Tag: internet research
Updated on December 30, 2010
Reasonable Expectations VI: The Ability to Discuss Your Internet Research With Your Vet
This is the sixth part of an ongoing series describing how people are developing new expectations when it comes to veterinary care for their pets. Parts one through five can be found at www.speakingforspot.com/blog. Please take your time… Read More
Posted on September 17, 2010
Puppy Mill Awareness Day – September 18, 2010
Awareness Day 2010, Saturday September 18, 2010, is focused on educating the public about the horror of puppymills and supporting the movement to end such horrible facilities. The two articles below were written in early 2010. You can help by… Read More
Updated on December 30, 2010
Reasonable Expectations Part II: Access to “The Back” of the Hospital
This is the second part of an ongoing series describing how people are developing new expectations when it comes to veterinary care for their pets. Part one can be found at www.speakingforspot.com/blog. Care to tag along next time… Read More
Updated on December 30, 2010
Reasonable Expectations
Never before, during my almost 30 years as a veterinarian, have I encountered such rapid and profound changes in client expectations. We’ve entered what I like to refer to as “The Age of the Empowered Client”. I’d love… Read More
Updated on January 17, 2010
Puppy Mills: Part II
I received an abundance of feedback in response to my recent blog about puppy mills. Thanks to all of you who took the time to share your feelings concerning this emotional topic. Virtually all of the comments expressed… Read More
Updated on January 17, 2010
Puppy Mills: People and Their Puppies Pay the Ultimate Price
Twice during the last month, I’ve experienced feelings of anger while in the midst of euthanizing one of my patients. Normally I feel mostly sadness, often combined with an element of relief knowing that suffering is gently and humanely… Read More
Posted on December 26, 2009
Everybody’s Gone Surfin’ (Part Two)
I happen to enjoy hearing about what my clients are learning online. I sometimes come away with valuable new information, and I’m invariably amused by some of the extraordinary things they tell me- who knew that hip dysplasia… Read More
Updated on December 15, 2009
Everybody’s Gone Surfin’ (Part One)
When you or a loved one develops a medical issue, chances are you’ll be inclined to do some Internet research. While I say, “More power to you!” other medical professionals might roll their eyes at the thought of… Read More
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