Comments on: Bella – Veterinary Malpractice Victim Number…

By: Sarah

Sarah — Sat, 30 Apr 2011 21:42:48 +0000

What a horrible tradgedy! I would like to point out that general anesthetic can ONLY be given as an inhalant. General anesthesia requires intubation (tube placed in the windpipe) and connection to a gas anesthetic system. “Sedatives” are not a safer alternative! A sedative can be any number of different things and can be given orally, intramuscularly, or intravenously. There really is no such thing as a completely safe sedative. I have no idea what was done in this case and whether it was handled appropriately or not, but saying the dog was given general anesthetic because it had an IV is not correct.

By: Alysson

Alysson — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 23:20:36 +0000

Correction to the URL for the “…Ten Ways to Protect Your Best Friend” story in the second comment from “VetVictim” above: http://www.vetabusenetwork.com/TenWaystoProtectYourPet.htm

Thanks for the update!

By: Barbara_Albright

Barbara_Albright — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 22:26:29 +0000

I wish I had done the exact same thing—”walk out” and never return. But aren’t you supposed to be able to trust an educated and licensed professional? I think you are. Sadly, you or your pet’s care may not be in their interest at all. My Scottie “Pocket” was victimized by two clinics, and several Vets—visit http:walnut-hill.bravehost.com or search “Pocket’s Story from New Hampshire”

Thank you for the courage to speak out and raise public awareness

By: VetVictim

VetVictim — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 14:30:46 +0000

One more thing – you are absolutely on target when you recommend listening to your intuition regarding a vet. If something doesn’t feel right, don’t hesitate to walk out and/or get a second opinion. I wrote an article entitled “Going to the Vet? Ten Ways to Protect Your Best Friend.” I hope it will save even ONE animal from going through what so many vet victims do. http://www.vetabusenetwork.com/TenWays.htm
Thank you, and keep up the good work. You have a beautiful site.

By: VetVictim

VetVictim — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 14:27:05 +0000

Thank you for bringing attention to this very serious, very real problem. Bella’s Story is heartbreaking. For another devastating account, read Suki’s Story at my website, http://www.vetabusenetwork.com/sukistory.html
Suki was my beautiful seal point Siamese, almost 20 years old, when this happened to her.

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