Am a being a bit too cautious?

[Kenzo]

Question for you all, I feel a bit bad for thinking like this because its not that I don't trust him but at the same time its a lot of money so I want to make sure its done...ifyou see what I mean.

Vet came out yesterday, routine flu/tet and flexion tests (pass with flying colours) anyway he didn't have the other drug with him that he was supposed to have (admin mix up at their end) anyway kindly offered to come back this afternoon free of charge (call out that is) to jab him, was bringing a trainee (nurse) with him to assist and said he'd go in the field bob his headcoller on etc and just do it there, literally 5 minute job which was really good of him, seen as couldn't book another half day off for him to come out again....plus I was not paying another call out fee with it was their error...happy days no major problem.

But then I asked my dad if he could meet him there just to be there really because if your paying £100.00 for an injection then I really need piece of mind that its been administered, because not only is the cost but it also a kind of trial thing as well so its important that I know its been done, of course my dad is not going to watch over him like hawk, just merely asked him to be around that's all, I feel bit bad for feeling like this though, I mean its not like I don't trust the vet, course I do but at the same time I feel that someone should witness it being done, would you or would you just let them get on with it?

 

[Toby_Zaphod]

I don't think I'd be too worried about the jab side of things, I'd be uneasy with the idea that they were going to put the head collar on & do it in the field. I've seen so many vets who to be quite honest don't seem to have a clue on handling a horse.

 

[BBH]

I would imagine that being a professional he could get struck off if he charged for something not done. I wouldn't imagine he would risk his career over a £ 100 jab.

 

[Hullabaloo]

If it was my vet I'd be happy just to let him get on with it.

 

[stencilface]

Firstly, my vet would never get my horse from the field, so someone always has to be there with them - please can I have your vet?!

I wouldn't feel bad, maybe it is a bit cautious, but who cares - if it gives you comfort that someone is there to check this is done on your horse, then why not.

 

[Fazzie]

Personally I'd do what you are doing and either be there or get a family member to be about.
Dunno why but I would just prefer it
When my puppy went it to be castrated I asked for his worming tablets and they said no probs, when i got home i realised Id forgotten to ask for them, but paid for them, and didnt want to give them to him on the day of his operation cos obviously he was sore.
the reception just said oh we gave them to him when he was here, but im not 100% sure they did

 

[Kenzo]

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I don't think I'd be too worried about the jab side of things, I'd be uneasy with the idea that they were going to put the head collar on & do it in the field. I've seen so many vets who to be quite honest don't seem to have a clue on handling a horse.

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Only use equine vets and he's got horses so no worries there but yes I agree with what you saying if that was the case.

 

[Bowen4Horses]

-would he even be able to pocket the money himself if he didn't give the jab? whilst it might cost 100quid for you, i doubt it costs the vet company that much.

-and even if it did, don't vets get a salary? therefore wouldn't benefit?

-he's got an assistant coming along too, who i'm sure wouldn't agree with that kind of bad practice

- if it's a vacc etc and your horse was then to fall ill with that illness... he could be investigated, and that isn't worth the hassle to him

- he's given you no reason to distrust him i presume?

if you're really worried though, there's no harm in your dad going down there, to 'help' him catch the horse. you could say he's been a bit difficult for new people recently to catch.

xxx

 

[Kenzo]

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Firstly, my vet would never get my horse from the field, so someone always has to be there with them - please can I have your vet?!

I wouldn't feel bad, maybe it is a bit cautious, but who cares - if it gives you comfort that someone is there to check this is done on your horse, then why not.

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My farrier is coming out on Thursday afternoon to come and shoe him while I'm at work, I always ask if he can come after 6pm but obviously he's busy but he very generously said no worries I'll go and catch him and bring him in and shoe him for you Thursday aft, just leave us a cheque and was rather friendly....maybe he rolled out of bed on the good side that morning, who knows! He always has someone to hold him too so he won't be on his own.

Then he joked and said ''cos then I can beat him up while your not there lol'' of course he was only joking

, he's like a donkey to shoe now.... compared to how he used to be, a farrier nearly lost his errr private region second time he was shod, his aperon was the only thing that got ripped thankfully.

Unless he's rather come when I'm not there, maybe I talk him to death?

 

[Quadro]

wont some1 need to take the passport up to have the vacination recorded???

 

[Kenzo]

Well that is what I thought this morning but didn't want to leave it down at the yard, there is no problem with me posting it off to be stamped up though, they once did that before when I forgot it last year on one of the visits.
Also its an off licence drug and I don't know if its one that will need to be recorded?....then again I guess you'd think it would have to be, he didn't mention about having his passport for today's visits despite him having it and marking it up yesterday afternoon, so not sure, of course he just may of forgotten.

I can post it off though, he knows his got one so I don't think it will cause a problem.

 

[Quadro]

my appoligies!!!!!! i read that it was for his flu & tet sorry!!!! i would trust the vet if they dont do it its there reputation at stake??? if your really worried send your dad down anyway

 

[0ldmare]

In principal I would trust my vet to do it, but in reality there is not a cats chance in hell of any VET getting anywhere near my suspicious pair!

 

[Kenzo]

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my appoligies!!!!!! i read that it was for his flu & tet sorry!!!! i would trust the vet if they dont do it its there reputation at stake??? if your really worried send your dad down anyway

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no worries, yeah sending him anway but that's why a feel a bit bad doing it thats all, I do trust him but OH said well I'd make sure someone as there when your spending that much money on something that your not sure is going to work and then put doubt in my mind so then asked my dad last and I feel a bit guilty now. So wondered who else would do the same.

me bad