Frequent, Watery Vomiting

I wonder why it is seen to be acceptable by some to allow their pets to
suffer illness and seek free advice from a newsgroup rather than take them
to a vet???

It isn't, mostly. Asking for advice via Usenet and taking your pet to
the vet are not mutually exclusive, and it can be useful to have some
info to be armed with when you hit the doc's office.

Steve.

I agree. I may ask questions on the group, but it doesn't mean I'm going to
blindly follow advice. I just use the group to get perspectives for later
research, and to arm myself with questions when I do go to the vet.

Sherry

Sherry wrote:
I just use the group to get perspectives
for later research, and to arm myself with
questions when I do go to the vet.

I don't have a problem with that reasoning and wouldn't criticize
someone for doing so. In this instance, that is NOT what is happening.
The OP came here wanting a diagnosis and a course of treatment so she
wouldn't have to go the vet. She knows full well that a vet visit is the
likely outcome and said so, but is looking for justification for doing
nothing while her cat vomits *several times a day* and has done so for
*several days.*

It doesn't help that one or two people posted they have a cat that barfs
(a lot of us do) while completely ignoring the fact that in this
instance the frequency of the vomiting and the period of time this has
been going on for is far beyond what might be considered "normal" and
they gave the OP the justification for not taking the cat to the vet
that she clearly came here looking for.
It happens too often here that people so obviously skim over posts
without paying attention to important details. This really has to stop
because it doesn't help the cat and can result in harm.

Megan



"The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do
nothing."

-Edmund Burke

Learn The TRUTH About Declawing
http://www.stopdeclaw.com

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"Concerning all acts of initiative (and creation), there is one
elementary truth the ignorance of which kills countless ideas and
splendid plans: that the moment one definitely commits oneself, then
providence moves too. A whole stream of events issues from the decision,
raising in one's favor all manner of unforeseen incidents, meetings and
material assistance, which no man could have dreamt would have come his
way."

- W.H. Murray

Sherry wrote:
I just use the group to get perspectives
for later research, and to arm myself with
questions when I do go to the vet.

I don't have a problem with that reasoning and wouldn't criticize
someone for doing so. In this instance, that is NOT what is happening.
The OP came here wanting a diagnosis and a course of treatment so she
wouldn't have to go the vet. She knows full well that a vet visit is the
likely outcome and said so, but is looking for justification for doing
nothing while her cat vomits *several times a day* and has done so for
*several days.*

It doesn't help that one or two people posted they have a cat that barfs
(a lot of us do) while completely ignoring the fact that in this
instance the frequency of the vomiting and the period of time this has
been going on for is far beyond what might be considered "normal" and
they gave the OP the justification for not taking the cat to the vet
that she clearly came here looking for.
It happens too often here that people so obviously skim over posts
without paying attention to important details. This really has to stop
because it doesn't help the cat and can result in harm.

Megan



"The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do
nothing."

-Edmund Burke

Learn The TRUTH About Declawing
http://www.stopdeclaw.com

Zuzu's Cats Photo Album:
http://www.PictureTrail.com/zuzu22

"Concerning all acts of initiative (and creation), there is one
elementary truth the ignorance of which kills countless ideas and
splendid plans: that the moment one definitely commits oneself, then
providence moves too. A whole stream of events issues from the decision,
raising in one's favor all manner of unforeseen incidents, meetings and
material assistance, which no man could have dreamt would have come his
way."

- W.H. Murray

I wonder why it is seen to be acceptable by some to allow their pets to
suffer illness and seek free advice from a newsgroup rather than take them
to a vet??? Would you do the same if it were your child? I doubt it. Good
grief, if you have no money there are plenty of charitites and humane
societies that can help, HOWEVER, try selling your computer to pay for the
vet treatment, if you can afford a computer and an internet connection you
can afford to take your cat to the vet when it appears to be sick

If some on this thread had read my followup post, you would see that I
am using someone else's account to post and look for help. That was
what I was trying to do look for HELP/ANECDOTAL EVIDENCE/ADVICE, etc.
If you feel better about yourself for attacking others and offering
holier than thou criticism and contempt for me, then okay, I cannot
change your views. I came out of concern and a stressful situation to
what I thought would be an appropriate place to seek such advice. Is
it a substitution for a competent vet's exam? No, of course not...I
am not that much of an idiot, people, and I am not uncaring, but as I
said, when you are in crisis, things are a bit harder/more complicated
to deal with than some on this thread allow for.

In any case, the is the first, last, and only time I will attempt to
seek advice/help/community for such things. For those posters who put
in followups that were concerned and genuine, thank you. For those
who simply attacked and criticized, don't worry...I will NOT appear
again. You have successfully chased me away from any such avenues as
it is clear unless you do exactly as someone else does, you are
considered a heretical, evil, vile person who is a worthless consumer
of oxygen. I am sorry to offend some of you when all I was doing was
looking for some amount of information/similar experiences.

