OK before all of you start, my neighbor was watching Tiny while I was gone. We are not talking about 9 in the morning, I left at 0430, so it was quite a favor I asked of her to do. Of course I called the emergency vet who knows my extensive knowledge of head injury considering I do this every day of my life. So before you judge me read this thread and you will find I have always done what is in Tiny's best interest. Of course I felt horrible leaving Tiny, but I absolutely had to go into work for a brief period. My neighbor that gets up early also was perfectly willing to watch her and the emergency vet was comfortable with that. They know me very well, not only from going to them as a customer, but I also cared for her son when he had his extensive head injury requiring craniotomy. I do know head injury more than probably all of you. I hope you will trust my judgement in what I did. To those who question my expertise, I do have multiple high level certifications in head injury. So please, stop being so unkind.
Time and time again I read where someone tells a tale such as this and many judgements are made. Tiny was walking when I left. She was drinking some water. Her pupils were equal and reactive. She was responding to her name. She was monitored by someone that knew what to look for and where to go if there was a problem. I felt I left Tiny alone without the one person that has loved her more than anyone... me. I understand how you may have thought no one was with her. She is fine now. I have learned a big lesson. I should have been more specific in what I posted. It was too vague. It only brings out some very hateful and nasty responses and personal attacks.
Take care everyone. Tiny and I have appreciated your thoughts and prayers over the years. |