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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Hasnt eaten/been drinking for two days now and he isnt himself at all, all he wants to do is sleep. I tried him with 3 tiny bits of cold meat and some water earlier on but he brought it back up, hes been sick 5 times between 6ish and midnight. I dont know what to do as i have no minutes to phone the vet and i cant afford the callout charge. Im taking him to the vets first thing tomorrow but does anyone know anything i can do to keep him comfortable until then. Any advice is greatly appreciated

Thanks x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

PDSA

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"PDSA"

Thank you x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

What's the dog been eating has he had anything unusual what breed and what age

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

He was at the vets first thing this morning and he has a temprature, he got two jags and one was an anti sickness jag and antibiotics. Ive to take him back tomorrow to the vet. Hes a 4 year old lab staffy cross and no he hadnt eaten anything untoward x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

There is a lot of pancreitis about in dogs at the moment. A couple of people I know there dogs have had it over Christmas. Might be a good idea to ring a vet , most do evening surgeries

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By *oodmessMan
over a year ago

yumsville

Get him to the vets.

There is a parasite around at the mo thats thriving in water - causes sickness and resulting loss of appetitie.

A sort course of meds clears it up

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By *kywatcherMan
over a year ago

Southwick

"he got two jags"
Is he called Prescott?

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"he got two jags Is he called Prescott?

Haha thankfully not he is called nacho after nacho novo

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By *reenonionsMan
over a year ago

Nr Exeter

Please let us know how you get on !

I'm sure all will ve well soon

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

hope ur dog improves ,,p,d,s,a r vry gud n u only have to give donation ,,,gud luk ,

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By *oodmessMan
over a year ago

yumsville

This is more a general reply as the PDSA has been mentioned.

It is a CHARITY, set up to stop unecessary animal suffering. That is, if you come on hard times and your anumal is of ill health they will help.

IT IS NOT there as a fall back for every little infection, cut or appointment for the owner to recoup the costs of proper animal care.

If you cant afford to take adequate care of the animal - you shouldnt have it or have taken it on.

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By *reenonionsMan
over a year ago

Nr Exeter

Was there an update?

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham

"This is more a general reply as the PDSA has been mentioned.

It is a CHARITY, set up to stop unecessary animal suffering. That is, if you come on hard times and your anumal is of ill health they will help.

IT IS NOT there as a fall back for every little infection, cut or appointment for the owner to recoup the costs of proper animal care.

If you cant afford to take adequate care of the animal - you shouldnt have it or have taken it on.

They only help if on certain benefits though

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"There is a lot of pancreitis about in dogs at the moment. A couple of people I know there dogs have had it over Christmas. Might be a good idea to ring a vet , most do evening surgeries "

Thats what shirley had, needed antibiotics, iv fluids, overnight stay at vets, and special diet, she loved the food so much, we kept her on it, so can only get from vets now,

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"There is a lot of pancreitis about in dogs at the moment. A couple of people I know there dogs have had it over Christmas. Might be a good idea to ring a vet , most do evening surgeries

Thats what shirley had, needed antibiotics, iv fluids, overnight stay at vets, and special diet, she loved the food so much, we kept her on it, so can only get from vets now,

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thank god for pet insirance.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"This is more a general reply as the PDSA has been mentioned.

It is a CHARITY, set up to stop unecessary animal suffering. That is, if you come on hard times and your anumal is of ill health they will help.

IT IS NOT there as a fall back for every little infection, cut or appointment for the owner to recoup the costs of proper animal care.

If you cant afford to take adequate care of the animal - you shouldnt have it or have taken it on.

They only help if on certain benefits though"

They offer veterinary care to those who receive housing benefit, council tax benefit, disability benefit and several others.

I find it disturbing that you feel only people with money should be allowed pets. Anyone can fall on hard times given the current financial climate, why should they have to get rid of a faithful companion?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"This is more a general reply as the PDSA has been mentioned.

It is a CHARITY, set up to stop unecessary animal suffering. That is, if you come on hard times and your anumal is of ill health they will help.

IT IS NOT there as a fall back for every little infection, cut or appointment for the owner to recoup the costs of proper animal care.

If you cant afford to take adequate care of the animal - you shouldnt have it or have taken it on.

They only help if on certain benefits though

They offer veterinary care to those who receive housing benefit, council tax benefit, disability benefit and several others.

i have 2 dogs and 3 cats that i love to death, if i lost my job tomorrow theres not a chance in hell id get rid of my animals just because till i found a new job id need help with vet care

sorry but what a daft thing to say

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"This is more a general reply as the PDSA has been mentioned.

It is a CHARITY, set up to stop unecessary animal suffering. That is, if you come on hard times and your anumal is of ill health they will help.

IT IS NOT there as a fall back for every little infection, cut or appointment for the owner to recoup the costs of proper animal care.

If you cant afford to take adequate care of the animal - you shouldnt have it or have taken it on.

