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Amber_lv · 05-25-2008, 04:03 PM

I am really worried about how some mebers are asking for emergency help.

In scary occurances i understand that we all want to come here and post for help. But i feel IMPO that it's best to call your vet or take your dog in ASAP.

There are some very educated members here that do know alot but they are not there to look at your dog see how it's acting and most are not vets. While one person can say oh it looks like a rash your fine when in fact it is something life threatning.

If it is serious enough to post about using titles such as Help 911, Emergency please help anything like that then i IMPO belive it's prob emergency enough to GO TO THE VET!!

Allthough some members may have had the same type of situatuion as you it's important to go to your vet to get a diagnosis before asking for help. I think it's great if after the vet you come on and post your experiance for others to learn from.

I am not starting this thread because of anyone thread i am just worried that a dog may die waiting for thier owner to get an answer from someone online

When Peeka got the Bully stuck in his mouth i didn't come on and say OMG Please 911 what do i do i ran him to my vet immidiatly and then posted the story later. I am just so worried about some of the dogs Please take them to the vets only they can tell you for sure what is the matter.

sorry i am off my soap box for today i really am sincere and not trying to be rude i hope you all see it that way

YorkieAZ · 05-25-2008, 04:12 PM

daisy mae06 · 05-25-2008, 04:16 PM

Very well said Amber

I don't want members to be afaid to ask here but some of the stuff lately has scared me that they have not gone to the vet.

Amber_lv · 05-25-2008, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by daisy mae06

Very well said Amber

I don't want members to be afaid to ask here but some of the stuff lately has scared me that they have not gone to the vet.

Yes exactly!!

4doggiemama · 05-25-2008, 04:21 PM

I "fourth" the concern.

Sookie · 05-25-2008, 04:24 PM

So true. Good post Amber!

marcerella02 · 05-25-2008, 04:24 PM

well said amber... there have been times where i have felt like posting... WHY aren't you at the vet? not that we are judging and saying people can't make educated decisions but i'd rather someone call a vet for an opinion then sit around here and hope that someone knows what to do.

Sugar's Mom · 05-25-2008, 04:26 PM

i try to help the breeders. In fact I have been pm'ing one back and forth for the last little while with an emergency. That is totally different and often with whelping, there is no need to rush to the vet unless it is a real emergency BUT, some of this other stuff we have been seeing on here is riduclous. if the animal is sick it needs to go to the doctor. If my dog is sick, I, like you, take it to the vet and post later.if I post at all.

yorkiekist · 05-25-2008, 04:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Amber_lv

I am really worried about how some mebers are asking for emergency help.

In scary occurances i understand that we all want to come here and post for help. But i feel IMPO that it's best to call your vet or take your dog in ASAP.

There are some very educated members here that do know alot but they are not there to look at your dog see how it's acting and most are not vets. While one person can say oh it looks like a rash your fine when in fact it is something life threatning.

If it is serious enough to post about using titles such as Help 911, Emergency please help anything like that then i IMPO belive it's prob emergency enough to GO TO THE VET!!

Allthough some members may have had the same type of situatuion as you it's important to go to your vet to get a diagnosis before asking for help. I think it's great if after the vet you come on and post your experiance for others to learn from.

I am not starting this thread because of anyone thread i am just worried that a dog may die waiting for thier owner to get an answer from someone online

When Peeka got the Bully stuck in his mouth i didn't come on and say OMG Please 911 what do i do i ran him to my vet immidiatly and then posted the story later. I am just so worried about some of the dogs Please take them to the vets only they can tell you for sure what is the matter.

sorry i am off my soap box for today i really am sincere and not trying to be rude i hope you all see it that way

Great post!!! I have noticed lately alot of calls for help!! I would call a vet first, even if it has to be en emergency vet as this is all a part of being a breeder. The information on YT is great, dont get me wrong, but going to a vet for hands on evaulation is the best choice. I dont post veterinary help because I am not a vet or vet tech and I would feel horrible if I gave out the wrong advice. Its best to be prepared, educated and already have notified your vet BEFORE you breed!! Pre whelping vet exams should already have been done as well.

yorkiekist · 05-25-2008, 04:28 PM

I ment to say breeder/yorkie owner. duh

llcornell · 05-25-2008, 04:30 PM

I agree!!

Amber_lv · 05-25-2008, 04:38 PM

Whewww glad to see some agree with me i was worried i was going to get lynched lol

IluvLucy · 05-25-2008, 04:40 PM

Very well said!

cariblonde · 05-25-2008, 04:45 PM

I understand where you are coming from, however I wonder if maybe some people dont have the money right then and are trying to get help for their baby the only way they can at the moment. Most vets (around here anyway) do not accept payment plans, you have to pay the entire bill before treatment and if you dont have it you dont have it.... not saying thats the case everytime but it could be a possibility

Nancy1999 · 05-25-2008, 04:47 PM

Sometimes it's hard to know exactly when to call the doctor. Obviously, certain things, choking, not breathing, unconsciousness, broken bones, severe pain, and bleeding all say emergency, however other things can be more confusing, and titles given to a threads are to prompt others to read immediately. Many YT members are first time dog owners, and this may be the first time in their lives they have been responsible for another being. Going to an emergency room can be a very expensive and time consuming process, and some people may feel the need for more experienced people to tell them it's the right thing to do. Sometimes family members might even be telling them that it's not serious and to wait for vet normal hours. This sort of thing is always more difficult on these long weekends when our regular vets office is closed. Hopefully, everyone has an emergency number to call with an educated person to answer the question: "Should I bring my dog to the emergency room?" I'm just so glad so many people take the advice and take their dog's to the vets.

