We rushed him to a vet (this all happened after hours) and the vet gave him a antibiotic injection as well as a cortesone injection. I told him that on the way to the clinic, my dog did not breath well. He did not open his mouth to check his breathing or check his throat. He listened to his hart and said his breathing was fine. He told us that we could take the dog home but we must realize the swelling will only go away in four to five days time, but we do not have to worry, our dog will be fine and won't die. We paid and took him home. I laid him down in my room next to our bed on a mattress with a blanket over him and gave him milk. He died six hours later. I feel that the doctor did not do enough and am wondering if there is anything I can do. I have lost my dog and will never have been back. Please give me advice
2006-10-03 03:40:35 · 8 answers · asked by Foxy 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Oh, I am so sorry for your loss.
I agree with Dale. You might very well have a claim against the vet, although I know that won't bring your baby back. Still, he not be allowed to get away with such incompetence and it may save future dogs from such incompetent treatment. He should never have let your dog come home after being bitten by such a poisonous snake and he should not have told you that the dog was going to be fine.
I really am sorry.
2006-10-03 04:33:21 · answer #1 · answered by HDB 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sorry for your loss. How very sad.
First thing to do is request copies of the medical records for that night and take them to another vet. Have that vet read them over and give you more advise on the medical aspect of your dog's case, then proceed depending on what that vet says. It may have been that there was nothing else to do. I'm not familiar with night adders and a dog's tolerance for their venom, but I think that the doctor should have warned you that if there was a good chance he might not make it.
It's still difficult to sue vets. You have to prove wrongdoing. Most places still consider pets to be property and you only get back what you paid for the animal in court. Some judges will award "pain and suffering" but not all of them.
Good Luck, and again, sorry about your doggie.
BTW, You don't check the mouth or throat to check breathing, you listen with a stethoscope. You hear heart and lungs with it.
2006-10-03 03:55:42 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Night Adder Bite
2016-12-18 14:59:40 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh I so sorry for you. I agree, the vet let your dog down. I had a similar experience with a cat that I felt the vet let die. There is nothing that you can do, except change vets for others pets if you have or will get them.
It may make you feel better to express yourself to the Vet but do it in a letter, that way you won't have to listen to his side. That won't be beneficial to you.
2006-10-03 03:50:28 · answer #4 · answered by LAUGHING MAGPIE 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have seen similar cases on the Court Shows on TV and you just might have a good case for small claims.
But I know that the money isn't going to bring you dog back, but at least you can have the satisfaction of making the Vet. pay for his mistake, which is better than just ignoring the matter and letting him get away with his "crime".
2006-10-03 03:48:45 · answer #5 · answered by Dale 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
this could point out that she replaced into stored in constrained situations and had no environmental enrichment. this is often considered in canines that have become so bored that one and all they could do is chase the tail all day and maximum finally end up chewing it. It will become a typical habit and the dogs will proceed to do it in spite of if rehomed. The unusual little bit of tail chasing is okay yet doing all of it day isn't widely used. Get her a brilliant cover bite and a few toys (stressful ones in any different case they wont final 5 minutes!) to offer her with some thing to do. Kong stuff-a-ball are good because of the fact the dogs has to head it around to get nutrients/treats out. i could recommend you communicate to a behaviourist.
2016-10-18 10:06:04 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i don't know if there is much you can do.. if you take the vet. 2 court, chances are you will get back what you paid 4 the dog and the vets fee.. and if you get another dog, keep your grass cut and spread mothballs around the outside of your home.. snakes, racoons, skunks and possum hate the smell.. sorry about your dog.. bummer eh
2006-10-03 03:53:23 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Oh dear am so sorry for your loss..............have you called the vet and told him yet?
2006-10-03 03:43:08 · answer #8 · answered by candy g 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