They only help if on certain benefits though

They offer veterinary care to those who receive housing benefit, council tax benefit, disability benefit and several others.

i have 2 dogs and 3 cats that i love to death, if i lost my job tomorrow theres not a chance in hell id get rid of my animals just because till i found a new job id need help with vet care

sorry but what a daft thing to say"

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By *oodmessMan
over a year ago

yumsville

"This is more a general reply as the PDSA has been mentioned.

It is a CHARITY, set up to stop unecessary animal suffering. That is, if you come on hard times and your anumal is of ill health they will help.

IT IS NOT there as a fall back for every little infection, cut or appointment for the owner to recoup the costs of proper animal care.

If you cant afford to take adequate care of the animal - you shouldnt have it or have taken it on.

They only help if on certain benefits though

They offer veterinary care to those who receive housing benefit, council tax benefit, disability benefit and several others.

i have 2 dogs and 3 cats that i love to death, if i lost my job tomorrow theres not a chance in hell id get rid of my animals just because till i found a new job id need help with vet care

sorry but what a daft thing to say"

But you didnt read what I said.

I said .. the PDSA is not a bail out fund for every little expense. It is there if people fall on severe hardship.

It has been mentioned in a thread with what - 10 replies twice, so I was pointing out that infact, people should consider theirduty of care to their animals before getting one.

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By *oodmessMan
over a year ago

yumsville

They only help if on certain benefits though

They offer veterinary care to those who receive housing benefit, council tax benefit, disability benefit and several others.

lol I take it you are all for people living entirely off benefits so we can feed their children and they not have responsibilty too?

As it equates to the same thing.

Consideration of your circumstances, not an I want - I will get attitude imo

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

They are a charity that offers veterinary care for those who cannot otherwise afford it.

Currently, I can afford it but if I lost my job and was struggling does that mean I have to abandon, sell or put down my beloved dogs. Or have them put into cryo-storage until I found gainful employment?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

They only help if on certain benefits though

They offer veterinary care to those who receive housing benefit, council tax benefit, disability benefit and several others.

lol I take it you are all for people living entirely off benefits so we can feed their children and they not have responsibilty too?

As it equates to the same thing.

Consideration of your circumstances, not an I want - I will get attitude imo"

If you knew me you'd know that's far from accurate. And that's nothing like what I said.

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By *oodmessMan
over a year ago

yumsville

They only help if on certain benefits though

They offer veterinary care to those who receive housing benefit, council tax benefit, disability benefit and several others.

lol I take it you are all for people living entirely off benefits so we can feed their children and they not have responsibilty too?

As it equates to the same thing.

Consideration of your circumstances, not an I want - I will get attitude imo

If you knew me you'd know that's far from accurate. And that's nothing like what I said. "

You might not have said it - though you are condoning irresponsible ownership. Say a person has one child and unable to feed and cloth it.. apply that to an animal (as you can breed for money) and they can have as many as they want. Despite not being able to 'care' for it with their undeclaired cash.

You took my words out of contect first might I add

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By *innamon!Woman
over a year ago

no matter

"This is more a general reply as the PDSA has been mentioned.

It is a CHARITY, set up to stop unecessary animal suffering. That is, if you come on hard times and your anumal is of ill health they will help.

IT IS NOT there as a fall back for every little infection, cut or appointment for the owner to recoup the costs of proper animal care.

If you cant afford to take adequate care of the animal - you shouldnt have it or have taken it on.

well said!! I so agree ..especially when these people smoke drink and have a fone..

same goes for insuring an animal..If you have one make sure it is insured to cover any large bills.

People expect us to look at their animals on tic.. When sainsbury lets you have your weekly shop without paying Im sure it would be a possibilty.

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By *oodmessMan
over a year ago

yumsville

absolutely - insurance ... sounds lame, but goes without saying. It cost me near £9000 for my dog and if I hadnt have been paying insurance, hed now be without a leg.

Animals dont come under the NHS (that we all pay into) and neither should charities have to bare the cost of owners who dont consider exactly how much time, effort and money, should go into them.

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By *reelove1969Couple
over a year ago

bristol

how's the dog ??

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

They only help if on certain benefits though

They offer veterinary care to those who receive housing benefit, council tax benefit, disability benefit and several others.

lol I take it you are all for people living entirely off benefits so we can feed their children and they not have responsibilty too?

As it equates to the same thing.

Consideration of your circumstances, not an I want - I will get attitude imo

If you knew me you'd know that's far from accurate. And that's nothing like what I said.

You took my words out of contect first might I add"

My point comes from being able to afford it initially (ie employed earning a good wage) to suddenly falling on hard times, I have not once deviated from that point.

You seem to have missed that.

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By *oodmessMan
over a year ago

yumsville

BUT, you have missed the point where the entire point of my original post was saying it is only for those who fall on severe hardship. Not for every Tom, Dick and Harry to start trying to get a claim going just because its there

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"BUT, you have missed the point where the entire point of my original post was saying it is only for those who fall on severe hardship. Not for every Tom, Dick and Harry to start trying to get a claim going just because its there"

Because your original post didn't actually say that.

