I think it is important to get a diagnosis from the vet but there is nothing wrong with doing your own research and getting advice on here also. Not all vets are up to date on everything. If I went with my vets recommendations I would still be vaccinating my dogs every year though its not necessary. There are a couple of people on here that have some medical knowledge on here and I dont see why they shouldnt share it. In fact I saw one person that complains about it also giving medical advice so I think thats hypocritical. There is nothing wrong with sharing info and the more the better when it is your dog with an illness. No one is saying dont take your dog to a vet. I have seen good knowledgable members leave the forum because they were nit picked for giving medical advice based on their own experiences. It is time for it to stop. When someone says dont take your dog to a vet then something needs to be said. I have never seen that but have seen specialists that maybe the OP was not aware of was suggested |