70% of pet owners' calls to vets at night are unnecessary

RE: 70% of pet owners' calls to vets at night are unnecessary

Julie Turner — Wed, 08 Sep 2021 14:20:55 GMT

Thanks for your reply Arlo. I don't disagree about many of the calls - it's a big problem, I'm simply concerned that as scientists, we need to be rigorous in our messages (and apologies, I was speed-reading a bit!

RE: 70% of pet owners' calls to vets at night are unnecessary

Julie Turner — Tue, 07 Sep 2021 19:14:24 GMT

So a follow-on survey is required.

RE: 70% of pet owners' calls to vets at night are unnecessary

Julie Turner — Tue, 07 Sep 2021 19:13:24 GMT

I’m sorry to say that this study is flawed Arlo (excluding the queries re vaccinations etc) because sometimes an owner doesn’t know whether it’s an emergency or not.
Also, and sadly, the exacerbation of a condition that the owners haven’t sought advice and help for may well present as an emergency, though it wasn’t before.