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Speak up for your pets: Don't be afraid to ask for a second opinion [NY Daily News]

Speak up for your pets: Don't be afraid to ask for a second opinion

BY Amy Sacks  NY DAILY NEWS WRITER

Veterinarian Dr. Arnold Plotnick in his office with a cat patient. He encourages pet owners to get second opinions on their pets.
Veterinarian Dr. Arnold Plotnick in his office with a cat patient. He encourages pet owners to get second opinions on their pets.
"...Navigating through the often confusing and pricey world of veterinary medicine requires good communication, knowledge, resources - and chutzpah...."

"While many pet owners worry it will dent their vet's ego, Dr. Arnold Plotnick is never offended when a client seeks a second opinion."

"In fact, I think it is a sign that the client cares so much for their cat that they want to make absolutely certain they're doing the right thing," said Plotnick, a board-certified internist and cat specialist, who runs Manhattan Cat Specialists."

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[Check out other NY Daily News Stories Dr. Arnold Plotnick was featured in HERE]
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  1. AnonymousJuly 31, 2010 at 12:05 PM

    A second opinion saved my cat's life. The first vet (group) told me my cat had FIP and I should go home and prepare for the worst. No treatment or alternatives were offered. That was 2 months ago. My cat actually had an autoimmune disorder which is well controlled with oral medication.

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  2. Phil VasquezAugust 3, 2010 at 3:14 PM

    Dr. Plotnick has not only always been perfectly eager to answer any questions my wife and I have had about our cats but will NEVER proceed with even the smallest procedure without mentioning it to us first with ample time to react, agree or decline. Where appropriate he has even mentioned price before asking if we were ok with it. I've been to a lot of vets over the years and this is rare. We're lucky to have him as our vet.

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