paulineh
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Why are peole reluctant to take their animals to the vets or call a vet in.
Why are people reluctant
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misterjinglejay
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Are they?
quirky
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Anybody we know?
I treat my animals like I do myself.
Don't go rushing off to the vets (or doctors) unless it is an obvious emergency. I will give it a couple of days to see if it is a minor problem, or needs treatment.
Lu1
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I think vets are great for emergencies, lacerations/wounds etc....but i also think chiropractors/physios/farriers etc are extremely useful throughout the year, even just for an equine "MOT"
WelshD
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I think the cost is a factor also the fear of being told you've left something for too long
With my sheep and chickens I have a good idea of illnesses and treatments so may delay a vet visit. With the cats and dog it's often less obvious and so they tend to go straight in
I'm a member of a chicken forum and there is huge reluctance from the majority when it comes to going to the vet, it seems like a £15 chicken is disposable which I guess is fair to some extent but then they are too soft to put it out of it's misery and leave it dying in their utility room over a period of days which really angers me
With my sheep and chickens I have a good idea of illnesses and treatments so may delay a vet visit. With the cats and dog it's often less obvious and so they tend to go straight in
I'm a member of a chicken forum and there is huge reluctance from the majority when it comes to going to the vet, it seems like a £15 chicken is disposable which I guess is fair to some extent but then they are too soft to put it out of it's misery and leave it dying in their utility room over a period of days which really angers me
paulineh
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No one in particular just wondered.
A lame horse or dog. One that is not eating etc. people wait days sometimes
A lame horse or dog. One that is not eating etc. people wait days sometimes
Dobiegirl
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I dont know if you are referring to anyone spefically but if Im at all concerned I will ring the vet or make an appointment.
The Original Kao
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JennBags
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I imagine my post probably sparked this question off (but I won't take it personally 
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In my experience, if it's not something obvious, the vet often knows as little as the experienced owner. With lame horses, their view so often seems to be box rest and see how it goes - so I tend to do the box rest and see how it goes without incurring a large call-out fee - ours is usually no less than £70-£80. Then if still lame, investigative work can be done.
If my horses (or dog!) need the vet, there is no hesitation on my part to call.
NB - we have been discussing taking our dog to the vet for a week or so, but as she was only occasionally showing symptoms, I wasn't sure if it was worth taking her, hence my post on here. If she was obviously in pain/discomfort, as I said, no hesitation.
)In my experience, if it's not something obvious, the vet often knows as little as the experienced owner. With lame horses, their view so often seems to be box rest and see how it goes - so I tend to do the box rest and see how it goes without incurring a large call-out fee - ours is usually no less than £70-£80. Then if still lame, investigative work can be done.
If my horses (or dog!) need the vet, there is no hesitation on my part to call.
NB - we have been discussing taking our dog to the vet for a week or so, but as she was only occasionally showing symptoms, I wasn't sure if it was worth taking her, hence my post on here. If she was obviously in pain/discomfort, as I said, no hesitation.
paulineh
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Jenbags yes your post did spark my thoughts about if people do wait.
There was also a post about a horse /pony not eating for a few days
We all know that vets fees are big but somethings need them to sort a situation out.
There was also a post about a horse /pony not eating for a few days
We all know that vets fees are big but somethings need them to sort a situation out.
JennBags
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I agree, but if my horse wasn't eating for a few days I wouldn't call the vet out either. If he wasn't eating any hay/ haylage/grass then I might be more concerned, but not if they were just not eating their hard feed (I didn't see the post you mention so don't know the circumstances).
Got to say though, when people post who's horses are obviously colicing or in a lot of pain, I do wonder why they're on HHO & not on the phone to the vet
Got to say though, when people post who's horses are obviously colicing or in a lot of pain, I do wonder why they're on HHO & not on the phone to the vet
MurphysMinder
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If dogs or horses are slightly lame I will rest and monitor before I call the vet, also if dogs have an upset stomach. I am more confident to follow my instinct with the dogs than the horses I have to admit. With regard to the horse not eating, ours are all such pigs that any sign of not eating would probably have me calling the vet I must admit.
In your case Jennbags then I think there was nothing wrong in asking on here as your dog was showing no pain, and hopefully the cause will be luxating patella as some of us thought.
In your case Jennbags then I think there was nothing wrong in asking on here as your dog was showing no pain, and hopefully the cause will be luxating patella as some of us thought.
PucciNPoni
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I get a bit frustrated with this too. I've asked one lady repeatedly to get her dog looked at by a vet over the past year. She's presented me with a dog that is grossly overweight, with huge balding patches on it's flanks. It's got flaky skin as well. The owner thinks that it's a shampoo that I'm using causing the flaky skin (what, 3 months after the bath?!?!). I am not a vet so I can't say to the owner what I suspect the problem is, I can only advise her to seek veterinary opinion. But still, she can't be bothered.