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Cares4Dogs · 12-30-2013, 10:12 PM

Im sooooooo angry. My dog came home from the groomers with 6 of 8 bleeding nipples. I had waited in the car while my husband ran in to get them. They have been to this place at last a dozen times and never once did I think this would happen there. We didnt notice the blood until we got home. I knew something wasnt right when my babies were acting differently on the car ride home. They were acting scared, shivering and crying. They dont normally act like that in the car. So I checked them out when we got home and found blood smeared on her abdomen and counted the cuts.

I'm sooooooo disgusted right now. I want to hunt down that groomer, put a leash around her neck and let Edward Sissorhands loose on her.

McheleM · 12-30-2013, 10:14 PM

I would take photos and definitely be calling and complaining.

Cares4Dogs · 12-30-2013, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by McheleM

I would take photos and definitely be calling and complaining.

I did get photos. I cant wait to call first thing tomorrow, but people are telling me to drop it and seem to think its expected when you get a groomer thats in a hurry. I dont believe that. I think a groomer should treat each dog with care and if they become careless and give 6 cuts--thats abuse.

Every time I see her licking her wounds and looks up at me looking like an ASPCA commercial--my blood just boils.

If i dont get anywhere with a phone call, I'll expose her. I just want her to know what she did and apologize for torturing my dog.

Doodlebug · 12-30-2013, 10:34 PM

I wouldn't drop it. I had a Lhasa who had a small hernia that my vet didn't want to operate on until it got larger. I told the groomer about it and asked her to be careful trimming her underside. When I picked Muffin up, they had cut her where the hernia was. I was furious about it and they just flipped me off with "we can't watch for every little bump". I never went back there again. That is just plain cruelty if you ask me.

McheleM · 12-30-2013, 10:41 PM

Don't drop it. It's a big deal, especially 6 of 8???? One I might could see, and even then, they should have called the minute it happened. What happens if they get infected and she needs vet care??

When I call to complain, I'd make sure they know I'm taking her to a vet, getting documentation and they can pay the bill. That's animal cruelty, and you have to wonder what else they may be doing to animals??

Cares4Dogs · 12-30-2013, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by McheleM

Don't drop it. It's a big deal, especially 6 of 8???? One I might could see, and even then, they should have called the minute it happened. What happens if they get infected and she needs vet care??

When I call to complain, I'd make sure they know I'm taking her to a vet, getting documentation and they can pay the bill. That's animal cruelty, and you have to wonder what else they may be doing to animals??

Thats exactly how i feel.....its cruel. 4 of them look a little swollen this evening. Its just so vicious to be that careless. They arent stuffed animals for goodness sake!!

Cares4Dogs · 12-30-2013, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Doodlebug

I wouldn't drop it. I had a Lhasa who had a small hernia that my vet didn't want to operate on until it got larger. I told the groomer about it and asked her to be careful trimming her underside. When I picked Muffin up, they had cut her where the hernia was. I was furious about it and they just flipped me off with "we can't watch for every little bump". I never went back there again. That is just plain cruelty if you ask me.

Holy cow Doodlebug. Wow...Im worried thats the same reaction I will get.

ShowGirlLola · 12-30-2013, 11:01 PM

That's awful, was it your regular groomer? My poodle had a similar problem with her warts when our former groomer replaced their regular employees with a bunch of teenagers.

I hope you're able to do something about it.

Carmeow · 12-30-2013, 11:12 PM

This happened to the larger of my 2 yorkies (although she is only 8 lbs) and I flipped out. I called and said I wanted my money back and I would never come back. I got a refund and the owner personally promised me she would be the only one grooming them from now on.

My smaller yorkie got groomed today for the first time ever (at the same place) and I was extremely happy with it. I dont see a single razor burn, cut, rash, nothing.

Just let them know....they need to know. Ask for the owner or manager. Sorry that happened to your baby....keep an eye on it and watch for infection.

Cares4Dogs · 12-30-2013, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by ShowGirlLola

That's awful, was it your regular groomer? My poodle had a similar problem with her warts when our former groomer replaced their regular employees with a bunch of teenagers.

I hope you're able to do something about it.

Actually it wasnt our regular. Same place, just different person. I believe it was the owner who did that to her. She's never groomed my dogs before. The guy who normally does it is wonderful. He lets me bring treats for the dogs and he would give the bag back with the excess. We didnt get a treat bag back this time.

