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Let me make
it clear from the start that this Vetwatch section is not anti vet but it is
anti incompetent and exploitative vets and there are far too many of them
around. It is also virulently opposed to the self regulation by the vet’s ‘trade
union,’ the
I am fortunate enough to have a vet who is competent,
compassionate and in whom I have complete trust. Trust that he is qualified to
treat my animals and those of owners I send to him, trust that he will not
carry out unnecessary surgery, and trust that he will not charge the kind of
outrageous fees for drugs and services that far too many vets charge.
Why is it necessary for this site and what is its
objectives? The site is here because the politicians and authorities have
consistently refused to take the concerns of myself and very many other small
animal owners seriously. I suspect that, in essence it is a matter of the usual
‘oh they are only guinea pigs’ syndrome. They hand out awards to those who
torture them in the name of medical advance but in this so called animal loving
country the concerns of those who care for these adorable creatures are not
given and consideration whatsoever.
The objectives of this sight it to put an end to the
exploitation of small animal owners and try expose vet’s who are guilty of it
and harm our animals by their incompetence. I used to hope that we could have
some effect upon the politicians who are supposed to be responsible but I long
ago gave up having any faith in politicians, whom I now regard as devious, self
seeking and totally untrustworthy. Therefore I think we must play them at their
own game and go along the routes that will hurt them if they do not act. The
route in this case is not compassion for animals of course, but consumer
interest for this makes far better headlines than the retched fate of
mistreated small animals. Our demands are that the Veterinary regulatory
authorities should do to things. Firstly come UP, repeat, Up to the standard of
regulation that governs Joe or Jill Blogs who repairs our cars or household
appliances and secondly to drastically improve the standard of training of vets
in British veterinary colleges in small animal medicine.
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