NetNews Usenet Archive 1992 #31/NN_1992_31.iso/spool/rec/pets/dogs/15520

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From: [e-mail] (Betsy Weatherhead)
Subject: Re: Allergic Reaction- Swelling, how fast?
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Just one word of clarification (I hope).  It's not impossible to
communicate with your vet while he or she is in surgery.  The receptionist
will know how.  When it comes to something as threatening as an
allergic reaction which may include the windpipe, insist!  99% of vet
surgery is very, very routine.  Some vets would even say boring.  If
they are at a critical point, they will not respond, but generally
vets can order their lunch, tell a good joke and carry on a conversation
during routine spays and neutering.  I know this will leave many people
aghast, but we just have to trust their judgement to not be distracted
if the moment is critical.  And we have to trust the receptionists'
judgement if they say it's a critical moment that can't be interrupted.

Can anyone who has worked (or does work) for a vet disagree?  This was
what I observed at the vet I worked for, and to a lesser degree at my
present vet.
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