A few weeks ago I noticed my cat violently vomiting a clear liquid with a bit of froth to it.It was VERY smelly and I knew that wasn't right. I looked up all of her symptoms an deduced that it was an intestinal obstruction. It made sense since she loves stealing my daughters bows. I went first thing that monday and told the vet that. He dismissed that thought, gave her 2 shots sent her home and told me to keep an eye on her. I brought her back monday EXTREMELY lethargic and dehydrated. He kept her overnight, ran tests and said he thought she was diabetic. I started her on insulin by saturday, and on sunday she went into a coma! I took her in, he gave her something to bring her back. and told me to wait 1 day then resume shots at 1/2 dosage. Wednesday i got a second opinion with a new vet. SHE NEVER HAD DIABETES! SHE HAD A STRING WRAPPED AROUND HER TONGUE, DOWN HER THROAT AND IN HER TUMMY! I HAD TO PAY $ 1,130 FOR HER SURGERY! And now her liver is damaged from not eating. What do i do?
jmclaughlin07
i'd report him. you need a license to be a vet and i'd damn sure be reporting him. i'd also take him to small claims court and get my money back! what a horrible vet. also i'd tell everyone in the area so they don't go to him! i'm so sorry for you and your poor kitty. hope everything works out.
GR
You could take a copy of the records and bill to the previous vet. I doubt they would offer you any money, but maybe an office credit to use for future visits. Animals are typically considered property so I do not believe you would be entitled to any legal compensation.
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There isn't a whole lot you can do.
I just went through this with a vet that was overdosing my poor cat on insulin.
You can report them to the state vet board and the national vet board but thats about it. Most states see animals as property and will only reimburse you a few thousand dollars for your troubles.
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