Finding the Right Vet is Like Finding the Right Pediatrician

This Scottie Dog Loves Her Vets.

Pet parents know how hard it is to find that perfect veterinarian, the one who treats your pet like a patient, not like an animal. And if you have a hard-headed, extremely spoiled 3 year old Scottie, then that search is even more difficult.

Scotties aren't easy pets to vet. In fact, one vet we took one of our Scotties to, actually insisted on putting a muzzle on the dog  because, as he said, Scotties have a reputation of 'biting' vets. (Needless to say, that Scottie never returned to that vet.) Some groomers even refuse to cut a Scottie's hair or trim the nails without muzzling the dog.

Because the beloved Nessie the Scottie dog is more people than pet, finding a vet who would treated Nessie with love and care was paramount. And, we did find that veterinarian. In fact, we found two -  Dr. Rebecca Babcock and Dr. Karen Donovan - at The Red Barn Veterinary Clinic in Dahlonega.

Both Dr. Babcock and Dr. Donovan have treated Nessie, and if all the licks Nessie gives them is any indication, Nessie loves them. In fact, the dog actually jumps out of the car and seems to eagerly head to the Red Barn front door each time she visits.

You won't find many vet clinics as well equipped, well staffed and exceptionally spotless as Red Barn. And pets are treated as patients here, which is oh so important.