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mybirdys2003 · 11-03-2005, 11:09 AM

In answer to the other post here about Pet-co cutting off a piece of tongue when they groomed her dog.
When I had Snoodles spayed, she was missing a chunk of her tongue and he took out one of her permanent teeth. I never even noticed it for a while, as she was spayed at the same time, and I was busy keeping care of her---then, when I resumed brushing her teeth, I noticed her tongue and her permanent tooth was removed. I made an appointment with the same vet, as I was furious. I couldn't get him to admit anything, said she probably bit the piece off while under anesthesia, and as for the permanent tooth, she probably didn't have one there in the first place. I know she did have it, as I was brushing her teeth all the time. I never thought about going to a lawyer, just took it and was very up-set. I guess things do happen, but I was not, nor am I still very happy about it.

Pat

Julz · 11-03-2005, 11:11 AM

OH MY GOSH!!!!! How horrible!

chachi · 11-03-2005, 11:13 AM

Thats just terrible! I would have been livid!

mybirdys2003 · 11-03-2005, 11:15 AM

Believe me I was! And still am livid everytime I think about it!
Pat

rrosenberry · 11-03-2005, 11:16 AM

How is she since then? How do they do with a piece of the tongue missing? Does is grow back? or not?

rengaw · 11-03-2005, 11:19 AM

If that was a human doctor, #@*# would have hit the fan, but b/c it was an animal doctor, he can just deny and go on with his practice. Unbelievable--I would tell everyone I know about that doctor (if you can even call him that) and how he mistreats animals.

MaxiMillion · 11-03-2005, 11:22 AM

people are so cruel.

i would report that vet immediately. if you go to another vet i'm sure they'll tell you to report him, too. sorry for your baby.

mybirdys2003 · 11-03-2005, 11:26 AM

Well, to answer Rhonda's question, she seems fine with the big vee out of the tip of her tongue, It doesn't grow back, and I get mad everytime I see it. Also her side tooth that is missing. I guess it is good it wasn't a front tooth.
MaxiMillion: Where would I report him? Remember I live in a small town, so don't know to whom I would go.
Pat

jbarile · 11-03-2005, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by mybirdys2003

Well, to answer Rhonda's question, she seems fine with the big vee out of the tip of her tongue, It doesn't grow back, and I get mad everytime I see it. Also her side tooth that is missing. I guess it is good it wasn't a front tooth.
MaxiMillion: Where would I report him? Remember I live in a small town, so don't know to whom I would go.
Pat

report him to the vet medical board at the nearest largest city. I would also let your vet know about this and demand that he reinburse you for what you have paid for the spay and the disfigurement of your baby's tounge and missing tooth, if possible let him know that you will contact the newspaper and tell them this story or even write a letter to the editor to post your story. your poor baby

I just can not believe this vet can get away with this kind of negligence and him to think he got away with it!
please keep us posted

PlatinumYorkies · 11-03-2005, 08:57 PM

That is sad

chewysmom · 11-03-2005, 08:58 PM

It's awful that this happened to your pup! You know, people do make mistakes. My cousin is a doctor and she is constantly saying that it annoys her that people think she can do no wrong but she is fully able to muck things up from time to time. Making an honest mistake is not the problem. The problem is that people are being careless and then NOT TELLING you about it. That's sneaky and irresponsible.

mybirdys2003 · 11-03-2005, 09:00 PM

As I stated above, though I brought her back to the vet and showed him what happened when she was spayed, and he had an answer for it all. For sure the wrong answer, but it is his word against mine, I would think. I was pretty dang mad and upset, but he just had an answer for everything. Pat

I luv my pups · 11-03-2005, 09:01 PM

I am sorry about your baby... that is so sad... you should report that to the medical borad. That vet shouldn't be performing surgery on any other animal. Wonder if this has happened before.. you should do some asking around...

Connie · 11-03-2005, 09:09 PM

I feel so bad your poor baby had to go through that and it sure seems we've read a lot of horror stories on here lately about vets or groomers. I can understand you getting upset whenever you see her poor little tongue...it's a constant reminder everytime you look at the little sweetie! *HUGS*

Kelz · 11-03-2005, 09:14 PM

wow i would've been furious!!

