dharma Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 Having recently relocated to Canberra, I'm trying to find a suitable vet for my nearly 12 year old dog. I have visited one vet here and was quite disappointed with the vet's knowledge and just with the general level of service provided. I don't feel comfortable taking my dog back and I would really appreciate some advice. My dog suffers from arthritis in her back legs/knees but she can't have NSAIDs for the pain due to having a life-threatening reaction to them in the past. She has been taking an alternative medication long term on advice from a pain specialist veterinarian. I'm looking for a vet who is good with older dogs but who also knows a bit about alternatives to NSAIDs. I'd also be keen to find a vet who charges reasonable prices for medication (the vet that we visited was charging a good four times the amount that we paid at our vet in Perth). Alternatively, I'd love to find a vet who will write scripts that can be used at the chemist or online. Just to be even more difficult, my dog had a titre test a year ago and all her levels were more than adequate so she doesn't require a vaccination booster in the near future. I also don't want to be pressured to vaccinate unnecessarily so if I could find a vet who understands what this test is and maybe even offers the test that would be great. I don't mind driving anywhere in Canberra for a quality vet. I know it is all a lot to ask but I would love to find a vet here that I can trust to provide the best possible care for my dog as she gets older. I appreciate any recommendations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeltaCharlie Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 Google holistic paws at Kambah. Kate is great, big advocate of titre testing and promotes a lot of alternative treatments (acupuncture etc). Also Sandra Hassett at the Animal Medical Centre in Phillip. She is a regular vet and dog chiropractor, supportive of titres and very good with our older dogs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diva Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 Both the above, plus Ivan Gavazov at Weston Woden. I have also heard Hamish at West Queanbeyan and Helen Purdham at Hall recommended highly but I haven't used them, I stick to Ivan or Sandra. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akayla Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 Big fan of Jim at hall vet. He has always been understanding and doesnt seem the type to just push an agenda like some vets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perry's Mum Posted March 4, 2014 Share Posted March 4, 2014 I use Weston Creek Veterinary Hospital at Waramanga and they have been excellent with Perry who has some arthritis and also thyroid problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dharma Posted March 4, 2014 Author Share Posted March 4, 2014 Thanks for the replies everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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