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Originally Posted by Dame  My heart goes out to you as well.. and I have to agree with this poster. I would approach the vet who diagnosed her with the pancreatitis. Ask them if they feel that it should have been caught sooner and if the other veterinarian may be liable for what happened. I don't know how malpractice works for vets (or if there is such a thing.) If the vet who finally diagnosed her is cooperative, you may be able to bring forth some kind of suit against the hospital for all the money spent on inadequate treatment and the loss of your pet do to it.
I do not know if it will really be successful - but if not, the odds that she'll end up being re-homed with one of the vet techs or workers is REALLY high. So while the situation is heartbreaking and completely unnecessary in some ways... she will most likely end up in a position where she'll be able to get all the healthcare she'll ever need at a discounted cost. Is not a great solution or the way anyone would like it to go, but at least you can hold on to that little snippet of positivity. |
I believe that all vets have to have malpractice. Someone brilliantly posted about getting media attention. The ER and Banfield will LISTEN to you once they are all over the news. That will kill their reputation. --Hopefully, they can work something out with you before it airs on tv so they won't be humiliated. In NY they have "7 on your side" which is a reporter who investigates situations like this. The saying is, "The squeaky wheel gets the oil," --meaning that I suggest telling the news paper and tv your story. Too many times I don't speak up for myself and I watch other poeple speak up and get results. I hope you have the energy left in you to show other people what they did to you so it won't happen to them. I am thinking of you and praying for you everyday. From the bottom of my heart I hope you get your sweet love back. Remember--I posted earlier about how you signed your furbaby over while you were under complete duress. I think that you have a case here. If there is anything I can do....please don't hesitate to ask.