And again, please recall that I am using someone else's email and
Google password here...flooding the email address with angry letters
of contempt is only making it worse and making someone who is not
involved suffer for my foolishness.

Take care, everyone. Sorry I ruffled everyone's feathers.

I wonder why it is seen to be acceptable by some to allow their pets to
suffer illness and seek free advice from a newsgroup rather than take them
to a vet??? Would you do the same if it were your child? I doubt it. Good
grief, if you have no money there are plenty of charitites and humane
societies that can help, HOWEVER, try selling your computer to pay for the
vet treatment, if you can afford a computer and an internet connection you
can afford to take your cat to the vet when it appears to be sick

If some on this thread had read my followup post, you would see that I
am using someone else's account to post and look for help. That was
what I was trying to do look for HELP/ANECDOTAL EVIDENCE/ADVICE, etc.
If you feel better about yourself for attacking others and offering
holier than thou criticism and contempt for me, then okay, I cannot
change your views. I came out of concern and a stressful situation to
what I thought would be an appropriate place to seek such advice. Is
it a substitution for a competent vet's exam? No, of course not...I
am not that much of an idiot, people, and I am not uncaring, but as I
said, when you are in crisis, things are a bit harder/more complicated
to deal with than some on this thread allow for.

In any case, the is the first, last, and only time I will attempt to
seek advice/help/community for such things. For those posters who put
in followups that were concerned and genuine, thank you. For those
who simply attacked and criticized, don't worry...I will NOT appear
again. You have successfully chased me away from any such avenues as
it is clear unless you do exactly as someone else does, you are
considered a heretical, evil, vile person who is a worthless consumer
of oxygen. I am sorry to offend some of you when all I was doing was
looking for some amount of information/similar experiences.

And again, please recall that I am using someone else's email and
Google password here...flooding the email address with angry letters
of contempt is only making it worse and making someone who is not
involved suffer for my foolishness.

Take care, everyone. Sorry I ruffled everyone's feathers.

"MaryL." wrote
If some on this thread had read my followup post, you would see that I
am using someone else's account to post and look for help. That was
what I was trying to do look for HELP/ANECDOTAL EVIDENCE/ADVICE, etc.
If you feel better about yourself for attacking others and offering
holier than thou criticism and contempt for me, then okay, I cannot
change your views. I came out of concern and a stressful situation to
what I thought would be an appropriate place to seek such advice. Is
it a substitution for a competent vet's exam? No, of course not...I
am not that much of an idiot, people, and I am not uncaring, but as I
said, when you are in crisis, things are a bit harder/more complicated
to deal with than some on this thread allow for.

In any case, the is the first, last, and only time I will attempt to
seek advice/help/community for such things.

MaryL,

I'm sorry to read the last paragraph above. I happen to feel that public
internet forums like this one are often better than going to a so-called
professional and at a minimum, nicely prepare one for any subsequent visit to a
"professional," with whom one only gets a short amount of time anyway, unless
one is filthy rich.

In addition, the Usenet archive holds the discussion here so people who have
similar problems can search it and maybe learn something new.

In my opinion, your ceasing to post here is the group's and the greater public's
loss.

Best of luck to you and your cat.

For those posters who put
in followups that were concerned and genuine, thank you. For those
who simply attacked and criticized, don't worry...I will NOT appear
again. You have successfully chased me away from any such avenues as
it is clear unless you do exactly as someone else does, you are
considered a heretical, evil, vile person who is a worthless consumer
of oxygen. I am sorry to offend some of you when all I was doing was
looking for some amount of information/similar experiences.

"MaryL." wrote
If some on this thread had read my followup post, you would see that I
am using someone else's account to post and look for help. That was
what I was trying to do look for HELP/ANECDOTAL EVIDENCE/ADVICE, etc.
If you feel better about yourself for attacking others and offering
holier than thou criticism and contempt for me, then okay, I cannot
change your views. I came out of concern and a stressful situation to
what I thought would be an appropriate place to seek such advice. Is
it a substitution for a competent vet's exam? No, of course not...I
am not that much of an idiot, people, and I am not uncaring, but as I
said, when you are in crisis, things are a bit harder/more complicated
to deal with than some on this thread allow for.

In any case, the is the first, last, and only time I will attempt to
seek advice/help/community for such things.

MaryL,

I'm sorry to read the last paragraph above. I happen to feel that public
internet forums like this one are often better than going to a so-called
professional and at a minimum, nicely prepare one for any subsequent visit to a
"professional," with whom one only gets a short amount of time anyway, unless
one is filthy rich.

In addition, the Usenet archive holds the discussion here so people who have
similar problems can search it and maybe learn something new.

In my opinion, your ceasing to post here is the group's and the greater public's
loss.

Best of luck to you and your cat.

