2006-07-30 10:23:26 · 6 answers · asked by micki h 1 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
A vet left the horse in question unsupervised while still under anathesia.When the horse woke and tried to stand he fell and broke his leg.
2006-07-30 11:26:40 · update #1
I have been in a position before where the vet was mostly about money than anything. He is known as Dr. Death. Not just by me. He is known by a few others but not enough evidence to declare "wrong doing".
Our Arabian "cookie" was rescued by us not knowing his history other than he was sold to us saying he was about 14. Mom and I suspected estimated 24 or so.....but feel in love with him and wanted to take care of him. Such a great horse.
anyways, he coliced like crazy about 8 months later. Lost at least 200 pounds (was about 1200 when bought). Then by time we put him down, he was about 800. I can send a picture if anyone wants one of what he used to look like and then the day we put him down.
We put him on our 1/4 of acre (boarded at stables at the time) in our back yard to watch over him. The vet would oil him and "check on him". We found he had a brand on his neck. Mom and I suspect he was one of the stolen horses years prior. However, no one to go to. Even the arabian association scratch their heads on it.
He got a little better but we noticed he had a foul mouth smell. His hind end would stand under neith him. He would only eat if we put the hay next to him while laying down. His pasturn and hoofs was always hot.
This "vet" said he was fine and "checked" on him.
Come to find out. We got second opinion and once that vet saw him. He automatically cussed up a storm saying this horse is severly foundered and despite us worming, he was compacted with dead worms to the point he was colicing.
We put him down that day at the vet.
The other vet STILL claimed he check on this horse for TWO MONTHS after we put him down. Billed us over 1,000 for it.
Oh yeah.....we didn't pay it of course. We threaten sue'ment at that point.
Since then (almost 10 years ago) we learned alot. We use that one vet who put him down and that place is a wonderful vetenairy for Equines.
If any of my horses were to have something "odd" happen to death. I would request medical files and obtopsy. If I find something wrong, I would sue and they would loose their license.
but I have wonderful long term vets with great reputation.
come to find out. Dr. Death was actually told to resign from that Vetinary hosptial due to his behavior a few years prior once I got in the "inside details" while I did a few ride alongs with the good vet.
2006-07-31 03:13:21 · answer #1 · answered by Mutchkin 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I'm afraid you're going to have to post more information if you want a better response. What happened?
Most veterinarians are knowledgeable, but they are human and they can make mistakes. If you feel your horse died because of negligence, talk it over with your vet and let him know how you feel, and he will try to explain. if you think further action is needed, talk to your country's veterinary association for advice.
2006-07-30 17:28:04 · answer #2 · answered by Robin 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
unfortunately nothing, we've all been in this postion before, what if....... Your best bet is to try to move on and never use him again if you feel that deeply and express to other horse people in your area how you feel
2006-07-30 18:13:43 · answer #3 · answered by Boxer Lover 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
demand medical records. and sue.
2006-07-30 17:29:22 · answer #4 · answered by Lady Sardonyx 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with klassykowgirl
SUEE THEM!
2006-07-30 18:56:43 · answer #5 · answered by Ohai. 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would sue!!!!!!!!!!!!
2006-07-30 17:46:13 · answer #6 · answered by klassykowgurl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