yes very true imo , but unless the dog was fitting, vomiting or disorientated , I would of gave antibiotics and pain relief me self , I aint one for the vets and have me reasons , call it old fashioned call it what ever ,........last resort for me . that don't mean I miss treat me dogs as there exercised and worked as much as I can and fed on the best ,.....with out sounding all above meself if one of my dogs had a bad break I would put it down. this is just one mans account I have a couple of lurchers , ones seven and the other three and one never seen a vet but the other was bitten by an add