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Originally Posted by chachi  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 |
You nailed it as we have lost alot of very knowledgeable people for this like Jodi. She is very sharp and I have to pm her to get her to help sometimes as she does not post here anymore because of the way she was treated and that is sad.
Also I do not understand as well how some can criticize people for helping out with information and then give out wrong doseages to people themselves - just does not add up in my mind at all.
Everyone has a vet here and should know to consult with their vet or a specialist but there are some sharp pet owners on here and yahoogroups that have been through alot and can help narrow things down for people as they take the time out of their day to do so where as a vet is not going to take hours upon hours helping people on here as we have seen as we have NO VETS on this group. But we do have some vet techs like KJC and Lillymae on here who always try to help as well.
I think we need to stop criticizing and realize people are taking their time to help people here and focus on the positive not the negative.