Why do people come here to ask about dog health?
Posted on February 6th, 2010 by admin
If you think your dog is sick, then why are you wasting time asking on here? Go to the vet and don’t waste time. The minutes it takes to get the answers could choose between life and death. So why do people come here?
I think there are a few reasons.
Sometimes it’s a common problem that will most likely right itself, like vomiting once or having a loose stool or two, or eating 2 M&M’s. It makes sense to ask for advice on those rather than run to an emergency vet, frankly. Also, often the first symptom of a disease process in a dog is something seemingly benign and non-specific, like lethargy or not finishing dinner. Could be anything in those cases, and they need to know more to have a helpful conversation with the vet.
Some people don’t realize they could phone their vet and ask the same question free of charge. They only think of the vet in terms of an office visit.
Some folks truly can’t distinguish an emergency from a non-emergency. A lot of those do run to the vet immediately once it’s explained to them.
Some got a diganosis from the vet and didn’t really understand it fully and are looking for more info regarding what it usually means.
Sometimes it’s a kid home alone for the day and they are too scared to think it through.
Very few are actually trying to dodge veterinary care and expense, although we certainly get those too. .
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