I'd had a message from a friend who got three castrated kunekune boars from us a few years ago to keep as pets/possibly pork. They all ended up as pets
Anyway, one has a sore foot so the vet has been called to come and sedate him so that a full examination can be carried out. I mentioned that it was worth trimming his tusks (since he'll be sedated anyway) as they're fairly long and could present an injury risk. The vet has come back to her and said, wait for it.....
They don't agree with trimming tusks because their receptionist is on a forum with vets and others where they consider the practice barbaric
Now, detusking I can understand (awful practice and not one I'd ever recommend) but a wee trim is not going to do any harm - could potentially do more harm if not trimmed.
I'm sure the vet has misunderstood what is needed, but at the same time how much confidence should you have in a vet who takes advice that their receptionist has gleaned from the internet?
Discuss