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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Lizzie" data-source="post: 2641856" data-attributes="member: 222039">A vet does for a dog the same as a doctor would do for you, if you went to see one, not feeling well but not sure what was wrong.  Sometimes more tests, x-rays, etc, are necessary, and sometimes NOT.  Most vets won't do unnecessary tests as they are pretty much swamped for time.  BUT the rules for veterinary care have changed.  Some of the things vets used to just do, now require them to do blood work first (test the blood). This can prevent a serious, life-threatening reaction.If you don't want to pay for modern medicine, find an older vet who hasn't kept up with the times.</blockquote>