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blueeyes_jd · 04-17-2008, 06:29 PM

so i took Gracie to the vet today because she has been sneezing and coughing so I just wanted to make sure she didnt have kennel cough... (she dosent by the way just hayvever) so we went in and we didnt have Gracies usual vet and she was asking about all of Gracies vaccines if she had them all and I said yes all but the rabies shot because shes still to little... well she agreed with me and then said that she wanted to show Gracie off to everyone in the back... next thing I know she gave Gracie the Rabies shot and another dewormer....

I wanted to wait until she was at least 6 months...

am I wrong about being mad? I didnt say anything because I dont like confrontation and it wouldnt have done any good... I thought I had read something on here that we should wait until the last min to give them their rabies shot.... ??? am I wrong? by the way Gracie is only 4 and 1/2 months old...

Wylie's Mom · 04-17-2008, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by blueeyes_jd

am I wrong about being mad? I didnt say anything because I dont like confrontation and it wouldnt have done any good...

I would have been FURIOUS!!! Did they apologize??? I'm sure she'll be okay, but early vaccination is tied to problems that are now being studied and validated as we speak. That was SO out of line - and in a human practice, could be grounds for malpractice.

You have every right to say something, not pay, get your money back. If it were me, I would be calling the next day to speak w/ the practice manager or whatever - with my talking points in hand....but you know, that's ME.

MyFairLacy · 04-17-2008, 06:56 PM

Oh, I would be PISSED!!! They had absolutely NO right to give your dog any vaccination or dewormer without your permission! If you never wanted to give her a rabies shot, that's up to you (well, it is a law..but a vet can't make you get it).

Also, you NEVER give a vaccine unless a dog is 100% healthy. If she has been coughing and sneezing, that means she is not 100% healthy and should NOT be vaccinated. Vaccines are only meant to be given to healthy animals. If her immune system was already compromised, the vaccine could only make it worse. What they did was very wrong and I would definitely say something about it.

blueeyes_jd · 04-17-2008, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Wylie's Mom

I would have been FURIOUS!!! Did they apologize???

NO! she had asked me if I wanted her to clip Gracies nails and I said no and she had the gal to come in after giving Gracie the shot and said oh I just clipped her nails free of charge...

are you kidding me???

Tiggerwit · 04-17-2008, 07:56 PM

No means no and what part of that didn't they understand?!?!?! Totally out of line, I wouldn't have paid and I would definately complain and maybe shop for a new vet. I would be soooo ticked.

Snow Yorkies · 04-17-2008, 08:24 PM

You were totally disrespected. I am sorry but I don't think I would allow anyone to do that to me or my puppy. I would consider talking to the office manager, your regular vet. That just isn't right.

juliaw04 · 04-17-2008, 08:29 PM

I agree, that was totaly out of line! I hope you didn't pay and I strongly urge you to go back and complain!

As far as the rabies shot goes, KaCee had hers at 4 months and did fine with it.

mojo · 04-17-2008, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by blueeyes_jd

NO! she had asked me if I wanted her to clip Gracies nails and I said no and she had the gal to come in after giving Gracie the shot and said oh I just clipped her nails free of charge...

are you kidding me???

I'm sorry, for me it would be time to get a new vet!!!!!!!!

nygee · 04-17-2008, 09:04 PM

Nothing can be done without your consent, and especially out of your sight... How dare they do what they did, I'd be furious!!!
You have the right to decline anything you want!! And you are in your right, to be as upset as you are!

Maxi · 04-17-2008, 09:29 PM

Wow! You have the right to be upset, I would be fuming I think the smoke would come out of my ears and the vet would have a black eye. Definitely call the managers and make a complaint. If I were you I would change the vet.

Itspuppyluv · 04-17-2008, 10:42 PM

I would have been so angry. I would not have paid and I would be calling to speak to whoever is in charge. If no one ever says anything, she'll continue to do whatever she wants.
She does not have any right to do anything to your dog without your permission and to do something against your wishes is way out of line.

How would she have felt if Gracie had had a bad reaction to the shot?

blueeyes_jd · 04-18-2008, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by mojo

I'm sorry, for me it would be time to get a new vet!!!!!!!!

yes i think your right!!!

KimluvsLexie · 04-18-2008, 09:17 AM

OH yah! Call and complain! That is so out of line! Wow! I would have kicked some vet butt!

OLIVIA_KARHIS · 04-18-2008, 09:43 AM

can you say not paying the bill. They have no right, to do anything with out asking you. And it dose not mean to go ahead and do it after you said NO. I would be looking for another vet.

MyPeanutAbbyGra · 04-18-2008, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Wylie's Mom

I would have been FURIOUS!!! Did they apologize??? I'm sure she'll be okay, but early vaccination is tied to problems that are now being studied and validated as we speak. That was SO out of line - and in a human practice, could be grounds for malpractice.

You have every right to say something, not pay, get your money back. If it were me, I would be calling the next day to speak w/ the practice manager or whatever - with my talking points in hand....but you know, that's ME.

Really?

