Sometimes I can't believe the questions about cat/dog health when quite clearly they should be asking a vet ! If people can't afford to see a vet, then perhaps they should not have the pet. There are so many people here happy to answer questions about stuff they know nothing about but most of the health questions are very obviously in need of vet help.
2007-08-29 13:24:44 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
Lisa B has very valid points but if these poor people have internet access, then are better looking at vetinary sites than asking loads of folk who don't care.
2007-08-29 13:50:40 · update #1
Don't come down too hard either on the people who ask or the people who try to help.
If you have a limited income, taking your pet to the vet at the first sign of a problem is just too hard. Also, work can really get in the way. And people may live a ways from the nearest vet.
So asking here first is not so bad. For one thing, you will either get some good advice or you will be told in no uncertain terms to get that animal to the vet.
As far as the people answering, yes, some just say things they don't really know, but a lot of people are very knowledgeable, and give good advice.
It is very cruel to say that people should not have a pet if they cannot afford to take their animals to the vet immediately to find out if throwing up might be a serious problem. Some very responsible pet owners are poor and would rather skimp on food than not provide really necessary vet care.
Also, some pet owners are kids whose parents provided the pet and might not be willing to spring for the vet right away. Let's help those kids know when it's critical to fight over the issue, and give them the ammunition to do it with.
Sorry to preach a bit. Your point is not wrong, but I think you are making it too broad. Let's not discourage people from looking for help or from offering it.
2007-08-29 13:43:19 · answer #1 · answered by Lisa B 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Agreed
2007-08-29 20:34:11 · answer #2 · answered by RedWhite&Blue 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i agree with all of you. It is quite sad how some of these people are missing so much common sense! I also agree with Lisa B. about Internet access. Thank you for recognizing this problem. i commend you,
2007-08-29 21:29:43 · answer #3 · answered by Meri 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Because they're lazy and don't want to spend money on their pet. Those people have no business owning animals. It's sad.
2007-08-29 20:37:45 · answer #4 · answered by ferrisulf 7 · 2⤊ 2⤋
I think that a large majority are kids or teenagers with limited knowledge and income-they don't necessarily know any better.
2007-08-29 21:42:25 · answer #5 · answered by But Inside I'm Screaming 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
wel maybe before they go to the vet they want to get some advice about something and if u had a pet who was dying and u was going to the vet i bet you, you would want some advice rigth
2007-08-29 20:32:58 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