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I Can't Believe... how many people post to this forum with medical problems when they should FIRST call their vet. Does anyone else feel this way?:confused: |
Yeah, I can't believe it either. :confused: It's really sad. |
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Yep. I completely agree... :( |
In My time that I have been on here I have seen many scary postings about injury or illness |
I always thought the same thing...I can see the minor things but when the poor thing is choking or having seizures, I can't but help thinking.... "Why are you on the computer!" |
...totally agree. Some people lack help in the "common sense" department ;) |
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i call them idiots!!!! |
# 1 its panic, but I believe its more of a financial thing. No one lilkes vet bills. They get astronomical. people usually are hoping that they can avoid vets by someone giving them a quick fix they can do at home. Also no one wants vet fees for somthing that they could have taken care of on their own. (though Im not saying this is what I do or agree with it, just what I think is happening) I think there are lots of unexperienced pet owners out there. more than experienced owners. HOWEVER, I do agree that there are lots of cases where you really need to use common sense and recognise when its an emergency. |
yes i see your point BUT many times, as you can read in alot of the posts it is after vet hours...ER vet doesnt consider it an extreme emergency or the line is busy(i have this prob wit my vet quite often)...Alot of people are new yorkie parents and may not kno the signs of something that is very serious or maybe they think they are making a big deal out of something that is nothing because they are paranoid about their new baby...there are many reasons they could be on the computer instead of calling the vet....i hope this doesnt discourage people from posting about their ill baby and something hapen to them when the advice of the people of YT could have helped avoid it |
thats why you have be responsible and think about it. if you cant afford everything they need. including vet bills, then your not ready for one.. this is all part of owning a pet. taking care of it is number one!! |
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people of all walks of life have dogs, that wont change. All we can do is share the knowledge we have to help others. Thats what boards like this are for. |
i know that and i meant to say that joodles. iknow people are losing their jobs and cant afford it, but we have to do what we have to do. its our responsibility. they are helpless. times are very hard right now. |
I can't even GO THERE about this subject!! It completely infuriates me to see those posts. |
Yep, I can't believe some people are posting when it is clear that a vet visit would be more important........I mean I like you'all, but my vet would be where I would be at!!! Hugs-Kay & Jaxon |
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Some people just don't know what is an emergency and what is not. You say "we have to do what we have to do" but I don't think that you are taking into consideration that if they "do what they have to do" people could lose their homes, or not put food on the table, and you also have to consider that they may very well have small Human children that they must provide for. Yes "times are tough" but most people have other people to take into consideration too. my guess is you've never had to make the descision to make your children go without electricity for a month for somthing that a little canned pumpkin might have cured. Don't be so quick to judge. I wonder if someone were to search all of your posts if they wouldn't find a question or two?? but alas , I don't expect to get anywhere on this topic as everyone has their own opinion and this is one of those things that will just go on and on. I just hope people can refrain from being ugly about it and not stop others from asking much needed questions |
go check my posts.. see if i care joodles.. in every single thread i made>>> its all about the babies.. thats my point.. and im sure the vets can take partial payment just like the most companies. |
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*nodding in agreement* |
OY this is going to be a hot topic. I can honestly see both sides of the fence. As a parent of both skin and fur children it's our obligation to do the best and most expedient thing to help our children and sometimes that means paying out the a$$ in medical bills. For an issue that is life threatening I think folks should hit the vet vs getting on here and looking for a quick fix. I know that people fear huge bills right now as a lot of people's financial situation are shaky. I do understand everyone's frustration. |
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well joan, thats what i clarify as an idiot |
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I agree with you to a point. If your dog is having a seizure, bloody diahrea, vomiting up blood etc this is a dire emergency. GO TO A VET. We are not vet's therefore we should not be giving information as what to do to save someone$ It is their responsiblity to care for the pet that is helpless and can't take care of itself. If a dog won't eat, poops too much, has stinky breath etc than yes we can possibly help having had experience in this area. Yes, times are scary but so is loosing a precious family pet due to ignorance! There is a difference between an emergency and solving a problem IMO. I would never want to give someone wrong information and have their pup die. |
but what if its an emergency and no vet is open,lines busy,etc...would it be better to just not post and ask for help and let something happen to their baby? |
the word ( emergency) means exactly what it is.. ( an emergency).. !! find a vet.. emergency mean serious doesnt it???? |
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If there is no emergency clinic in the area, all are open 24/7 I believe, at least they are in NY, I would continue to contact my vet. My vet has a service when he's not there. He can be reached at any time. If your vet does not have such a service I would get a new vet. What good is a vet if they cannot be reached during an emergency. If you live out in the country and can't get into town than YT would be your best bet for the time being until a vet can be reached during the day. Common sence is all that is required to handle any emergency. An emergency is that, an emergency. Every minute can count. For the most part, I don't believe most people, who post these emergencies, have no vet or clinic they can go to. Looking for a quick fix dosen't help in emergencies. |
ok, i live in a small town, there is one vet clinic(it closes at 5), the next closest is thirty minutes away...it is not so simple to just "find a vet"....personally i think it would be a good idea to try and get some advice by posting a question to help my baby!they made the emergency forum for a reason...now if u have a vet down the road that is open,duh of course go there first but if you dont have that option i would do what i could to try and help my baby meaning post a question! |
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