Comments on: On being a diplomat

By: Dr. V

Dr. V — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 21:27:51 +0000

lol! Actually I was thinking of a certain family member. :/ You are honest, yes, but I think you also would be kind to spare someone’s feelings…or not???

By: elephant

elephant — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 20:20:49 +0000

Jessica. Are you thinking of me when you write about “those people?” Admit it, you are, you even named me.

By: Dr. V

Dr. V — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 05:36:23 +0000

So true! The brain-mouth filter has to be on 24/7.

By: Dr. V

Dr. V — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 05:35:52 +0000

It could have gone either way. Thank goodness Mrs. Fluffy is the forgiving type!

By: Dr. V

Dr. V — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 05:35:20 +0000

Oh no! Poor kitty! We have a few of those in our clinic. It’s amazing how much fear a 9 pound cat can strike into a group of full sized adult humans.

By: Dr. V

Dr. V — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 05:34:36 +0000

I was very proud of her. She did a great job.

By: Dr. V

Dr. V — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 05:34:20 +0000

Thank you so much for visiting! I hope you will stick around
It’s true, clinics are made and broken by one’s ability to relate to people. It’s as or more important than clinical skills.
I’ll have to think on your suggestion- hoo boy do we have stressful situations from time to time! Great idea!

By: Tammy

Tammy — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 23:07:44 +0000

Wow – good for the tech for facing Mrs Fluffy head on!! A very good learning situation for all of us! It’s very easy to say something in an off-hand manner that can be taken so wrong by someone else!

By: lindsayp

lindsayp — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 19:54:31 +0000

I wish I could email this post to my mother-in-law. She’s “the one who is proud of ‘telling it like it is’” at my expense. Jeesh, animals are sooo much easier!

By: Rita Ardt

Rita Ardt — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 18:49:33 +0000

I totally understand! My cat Abby has been banned from the vet’s for 3 years because of her “attitude” and I don’t blame them! She’s welcome for any true emergency but not for annual check-ups, as she’s had her 3 yr rabies shot and “appears” healthy. They didn’t get too close a look! She is a rescue and a total Jeckyll & Hyde character. She’s fine with me and a beautiful looking cat but I warn everyone that despite her beauty, she has a mean streak. At least I recognise it!
Keep up your great work.