I just found out the vet I used was negligent in his care of my Puppy.?

Question

I went to another vet, and I had to put my Puppy down this morning. I am so upset, he has been so ill since I got him, and I have tryed everything known to man to help him, and I had to make the choice to put him down. He struggled for every breath. My question is, if you knew the first vet you used was negligent, would you tell him about it? I am not looking for any kind of restitution, I just feel the need to tell him what his negligence cost Me, in terms of the pain in my heart. I can deal with the pain in the bank account. I didn't know it would hurt so much to lose a Pup I only had for a month. Would you go see the vet? Call Him? Write a letter?

Answer 1

I'm really sorry for your loss. As an animal lover, it is easy for me to understand how you felt about your little puppy. I believe the best way to go is to write a letter. I find that when I put things in writing I don't forget what I want to say, and it's not as emotional as a face to face or a phone call. Be sure to explain how you feel (just like you did here) and make sure he knows about his negligence. This may keeping him from making the same mistakes in the future. Be sure to send it return receipt so that you will know when it's delivered and who signs for it. Good luck.

Answer 2

Talk to the vet, it may not be negligence, but just a little misunderstanding. In frustrating situations, not everyone can listen and understand, let alone remember every bit of detail. Find out what was done by the vet, what was the diagnosis and prognosis. Don't be afraid to go into details as to why each particular steps were done.

If you still feel unsatisfied, ask him to issue you with an official medical record. And get an official record from the second vet too. Then take both records to get advice from your local veterinary association/authority. They will tell you if you have a negligence case in your hands.

Answer 3

Do you live in florida? Use the vet in Maclenny? Just a shot in the dark.

If there was something obviously wrong with the puppy, the vet should have seen. If the vet was like the first vet I took my puppy to, he didn't do anymore than put on a show to get paid, right? Hold a stethoscope to her chest for a split second, wiggle the ears, then declare the puppy healthy. I don't know what to do with that, and i don't know what to tell you to do other than take some major legal action. Get yourself a consultation with the appropriate lawyer and figure out what you can do about it.

I'm sorry about your loss.

Answer 4

This is going to be VERY expensive. Mange is problematic and doesn't always clear up easily especially if the dogs have such a severe case. (It indicates they have an under-active immune system and are NOT healthy dogs) & may not be, even with proper nutrition. Un-vaccinated as these probably are, they may have been exposed to Parvo & if so it is 80% fatal in puppies. (Cost to treat $2,000 per puppy). If you get it in your home or yard, you cannot EVER bring in another unvaccinated puppy, later. I suggest rather than keeping such clearly unwell animals, you turn them over to the SPCA - who will do what is needed for them & then put them up for adoption. Dogs kept together, are also very problematic -if housed together; not separated to different households. They become bonded to each other, not nearly as people-oriented or as affectionate with you, as they would be if separated, and cannot be separated later, like to go to training classes or the vet w/o throwing a FIT. BTW, many home owner's insurance polices will NOT COVER YOU if you own a pit bull. Many apartments/condos will not allow them on the premises, so be careful before you bite off more than you can chew. Costs actually vary, depending on where you live & the cost of living: One round of shots and an vet exam/office visit will be $150-200. (You need several booster sets of shots + rabies.) Mange treatment $200-400 depending on how bad it is. Wormings 50-75 Flea treatment bath or just monthly spot-on? Heart-worm prevention monthly.

Answer 5

If I had to deal with a negligent vet I would talk to him and express my pain and sorrow. I would also talk to The Attorney General's Office and file a report so that they can take the proper steps to have the vet retrained or whatnot. Depending in what way that the were negligent and if I have files I would file a lawsuit, it's not the money that I would do it for, but for others. Good Luck & Sorry to hear about your loss.

Answer 6

i am sorry to hear that. It always hurts to lose a pet. I had to put down my dog i had for 12 years. But I would definately let the 1st vet know he was in the wrong( if i had evidence he was). I would probably see him or write a letter addressed to him personally so the receptionist dosen't open it. good luck with whatever you do. Sorry again for your loss

Answer 7

writing a letter is your best choice. you can get all of those feelings out and not feel intimidated by another person or situation. you can write a rough draft and get it all out and then revise it to get to the point. just of of curiosity, what did the vet do that was negligent?

Answer 8

I would write a letter and carbon copt it to your self for your records. If you go there and he has anything to say that would down play his role in the death of your puppy or down play your pain you are going to get very angry and it may not turn out well for you.

Answer 9

yea go talk to him but also get like the humane society involved or something like that in your area to look at the vet and his office..I had to go through the same thing..had two pups get parvo and die..the vet we had said they got it there...after they died he did give me the money back that I spent on medication and such..sorry ..I know how you feel I lost two back to back..

Answer 10

I would contact your local ASPCA or humane society and ask how/who you should report him. You need to make sure your heartbreak doesn't happen to someone else, at his hands. I am so sorry for your loss, take care.