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coliel - Tue Oct 02, 2007 9:26 am
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hi
i have notised a few people realy cross and sad that they have asked the vet nurse somthing and never got any response !!!
i think some people think of it as a free vets consultation and so perhaps it would be best taken off as a forum?
love coliel

annestaff - Tue Oct 02, 2007 11:41 am
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The vet nurse is just a everyday member like us so has the same commitments, work, family etc so she shouldn't be expected to be here 24/7 answering posts.

Maybe she's on her hols or personal reasons are keeping her away, we don't know so shouldn't judge.

She has given some great advice in the past,maybe admin can send her an email to make sure everythings ok.

coliel - Tue Oct 02, 2007 1:51 pm
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hi
im sure the vet nurse dose give good advise but if people post asking for help and expect help and then dont get it , its not working!!!
or just put it under health so any one who posts their isnt expecting a quick professional reply.
love coliel

honeydlc - Tue Oct 02, 2007 3:40 pm
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I agree with you Coliel, I was going to suggest the same thing. Of course the vet nurse has her own life and commitments but the last time she posted that I can see was August 22nd.
I also think that the title 'Ask the vet nurse' puts other people off replying to questions when they may have knowledge and experience which might help.
I'm a qualified vet nurse too and I'm happy to answer questions when I can, but I think it would be better as a general 'Pet Health', so that everyone can chip in if they have relevant advice.
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littlelab - Tue Oct 02, 2007 4:21 pm
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Point noted and moved for Admin to see Very Happy

petchatadmin - Tue Oct 02, 2007 4:28 pm
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good idea all, yes Jenny who is the vet nurse (In fact my sister in law) Smile

is actually >7 months pregnant atm and so has personal things going on Smile

I will change the title of the forum to Pet Health as suggested and people like Georgia can chip in then Smile

honeydlc - Tue Oct 02, 2007 4:34 pm
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Congratulations to Jenny Very Happy

no wonder she hasn't been on much!
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jenvetnurse - Tue Oct 02, 2007 5:25 pm
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HI Guys

Yes I have been busy with my toddler, work, and I am due to give birth next month - Pet Chat has not been my top priority lately I have also been very anemic and exhausted.

I come on as often as I can.

As someone rightly said I am a member like you guys and do have a busy life.

I will come on when I can

Jenvetnurse.

jenvetnurse - Tue Oct 02, 2007 5:26 pm
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Also I notice many questions for vetnurse get answered/handled by experienced members mostly anyway.

coliel - Tue Oct 02, 2007 5:46 pm
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hi
congratulations on having anouther baby !!!
love coliel

annestaff - Tue Oct 02, 2007 6:41 pm
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Good luck, hope all goes well at the birth Very Happy

jenvetnurse - Tue Oct 02, 2007 6:46 pm
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Thanks for your comments - I dont like the title of this thread 'get rid of the vetnurse' charming - thanks for that

however if there are any unanswered posts from last few weeks please post them this week and i will check the site and answer every eve this week to keep all happy.

Laughing

shadylady - Tue Oct 02, 2007 10:27 pm
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hey congratulations on the baby, and im disapointed i dont think you should of got rid of the vetnurse topic, because people should not rely on a forum they should know when something is not right and take their pets to the vets asap, cus the time they spend on here trying to get an answer from anyone on the matter not just a vet nurse there pet could die and they will be lookin for someone to blame..

so the advice im giving to people is, if you think something is seriously wrong wid your pet ring a vet straight a way or take them there asap, its better to be safe than sorry...

clareabella - Wed Oct 03, 2007 10:31 am
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I agree with Shadylady! Surely if you think a pet is in desperate need of medical treatment/help then the sensible thing to do is to take your animal to the vets Very Happy

Violette - Wed Oct 03, 2007 2:41 pm
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jenvetnurse wrote:

Thanks for your comments - I dont like the title of this thread 'get rid of the vetnurse' charming - thanks for that Laughing

Now, now, Jen. The title is actually "Get rid of ask the vet nurse. Nobody is trying to get rid of you! Twisted Evil

I think changing the title of the forum is a good idea. It removes pressure from you too, as it doesn't imply any more that you have any responsibility to answer.

All the best with the birth - hope all goes well. And that your family settles down quickly with its new member!

Petsgalore - Wed Oct 03, 2007 11:53 pm
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i have to say as a retired vet nurse i have tried to get in touch and if she cannot reply because of personal reasons sorry but truth helps i have tried to get her help three times and still waiting for reply better to stop

coliel - Thu Oct 04, 2007 4:32 pm
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hi
i didnt mean to up set the vet nurse - i was just conserned people were asking questions and not getting answers - as if you offer a servis you need to honer it.
i agree that if you have a real problem then you should go to the vets but some times people may want reasurance that what the vet says is right or an answer to somthing miner .
love coliel

littlelab - Thu Oct 04, 2007 7:24 pm
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The title has been changed to Pet Health for you.

Jen congratulations on your new arrival to be..hope all goes well for you all.

Natalie xx