05-25-2008, 04:03 PM	#1
Amber_lv Peeka Boo I See You! Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Salt Lake Posts: 7,161 Blog Entries: 3	Everyone Please Read this!!! I am really worried about how some mebers are asking for emergency help. In scary occurances i understand that we all want to come here and post for help. But i feel IMPO that it's best to call your vet or take your dog in ASAP. There are some very educated members here that do know alot but they are not there to look at your dog see how it's acting and most are not vets. While one person can say oh it looks like a rash your fine when in fact it is something life threatning. If it is serious enough to post about using titles such as Help 911, Emergency please help anything like that then i IMPO belive it's prob emergency enough to GO TO THE VET!! Allthough some members may have had the same type of situatuion as you it's important to go to your vet to get a diagnosis before asking for help. I think it's great if after the vet you come on and post your experiance for others to learn from. I am not starting this thread because of anyone thread i am just worried that a dog may die waiting for thier owner to get an answer from someone online When Peeka got the Bully stuck in his mouth i didn't come on and say OMG Please 911 what do i do i ran him to my vet immidiatly and then posted the story later. I am just so worried about some of the dogs Please take them to the vets only they can tell you for sure what is the matter. sorry i am off my soap box for today i really am sincere and not trying to be rude i hope you all see it that way __________________ Peeka-Boo-Daisy-Designs <---Click Here Peeka's MyspaceDaisy's Myspace Peeka's Dogster

05-25-2008, 04:16 PM	#3
daisy mae06 Kodi & Pixie 2 Donating Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: NEBRASKA Posts: 14,766	Very well said Amber I don't want members to be afaid to ask here but some of the stuff lately has scared me that they have not gone to the vet. __________________ OK Yorkie Rescue - http://okyorkierescue.org LorisCritterSitter.com

05-25-2008, 04:21 PM	#5
4doggiemama Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: KS Posts: 3,289	I "fourth" the concern. __________________ Joanne Eli ChipperEva Snowboy Rosie(R.I.P. 1996-July 29, 2013) Cocoa(R.I.P 1998-April 26, 2012):

05-25-2008, 04:24 PM	#6
Sookie My Four Sweet Babies Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: South Jersey near Philadelphia Posts: 5,452	So true. Good post Amber! __________________ I LOVE MY BABIES

05-25-2008, 04:24 PM	#7
marcerella02 Loved by Layla Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 11,257	well said amber... there have been times where i have felt like posting... WHY aren't you at the vet? not that we are judging and saying people can't make educated decisions but i'd rather someone call a vet for an opinion then sit around here and hope that someone knows what to do. __________________ http://misscanam.blogspot.com/ Layla 's Simon

05-25-2008, 04:12 PM	#2
YorkieAZ YT Addict Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 425

05-25-2008, 04:26 PM	#8
Sugar's Mom BANNED! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kentucky Posts: 9,248	i try to help the breeders. In fact I have been pm'ing one back and forth for the last little while with an emergency. That is totally different and often with whelping, there is no need to rush to the vet unless it is a real emergency BUT, some of this other stuff we have been seeing on here is riduclous. if the animal is sick it needs to go to the doctor. If my dog is sick, I, like you, take it to the vet and post later.if I post at all.

05-25-2008, 04:28 PM	#10
yorkiekist YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: HOT, HOT, HOT AZ Posts: 3,150	I ment to say breeder/yorkie owner. duh

05-25-2008, 04:30 PM	#11
llcornell Stop Puppy Mills Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: california Posts: 1,152	I agree!! __________________ Proud mom to Sam & Daisy

05-25-2008, 04:38 PM	#12
Amber_lv Peeka Boo I See You! Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Salt Lake Posts: 7,161 Blog Entries: 3	Whewww glad to see some agree with me i was worried i was going to get lynched lol __________________ Peeka-Boo-Daisy-Designs <---Click Here Peeka's MyspaceDaisy's Myspace Peeka's Dogster

05-25-2008, 04:40 PM	#13
IluvLucy Lovin' Lucy & Rebel Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Georgia Posts: 4,438	Very well said! __________________ Kim , Rebel ,and baby Dixie RIP my sweet Lucy

05-25-2008, 04:45 PM	#14
cariblonde Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: wilmington nc Posts: 1,585	I understand where you are coming from, however I wonder if maybe some people dont have the money right then and are trying to get help for their baby the only way they can at the moment. Most vets (around here anyway) do not accept payment plans, you have to pay the entire bill before treatment and if you dont have it you dont have it.... not saying thats the case everytime but it could be a possibility __________________ Proud Member of the Spoiled Rotten Club and in the end, its not the years in your life that count but the life in your years.... Abraham Lincoln

05-25-2008, 04:47 PM	#15
Nancy1999 I ♥ Joey & Ralphie! Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 25,396 Blog Entries: 2	Sometimes it's hard to know exactly when to call the doctor. Obviously, certain things, choking, not breathing, unconsciousness, broken bones, severe pain, and bleeding all say emergency, however other things can be more confusing, and titles given to a threads are to prompt others to read immediately. Many YT members are first time dog owners, and this may be the first time in their lives they have been responsible for another being. Going to an emergency room can be a very expensive and time consuming process, and some people may feel the need for more experienced people to tell them it's the right thing to do. Sometimes family members might even be telling them that it's not serious and to wait for vet normal hours. This sort of thing is always more difficult on these long weekends when our regular vets office is closed. Hopefully, everyone has an emergency number to call with an educated person to answer the question: "Should I bring my dog to the emergency room?" I'm just so glad so many people take the advice and take their dog's to the vets. __________________ NancyJoey Proud members of the CrAzYcLuB and YAP! ** Just Say No to Puppymills – Join YAP! Yorkshire Terrier Club of America – Breeder Referrals