Vet treatment - Where do you draw the line?

[BDunnell]

That's not a topic for this thread if you want to discuss that please start a new thread.

Mark, far be it for me to disagree with you on such a matter, but I'm not seeking to start a discussion on euthanasia — rather, to find out why people would make a differentiation between the two.

[Daniel]

Mark, far be it for me to disagree with you on such a matter, but I'm not seeking to start a discussion on euthanasia — rather, to find out why people would make a differentiation between the two.

I agree with you Ben

I think one thing to consider is that when most pets get into their teens, if they were to be treated for something serious like cancer, they're going to live for another couple of years at best. If it was a person they could live for quite a bit longer.

[BDunnell]

I agree with you Ben

I think one thing to consider is that when most pets get into their teens, if they were to be treated for something serious like cancer, they're going to live for another couple of years at best. If it was a person they could live for quite a bit longer.

And, to put it at its bluntest, there is a question as to the value we place on the life of a human as compared to that of a pet — quite rightly, in my opinion.

[Daniel]

And, to put it at its bluntest, there is a question as to the value we place on the life of a human as compared to that of a pet — quite rightly, in my opinion.

Just out of curiosity Ben, have you ever had a pet dog or cat?

[BDunnell]

Just out of curiosity Ben, have you ever had a pet dog or cat?

No.

By the way, I should point out that in no way am I being critical here of anyone's attitudes on this subject, no matter which view they may hold.

[markabilly]

No.
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explains everything and why he wants to take the thread off topic-please follow the advice previously given or be quiet

[Daniel]

explains everything and why he wants to take the thread off topic-please follow the advice previously given or be quiet

Markabilly, why did you have to go and ruin it like that? Of course someone who doesn't own a pet isn't going to be quite as bothered about pets as people like you and I who either have pets or have had pets in the past.....

[markabilly]

sorry, i scewed the pooch......

[BDunnell]

Markabilly, why did you have to go and ruin it like that? Of course someone who doesn't own a pet isn't going to be quite as bothered about pets as people like you and I who either have pets or have had pets in the past.....

In fact, I'm far from 'not bothered'.

[Hazell B]

In fact, I'm far from 'not bothered'.

And you've been asked twice to start your own thread about the subject.