13989 pts ยท November 28, 2012
Most dogs have no neg side effects to chemo because quality of life is a main tenet of vet med. If they don't do well, we usually stop.
...so do your own research then. It's not that hard to google research articles.
No problem. This is all very general, every animal is still an individual.
3. monitor them. They usually know their behavior better than anyone. Doesn't want to go for a walk? Not being snuggly? All poss indications
2. vital signs. Painful animals will have increased respiration, heart rate, they may act painful, not eat, ect. We also ask their owners
I've already replied to this comment elsewhere. Some animals may be more stoic than others, esp the horse, but you can still monitor
By that logic you should deny them all medical treatment then, since you can't explain it.
..because they don't have to die prematurely? That's what this post is about.
2. But doing chemo doesn't mean an owner is selfish. If your pet doesn't suffer and goes into remission, what is the downside?
Some people are selfish, but most are very receptive if you explain there's nothing more you can do and their animal is suffering.
2. Don't throw it out just because you're uninformed.
That's where vetmed is unique. We do very much value QOL, that's why we can euthanize. Chemo is a valid option for many cancers.
You would still see increased resp, heart rate, general malaise, or at least an unwillingness to eat. You can tell when your pet hurts.
But it doesn't make sense? Chemo works quite well in appropriate cases. Most don't suffer side effects either.
I'm in vetmed. We have ways to tell if dogs are in pain. The majority never miss a beat.
Actually yes. Well some types of fractures. Some are harder than others because of biomechanics. But a fracture doesn't always = death.
Most dogs don't have side effects from chemo, so actually, you're usually just helping them.
Dogs handle chemo better than people. Most don't suffer any side effects.
Yes, and it's usually quite effective if they're an appropriate candidate. Also most don't have side effects. So this opinion is uninformed.
Animals actually tolerate chemo incredibly well. In vet med we are very concerned with quality of life, so most don't have any side effects.
It's nobody else's fault that you can't afford a pet. They are a luxury, not a right. Nobody forgives my student debt because they felt bad.
It's called an office fee. You took time out of their day, which could have been used on another patient. Your doctor does it too.
And veterinarians had to take out loans to get their education. I'm not exaggerating.
Because you paid for their time and knowledge. Their education wasn't free and they are a doctor.
So I should quit paying people if they have nice things?
My point is you have no idea where the tvs came from and that cost increases in medicine are normal.
Prices have to be raised to maintain quality of care. Drugs and supply pirces also increase as well as staff salaries.
That is an incredibly stupid reason. Did you receive substandard care? Did you need a referral? No, you disagreed with how they spent money.
That's funny. Only 4 people in my class actually had the money. The rest of us borrow and beg.
I would have expected it to be because of our crippling student debt.
Most dogs have no neg side effects to chemo because quality of life is a main tenet of vet med. If they don't do well, we usually stop.
...so do your own research then. It's not that hard to google research articles.
No problem. This is all very general, every animal is still an individual.
3. monitor them. They usually know their behavior better than anyone. Doesn't want to go for a walk? Not being snuggly? All poss indications
2. vital signs. Painful animals will have increased respiration, heart rate, they may act painful, not eat, ect. We also ask their owners
I've already replied to this comment elsewhere. Some animals may be more stoic than others, esp the horse, but you can still monitor
By that logic you should deny them all medical treatment then, since you can't explain it.
..because they don't have to die prematurely? That's what this post is about.
2. But doing chemo doesn't mean an owner is selfish. If your pet doesn't suffer and goes into remission, what is the downside?
Some people are selfish, but most are very receptive if you explain there's nothing more you can do and their animal is suffering.
2. Don't throw it out just because you're uninformed.
That's where vetmed is unique. We do very much value QOL, that's why we can euthanize. Chemo is a valid option for many cancers.
You would still see increased resp, heart rate, general malaise, or at least an unwillingness to eat. You can tell when your pet hurts.
But it doesn't make sense? Chemo works quite well in appropriate cases. Most don't suffer side effects either.
I'm in vetmed. We have ways to tell if dogs are in pain. The majority never miss a beat.
Actually yes. Well some types of fractures. Some are harder than others because of biomechanics. But a fracture doesn't always = death.
Most dogs don't have side effects from chemo, so actually, you're usually just helping them.
Dogs handle chemo better than people. Most don't suffer any side effects.
Yes, and it's usually quite effective if they're an appropriate candidate. Also most don't have side effects. So this opinion is uninformed.
Animals actually tolerate chemo incredibly well. In vet med we are very concerned with quality of life, so most don't have any side effects.
It's nobody else's fault that you can't afford a pet. They are a luxury, not a right. Nobody forgives my student debt because they felt bad.
It's called an office fee. You took time out of their day, which could have been used on another patient. Your doctor does it too.
And veterinarians had to take out loans to get their education. I'm not exaggerating.
Because you paid for their time and knowledge. Their education wasn't free and they are a doctor.
So I should quit paying people if they have nice things?
My point is you have no idea where the tvs came from and that cost increases in medicine are normal.
Prices have to be raised to maintain quality of care. Drugs and supply pirces also increase as well as staff salaries.
That is an incredibly stupid reason. Did you receive substandard care? Did you need a referral? No, you disagreed with how they spent money.
That's funny. Only 4 people in my class actually had the money. The rest of us borrow and beg.
I would have expected it to be because of our crippling student debt.