Many of us on here have had sicker dogs longer than others and know just as much and sometimes more than others about certain illnesses. I've had a sick dog for 10 years. Specialists have saved not only saved her life, but they have improved the quality of her life to the point that you would never know she is as sickly as she is. It is a DAILY challenge to keep her well.
The bottom line is that all of us are LAY PEOPLE.
I've intervened with members who were given poor and incorrect MVD advice. I have led them down the road I believe to be correct, but whether they walked down that road is for them to decide.
I also think it is important to keep in mind that in different parts of the country, different thigns may be warranted. For example, Lyme Disease is ROUTINELY treated all day long in this part of the country. I can count five people and two dogs I know at this very moment who have lyme disease. Vets here prescribe Doxycycline all day long for dogs.
And just so we are all clear: No one here is indispensible.
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