Patty Khuly, VMD, MBA, delivers a twisted take on the importance of purebred pets, puppy mills and irresponsible breeding methods to veterinary practices.
Where would you be without your purebred patients? It’s true! If we waved a wand and eliminated purebreds, the economics of our profession would be instantly turned upside down. We’d see record unemployment among generalists and utter panic within specialty circles.
Dr. Khuly also raises a scary question: What would our profession look like if our canine population suffered from genetic diseases as seldom as our cats did?
Source: Veterinary Practice News, May 11, 2018. Link.
Most general practices rely heavily on the treatment of chronic conditions typically associated with genetic diseases. Think about all those allergic skin diseases, spinal maladies, respiratory ailments, orthopedic disorders, ophthalmic afflictions, cancers, and cardiac conditions (among many others). They bring the lion’s share of pathology into our working lives.
INSIGHTS: Our hat is off to Dr. Khuly for addressing the purebred topic from multiple angles.