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How to Talk to Your Vet
Be clear and direct. You and your vet must be able to speak directly with one another, ask questions, and get answers.
Communicate clearly with your equine veterinarian to enhance your horse’s health. By Jessica Jahiel, PhD Photos by Heidi Melocco
To optimize your horse’s health, you and your veterinarian need to work together. Good teamwork requires good communication. Here are nine communication tips. 1. Be clear and direct. Good communication requires trust. You and your veterinarian must be able to speak directly to one another, ask questions, and get answers. Your vet should take each of your questions seriously; in turn, you should feel that you can ask for and receive explanations about
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any terms, products, and/or treatments that you don’t understand. 2. Keep complete records. Record all details concerning your horse’s history in one computer file or notebook. Record his foaling date; vaccination and farrier records; any illnesses, injuries, and treatments; feed and supplements; typical water consumption; exercise routine; turnout schedule; and normal vital signs. Such accurate information will help your vet to diagnose and treat your horse. >> Summer 2020
