The veterinary profession is one of the most affected professions in terms of quackery, in that sometimes it is very difficult to identify a genuine vet doctor. You would even see some semi-illiterates and diploma holders parading themselves as veterinarians simply because they have an idea of some animal diseases. It is even more worrisome, the confidence and brazenness some of these quacks exhibit because in their minds, they are usually like "its just an ordinary animal". The only way to avoid falling victims to such unscrupulous people is for pet owners to have the capability to be able to distinguish between quacks and genuine doctors, because it may determine the life or death of your pet. The ways in which you can identify a quack are listed below;

1) Its your right as a pet owner to ask questions about whatever condition your animal is suffering from and get a very detailed answer, if your "vet" cannot answer you or is dodgy about the question. Such individual is likely a quack. (Most quacks may be knowledgeable on how to perform the procedure but don't usually know the principles behind such procedure)

2) Stylishly ask which school he/she graduated from if you are suspicious. Presently, we have only 11 vet schools in Nigeria. They include;
(a)Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria
(b) Federal University Of Agriculture, Abeokuta
(c) Federal University Of Agriculture, Makurdi (4)
(d) Michael Okpara University Of Agriculture, Umudike
(e) University Of Abuja,Abuja
(f) University Of Ibadan, Ibadan
(g) University Of Ilorin, Ilorin
(h) University Of Maiduguri
(i) University Of Nigeria Nsukka
(j) Usmanu Danfodio University, Sokoto
(I) University Of Jos
Most people do not know the schools that offer veterinary medicine, hence tend to make a blunder. It is imperative to take note of the above schools, if their school ain't in any of the above for now, he/she is definitely a quack. "Imagine a "vet" claiming he/she graduated from Unilag"

3) Check the persons carriage, spoken english and dressing, although subjective, it can be a give away

4) Check their price range and desperation for money, it could also be a give away. My dear friends, no veterinarian who spent 6yrs in Vet school would collect 300 naira from you for any procedure in your house !!!

5) Lastly, if they are quick to give judgement on your case without careful and proper diagnosis, such individual is likely a quack.

In conclusion, I believe if the above principles are followed you would be saved from quacks and get better quality treatment for your pets.

okay

Thanks for the information. I am usually scared of taking my pets to vets these days whenever the known vet is not around. Too many hustlers out there!

manuel0702:
Thanks for the information. I am usually scared of taking my pets to vets these days whenever the known vet is not around. Too many hustlers out there!

Sincerely you are right. It is these hustlers that spoil the name of veterinarians in this country and pose danger to pets.

okay

in addition to the above, it was also observed that when a "vet" is quick to prescribe without proper diagnosis and also has a habit of doing mostly home calls without been affiliated to a standard vet clinic or hospital, then one should be suspicious.

seunH:
in addition to the above, it was also observed that when a "vet" is quick to prescribe without proper diagnosis and also has a habit of doing mostly home calls without been affiliated to a standard vet clinic or hospital, then one should be suspicious.

Can one know through the vet card for dog?

Do vets have any special number they need to endorse on the cards?

Hi,
Expecting a German Shepherd puppy in 3 weeks, so looking for a Vet. Where are you based?

Segun

Royruky:


Can one know through the vet card for dog?

Do vets have any special number they need to endorse on the cards?

Yes sir we have a Veterinary directory where all licensed and registered veterinarians's names and numbers are kept. But using the vet card is not 100% sure.

seunH:
Yes sir we have a Veterinary directory where all licensed and registered veterinarians's names and numbers are kept. But using the vet card is not 100% sure.

Thanks for your reply.

Can the veterinary directory be accessed online?

Royruky:



Thanks for your reply.

Can the veterinary directory be accessed online?

It should be on the VCN official website, but all Vets have a hard copy which I'll show you how it looks like.

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Thanks

With the rate at which people are eating different combination of animals in Nigeria these days. Even veterinary doctors sef go turn hunters

Nice one. I have a few probably dumb questions, but I'll ask them nevertheless:

1) Please, does a vet need special studies asides the normal vet degree to be able to treat birds? Where I stay, we have a lot of veterinary doctors but only a few of them do birds, and they are expensive. They call themselves 'avian vets'. Is it like that everywhere else? I mean pet birds like parrots, parakeets, finches, canaries, etc.

2) Is there a body for dog trainers in Nigeria or any law guiding the practice?

3) I noticed that many dogs in Nigeria are readily aggressive to strangers and this seems to be normal as the owners even brag about it. The same species are socialized in western countries as part of the initial puppy training process, and only attack when ordered to or in certain circumstances. I know Nigerians purposely do this and my question is, are they benefits to raising un-socialized dogs? Do such owners ever take thier dogs to leash free zones/dog parks? Won't they be in serious legal trouble if their dogs attack someone or another dog regardless of where?

Thanks.

A post from 2020,

Hmmmmmm!

The quack vetinaries have turned many pet animals to bush meats in obodo naija, however the most painful ones are the quack doctors & pharmacist in Nigeria, for they have killed many people more than the casualties of the Nigerian civil war.

Veterinary doctor for what

Gat no goddammm pet

Even d originals aren't appreciated, well this is Nigeria

I hear

VeteranTheBuilding



Kk

Nice thread

Are the real ones still around in Nigeria? If they do, it's just a waste of time and resources unless they work in government units.

If he cannot threat cow.

But joke apart, you can hardly get a quack veterinary doctor. Because the job is not that recognized as that much lucrative. And if you have been known to sabi work and your prescription do work for your clients, they hardly change animals physician.

In this career as veterinary physicians, working close to fulani herdsmen and poultry owners is good call