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Originally Posted by Weneebug  The vet did not tell me to bring him in right away. He told us to induce vomitting and to keep an eye on him through the night. I had to call them the following day because he was vomitting. That's when they told me to bring him in and they kept him overnight for observation. As I've been researching on the internet I've read about the activated charcoal and that's something I didn't know. Also, at some point I would have thought the vet would have given him IV fluids..not only because he kept vomitting but I would think it would help flush out the toxins by making him urinate more. I hate to question the vet because he seems like a really good guy that really has a passion for animals. He did go out of his way to come to the office on Sunday and didn't charge me any extra for it. I do appreciate the things he did and want to think that he did everything he could. I just can't help but question it because I lost my best friend in the process. |
Sadly, the IV fluids would have done little once the damage was done to the GI tract. The only reason for them would have been if Harley were dehydrated.
I do think you probably should have been told to bring him in but it won't change anything. I would, however, use this knowledge in making my decision about whether to use the vet again.
As others have said, you really cannot change this, and it was an accident. I hope you can let it go soon because it will just continue to tear you up. I had a little one die in my arms on Christmas eve morning. He choked on food and then had a cardiac arrest. I tortured myself and then I found the following link on the internet that really helped me. I know it is a different story, but perhaps it will help to bring some peace :
I Killed My Dog!