2007-08-22 12:04:36 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Cats
This has not happened to me...I'm just curious because I've heard of it happening.
I have seven cats and thery are indoor, only!
2007-08-22 13:10:34 · update #1
Cat tech - It can, and does happen. Here is a link to the TSBVME:
http://www.tbvme.state.tx.us/disciplinary.htm
You'll see that there is even a disciplinary record of an animal that was accidently EUTHANIZED.
There is also an accidentally de-barked dog, an accidentally neuetered horse, an even an acidentally spayed cat that came to the clinic to get dewormed!
These are only cases, in Texas, that have resulted in disciplinary action. I'm sure there are many other cases that aren't reported to the board and are handled privately by the clinic.
Yes, there is paperwork associated with having surgery on a pet, but that doesn't prevent a tech from grabbing the wrong pet....human error gets around any type of prevention.
2007-08-22 13:51:11 · update #2
There is an "unauthorized" declaw, as well.
2007-08-22 13:58:58 · update #3
Ummm, this is unlikely.
Declawing is a surgery that requires paperwork, anesthesia release forms, and usually a signed estimate explaining what you are being charged for. A vet will usually ask for a deposit of at least half before doing the actual surgery.
So I'm sorry, but I think you are full of shtt. There is no way a vet could preform such a drastic surgery on your cat by accident.
2007-08-22 12:21:11 · answer #1 · answered by cat tech 1 · 3⤊ 0⤋
If you didn't schedule any major surgery I'd consider this something reportable. If they're mixing up kenneled cats I can't imagine what the OTHER one got that was scheduled for the declaw surgery.
Report the vet, don't pay the bill they hand you for it (if they did legit things, pay those but not the declawing or anesthetic charges), get a full copy of your vet records on all animals and change vets.
2007-08-22 19:55:33 · answer #2 · answered by Elaine M 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That is unreal : o There are online places where you can complain about services you received...I would at least do that and see if there is a form of Better Business Bureau that you could report him to. I would wish there could be a lawyer you could hire to get you out of the bill, but I would definitely not go back if possible.
On the positive side, my sister has an indoor/outdoor elderly male cat that can still climb trees and hold his own despite the fact that he was declawed when they got him. You may want to babysit kitty initially, but it isn't hopeless : )
2007-08-22 19:21:37 · answer #3 · answered by double_goat 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I mean no disrespect towards you, but I believe that NO pet cat should be an outdoor cat. Any cat coming into the house from outside could be bringing in any number of undesirable orginisms. Also, a cat can only be so smart. They are not as smart as even the youngest child. A pet owner has the responsibility to keep the animal safe from harm and I'd never deliberately expose my cat to the outdoors, especially on the loose. I see too many dead cats on the roads and I always curse the owner who lets his (supposedly beloved) pet run around loose.
2007-08-22 19:15:40 · answer #4 · answered by Vince M 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
The cat would need to become an indoor cat, or a watched outdoor cat. A cat without claws can't defend itself. You could also contact your state's Humane Society and find out how this vet can be held responsible for his actions. It's serious because now your cat's life is going to be totally changed.
2007-08-22 19:10:20 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would be furious. Declawing is the equivalent of torture. They amputate the first joint of their toes. How does a vet accidentally perform surgery and a lengthy one at that! Your cat should definately be an indoor cat from now on since it has no claws to defend itself. You also need to find a new vet. Would a doctor be able to get away with saying I accidentally removed your leg?
2007-08-22 19:11:12 · answer #6 · answered by Nicole 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I WOULD BE PISSED !!!!!?! do you know declawing is illegal in some places ( england , australia , aisa and some other places !!! its so painful to the cat there is no way it was an accident ask him how the hell did he do that !? thats a sin poor thing withh probaly die cats are born with claws for a reason !!! to protect them selves now he probaly cant even climb a tree when a dog attacks so hes probaly gonna die if he incounters a larg unfriendly dog !! :( :( well i over ecagerated sorry but if a dog does attack he will probaly die !!
2007-08-22 19:13:53 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
How could they accidentally declaw? Was the cat in for a check up and got declawed instead? I would be upset. The poor cat wouldn't really be able to live outside any longer.
2007-08-22 19:11:15 · answer #8 · answered by Nelke 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would take the vet to court. An "accidental surgery" is hugely negligent and I'd be furious at the vet for maiming my cat.
2007-08-22 19:26:50 · answer #9 · answered by KM 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
De-clawing is barbaric and its unwise to let your cat go out doors. I hope your kitty has be altered? I would contact the vet and ask how he/she is going to make this horrible mistake up to you and your kitty. Maybe you could suggest free spay/neutering for some cats.
2007-08-22 19:15:48 · answer #10 · answered by darcymc 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