[jp4m2]

I think this thread has gone completely off topic as they sometimes tend to do....I believe the OP was referring to a TRUE emergency. An emergency as in a dog choking or swallowing poison, a dog that is suddenly seizing that has never done it before, a dog that is bleeding from the rear or vomiting blood, a dog that has been unresponsive for days, etc etc. Those need attention now....

We oldsters are clearly not implying that a person should never ask questions or try and get opinions from others who have gone through the same situation. We welcome them and we like to give our experiences. I've seen some very informative info coming from these members.

It's understandable to post first when it appears to be something minor, as in a rash, not eating, a limp, or torn nail, etc.etc. Pretty much use the same common sense we would use as in evaluating the concerns of our children....