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Originally Posted by SoCalyorkiLvr .....and as with any other subject here on YT we pose our questions and then do the research so that any other members wishing to learn about the topic can take advantage of these discussions which is what they are. They are not debates.  |
I highly disagree with this. Fact is, they do turn into a debate, much as this one has, and turn nasty. Otherwise, why would they all be locked?
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Originally Posted by SoCalyorkiLvr Some members do not research but just take the word of their vet or what they read here on YT. If we all "knew it all" we wouldn't have to come here to ask questions and get different opinions. How many people didn't know about the danger of the lepto vaccine or combo vaccines and just let their vet give them to their puppies w/o a second thought. You know what I am trying to say, I am sure. |
You are correct. Some do not research first. But their is a difference in urging and providing them w/ resources to educate themselves and trying to sway them towards one side. If not have s/n is what is best for you, that is fine. But it may not be what is best for them. I would think it better to encourage them to read up on it vs trying to convince them one way or the other, regardless to which side it is.
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Originally Posted by SoCalyorkiLvr You stated for example, in an earlier post, that you did not think it was proven that neutered females are at greater risk for incontinence. The fact is that they are. This is not an opinion...it is proven fact from studies and research by veterinary scientists. Aren't you glad that you learned that and that other members did to from this thread? . |
First off, I did not say that it was not a proven fact that is was a possible result. I said that I do not see how you could prove that a dog who had early s/n developed the problem as a result or due to other, natural circumstances. You have no before/after comparison for the dog. How do you know it wouldn't have happened anyway?
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Originally Posted by SoCalyorkiLvr you are correct that the tendency of the traditional veterinarian is to favor early s/n for the primary reason that they favor routine s/n overall, it prevents pet over population and it is good for their pocketbooks. . |
I beg your pardon, but when did I EVER say that this was the reason they favored it? I don't think I ever said that! I don't feel this way at all! I honestly don't know where you get this from at all! Plus, I think this makes a very unfair statement towards the, how did you put it...the "traditional" veterinarian...as a whole. Seems like it categorizes them all as just being money hungry.