It's very crazy how inept and corrupt the medical system has become. We even went to the Mayo clinic recently and it was a horrible experience.
I'm glad Hazel passed with flying colors! I'd say keep on doing what you're doing. Amstel surpassed all expectations on health and life span and I owe that to NOT listening to the vet's advice (most of the time).
It's gotten much harder to do that with any kind of doctor. They kick you out of their practices. How long has Amstel been gone now? Two years? I miss his singing.
He'll be gone two years in January. Hard to believe, I miss him every day. We're going to be making a move soon and then we'll consider getting another dog. I'm not sure if we'll get another beagle or a pit bull. It'd be a rescue either way. Time will tell!