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By *oodmessMan
over a year ago

yumsville

its just upwards on this page .. have a looky

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

guys please, the op just wanted some advise about his pet.

No need to take up the thread with bickering and looking downs ones nose at people's circumstances.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"This is more a general reply as the PDSA has been mentioned.

It is a CHARITY, set up to stop unecessary animal suffering. That is, if you come on hard times and your anumal is of ill health they will help.

IT IS NOT there as a fall back for every little infection, cut or appointment for the owner to recoup the costs of proper animal care.

If you cant afford to take adequate care of the animal - you shouldnt have it or have taken it on.

Where does it say what I'm referring to?

You simply say "if you can't afford to take adequate care of the animal-you shouldn't have it or have taken it on". Nothing about being able to afford it initially but loosing your job and having to claim benefits until you find another.

I actually agree that lazy, workshy dolites shouldn't be allowed to own animals such as dogs.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"guys please, the op just wanted some advise about his pet.

No need to take up the thread with bickering and looking downs ones nose at people's circumstances."

Not bickering, just debating my dear fellow.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

okies, just felt bad.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

boiled rice and chicken, its gentle on the stomache, hope your dog is ok ..

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By *oodmessMan
over a year ago

yumsville

"guys please, the op just wanted some advise about his pet.

No need to take up the thread with bickering and looking downs ones nose at people's circumstances."

more pointing out general facts mate. Welfare goes a long way without abuse.

And thanks for the veiled reply.

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By *oodmessMan
over a year ago

yumsville

Where does it say what I'm referring to?

I actually agree that lazy, workshy dolites shouldn't be allowed to own animals such as dogs."

in this bit on the second line

" That is, if you come on hard times and your anumal is of ill health they will help.

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By *oodmessMan
over a year ago

yumsville

probably as my ability to spell animal correctly - make the post nonsensical

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I have my dog insured thank god as was diagnosed with epilepsy so am covered as will be on meds for rest of his life.

Its not dear and whilst not wanting to sound harsh to anyone but for cost of couple of packs of cigs or beer its worth it for peace of mind as much as owt else.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Was there an update?"

Yes id said in an earlier post that the vet had given him an anti sickness jag and an antibiotic jag plus meds to continue at home. He started eating and drinking yesterday thank god

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"This is more a general reply as the PDSA has been mentioned.

It is a CHARITY, set up to stop unecessary animal suffering. That is, if you come on hard times and your anumal is of ill health they will help.

IT IS NOT there as a fall back for every little infection, cut or appointment for the owner to recoup the costs of proper animal care.

If you cant afford to take adequate care of the animal - you shouldnt have it or have taken it on.

So your saying that because i have pdsa help i cant afford to take care of my dog?? Thats a really unfair statement to make. Just because people are on benefits does that deny them the right to have companionship? I get help from the pdsa because nacho has a chronic skin complaint that requires long term meds and everytime i go to the vet i give a donation. My dog means the world to me and i will do everything i can to look after him

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By *reelove1969Couple
over a year ago

bristol

pleased to hear hes back on his feet .. hugs to u both !

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I have my dog insured thank god as was diagnosed with epilepsy so am covered as will be on meds for rest of his life.

Its not dear and whilst not wanting to sound harsh to anyone but for cost of couple of packs of cigs or beer its worth it for peace of mind as much as owt else."

I agree, i have my animals insured, i pay £46 a month for 2 dogs and 3 cats, one of my cats was shot last year and the treatment would have cost me over £3000 as it was i paid the £60 excess and the insurance paid the rest

The thing is tho £46 a month does not sound a lot if your working, if i lost my job and was only getting £130 a fortnight JSA, or whatever it is now days, £46 a month would be a struggle, but if i was ever in the situation i could no longer afford my insurance, hopefully i will never be but who knows whats round the corner, i would not get rid of my pets, i would use the PDSA till i found a new job and could afford the insurance again, and i have no shame in admitting that because i love my animals, chance are they wouldnt need a vet in the time it took me to get a new job but if they did it would be a lot cheaper for the treatment than it would be for a rescue centre to keep them till they was re homed, as theres no way id hand them over to someone who replied to a add if they did ever go they would go to a rescue centre who would make sure they got good new homes

You have to look at the picture as whole i think

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"pleased to hear hes back on his feet .. hugs to u both ! "

Thank you

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By *oodmessMan
over a year ago

yumsville

Your circumstances must be hard, though I expect you are looking for gainful employment? And when you do find it, I take it you will keep on donating to the PDSA in attempt to repay what they have done and keep it going. However, my post was made to point out that charities are not there to be taken advantage of simply because they exist.

The PDSA was mentioned in the very first reply, and then again very soon after, I felt it needed to be pointed out that an animal needs a lot more care than is often thought of and responsibility shouldnt be shirked so quickly.

Glad hes better

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