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Originally Posted by siba3000  I just want to say that some of you come off more condescending than concerned. When someone is going through an emergency with their pet the last thing they want to read is what they should have done.
It doesn't change what did happen. Smh. You people disgust me with your rude comments.
To whoever said why I didn't give an update since last night...I'm sorry I have a LIFE that doesn't include sitting on the PC all day replying to threads. I was busy caring for my dog and child if you MUST know :-)
Update: the dog is fine. He's splinted. I had a dog break a leg before and it healed in a cast. Since his leg isn't as badly broken as that dog, we are trying to splint it. Vets always push surgery. I'm a nurse and I know sometimes it's all about whatever makes more money.
For those of you who were sincerely concerned, thanks. |
I don't think anyone here is trying to be rude. I think they're concerned about what you're trying to do and the way you're going about it. And they have some valid points. If you were a long term member of this forum, you may have the same concerns.
I certainly wish the best for poor Irvin and am very concerned for him.
What concerns me the most is that it appears (stress
appears) that you've chosen to splint the leg based upon your experience with a past dog of yours who broke its leg and was casted. The way you've written this description makes it appear you've chosen this route without the vet's approval, and merely to save money. I'm not saying that's the fact, I'm saying that's how it reads. And that really scares me. Please, make sure you're doing the best thing for Irvin based upon an Ortho's recommendation.
What also bothers me is you saying this: "the dog is fine". Ouch. I have 3 precious furkids, and I've never ever referred to them as 'the dog'. This concerns me bc it makes you seem very distant from Irvin. Again, it may not be the case...but it 'reads' as that
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Btw, my bach degree is in nursing too...but I wouldn't make too many decisions regarding my dogs based upon my knowledge of human nursing. Some of the physiology applies readily, but the anatomy is ENTIRELY different.
Wishing all the best for Irvin.