he's a beautiful 12 year old bichon who was in great health for a 12 year old. she fed him right and he exercised right, so there was nothing wrong with him. She had him since her 17th birthday! She took him for a check up and the vet said that the dog seemed to have some acid reflux and he prescribed Lenzor. Problem with Lenzor when you don't have acid reflux is that it kills your liver. 3 weeks later, the dog's body filled with water and he just collapsed. My friend is not being able to get over and cries all day, understandably. She feels guilty because she gave him the meds. Now she wants to sew the doctor. Is this advisable or should I tell her that it won't bring back the dog and it won't make her feel better... what should she do in this case? does this happen often that vets give the wrong pills and our pets die? How can I help her???
2007-12-11 01:40:49 · 12 answers · asked by Changed by Lithium 3 in Pets ➔ Dogs
A necropsy should be performed within 24 hours of death - this is like an autopsy for animals. Maybe something else killed the dog. Your friend will not be able to sue without a full necropsy by a board certified veterinary pathologist.
2007-12-11 02:44:02 · answer #1 · answered by Catherine P 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First of all, I feel so sorry for the owner! Second of all, it's a tough call. To me, it depends on how well she knows the vet, and how good his reputation. I have a vet who is well known all over the county and then some. If she did the same thing, I probably go back and atleast ask about it if not trust that it was an honest mistake. It wouldn't make it any better, but it would help things.
If this wasn't the situation, I would do some research all together. If I didn't know the vet that long, I might change hands all together. I would atleast talk to her it i'm that dog's owner. If the owner doesn't feel up to it (understandably in her case) she could have a trusted friend like you do it.
2007-12-11 01:51:53 · answer #2 · answered by Cuteasapup 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It almost sounds like this dog has some kind of environmental issue, or an allergy to something he came in contact with. The vet should have already been telling the owner how to dose Benadryl, so I too think she needs to see a better vet. To let this animal suffer without suggesting some form of relief is not good vetting in my opinion. The vet could also have offered a steroid shot to relieve the itching long enough for the spots to heal, but doesn't seem even interested in doing that. One suggestion, put a t-shirt on the dog to keep him from scratching so much-maybe one of those doggie t-shirts. I did that with my one pup when she was bald from mange to keep her from scratching too much. It worked pretty well. Also this was a suggestion from MY vet, who seems to be more competent.
2016-05-23 01:16:11 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wow, that is terrible. I am so sorry for her. Lots of doctors make mistakes, and usually the end result is sueing them. Actually, my completely healthy neighbor went in for a small procedure a couple weeks ago.. and died because the jerk doctor didn't listen to her request. Her husbund comes over and talks to me all the time about her, and how awful it was. He is actually deciding to sue the doctor. In your friends case... It's a little different.. did the doctor test the dog to make sure the dog has acid reflux? and was it really necessary? If the doctor wasn't 100% she should have never prescibed that medication to her dog. Even though money isn't going to bring back her dog, it may help with the pain and suffering she now has to go though. It's a tough decision. Good luck with everything.
Also, maybe by bringing this to other peoples attention in court, it could save another dogs life.
2007-12-11 01:48:59 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
First please do not sew the vet, unless he really wants to cause agony to him, the great....Smile. Suing is going to require a lawyer, no it will not bring this dog back however it may save other animals lives.
So yes she does need to do that, no way should this go unpassed, your friend just lost her (Child) I grieved for mine when they were gone and there is nothing wrong with it, yu as a friend need to lend a shoulder to her to cry on, WHY you are her friend and help her with contacting attorneys in the area to find the right one or she can take him to small claims court.
Guilt is something we all face, I blamed myself for a long time that had I did this and that my father would still be here so just reassure her that she did what she was asked and that this all rests on the vet.
And yes they do make mistakes and pets do die even more if they are careless so tell her next time to screen the vets and to see who has and who has not been reported I hope for the best for her and you but she needs your help right now.
2007-12-11 01:54:46 · answer #5 · answered by skydancer_2489 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Vets, like doctors, are under an obligation to explain potential risks in any med they prescribe. The death could be 1) wrong med for problem 2) right med but wrong dosage 3) right med and dosage but given incorrectly 4) dog had unusual or unpredictable response to drug. 5) dog had serious side effects which were warned about in product info and could have been forseen and warned about. To sue you have to prove negligence on vet's part, such as 2) and 5). I am so sorry for your friend's loss but bad stuff happens even with good care.
2007-12-11 02:38:27 · answer #6 · answered by bigdogluv 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There is a catch to everything.
Did she give her dog the pain meds when he was altered. There was the start of the kidney and liver destruction. Just as with human meds there may be a plus but there is always a negative.
Rimadyl a number one pain killer for dogs was taken off the market for humans for the number of deaths before it was ever started as a pet medicine. Any chemically processed product you put in your body or your pets effects the liver and kidney negatively.
JR
2007-12-11 01:50:27 · answer #7 · answered by JR 4 · 3⤊ 2⤋
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2017-01-26 11:35:39 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes she can and should sue him for malpractice. It might not help her feel better or grieve any faster but it will help prevent someone else's pet from going through the same thing. All you can really do for her is be there when she needs you. Help her pull through by keeping her involved in life and not completely focused on the passing of her companion.
2007-12-11 01:46:39 · answer #9 · answered by Scelestus Unus 5 · 4⤊ 1⤋
I don't blame your friend! That vet sounds like another quack that shouldn't be practicing!
Certainly it won't bring your friend's dog back. But if your friend wants to sue, go for it! She certainly has grounds to!
Good luck, and I hope she feels better.
2007-12-11 01:55:20 · answer #10 · answered by Tigger 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