11-03-2005, 11:09 AM	#1
mybirdys2003 YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 980	Baby lost a piece of tongue and teeth In answer to the other post here about Pet-co cutting off a piece of tongue when they groomed her dog. When I had Snoodles spayed, she was missing a chunk of her tongue and he took out one of her permanent teeth. I never even noticed it for a while, as she was spayed at the same time, and I was busy keeping care of her---then, when I resumed brushing her teeth, I noticed her tongue and her permanent tooth was removed. I made an appointment with the same vet, as I was furious. I couldn't get him to admit anything, said she probably bit the piece off while under anesthesia, and as for the permanent tooth, she probably didn't have one there in the first place. I know she did have it, as I was brushing her teeth all the time. I never thought about going to a lawyer, just took it and was very up-set. I guess things do happen, but I was not, nor am I still very happy about it. Pat

11-03-2005, 11:13 AM	#3
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 37,147	Thats just terrible! I would have been livid! __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

11-03-2005, 11:16 AM	#5
rrosenberry & Bailey & Bella Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 8,164	How is she since then? How do they do with a piece of the tongue missing? Does is grow back? or not? __________________ Rhonda, Bailey, Josie and my angel Bella Rue' "Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened." ~Anatole France~

11-03-2005, 11:19 AM	#6
rengaw Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Lenexa, KS Posts: 81	If that was a human doctor, #@# would have hit the fan, but b/c it was an animal doctor, he can just deny and go on with his practice. Unbelievable--I would tell everyone I know about that doctor (if you can even call him that) and how he mistreats animals. __________________ Gracie May*

11-03-2005, 11:22 AM	#7
MaxiMillion Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2005 Location: Manhattan, NY Posts: 87	people are so cruel. i would report that vet immediately. if you go to another vet i'm sure they'll tell you to report him, too. sorry for your baby. __________________ Liz & Maxi

11-03-2005, 11:11 AM	#2
Julz Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 4,347	OH MY GOSH!!!!! How horrible!

11-03-2005, 11:15 AM	#4
mybirdys2003 YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 980	Believe me I was! And still am livid everytime I think about it! Pat

11-03-2005, 11:26 AM	#8
mybirdys2003 YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 980	Well, to answer Rhonda's question, she seems fine with the big vee out of the tip of her tongue, It doesn't grow back, and I get mad everytime I see it. Also her side tooth that is missing. I guess it is good it wasn't a front tooth. MaxiMillion: Where would I report him? Remember I live in a small town, so don't know to whom I would go. Pat

11-03-2005, 08:57 PM	#10
PlatinumYorkies Monte, Mone't's Joy! Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: MD Posts: 3,009	That is sad __________________ "Nothing in the world is more dangerous than sincere ignorance and conscientious stupidity."!! **Mone't Mom 2 Monte**

11-03-2005, 08:58 PM	#11
chewysmom My Precious Pup Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: New York City Posts: 2,092	It's awful that this happened to your pup! You know, people do make mistakes. My cousin is a doctor and she is constantly saying that it annoys her that people think she can do no wrong but she is fully able to muck things up from time to time. Making an honest mistake is not the problem. The problem is that people are being careless and then NOT TELLING you about it. That's sneaky and irresponsible.

11-03-2005, 09:00 PM	#12
mybirdys2003 YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 980	As I stated above, though I brought her back to the vet and showed him what happened when she was spayed, and he had an answer for it all. For sure the wrong answer, but it is his word against mine, I would think. I was pretty dang mad and upset, but he just had an answer for everything. Pat

11-03-2005, 09:01 PM	#13
I luv my pups YT Addict Join Date: May 2005 Location: Minot, ND Posts: 425	I am sorry about your baby... that is so sad... you should report that to the medical borad. That vet shouldn't be performing surgery on any other animal. Wonder if this has happened before.. you should do some asking around...

11-03-2005, 09:09 PM	#14
Connie Loved by Maddie & Libby Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: North Dakota Posts: 10,732	I feel so bad your poor baby had to go through that and it sure seems we've read a lot of horror stories on here lately about vets or groomers. I can understand you getting upset whenever you see her poor little tongue...it's a constant reminder everytime you look at the little sweetie! HUGS

11-03-2005, 09:14 PM	#15
Kelz YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Yukon, ok Posts: 2,885	wow i would've been furious!! __________________ Kelly- momma to Parker, Star,Zoe, & Kegan.. RIP Silly Lily OK Yorkie Rescue - http://okyorkierescue.org