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newyorki · 12-16-2009, 10:20 AM

As promised, here is my update.

My puppy is home now. I pretty much had to bust him out of the vet's. The vet called yesterday and said he would probably be able to come home today, but not early. He said his temp was down, he was eating, less lethargic, no D, etc. Again, "no idea" what might be going on with him.

We spoke to the night nurse a few times to confirm he was improving. I called for the vet at 9 am , but 2h later no call back.

This morning, I just got sick of waiting and not getting answers. I decided that is he is OK enough to come home at all he can come home now, and if he's not OK I want time to consider second opinions within today's work day. So I just broke him out of there against their wishes. It just seemed like they would keep him there indefinitely, racking up the bills and the heartache. It may sound foolish and rash, but I have raised 2 kids for the last 11 years who have had some major, major health issues, and the philosophy has always been: people recover better at home with love and comfort. I have a college degree in physiology - OK it's just a bachelor's but still...several times my kids have been sprung from the hospital early or allowed to stay home, because my pediatrician recognizes that I'm not a total dunce and can follow instructions. I just didn't feel like I was getting the same courtesy from the vet.

I also collected my pets' medical records on the way out. I am not sure what my next move was going to be, but I made it clear to the office that I did not appreciate boutique prices coupled with K Mart service.

Eventually the vet called me at home and begrudgingly admitted it was OK to have taken him. He is sleeping on my lap right now. The puppy, not the vet. :-P Something just isn't sitting right with this vet practice and me.

Thanks for reading and for your guidance.

12-16-2009, 10:20 AM	#13
newyorki Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: ny Posts: 58	As promised, here is my update. My puppy is home now. I pretty much had to bust him out of the vet's. The vet called yesterday and said he would probably be able to come home today, but not early. He said his temp was down, he was eating, less lethargic, no D, etc. Again, "no idea" what might be going on with him. We spoke to the night nurse a few times to confirm he was improving. I called for the vet at 9 am , but 2h later no call back. This morning, I just got sick of waiting and not getting answers. I decided that is he is OK enough to come home at all he can come home now, and if he's not OK I want time to consider second opinions within today's work day. So I just broke him out of there against their wishes. It just seemed like they would keep him there indefinitely, racking up the bills and the heartache. It may sound foolish and rash, but I have raised 2 kids for the last 11 years who have had some major, major health issues, and the philosophy has always been: people recover better at home with love and comfort. I have a college degree in physiology - OK it's just a bachelor's but still...several times my kids have been sprung from the hospital early or allowed to stay home, because my pediatrician recognizes that I'm not a total dunce and can follow instructions. I just didn't feel like I was getting the same courtesy from the vet. I also collected my pets' medical records on the way out. I am not sure what my next move was going to be, but I made it clear to the office that I did not appreciate boutique prices coupled with K Mart service. Eventually the vet called me at home and begrudgingly admitted it was OK to have taken him. He is sleeping on my lap right now. The puppy, not the vet. :-P Something just isn't sitting right with this vet practice and me. Thanks for reading and for your guidance.