Yeah, I'm already looking into making a complaint with the board. I know probably nothing will come of it but it needs looked into. By her delaying 1 day and knowing now that time was of the essence is the hardest thing. Looking back, I wish I had advocated and pushed more for the obstruction. I honestly just thought the vet knew what they were doing.
I found it upsetting that animals don't really have malpractice laws defending them like humans do. I know in PA animals are just considerd peresonal property and aren't held in the same reagrds. I feel if Vets had malpractice laws on the same levels humans Dr. did, there would be less Vet mistakes. I've been reading horrible stories about Vet negligence, it's terrible.
As far as Ace goes, I'll never know if maybe they would have operated a day sooner if he would still be alive. That is something that I don't know how to deal with. I'm trying, it's just there aren't any answers and it is beyond unfair. I know when he first started vomiting I didn't immediately take him to the vet. I waited because he stopped vomiting and was drinking fluids and holding that down. He also was running and jumping on couch and running upstairs. I knew he didn't feel 100% and wasn't eating but I thought he was getting better...
What I wouldn't give for one more day with him. Make sure you guys hug your little ones daily and tell them how much you love them, and spoil them rotten! I spoiled Ace and I don't regret it! I actually realized how precious Ace was when I had him, and I used to feel so warm in my heart when we cuddled on the couch. It's so weird and empty now trying to get used to not having that warmth anymore. Sorry to go on but he was a little rock star and the light of my life! Love You Ace!