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The Truth About Media Mobs, Vets, and You

August 2, 2017 by Dr. V

Once upon a time, a man brought his dog into the veterinary clinic for a routine procedure. While under anesthesia, the dog died, probably due to negligence. The veterinarian called the owner, left a cruel message, threatened him to pay the bill anyway, then refused to return the body. She was callous, indifferent, and verbally abusive, and didn't even care what happened to the much beloved pet. Naturally, the man was tremendously upset, so he called the local media outlets and told them the ... Read more »

Filed Under: Be The Change, Daily Life, Featured Posts, Features, Musings, Picks of the Litter Tagged With: media, mobs, News

An ER Euthanizes a Beloved Pet. This is What You Should Know:

November 3, 2016 by Dr. V

There are certain calls to news editors that prove irresistible. I imagine in this day and age of ratings and clicks mattering more than actual investigative reporting, nothing makes editors salivate more than the tale of a devastated family and the greedy, lazy, and/or incompetent veterinarian responsible for the death of a pet. It neatly checks all the boxes modern day news websites are looking for: sad family. Adorable pet. Terrible situation. Having fulfilled these requirements, the ... Read more »

Filed Under: Featured Posts, Health, Musings Tagged With: ER, media, News

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