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Allopathological t1_j9vk2lp wrote

Reply to comment by Low-Dragonfly-5352 in Does anyone have any recommendations on a good veterinarian in RI? Preferably one that’s not afraid of pibbles and bullys by Low-Dragonfly-5352

They did this because they are worried you’re diverting the pain meds.

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Low-Dragonfly-5352 OP t1_j9vm6ls wrote

Normally I’d agree with you, though it’s far from a hardcore pain reliever, but it was only filled once, 8 months ago and had 2 refills left on the script. They did this so they could bill me for a wellness check. Which I would have gladly made an appointment for, if they weren’t holding my dogs meds hostage. Ot was disappointing to say the least. I enjoyed this vet very much.

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Allopathological t1_j9vxhlt wrote

So they’re holding hostage the meds that you haven’t filled in months?

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Low-Dragonfly-5352 OP t1_j9vyua1 wrote

What does it matter how long it’s been? It has 2 valid refills. It’s up to me how I dispense them. Try harder boo

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Allopathological t1_j9w650w wrote

Because when you don’t fill a pain med script for 8 months it looks super suspicious when you suddenly start filling it again without an explanation. Asking people online for a recommendation for a vet specifically because your current vet wouldn’t fill a pain med script is likewise suspicious. Because that’s exactly what people who divert/misuse pain meds do when someone tells them no.

You down “own” the refills. The pharmacy does, and they can refuse to fill a med in situations where things are suspicious just like this one.

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Low-Dragonfly-5352 OP t1_j9w9hrt wrote

You do realize im talking about dog pills right? “Hey man you wanna get high on carprofen?” Just tell me what office you work at as a vet tech so I can avoid it like the plague…

I have a history here babe. My vet knows why my dog is prescribed her meds and is aware that she’s not given them everyday. 3 years and the routine hadn’t changed till now.

How is having pain meds longer than you’re supposed to suspicious? Isn’t the common behavior filling scripts early?

aSkInG FOr rEcoMenDAtioNs IS suSpIciOuS…. 90% of Reddit is looking for recommendations so move on. I bet you walk your dog in a stroller

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cheesusbreezus t1_j9wqzsh wrote

Long term carprofen use can affect their liver, so they probably want to run some blood work, especially if your dog is older.

I don't understand this sentiment of "I'm not going to my vet who knows my dogs because I don't want to pay for a wellness exam. Let me take my dog to a new vet so I can pay for a totally different examination and have them run the blood so I can get these meds."

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Low-Dragonfly-5352 OP t1_j9y2hht wrote

Comprehension isn’t your thing, that’s okay but I’m not going to explain this again. Feel free to reread slower. Take a min and let your brain catch up and if you still don’t get it, it’s okay. You’ll get there if you keep practicing.

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