It's not often I repsond to the rudeness of some people on the mudcat, mostly I can't be bothered to get in to the bickering, and I know I shouldn't respond to this but...

It's a real shame that some people have to turn to offensive words to get their points across to others. And in that I mean Clinton's offensive use of the English language. It really is a shame, and to be frank, there's enough problems in day to day life why should we face offensiveness here.

Yes, there is a huge problem with Heartworm in USA (and I only know about this because of friends who live in there), but to date the cases are not high in the UK. Vets are not mentioning it in the regular yearly animal check ups we do when we take our animals for their boosters/check ups etc. So, how is the average jack or jill meant to know about it, without prior ventinary knowledge, or links to people in the USA to discuss these problems. At the moment, vets here do not generally test for heartworm, and yes perhaps they should start doing so.

It would be great if people could withhold their offensive comments and try for some more constructive 'conversational' skills which could be put to good use to informing our mudcat pals and share the vast amount of knowledge wealth and normal debating – instead of attacking people so easily especially when you don't know what 'state' their emotions may be in.

I'd love it if people could refrain from using offensive and plain rudeness, the English language is diverse, use it wisely... But most of all ... try to be nice... and think about which country the poster comes from.

EWIS