Comments on: Why do people come here to ask about dog health?

By: Jessie

Jessie — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 07:30:59 +0000

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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By: dark♡brownie

dark♡brownie — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 07:14:59 +0000

because, if it's something simple, the people would save a trip to the vet and fix it themselves. duh.
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By: Lucky~Charmz57

Lucky~Charmz57 — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 06:29:59 +0000

because they can and people will answer their question
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By: mytinkerbell08

mytinkerbell08 — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 06:10:59 +0000

ever think that the vet might be closed and ppl who have experienced watever problem the dog is having is and could give a good answer?
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By: suzi-q

suzi-q — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 06:03:59 +0000

Look guy a lot of people have lost their jobs this year, they love their pets but just don't know what else to do, so they come here in desperation hoping someone will tell them what they can do to help their dog.So lets TRY to be a little understanding even if we really can't help. I too get frustrated.
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By: gentlegiants

gentlegiants — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 05:44:59 +0000

Some have already called the vet and have been told they could bring the dog in at 9pm and it’s only 7pm. They have a few extra minutes and are worried, so rather than do nothing at all except pace they ask us idiots.

Add: I answer questions when I see one about a dog having an obvious seizure because I’ve actually seen a dog having one and can tell them what to do right now before calling the vet, even.
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By: Girly Girl 919

Girly Girl 919 — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 04:57:59 +0000

Because the people that do that is probably a kid I think it is stupid the people waste there time and ask and there dog is sitting there in a lot of pain. Its dumb to me.
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By: Nomie

Nomie — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 04:14:59 +0000

Because they might want advice from real dog owners and people will experiences
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By: Julie D.

Julie D. — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 03:41:59 +0000

Because they think they are going to get a FREE fix to their dog's problems from a bunch of Yahoo's.
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By: Alyssa

Alyssa — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 03:15:59 +0000

Some people ask health questions that are not life or death situations. Why waste the money going to a vet when for example, your dog just has gas or something simple like that? People also ask because there are experienced dog owners and dog fanatics here answering questions for them. Some are even veterinarians or vet technicians, myself being a vet technician-I try to help.
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