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Call of the day

May 12, 2010 by Dr. V

Receptionist: Hello, thank you for calling. How may I help you?

Caller: Hi, I was wondering if you had prednisone?

Receptionist: Yes…it’s a prescription medication though. Do you need a refill?

Caller: Well, I just called PetStore to ask if they carried it over the counter and they said no.

Receptionist: Are you a client here?

Caller: Huh? Oh, no. I got some from my regular vet for my dog because he had a platelet problem and I ran out. Can I get some more?

Receptionist: You would need to be seen by our veterinarian first.

Caller: Is it bad when they bleed out of their nose?

Receptionist: Yes. Yes, it is. Please go see a vet right now.

PSA of the day: When a pet with a platelet disorder bleeds from any orifice, do not pass Go, proceed directly to your vet. Thank you.

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  1. Lisa W says

    May 12, 2010 at 7:01 am

    Poor doggy!

  2. Nancy says

    May 12, 2010 at 8:09 am

    Makes you wonder…and yes, poor dog!

  3. Karen says

    May 12, 2010 at 8:30 am

    man, that makes me so sad!! poor little pumpkin 🙁

  4. Ashley says

    May 12, 2010 at 8:35 am

    Where is that person’s common sense? I am completely flabbergasted!

  5. Susan Montgomery says

    May 12, 2010 at 10:13 am

    Who wants to bet me she has been out of the meds for a while, and only called now because he is bleeding out.

  6. Tonya says

    May 12, 2010 at 10:35 am

    Honestly – get to an emergency vet – STAT! Why would this person not call his/her regular vet!?

  7. deebo says

    May 12, 2010 at 2:45 pm

    I would be crapping bricks if my dog was bleeding out of her nose. Why the heck would you just be sitting there DOING NOTHING ABOUT IT?? Arrgh, I hate to hear that this kind of stuff happens so often 🙁

  8. Pikachu says

    May 13, 2010 at 11:08 am

    OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Poor baby. where is this persons common sense ??

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