there anything I could be overlooking that I could do to impress the vet??? Im willing to go the extra mile and would like any suggestions.

[Michele]

Tomorrow a vet is making a housecall to my yard for the first time. I would like to impress them as much as possible for obvious reasons.

The chain spots are well kept and so are my kennels. All my dogs are healthy and healthy looking. Is there anything I could be overlooking that I could do to impress the vet??? Im willing to go the extra mile and would like any suggestions.
it sounds like you have everything under control.....:) ....make them some coffee and offer them danish or something....:D

[pitbullcliff]

Something you may want to think about is does your yard smell? You may not notice it because you may be used to it but other people WILL notice it.

Just something to think about.

[sedaliapitbulls]

seems like you got it good luck.

[jeeperino]

Yesterday I did the first bleaching and liming of the season, so smell is under control.

One problem that could come up is my barrels. I hope she doesnt have an issue with them as housing. Im not in the mood to make 8 dog houses right now.

[BoiBoi]

I think as long as the dogs all are in good health and taken care of that she wont really care about the barrels. So whats the reason for her making a visit?

[jeeperino]

Rabies shots. Im getting ALL my dogs on the exact same shot schedule.

Having a well respected vet approve of your yard and activities is a GREAT asset in case of future problems.

[miakoda]

Jeep, as a vet tech I can't find anything wrong from the description you gave. All I will add is to make sure each dog has a full water bowl as well. And if you really want to go above & beyond, make a pot of coffee & some cookies. :D

[Suki]

keep their health records accessible and ready to show, should she ask.

as for the barrels, i wouldn't worry to much about them, just be sure that whatever type of bedding you use, is clean and dry.
are their tags, UTD=rabies, and/or liciencing
and yup, full, clean bowls of water and no residual food or feces left hanging around that may attract unnecessary flies, bugs, whatever.
i do the inspections for our kennel, so, these are some of the things i look for, right off the top.
sounds like you're ready tho, so, good luck, and just be helpful with any questions she may have, and be willing to listen with an open mind, should she make suggestions.
and yeah
coffee and danish pribably wouldn't hurt any!;)
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[jeeperino]

Im sure everything wil be ok. She charges by the hour so I was thinkin Red Bull and mini-thins for refreshments.:D

That is why I invited her over to inspect my kennel and give ideas and opinions on how I can improve it. I also dont want to take 12 dogs to the vet just to get rabies shots.

Thanks

[miakoda]

She charges by the hour so I was thinkin Red Bull and mini-thins for refreshments.:D

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[Rocky H. Balboa]

Wow, I reeeeeally hope you know this Vet. We may all agree 100% of how well you keep your yard. Yet, a vet may see it totally different. She may see dogs on chains and that is all she will see. Dogs being mistreated and "trained" to fight. I really hope you thought this out and KNOW who you are bringing into your yard.

Be prepared to answer any question such as why do you have "so many" dogs? Why are they chained?

How long do they stay on their chains? (there may be laws about this)

What sort of socialization do they get?

I am sure there are tons a questions someone seeking something could ask. I hope you the best Jeeperino.

[hrdeluxe]

It wouldn't hurt to put up some sort of "brag board" out for her to view. Show ribbons, weight pull trophies, pictures with little kids, etc... You could also try to seduce her. LOL j/k.

[CB]

I would make sure all water is filled and for the hell of it when you see them pull in the drive way have a bucket of food ready for the dogs and tell them you were just headin out to feed the dogs.

[miakoda]

Rocky, not all vets are city dwelling scum that look for any little piece of "evidence" to prove someone is a "dog fighter." In fact, I'd bet more vets prefer a "don't ask, don't tell" policy (such as one we have) because most vets don't want to be dragged into some lengthy investigation that will cause them to have to close down the clinic or have someone stand in for them on days they are needed for a trial should it go to that. Plus, there is always a high risk of retaliation. We turned over someone for extreme animal abuse & the pet store adjacent to the clinic was set on fire. They lost every animal in there ranging from fish to snakes & frogs & lizard thingies to ferrets & a chinchilla. Thankfully we got all the animals out of the clinic in time. And this has happened to many vets across the country so not every vet is interested in putting their nose into a situation like this.

And if the vet is wrong, then what? He can face a lawsuit and/or people will lose trust in him thus decreasing his clientele which will in turn hurt him financially.

Many of your country vets are used to people with a large number of animals including dogs. It's not a big deal to them espeically when the place is clean, the animals look taken care of, & previous vet records are on hand.

Heck, one of our vets has between 50 & 60 dogs at all times. Her husband owns, breeds, & hunts with Running Walker Coonhounds. My yard is nothing compared to theirs.

[Chef-Kergin]

The vet we go to is a farm vet. My parents took their jrts there...he had a stall in his horse barn that had an "exam" table and good lighting. He'd vaccinate your dog or cat, and look at any other critter you had for a pet. Treated our husky for parvo when I was a little kid, and he made a full recovery in no time.

A few years back, he opened up a brick building in the lot across the road from his home that he bought. I take my dogs there, and he gives all his patients a card with his home #, in-case you have an emergency after hours. Real stand up guy. Must be one of those "country vets."

