Why do some cat owners delay vet visits for sick cats, asking online?

Question

Simple question: Why do people with obviously sick cats ask questions on line, and wait for an answer, rather than taking the cat to a vet? I wouldn't treat my child or my animal as if illness was something that could "wait"! What's up? Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 12 years and 3 months old | 16.9 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

Well the truth is that some people don't want to spend money on a vet visit if they think they can get an answer for free. And unfortunately they often ask people who have no veterinary knowledge or training, and that can lead to great harm to their pet. It's sad really, and unfortunate for the cat. You are doing absolutely the right thing by not treating your cat like that, and it makes you an excellent cat owner. Keep up the good work!

Why do some cat owners delay vet visits for sick cats, asking online?

Most Helpful Answer

Related Questions

are there Vets anywhere that understand animals get sick and their owners have their money invested in bills for their home and food, where as one can actually pay out a vet cause of no insurance for older cats. Don't vets take an oath to save a lif

Hi friend, My cat is not feeling well. The right eye was closed two days ago.but i think eye problem not now. That's not like it was before.It's too tired. So the food could not be eaten.i don't know what do next.can you help me.here is no doctor.pl

Hi can I treat my cat myself at home it cost too Much

I'm worried that my older cat may be sick. He keeps sneezing and wasn't immediately wolfing down his food last night. Which leads me to believe that he's the one that threw up under the table that I had to clean up last night (Before I fed my cats).

I've been collecting data on my cat's chronic health symptoms for months now, and strongly believe that more screening is warranted than what my vet will pursue. My mom thinks that it's inhumane to subject a being who can't self-advocate to medical p

In brief, our cat, almost 4 years old, in the space of one week went from eating less and seeming more lethargic to eating nothing and finally hiding most of the time, and in the fifth day disappering in the house. This was obviously bad, so I finall

My cat is 10 years old is throwing, up loss of weight, listless constipation then diarrhea. I've dewormed her and she has had her shots. She eats well and drinks enough water. What can I do I can not afford to take her to a vet we are on a fixed i

Our kitten is really sick. He's lethargic, won't eat, keeps peeing himself, drooling, shaking, fast heart rate and his gums are pale but we don't have the money to take him to a vet. What can we do?

My cat Matt is eating very little, seems a bit feverish off and on and licks his lips at times. He is skinnier than normal and not looking very good. I can't see my vet until next week due to not having a car or any money until I'm paid (Payday is Tu

My cat has a bacterial infection, Dr gave me 2 differant meds, never worked, he doesn't throw up everyday but the dr wanted to now say it was behavioral issue whic iis wrong, so i said i wanted him uthenized , i cant afford anymore money, what to d

Related Searches

Share