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ThomasClan · 08-08-2008, 06:57 PM

My own vet does not profess to be any expert on tortoises but i have known him for 20 years and I know if he does not know he will find out before making a comment or judgement. I took my tortoises to another vet who is an exotic vet he was good but I trust my own vet more so went to him with my tortoises afterward.I think it is just some vets are not open minded to anything new, so still stick by the old beliefs on keeping tortoises, and this definately does not just apply to tortoises as you can well imagine, as vetinary medicine has moved as fast as human medicine over the years. It is just human nature some people are open minded and open to new ideas and some are not, and there is always a grey area.

Anna x

08-08-2008, 06:57 PM	#6
ThomasClan Member Hatched Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Dorset Posts: 348	My own vet does not profess to be any expert on tortoises but i have known him for 20 years and I know if he does not know he will find out before making a comment or judgement. I took my tortoises to another vet who is an exotic vet he was good but I trust my own vet more so went to him with my tortoises afterward.I think it is just some vets are not open minded to anything new, so still stick by the old beliefs on keeping tortoises, and this definately does not just apply to tortoises as you can well imagine, as vetinary medicine has moved as fast as human medicine over the years. It is just human nature some people are open minded and open to new ideas and some are not, and there is always a grey area. Anna x __________________ Flower, Bill, Petal and Ben Tunsian Tortoises Alfie & KC Rottweillers Bramble Border Terrier x Jack Russel Jay JRT Old lady of 16 (17 this year) Bilbo the Rabbit old man 9 years Oh and the Hamsters Thunder and Lightning (I must be mad)