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Emily
So I just got this new cat and I don't know the vets in Lawrence plz tell me I think it's sick!
Answer
Sick pets need vets and you may find yourself in a
position of finding a new one. If you are a first
time pet owner or have moved to a new area you
might want a little help finding that vet, before you
need that vet. Get recommendations from friends or
neighbors that have pets. Find out why they like the
vet they use. Ask at the local dog park or beach. Look
them up online, see if you can find reviews. Visit the
places recommended, see for yourself what the place
is like. Is the place clean, odor free? Is the staff
attentive? How do they relate to the animals? Before
going make a list of questions you will want to ask so
you don't forget. 1-How long have you been in practice?
2- How many vets are on staff here? 3- Will the same
vet see my pet each time or will I get a different vet
without notice? 4- How long have the other vets been
in practice? 4- What are your emergency procedures
during business hours? After business hours? Arrange
for a tour. Ask their procedure in case of an emergency
during business hours and during off business hours.
One thing I would not ask a vet about is to recommend
a pet food. Vets, for the most part, are not nutritionalists.
They will generally recommend what ever brand of food
they stock and it is not necessarily a good quality food.
Please, research your pets food! If possible meet the vet(s).
You want a vet, and staff, you feel comfortable with and
confident about. When you go for that first appointment
does the Doctor listen to what you have to say? Does the
vet answer the questions you ask. Does he/she explain
things to your satisfaction, understanding? How does the
vet talk to your pet? Does the vet use your pets name?
Also you should communicate your expectations to the
doctor. If you want the vet to do what he/she feels
necessary to find the problem, tests, ex-rays, say so. If
you are on a tight budget, say so. The vet should know
whether or not you can afford that MRI that can run a
couple of thousand dollars.
If you need a specialist and have not yet found a vet you
trust to give you a referral call the VMA
(veterinary medical association) for a specialist referral in
your area. Or look the VMA up on line and check out
their list.
If you need low cost vet care, if that is your primary
concern there is hope. When it comes to your pets
health you want the best possible care. If low cost is
the best possible you can do there is a way to find it.
1-Start with your local Humane Society or local animal
shelters. They are probably working with vets that
charge a reasonable fee. Some will even let you bring
your pet to them for a low cost spay/neuter.
2-Vet offices are neighborhood businesses. If you find
a vet in an upper class neighborhood, expect to pay
premium prices. If you find a vets office in a poor
neighborhood the prices will most likely be lower.
3-Pick up the yellow pages and the phone. Have a pad
and paper to keep track of who you call and their answer.
Call vet offices and ask two questions. How much do you
charge for a spay on a 40 pound dog? How much do you
charge for a general exam? Those two questions will
probably tell you who is the most reasonable.
Sick pets need vets and you may find yourself in a
position of finding a new one. If you are a first
time pet owner or have moved to a new area you
might want a little help finding that vet, before you
need that vet. Get recommendations from friends or
neighbors that have pets. Find out why they like the
vet they use. Ask at the local dog park or beach. Look
them up online, see if you can find reviews. Visit the
places recommended, see for yourself what the place
is like. Is the place clean, odor free? Is the staff
attentive? How do they relate to the animals? Before
going make a list of questions you will want to ask so
you don't forget. 1-How long have you been in practice?
2- How many vets are on staff here? 3- Will the same
vet see my pet each time or will I get a different vet
without notice? 4- How long have the other vets been
in practice? 4- What are your emergency procedures
during business hours? After business hours? Arrange
for a tour. Ask their procedure in case of an emergency
during business hours and during off business hours.
One thing I would not ask a vet about is to recommend
a pet food. Vets, for the most part, are not nutritionalists.
They will generally recommend what ever brand of food
they stock and it is not necessarily a good quality food.
Please, research your pets food! If possible meet the vet(s).
You want a vet, and staff, you feel comfortable with and
confident about. When you go for that first appointment
does the Doctor listen to what you have to say? Does the
vet answer the questions you ask. Does he/she explain
things to your satisfaction, understanding? How does the
vet talk to your pet? Does the vet use your pets name?
Also you should communicate your expectations to the
doctor. If you want the vet to do what he/she feels
necessary to find the problem, tests, ex-rays, say so. If
you are on a tight budget, say so. The vet should know
whether or not you can afford that MRI that can run a
couple of thousand dollars.
If you need a specialist and have not yet found a vet you
trust to give you a referral call the VMA
(veterinary medical association) for a specialist referral in
your area. Or look the VMA up on line and check out
their list.
