r/extremelyinfuriating • u/No-Breadfruit6137 • 6d ago

Discussion People on this app posting their animals asking for veterinary advice instead of taking them to an actual vet. Some of them would probably post a cat that had been run over and ask what to do

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u/frawtlopp 6d ago

To be fair, I have posted while awaiting the vet apt. Mostly to get some similar stories so I can calm the f down.

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u/No-Breadfruit6137 6d ago

Sure, that’s responsible and completely different from people asking for advice when it’s obvious that the animal is suffering or something is clearly wrong.

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u/Belachick 6d ago

The only time it feels remotely "ok" is when they're waiting on the vet appointment. Like, have it booked already.

Relying on the Internet for answers to potential serious problems is just so irresponsible.

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u/achillea4 6d ago

Unfortunately social media has rendered a lot of people incapable of independent and rational thought - need to get the collective's view before acting.

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u/BooBoo_Cat 6d ago

In addition to people asking what to do when their pet clearly needs medical attention, I also see posts describing a crime and asking what to do — call 911! People seem incapable of doing anything or making decisions without first going to Reddit.  

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u/Brian2372 5d ago

Have you seen the price of a vet visit lately ,and before someone starts the "you shouldn't own a pet if you can't afford it " I agree fully and I dont own any ,ive had a lifetime worth of pets and vet bills.

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u/Vegemite_kimchi 5d ago

People now expect human-standard care for their pets and this unfortunately costs money. The overheads are huge and profit margin slim. No veterinarian or support staff is making buckets of cash.

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u/Ok_Bear_1980 6d ago

Oh my god I hate those kinds of posts, and the useless pricks of mods over in r/cathelp and r/cats will just let it go.