boondocks
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A recent thread (which I didn't want to hijack) got me thinking about when it's ok to call a vet, describe what's going on, and essentially ask for free advice. (The poster, to whom I mean no disrespect, was upfront about not wishing to incur a vet charge, and did mention that the vet had previously been to the farm, although did not make any claim as to the extent of the relationship).
I'd love to hear thoughts on the extent to which one can seek free advice via the phone, without being thought a jerk. To me, it should be the exception--something you do very rarely and only after establishing a working relationship over time--wherein you have paid the vet for multiple consults etc. But perhaps I'm spoiled as our vet is nearby, not hundreds of miles away....
Any vets care to comment? I guess I just assume that they might get sick of everyone expecting freebies; their time is their trade, after all. (Of course, we all appreciate the fine vets who frequent these boards! Maybe we should slip them some bitcoin!)
I'd love to hear thoughts on the extent to which one can seek free advice via the phone, without being thought a jerk. To me, it should be the exception--something you do very rarely and only after establishing a working relationship over time--wherein you have paid the vet for multiple consults etc. But perhaps I'm spoiled as our vet is nearby, not hundreds of miles away....
Any vets care to comment? I guess I just assume that they might get sick of everyone expecting freebies; their time is their trade, after all. (Of course, we all appreciate the fine vets who frequent these boards! Maybe we should slip them some bitcoin!)