If you need low cost vet care, if that is your primary
concern there is hope. When it comes to your pets
health you want the best possible care. If low cost is
the best possible you can do there is a way to find it.
1-Start with your local Humane Society or local animal
shelters. They are probably working with vets that
charge a reasonable fee. Some will even let you bring
your pet to them for a low cost spay/neuter.
2-Vet offices are neighborhood businesses. If you find
a vet in an upper class neighborhood, expect to pay
premium prices. If you find a vets office in a poor
neighborhood the prices will most likely be lower.
3-Pick up the yellow pages and the phone. Have a pad
and paper to keep track of who you call and their answer.
Call vet offices and ask two questions. How much do you
charge for a spay on a 40 pound dog? How much do you
charge for a general exam? Those two questions will
probably tell you who is the most reasonable.
Have you ever been to Michigan's Isle Royale?
mjhelme
I'm planning on going hiking and camping there, but want to hear from people who've been there--when is the best time to go, what about black flies, what's the best trail, etc.
Answer
I spent 8 days on Isle Royale and hiked the whole length of the Island about 5 years ago . . . so here goes !!! I live in Michigan . . . so we drove to Houghton / Hancock and took the seaplane there. The seaplane was a little more money (I think $90 round trip. . . 30 minutes each way), but the ferry takes basically a full day each way . . . so to us it was a no brainer. I'm not sure what your options are if you're coming from Minnesota, Wisconsin, or Canada ??? The plane dropped us off at Rock Harbor Lodge at the Northeast part of the island. When you check in at the ranger station there . . . you have to give the rangers a basic itineray, so they know where to look for you in case of emergency. We were all experienced hikers, but we set our daily itinerary a little too aggessively. Let's put it this way . . . our first day we were supposed to hike 8 miles . . . and we made it to a campground called 3 mile point . . . cuz it's only 3 miles from the ranger station at Rock Harbor Lodge. The campground are only campgrounds in the academic sense. If you get to one early you might be able to get in a shelter . . . which is basically a 10x10 wood hut enclosed on 3 sides by a screen. The first full 2 days we hiked we walked along lake Superior which was both beautiful and cool because of the lake breeze. From there we hiked (uphill) to the Greenstone trail. The Greenstone is the main artery which basically bisects the island east and west. Everynight we camped on a lake or bay to Lake Superior (known as "The Lady" to locals). The lakes we stayed at were, Lake Richie, McCargoe Cove, Hatchet Lake, and Lake Desor, all the other nights on Lake Superior. Probably the best campsites were McCargoe Cove (Basically a Fjord of Lake Superior) and Lake Desore. We saw a cow and calf moose on Lake Richie who almost swam right up to us, and a bald eagle on Lake Desore. The campground on lake Desor had the best sandy beach for swimming . . . so we stayed a much needed extra day there !!! You really have to look out for leaches at the lakes with no moving water. My buddy was cleaning up in McCargoe Cove and came out of the water with about a dozen leaches on him. NOT GOOD. No campfires anywhere on the island either . . . which sucks . . . but if a fire broke out on that island . . . the entire island could burn down. I would also recommend scheduling at least one day where you spend two nights at one campsite. You'll know why after a few hard days of hiking !!! We went in August and the black flies were a non issue. Some areas that were swampy had bad mosquitoes . . . but we ran through those areas!!! I've heard of people going in June though . . . and the black flies basically ruined the trip. I would recommend going in late August. We saw quite a few moose in the evening . . . and once we saw a bull moose on the trail. Pretty scary. You have to purify you're own water too . . . so be prepared for that. AND you have to carry out all of your garbage . . . which means you have to carry it the entire time. Again . . . be prepared. We ran into a couple of guys who took the Minong trail. Don't make that mistake. One guy had broken glasses and the other twisted his leg real bad. That trail is SUPER tough . . . AND LONG . . . and you don't go by many lakes . . . which means you don't have many opportunities at water . . . which is a premium on "the rock" as we affectionately nicknamed the island. The guys who took the Minong trail, called it the Vietminong trail . . . I can only guess why ??? Basically we took the Greenstone and weaved in and out from there . . . to see some of the lakes we would otherwise miss. We heard many wolves at night . . . but whitetail deer are not indigenous to the island. We also ran into some indian copper mines . . . basically holes in the ground with knee deep water. All I can recommend is plan plan plan . . . and then go over your plan. We would go sometimes 2 days without seeing another hiker. And the terrain is VERY challenging . . . apparently the "Vietminong" trail being the most challenging . . . if that's up your alley. Our packs weighed 75 lbs at the beginning . . . so pace yourselves. Bring lots of snacks . . . and something to cook on since no fires are allowed. Don't plan on catching any fish either, shore fishing is almost impossible at most places. Finally, Windigo is where the Seaplane picked us up (Southwest part of the island). There is a store there to get sugar filled goodies. Isle Royale is one of the most beautiful and remote national parks I've ever been to . . . but not for the weak of heart. I will definitely go back, but next time I will train for a couple months prior. Be prepared and have a great time !!! Remember . . . plan plan plan !!!
