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Originally Posted by Irish mist
Yes.....the only dermatoligist in the lakes region retired this summer. You need to go to Concord or Plymouth. You woud think the Lakes Region hospital would be moving heaven & earth to have at least one dermatoligist on staff ? It's a very dangerous situation.
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The list of medical specialists we're lacking up here is staggering. There's also very few pediatricians, gerentologists (sp), and only two neo-natal ICU's in the whole state, I believe.
Attracting new physicians to the area is difficult. This is considered a rural area. There are few physicians to share caseloads and many practices are struggling to meet the needs of the patients in the area. Also, the demographics for the patient base here is unusual because of the summer months when the population almost doubles for many towns. (Ever try to get care in the ER during Motorcycle Week?) Thus, my suggestion for more walk-in clinics.
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Pet Shops...
As someone who used to be a vet tech assistant and who's parents worked in animal control, I'm not crazy about pet stores for many reasons. Although I'm sure your intentions are good intentions, there are some pet store owners who have no conscious about their trade but are only in it for the money.
I'd never buy a puppy from a pet store - or any other animal, really. Pet stores have a reputation for buying from puppy mills, keeping those mill-breeders in business. Anyone who's done their homework on getting a puppy won't go to a pet shop - they'll go to a reputable breeder.
Additionally, There's some excellent pet stores already, like Laconia Pet Center, who is already well established. I get my pets' foods at BJ's Wholesale Club and I buy their medicines online, usually. I'm sure there's other who do the same - my wallet tells me where to go, to be honest. I support local businesses when I can but sometimes local is way over priced.
However, I do think we've lost the dog groomer we had here in town or perhaps they moved (??). Personally, I'd love to see a good doggy-daycare and kennel come into the area, with grooming. That would be awesome!
Just my $0.02