The groomer admitted to cutting my cat on his arm when I picked up my cat. He said he's not sure if the one inch cut requires stitches. It looked to me like it may heal itself, but after 48 hours of seeing no change I am thinking of taking the cat to the vet.
I would expect that the groomer would pay for the vet bill. Any guidance on legal responsibilities in this regards? Thanks
2007-03-17 17:58:06 · 13 answers · asked by Caliwho 2 in Pets ➔ Cats
I have been grooming for 15 years both in my own place and for other people. First, let me say, and I do work for a vet now, you should find a groomer that works for a vet especially with cats because this is a very common problem. Cats have very loose and thin skin that cuts easily. Your groomer should be willing to pay the entire bill or at least split the cost with you. I now require all cats that are getting shaved be sedated only because it is safer for us both the cat is still and less chance of nicks and cuts. Sometimes the vet can just use some suture glue on superficial lacerations but if it is deep it'll have to be stapled or stitched. If you are worried..go to the vet.
2007-03-17 18:19:04 · answer #1 · answered by beanie 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
yes it is normal custom that the groomer pays the bill. But the groomer does not pay the bill if you have anything extra charged...so yeah if you are worried take your cat to the vet. I recommend to clean the wound with peroxide daily if not and to check it to make sure it does not look like the skin is "pulled apart" like a ballooned open sort of cut. If it is take your pet to the vet immediately if a scab is not forming yet. Your vet will either sort of "glue" the skin back together to avoid infection or else will stitch up the wound. i also recommend you buy an E collar to place around your cats neck so that your cat will not be able to lick it because it will take much longer to heal if not.
Im a pet groomer and I have seen them before and it sounds like that is possibly the case. If it has been 48 hours since the cut and you havent been worried enough to take your cat to the vet yet then it should be just fine. Just remember to clean it with peroxide at least once. And it will take a while to heal without an e collar so if anything contact your groomer about reimbursement for the price of the collar. (you can get them at petsmart they are inexpensive)
and last but not least if your groomer refuses to pay your bill when the vet has proved it was due to a grooming tool then you then have the right to start contacting a lawyer...or a civil claims court. If you feel this could be a possibility take care of this immediately because after a week it tends to be hard to prove.
Hope this helps!
2007-03-17 18:15:13 · answer #2 · answered by jonthan c 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I had a groomer cut my dog one time and it required stitches to heal properly. We drove by the groomer's office on our way home from the vet and showed them the bill and what had been done to him (we had paid the bill). The lady went back in the back and wrote out a check and paid us in full for the vet bill. You have every reason to ask them to pay, but in general they do not have to as you are giving them permission to work on your animal. You can not be garanteed that your pet isn't jumping around when being groomed and that is what caused the injury. Many times the pet is to fault, but the groomers will still take the blame for it. Just ask and see...
2007-03-17 18:05:54 · answer #3 · answered by timpdude254 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Normally groomers will cover vet bills. But each groomer is different. Your best bet is to give them a call and ask. Your cat should been seen by a vet to make sure that the cut was cleaned properly and that no infection is growing.
2007-03-17 18:02:59 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
I would take him to the vet if you are that concerned about it and see what the vet thinks but as you are the one who is actually making the decision to take him to the vet it would only be fair to ask the groomer to pay for any treatment he may need such as stitches or antibiotics one of our local vets charges $40 just for consultation.
2007-03-18 00:20:01 · answer #5 · answered by Evelyn O 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
why would you wait for 48 hours to take this animal to the vet? It was in a facility with other animals and how do you know if the equipment was cleaned and sanitized between? the groomer should have called when it happened and should have offered to meet you at the vets.....but it depends on what kind of contract you signed when you dropped it off.....never sign before you read......and always check references
2007-03-17 18:44:00 · answer #6 · answered by B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should have settled this
the minute it happened.
Most groomers will pay a vet bill.
Sounds like he already knows
that he should expect it's coming.
2007-03-17 18:07:48 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would take him to a vet then give the groomers the bill if they wont pay then Id take it to small claims.
2007-03-17 18:02:55 · answer #8 · answered by spanishorses4me 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, they are responsible and yes you need to take him to Vet because of the infection he can get. Talk to your groomer first and see what they are willing to do. Remind them that word of mouth is the best business they can have. You can ruin them or better them. It will look a lot better for them if they take care of it, it will show they care. If they do not want to take care of it then they don't care,and who would want to do business with someone who doesn't care? I wouldn't. Good Luck
2007-03-21 16:17:13 · answer #9 · answered by T G 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Did you sign anything before leaving your cat with the groomer?
Past visits or this most recent visit?
If yes, did you read the entire document?
2007-03-18 06:30:31 · answer #10 · answered by ♥ Jasmine ♥ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