Thankfully, I've never had a negative experience at the vet, lucky he's the only one I've ever been to.

jeeperino - good luck with the shots! I bet your dogs will make a good impression on the vet. Everyone seems to be saying the same thing...keep their spots clean, water full, and make a peace offering in the form of coffee.

[miakoda]

Hey jeep, I also wanted to add some things.

For starters, when it's time for a dog's injection, take that dog off his/her chain & bring it to the vet. Don't make the vet have to intrude upon that dog's space regardless of how friendly it is.

Second, I'm going to try to explain the proper way to hold your dog. It's easier if you put your dog up on a tabletop of something similar, but it's perfectly ok to do it on the ground. What you want to do is slip your arm up underneath the dogs neck. Lean your body & your other arm over the dog's back to hold him down & still. If the vet wants to check eye, ears, or teeth, then take that arm your leaning on & run it up over the top of the dogs head & down onto his muzzled forcing his muzzle down all the while holding the head still with the arm around the neck & holding his body down with your own body. This makes a vet feel much safer to inspect these areas. :)

[sedaliapitbulls]

Good advice more rep points to ya.



Hey jeep, I also wanted to add some things.

For starters, when it's time for a dog's injection, take that dog off his/her chain & bring it to the vet. Don't make the vet have to intrude upon that dog's space regardless of how friendly it is.

Second, I'm going to try to explain the proper way to hold your dog. It's easier if you put your dog up on a tabletop of something similar, but it's perfectly ok to do it on the ground. What you want to do is slip your arm up underneath the dogs neck. Lean your body & your other arm over the dog's back to hold him down & still. If the vet wants to check eye, ears, or teeth, then take that arm your leaning on & run it up over the top of the dogs head & down onto his muzzled forcing his muzzle down all the while holding the head still with the arm around the neck & holding his body down with your own body. This makes a vet feel much safer to inspect these areas. :)

[jeeperino]

Mia, GREAT IDEA!!!

I was thinkin the same thing myself. Should I keep the dog on the chain for the shots? I will have a table handy and will take each one off and bring them into the barn. Thanks on the tips for holding, you seem to be reading my mind.

Rocky, I had the exact same thoughts myself about her having a negative opinion. I have spoken with her a few times and she has been out once already to treat our pony's. She was fully aware of the dogs at the time of her last visit which was 4-5 mths ago and she didnt say anything negative or call the HS on me.If she wanted to make trouble it would have happened by now.

[Rocky H. Balboa]

Mia, GREAT IDEA!!!

I was thinkin the same thing myself. Should I keep the dog on the chain for the shots? I will have a table handy and will take each one off and bring them into the barn. Thanks on the tips for holding, you seem to be reading my mind.

Rocky, I had the exact same thoughts myself about her having a negative opinion. I have spoken with her a few times and she has been out once already to treat our pony's. She was fully aware of the dogs at the time of her last visit which was 4-5 mths ago and she didnt say anything negative or call the HS on me.If she wanted to make trouble it would have happened by now.Jeeperino and Mia, I am sorry if I sounded negative about it all. I certainly hope all goes well. Yet, it is my believe that people should ALWAYS be prepared for the worst scenario (there is no need to prepare for the best). Again, just so as to be prepared for worst case scenario, have answers for any possible question and record (sound) if possible. Obviously, if you record it should be without her notice. This will help you in case (worst case scenario) she is there to gather evidence. Again, this is just to be prepared for a worst case scenario.

Good luck with your visit.

[miakoda]

Rocky, no harm done. ;) We understand that in today's day & age one must be extremely diligent in deciding who can come to their yard & who can't.

[jeeperino]

Just a quick update on the vet visit.

They sent a man instead of the woman I thought was coming. He arrived and got right down to business. We took each dog 1 by 1 into the barn and had everything run smooth for the shots. I asked the vet to inspect my dogs and the kennel. After a quick inspection he told me that I had a great set up with great conditions. He was impressed with my cable run, long chain setups, the amount of shade available, and the condition of my dogs.

He didnt mention one word about the barrels or have 1 negative comment about anything. He was friendly, strictly business and IMO could have gave a $hit about me owning APBT's and Presas. The vet hadnt even heard of a Presa before (I told him its a type of Mastiff and dropped it).

The only bad thing was he had to fill out 12 rabies certs. by hand and they charge $50 1/2 hour. By the time he left the total came to about $240.00. Oh well, money well spent.

[Michele]

I'm glad everything worked out for you ok..:)

[miakoda]

I'm glad it all went well. :) And in the grand scheme of things, $240 is pocket change when you think of how much we spend on our dogs. ;)

[sedaliapitbulls]

thats cool sounds like everything worked outfor ya

[jeeperino]

I'm glad it all went well. :) And in the grand scheme of things, $240 is pocket change when you think of how much we spend on our dogs. ;)

Yeah, no kidding. I have been pricing chain and hardware for 6 chain set ups, you wanna talk about sticker shock??? If I go with TSC im gonna get screwed to the tune of $400 or more just for the hardware, not including collars or rebar either thats another $100 or more.:eek:

I HATE DOGS!!!!!!!:mad: :rolleyes: (maybe just a lil)

[coolhandjean]

Congrats on a great vet visit!