The Difference Between Cats and People

[rowyn]

My reaction when I notice a possibly-serious symptom in my cat:

"ZOMG Lut my cat is dying we have to get her to the vet NOW!!!!!!!!!1!!!11" *cat is taken to vet in under an hour*

My reaction when I notice the exact same symptom in myself:

"Huh. Well, it's probably nothing."

*six weeks later*

"This is still happening.  I should probably call my doctor."

*two weeks later, finally calls doctor*

There are reasons for this beyond "I hate making appointments", but the moral is still that I should probably take at least as good care of myself as I do my pets. -.-

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Comments

[the-vulture.livejournal.com]

I'm going to refrain from wagging my finger in disapproval as I'm about as reckless with my own health. :P

[rowyn]

It's been less than two years since my last checkup! I'm doing really well ... for me.

[the-gneech.livejournal.com]

It depends on the symptom -- some things (like urinary tract problems in male cats) will kill them frighteningly fast. O.o

-The Gneech

[rowyn]

Yes, that's part of it -- I had a friend whose kitten died 24 hours after he first noticed a problem, because he didn't realize he needed to get the cat to the vet NOW. :(

Also, Ash never complains about ANYTHING, so I can't assume that she's feeling all right just because she's acting normal. So if I do notice something now, I have to assume it's serious.

[okojosan.livejournal.com]

Well, for me, the pet's medical bills are cheaper and more affordable than my own. :D No insurance at the moment. :/

[rowyn]

Yeah ... health care for humans is such a mess. x.x Pets get surprisingly high-quality and affordable care. I read an editorial by a doctor in Great Britian who wished he could go to a vet for health care, so I don't think it's even just an American thing. :/

[terrycloth.livejournal.com]

I don't usually wait six weeks before calling the doctor. Well, okay, sometimes I do, but usually it's only two to four weeks.

[rowyn]

I really hate making appointments. x.x

I think it gets easier with practice, which is why my cat gets to the vet sooner now when I think something's wrong than she did a few years ago.

[tuftears.livejournal.com]

Well, you know how you feel - you can't tell how your cat feels, so you assume the worst!

[rowyn]

That's pretty much it, yes. Apart from 'I hate making phone calls', anyway.

[ladyperegrine.livejournal.com]

I can so relate to this right now. I am calling tomorrow. Really. ;-)