For those posters who put
in followups that were concerned and genuine, thank you. For those
who simply attacked and criticized, don't worry...I will NOT appear
again. You have successfully chased me away from any such avenues as
it is clear unless you do exactly as someone else does, you are
considered a heretical, evil, vile person who is a worthless consumer
of oxygen. I am sorry to offend some of you when all I was doing was
looking for some amount of information/similar experiences.

I wonder why it is seen to be acceptable by some to allow their pets to
suffer illness and seek free advice from a newsgroup rather than take them
to a vet??? Would you do the same if it were your child? I doubt it. Good
grief, if you have no money there are plenty of charitites and humane
societies that can help, HOWEVER, try selling your computer to pay for the
vet treatment, if you can afford a computer and an internet connection you
can afford to take your cat to the vet when it appears to be sick

I wonder why it is seen to be acceptable by some to allow their pets to
suffer illness and seek free advice from a newsgroup rather than take them
to a vet??? Would you do the same if it were your child? I doubt it. Good
grief, if you have no money there are plenty of charitites and humane
societies that can help, HOWEVER, try selling your computer to pay for the
vet treatment, if you can afford a computer and an internet connection you
can afford to take your cat to the vet when it appears to be sick

If some on this thread had read my followup post, you would see that I
am using someone else's account to post and look for help. That was
what I was trying to do look for HELP/ANECDOTAL EVIDENCE/ADVICE, etc.
If you feel better about yourself for attacking others and offering
holier than thou criticism and contempt for me, then okay, I cannot
change your views. I came out of concern and a stressful situation to
what I thought would be an appropriate place to seek such advice. Is
it a substitution for a competent vet's exam? No, of course not...I
am not that much of an idiot, people, and I am not uncaring, but as I
said, when you are in crisis, things are a bit harder/more complicated
to deal with than some on this thread allow for.

In any case, the is the first, last, and only time I will attempt to
seek advice/help/community for such things. For those posters who put
in followups that were concerned and genuine, thank you. For those
who simply attacked and criticized, don't worry...I will NOT appear
again. You have successfully chased me away from any such avenues as
it is clear unless you do exactly as someone else does, you are
considered a heretical, evil, vile person who is a worthless consumer
of oxygen. I am sorry to offend some of you when all I was doing was
looking for some amount of information/similar experiences.

And again, please recall that I am using someone else's email and
Google password here...flooding the email address with angry letters
of contempt is only making it worse and making someone who is not
involved suffer for my foolishness.

Take care, everyone. Sorry I ruffled everyone's feathers.

I wonder why it is seen to be acceptable by some to allow their pets to
suffer illness and seek free advice from a newsgroup rather than take them
to a vet??? Would you do the same if it were your child? I doubt it. Good
grief, if you have no money there are plenty of charitites and humane
societies that can help, HOWEVER, try selling your computer to pay for the
vet treatment, if you can afford a computer and an internet connection you
can afford to take your cat to the vet when it appears to be sick

I wonder why it is seen to be acceptable by some to allow their pets to
suffer illness and seek free advice from a newsgroup rather than take them
to a vet??? Would you do the same if it were your child? I doubt it. Good
grief, if you have no money there are plenty of charitites and humane
societies that can help, HOWEVER, try selling your computer to pay for the
vet treatment, if you can afford a computer and an internet connection you
can afford to take your cat to the vet when it appears to be sick

If some on this thread had read my followup post, you would see that I
am using someone else's account to post and look for help. That was
what I was trying to do look for HELP/ANECDOTAL EVIDENCE/ADVICE, etc.
If you feel better about yourself for attacking others and offering
holier than thou criticism and contempt for me, then okay, I cannot
change your views. I came out of concern and a stressful situation to
what I thought would be an appropriate place to seek such advice. Is
it a substitution for a competent vet's exam? No, of course not...I
am not that much of an idiot, people, and I am not uncaring, but as I
said, when you are in crisis, things are a bit harder/more complicated
to deal with than some on this thread allow for.

In any case, the is the first, last, and only time I will attempt to
seek advice/help/community for such things. For those posters who put
in followups that were concerned and genuine, thank you. For those
who simply attacked and criticized, don't worry...I will NOT appear
again. You have successfully chased me away from any such avenues as
it is clear unless you do exactly as someone else does, you are
considered a heretical, evil, vile person who is a worthless consumer
of oxygen. I am sorry to offend some of you when all I was doing was
looking for some amount of information/similar experiences.

And again, please recall that I am using someone else's email and
Google password here...flooding the email address with angry letters
of contempt is only making it worse and making someone who is not
involved suffer for my foolishness.

Take care, everyone. Sorry I ruffled everyone's feathers.

"MaryL." wrote in message
m...
And again, please recall that I am using someone else's email and
Google password here...flooding the email address with angry letters
of contempt is only making it worse and making someone who is not
involved suffer for my foolishness.

Interesting that your name is Mary L and the email address your friend uses
is - you obviously have the same
initials..............or perhaps it really is your computer but you were
just diverting criticism. You visit your friend a lot don't you?