I'm scheduled to take Abby back in a few weeks for her rabies shot! Should I wait? This is the first I'm hearing about this.

04-17-2008, 06:29 PM	#1
blueeyes_jd YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Utah Posts: 1,451	Im Soooooooooooo Mad!!!! so i took Gracie to the vet today because she has been sneezing and coughing so I just wanted to make sure she didnt have kennel cough... (she dosent by the way just hayvever) so we went in and we didnt have Gracies usual vet and she was asking about all of Gracies vaccines if she had them all and I said yes all but the rabies shot because shes still to little... well she agreed with me and then said that she wanted to show Gracie off to everyone in the back... next thing I know she gave Gracie the Rabies shot and another dewormer.... I wanted to wait until she was at least 6 months... am I wrong about being mad? I didnt say anything because I dont like confrontation and it wouldnt have done any good... I thought I had read something on here that we should wait until the last min to give them their rabies shot.... ??? am I wrong? by the way Gracie is only 4 and 1/2 months old... __________________ Jessica, Gracie's mommy PROUD MEMBER OF THE SPOILED ROTTEN CLUB! and now YTTA Last edited by blueeyes_jd; 04-17-2008 at 06:31 PM.

04-17-2008, 06:56 PM	#3
MyFairLacy Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: DFW, Texas Posts: 11,003	Oh, I would be PISSED!!! They had absolutely NO right to give your dog any vaccination or dewormer without your permission! If you never wanted to give her a rabies shot, that's up to you (well, it is a law..but a vet can't make you get it). Also, you NEVER give a vaccine unless a dog is 100% healthy. If she has been coughing and sneezing, that means she is not 100% healthy and should NOT be vaccinated. Vaccines are only meant to be given to healthy animals. If her immune system was already compromised, the vaccine could only make it worse. What they did was very wrong and I would definitely say something about it. __________________ ~Magnifique Yorkies~ Purchasing from backyard breeders, pet shops, and puppymills perpetuates the suffering of other dogs. Educate yourself and buy from reputable breeders or rescue.

04-17-2008, 07:56 PM	#5
Tiggerwit Just me 'n my boys Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Murphy, TX Posts: 4,596	No means no and what part of that didn't they understand?!?!?! Totally out of line, I wouldn't have paid and I would definately complain and maybe shop for a new vet. I would be soooo ticked. __________________ "Be kinder than necessary, for everyone is fighting some kind of battle." Alphy 's Roxy

04-17-2008, 08:24 PM	#6
Snow Yorkies Biewer Passionate Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Southern AL Posts: 1,684	You were totally disrespected. I am sorry but I don't think I would allow anyone to do that to me or my puppy. I would consider talking to the office manager, your regular vet. That just isn't right. __________________ Dare to Dream Biewers Charter Member of BAPPC

04-17-2008, 08:29 PM	#7
juliaw04 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Midland, TX Posts: 2,166	I agree, that was totaly out of line! I hope you didn't pay and I strongly urge you to go back and complain! As far as the rabies shot goes, KaCee had hers at 4 months and did fine with it. __________________ ~ Julie, mommy to A.J and KaCee~

04-17-2008, 09:04 PM	#9
nygee Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 249	Without my consent, NEVER!! Nothing can be done without your consent, and especially out of your sight... How dare they do what they did, I'd be furious!!! You have the right to decline anything you want!! And you are in your right, to be as upset as you are!

04-17-2008, 09:29 PM	#10
Maxi My Little Man! Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: New York Posts: 2,189 Blog Entries: 1	Wow! You have the right to be upset, I would be fuming I think the smoke would come out of my ears and the vet would have a black eye. Definitely call the managers and make a complaint. If I were you I would change the vet. __________________ Watch Maxi on Youtube! By purchasing pet store or other puppy mill puppies, you support the abuse of innocent animals! Last edited by Maxi; 04-17-2008 at 09:31 PM.

04-17-2008, 10:42 PM	#11
Itspuppyluv Gus Is The Fuss Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 2,277	I would have been so angry. I would not have paid and I would be calling to speak to whoever is in charge. If no one ever says anything, she'll continue to do whatever she wants. She does not have any right to do anything to your dog without your permission and to do something against your wishes is way out of line. How would she have felt if Gracie had had a bad reaction to the shot? __________________ Erin & Gus Gus You lost me at stay! "He is a good heart and a kind soul, and an angel on four feet." MW Last edited by Itspuppyluv; 04-17-2008 at 10:46 PM.

04-18-2008, 09:17 AM	#13
KimluvsLexie YT Addict Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Springfield Posts: 483	OH yah! Call and complain! That is so out of line! Wow! I would have kicked some vet butt! __________________ Kimberly Lee, parents of Lexie , Tucker , and Jordan

04-18-2008, 09:43 AM	#14
OLIVIA_KARHIS Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: GERMANY Posts: 1,544	can you say not paying the bill. They have no right, to do anything with out asking you. And it dose not mean to go ahead and do it after you said NO. I would be looking for another vet. __________________ Bunny &Bella Supporting The Troops