Frog First Aid Medications - Being Prepared

[Lija]

Kim, I'm a vet ( not practicing) and my other half is practicing vet, and he is testing every single sample, because as a vet you are ultimately responsible for testing and prescribed meds, I'm pretty sure that is how all vet practices should operate. and if you're wrong you're going to be in trouble not your tech.
it is a bit weird to hear from you the things you're saying given that you're a vet tech. you should know how med cost is calculated when sold to the patients or how the vet procedures cost is calculated, and how much of an actual profit is left, it is more complicated then a-b=profit. if you have the ability to get meds cheaper through your workplace- go for it.
having said that - even though i would never use Dr Frye services for obvious reasons, i respect what he is doing for frog loving community.

and a question - how come you as a vet tech don't know( or can't find out yourself) baytril dosage for a frog? I bet he was as surprised as me now

[flybyferns]

Hello KimW, Lija and Bolisnide

This is Lynn the moderator speaking
This is always a great topic for good discussion.We need to think before we speak, listen carefully to what others have to say, and support thoughts other people have, even if they are different from ours. It's ok to say what you truly believe.

This is Lynn the frog keeper talking :
I believe it's all abut being prepared. A vet ( like any doctor) is the person responsible for prescribing a medication. Dr Frye is the one confident enough to do this via email- Thanks goodness ! He is the one who takes the time to answer a zillion emails , not only here but on other frog/dart forums as well.

Funny--- I spent the day just today ( ready to upload tomorrow w/ more than 20 photos) information for a new thread with instructions for members on how to put together all the necessary supplies for an emergency. I look forward to sharing it !

Personally, I respect Dr Frye, I have used his services ( more than once) , he has helped me save a dying frog that did not eat for 7 weeks. If I have to pay $113.00 about once per year to keep emergency medications on hand....so be it. It's a lot better than yanking my tree frog(s) out of there enclosure(s) , travailing to a herp vet that is 45 min away, and exposing them to the stress of being handled, etc. ie My 4 black eyed tree frog I purchased in May of 2012 have not been handled since the day they were moved from quarantine. I have red eyed tree frogs that have not been touch , by my gloved hand , for over 1 - 1/2 years.

As mentioned--- any vet is responsible for the medications they prescribe. I'm grateful to be able to take advantage of his services. I have 9 tree frogs ! One bad bug in my enclosures -----I'm doomed
Yikes ! I'd rather be safe than sorry

Look forward to sharing my new thread tomorrow!

Lynn

[Bolisnide]

Lynn,
I absolutely did not intend to dis-regard anyone's thoughts. My thing is Kim's inaccurate assumption of profit margin. There really is a lot that goes into operating a veterinarian business, and I did not want Dr. Frye to be left looking like a profit monging vet. He's not, and he's actually very helpful. And I believe he charges a fair rate for meds and services rendered.
I'm sorry Kim, and Lynn...
I do love a good discussion, and unfortunately the written word is often misconstrued.

[flybyferns]

Lynn,
I absolutely did not intend to dis-regard anyone's thoughts. My thing is Kim's inaccurate assumption of profit margin. There really is a lot that goes into operating a veterinarian business, and I did not want Dr. Frye to be left looking like a profit monging vet. He's not, and he's actually very helpful. And I believe he charges a fair rate for meds and services rendered.
I'm sorry Kim, and Lynn...
I do love a good discussion, and unfortunately the written word is often misconstrued.

Bolisnide,
I agree with you , and........... do not think that you disregarded anyone's thoughts.
Lynn