I spent 8 days on Isle Royale and hiked the whole length of the Island about 5 years ago . . . so here goes !!! I live in Michigan . . . so we drove to Houghton / Hancock and took the seaplane there. The seaplane was a little more money (I think $90 round trip. . . 30 minutes each way), but the ferry takes basically a full day each way . . . so to us it was a no brainer. I'm not sure what your options are if you're coming from Minnesota, Wisconsin, or Canada ??? The plane dropped us off at Rock Harbor Lodge at the Northeast part of the island. When you check in at the ranger station there . . . you have to give the rangers a basic itineray, so they know where to look for you in case of emergency. We were all experienced hikers, but we set our daily itinerary a little too aggessively. Let's put it this way . . . our first day we were supposed to hike 8 miles . . . and we made it to a campground called 3 mile point . . . cuz it's only 3 miles from the ranger station at Rock Harbor Lodge. The campground are only campgrounds in the academic sense. If you get to one early you might be able to get in a shelter . . . which is basically a 10x10 wood hut enclosed on 3 sides by a screen. The first full 2 days we hiked we walked along lake Superior which was both beautiful and cool because of the lake breeze. From there we hiked (uphill) to the Greenstone trail. The Greenstone is the main artery which basically bisects the island east and west. Everynight we camped on a lake or bay to Lake Superior (known as "The Lady" to locals). The lakes we stayed at were, Lake Richie, McCargoe Cove, Hatchet Lake, and Lake Desor, all the other nights on Lake Superior. Probably the best campsites were McCargoe Cove (Basically a Fjord of Lake Superior) and Lake Desore. We saw a cow and calf moose on Lake Richie who almost swam right up to us, and a bald eagle on Lake Desore. The campground on lake Desor had the best sandy beach for swimming . . . so we stayed a much needed extra day there !!! You really have to look out for leaches at the lakes with no moving water. My buddy was cleaning up in McCargoe Cove and came out of the water with about a dozen leaches on him. NOT GOOD. No campfires anywhere on the island either . . . which sucks . . . but if a fire broke out on that island . . . the entire island could burn down. I would also recommend scheduling at least one day where you spend two nights at one campsite. You'll know why after a few hard days of hiking !!! We went in August and the black flies were a non issue. Some areas that were swampy had bad mosquitoes . . . but we ran through those areas!!! I've heard of people going in June though . . . and the black flies basically ruined the trip. I would recommend going in late August. We saw quite a few moose in the evening . . . and once we saw a bull moose on the trail. Pretty scary. You have to purify you're own water too . . . so be prepared for that. AND you have to carry out all of your garbage . . . which means you have to carry it the entire time. Again . . . be prepared. We ran into a couple of guys who took the Minong trail. Don't make that mistake. One guy had broken glasses and the other twisted his leg real bad. That trail is SUPER tough . . . AND LONG . . . and you don't go by many lakes . . . which means you don't have many opportunities at water . . . which is a premium on "the rock" as we affectionately nicknamed the island. The guys who took the Minong trail, called it the Vietminong trail . . . I can only guess why ??? Basically we took the Greenstone and weaved in and out from there . . . to see some of the lakes we would otherwise miss. We heard many wolves at night . . . but whitetail deer are not indigenous to the island. We also ran into some indian copper mines . . . basically holes in the ground with knee deep water. All I can recommend is plan plan plan . . . and then go over your plan. We would go sometimes 2 days without seeing another hiker. And the terrain is VERY challenging . . . apparently the "Vietminong" trail being the most challenging . . . if that's up your alley. Our packs weighed 75 lbs at the beginning . . . so pace yourselves. Bring lots of snacks . . . and something to cook on since no fires are allowed. Don't plan on catching any fish either, shore fishing is almost impossible at most places. Finally, Windigo is where the Seaplane picked us up (Southwest part of the island). There is a store there to get sugar filled goodies. Isle Royale is one of the most beautiful and remote national parks I've ever been to . . . but not for the weak of heart. I will definitely go back, but next time I will train for a couple months prior. Be prepared and have a great time !!! Remember . . . plan plan plan !!!
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