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Katylou · 01-30-2009, 06:33 AM

how many people post to this forum with medical problems when they should FIRST call their vet. Does anyone else feel this way?

BubblPopElectrc · 01-30-2009, 06:34 AM

Yeah, I can't believe it either.

It's really sad.

bchgirl · 01-30-2009, 06:36 AM

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Originally Posted by BubblPopElectrc

Yeah, I can't believe it either.

It's really sad.

My sentiments exactly.

C101Yorkie · 01-30-2009, 06:37 AM

Yep. I completely agree...

chachi · 01-30-2009, 06:39 AM

In My time that I have been on here I have seen many scary postings about injury or illness

jp4m2 · 01-30-2009, 06:39 AM

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!"

LoveMyReese · 01-30-2009, 06:39 AM

...totally agree.

Some people lack help in the "common sense" department

adorame · 01-30-2009, 06:58 AM

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Originally Posted by jp4m2

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!"

My thoughts exactly!

Lexi Rae · 01-30-2009, 06:58 AM

i call them idiots!!!!

Joodles · 01-30-2009, 07:25 AM

# 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.

heatherm0890 · 01-30-2009, 07:35 AM

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

Lexi Rae · 01-30-2009, 07:39 AM

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!!

Joodles · 01-30-2009, 07:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Lexi Rae

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!!

in a perfect ideal world. Unfortunatly , especially in this economy I don't think its fair to judge. People who once had the means may no longer have that extra cash, and want to be sure its an absolute emergency.

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.

Lexi Rae · 01-30-2009, 08:05 AM

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.

amandawash · 01-30-2009, 08:42 AM

I can't even GO THERE about this subject!! It completely infuriates me to see those posts.

01-30-2009, 06:33 AM	#1
Katylou Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 335	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?

01-30-2009, 06:34 AM	#2
BubblPopElectrc Kyle Plus 3 Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 6,929	Yeah, I can't believe it either. It's really sad. __________________ Kyle (me), Britney, Brooklyn, and Coral

01-30-2009, 06:37 AM	#4
C101Yorkie ♥Sapphire♥ Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: PA, USA Posts: 4,069	Yep. I completely agree... __________________ Courtney Sapphire

01-30-2009, 06:39 AM	#5
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 37,147	In My time that I have been on here I have seen many scary postings about injury or illness __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

01-30-2009, 06:39 AM	#6
jp4m2 Love my Boys Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: w/ my boys Posts: 5,056	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!" __________________ B.J.mom to : Jake J.J. Jack & Joey, momma misses you..... The joy found in the companionship of a pet is a blessing not given to everyone. The two most powerful words when we’re in struggle: me too..

01-30-2009, 06:39 AM	#7
LoveMyReese Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 95	...totally agree. Some people lack help in the "common sense" department __________________ **.Laci. ~Loving Reese~ Missing Daisy ~ Welcoming Caesar (a Maltese) this month!**

01-30-2009, 06:58 AM	#9
Lexi Rae Gina, (Lexi's Mommy) Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: LONG ISLAND,NY Posts: 10,455	i call them idiots!!!! __________________ Gina & Lexi CLICK HERE for our Photo Album ...

01-30-2009, 07:25 AM	#10
Joodles Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 49	# 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. __________________ ~ Joodles ~ Mom to Lilly & Gracie - 1 yr old sisters Last edited by Joodles; 01-30-2009 at 07:26 AM.

01-30-2009, 07:35 AM	#11
heatherm0890 YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Greenville,North Carolina, US Posts: 875	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 __________________ **Bailee's Mommy **

01-30-2009, 07:39 AM	#12
Lexi Rae Gina, (Lexi's Mommy) Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: LONG ISLAND,NY Posts: 10,455	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!! __________________ Gina & Lexi CLICK HERE for our Photo Album ...

01-30-2009, 08:05 AM	#14
Lexi Rae Gina, (Lexi's Mommy) Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: LONG ISLAND,NY Posts: 10,455	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. __________________ Gina & Lexi CLICK HERE for our Photo Album ...

01-30-2009, 08:42 AM	#15
amandawash Lovin' my R & R Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Middleton, Idaho Posts: 2,152	I can't even GO THERE about this subject!! It completely infuriates me to see those posts. __________________ Amanda 's Ranger & Ryder