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Originally Posted by Lizzie07  Wow, I don't know of any vets getting sued! Sorry, this doesn't make sense. How would you ever know what killed the pet? The heartguard or the HW? Could I sue a vet if my dog died as a result of regular HW treatment? No. |
Anyone can sue anyone for any perceived wrongdoing. They may not win the case, but it would cost the person being sued lawyers fees etc which can add up to a lot of money. People are so sue happy these days.
Oh,and a necropsy would help determine what killed a pet.
You may not personally know of any vets being sued, but that doesn't mean it doesn't happen.
Actually, there are some case of vets being sued in the deaths of dogs.
Here is just one of them:
Veterinary Malpractice Case Could Redefine Veterinary Care
I am sure if you searched the net you would find other cases where vets have been sued.
So, like human doctors, vets have to protect themselves.