For what it's worth, I read her post as one of concern and looking for guidance. I read Mary's response as one of concern and an offer of guidance/advice. I read NO judgment or inflammatory suggestion. I had to rush a Great Dane (pet of a friend of mine) to emergency. She was a big dog and couldn't walk. I had a wheelchair lift in my car (used to need a chair myself) and we used that to get her into my van and raced a 30 minute drive to emergency clinic. She had torsion and barely survived. But, sometimes they drewl for no known reason. I don't think anyone on this list would ever assume anyone else on the list was being neglectful or negligent in their care of their "family member". I have read some great advice, seen some wonderful videos, and learned a lot being a part of this group. No, often times there isn't a lot of activity, but there is always advice offered when it is asked for. No - advice from here would never replace
the advice/direction/treatment of a vet, but I also know when you are talking the cost of just walking into an emergency clinic can be outrageous - if it really isn't necessary, some of us cannot afford to spend that kind of money to be told it is nothing to worry about, etc. There are lots of reasons why someone might post on here - please everyone - take that into consideration and don't jump to conclusions and assume someone is being unkind in their response. Electronically - one cannot see facial expressions or hear tone of voice.
Val
" Love doesn't make the world go 'round. Love is what makes the ride worthwhile."
Franklin P. Jones
--- On Sun, 11/6/11, Mary Rue <maryrue@yahoo.com> wrote:
From: Mary Rue <maryrue@yahoo.com>
Subject: RE: [boxer lovers] Question
To: boxerlovers@yahoogroups.com
Date: Sunday, November 6, 2011, 11:33 AM
Thank You Karon
Mary Rue
--- On Sun, 11/6/11, karon <karon@karonadams.com> wrote:
From: karon <karon@karonadams.com>
Subject: RE: [boxer lovers] Question
To: boxerlovers@yahoogroups.com
Date: Sunday, November 6, 2011, 11:22 AM
I don't think there was any judgment there. It was a warning more than
anything. If you think there may be something wrong with your pet, yes, we
are happy to help. But, if it may be acute or emergent, please, take the
animal to the vet rather than ask this group. There are a NUMBER of reasons.
The first is that it IS a moderated list so it takes time for questions to
be approved and posted. Then, more time for answers to be approved and
posted. On top of that, you don't know how good those answers may be. All
due respect to the members, to my knowledge, none of us are vets and for
sure, none of us can see your dog.
We are happy to help in any way we can and neither Lisa nor Mary were
discouraging such sharing. Neither of them were judging, either. They were
just reminding you that if the problem seems urgent, don't wait for us.
There was no judgment, no assumption that you were not caring for your
animal, simply a reminder that if time ifs of the essence, this is not the
place.
We all care about our animals and yours as well and are happy to help. Part
of that help is to remind you not to depend on our speed when your dog's
safety is on the line.
Remember, also that this is a simple, print medium with no emotional
inflection. You can read a lot into a message that may or may not be there.
Please try not to take the worst spin on a message. It was more than likely
not meant that way.
Karon Adams
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From: boxerlovers@yahoogroups.com [mailto:boxerlovers@yahoogroups.com] On
Behalf Of just_me
Sent: Sunday, November 06, 2011 9:29 AM
To: boxerlovers@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [boxer lovers] Question
And thank you for rushing to such judgement that this was the only way in
which I may have reached out for any type of info. or help. I must say what
attracted me to this group was that it seemed a friendly place. I did make a
call to the vet and as it turns out she checks out fine so just wanted to
let YOU know that despite the fact that YOU assumed I was not caring for or
was being completely irresponsible that was NOT IN ANYWAY SHAPE OR FORM EVER
THE CASE. But thanks for the rush to judgement.Hope everyone has a wonderful
holiday season! Best wishes to all.
--- In boxerlovers@yahoogroups.com <mailto:boxerlovers%40yahoogroups.com> ,
"Mary Rue" <maryrue@...> wrote:
>
> Thank you Lisa for your comment "Folks. THIS IS A MODERATED LIST. If there
is any remote chance your baby is sick, don't write here for help. Get
help."
> Drooling can be a symptom of many serious problems. For some of those
problems time to treatment is very important.
> Mary Rue
>
> --- In boxerlovers@yahoogroups.com <mailto:boxerlovers%40yahoogroups.com>
, lawiser@ wrote:
> >
> > I'd call an emergency vet and get her there. She may have gotten into
something toxic.
> >
> > Folks. THIS IS A MODERATED LIST. If there is any remote chance your baby
is sick, don't write here for help. Get help.
> >
> > LisaW
> >
> > Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: "just_me" <kedoherty2003@>
> > Sender: boxerlovers@yahoogroups.com
<mailto:boxerlovers%40yahoogroups.com>
> > Date: Sat, 05 Nov 2011 22:26:13
> > To: <boxerlovers@yahoogroups.com <mailto:boxerlovers%40yahoogroups.com>
>
> > Reply-To: boxerlovers@yahoogroups.com
<mailto:boxerlovers%40yahoogroups.com>
> > Subject: [boxer lovers] Question
> >
> > For some reason my boxer is drooling a lot tonight. Just drooling for no
apparent reason. She seems her usual self aside from the drooling. Any ideas
or thoughts from anyone? Thanks in advance.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> >
>
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