Doodlebug · 12-30-2013, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by ShowGirlLola

That's awful, was it your regular groomer? My poodle had a similar problem with her warts when our former groomer replaced their regular employees with a bunch of teenagers.

I hope you're able to do something about it.

It was my first time taking Muffin there. My then boyfriend had been taking his Lhasa there and he really liked them. But his dog didn't have any bumps to watch for. A sincere apology would still have upset me because I had asked them to watch for the hernia. But their cold, callous, flippant attitude really steamed me. They don't care about dogs, only money. It is scary to find out that you have left your pup in the care of someone like that. John never took Chewey back after that either.

Doodlebug · 12-30-2013, 11:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Cares4Dogs

Holy cow Doodlebug. Wow...Im worried thats the same reaction I will get.

I don't think they would have the nerve to give you an attitude like that. Your baby was cut 6 times. That is totally uncalled for. I would want to have someone's head roll for something like that. Mine happened several years ago and I left mad. I am a different person today and I would have given them a piece of my mind, hopefully in front of some of their other customers.

Cares4Dogs · 12-30-2013, 11:40 PM

With social media, they better apologize. I sent a friend request to them on facebook. If they behave like jerks, I'll post a pic of my girl's tummy on their page and expose them.

I'd really like to form a posse and go cut that groomers nipples. An eye for an eye...but who would raise my babies while im in jail??

When the barber cut my sons ear during a haircut...I didnt have this reaction LOL I would have if he cut him SIX times.

jeane · 12-31-2013, 05:14 AM

I would do the same thing// I would not go back and I would take them to the vet and have them pay the vet bill

Chas W · 12-31-2013, 06:00 AM

Don't drop it! Pursue every angle available. I would be LIVID in the same circumstance!!! You are due not only an apology, but repeated assurances that the offending employee will be disciplined at least, if not fired! And, NEVER take your pet back there again. I have ONE lady that I trust with our Graysee, and she is a mobile groomer, has no employees, and treats our little one with care and respect and tenderness!

12-30-2013, 10:12 PM	#1
Cares4Dogs Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: USA Posts: 975	Mortified Im sooooooo angry. My dog came home from the groomers with 6 of 8 bleeding nipples. I had waited in the car while my husband ran in to get them. They have been to this place at last a dozen times and never once did I think this would happen there. We didnt notice the blood until we got home. I knew something wasnt right when my babies were acting differently on the car ride home. They were acting scared, shivering and crying. They dont normally act like that in the car. So I checked them out when we got home and found blood smeared on her abdomen and counted the cuts. I'm sooooooo disgusted right now. I want to hunt down that groomer, put a leash around her neck and let Edward Sissorhands loose on her.

12-30-2013, 10:14 PM	#2
McheleM Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Mesquite, TX Posts: 2,659	I would take photos and definitely be calling and complaining. __________________ "You've never learned to live until you've done something for someone for which they can never repay you."~Ralph Hall.

12-30-2013, 10:34 PM	#4
Doodlebug ♥Love My Puppies!♥ Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: US Posts: 5,786	I wouldn't drop it. I had a Lhasa who had a small hernia that my vet didn't want to operate on until it got larger. I told the groomer about it and asked her to be careful trimming her underside. When I picked Muffin up, they had cut her where the hernia was. I was furious about it and they just flipped me off with "we can't watch for every little bump". I never went back there again. That is just plain cruelty if you ask me. __________________ RIP My Sweet Darling Angel Daisy 08/09/03 - 10/02/15, RIP My Sweet Baby Boy Teddy Bear 02/01/04 - 02/11/16 Photos HERE

12-30-2013, 10:41 PM	#5
McheleM Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Mesquite, TX Posts: 2,659	Don't drop it. It's a big deal, especially 6 of 8???? One I might could see, and even then, they should have called the minute it happened. What happens if they get infected and she needs vet care?? When I call to complain, I'd make sure they know I'm taking her to a vet, getting documentation and they can pay the bill. That's animal cruelty, and you have to wonder what else they may be doing to animals?? __________________ "You've never learned to live until you've done something for someone for which they can never repay you."~Ralph Hall.

12-30-2013, 11:12 PM	#9
Carmeow I♥ my girls Luma+Rosie Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Aggieland, TX Posts: 3,359	This happened to the larger of my 2 yorkies (although she is only 8 lbs) and I flipped out. I called and said I wanted my money back and I would never come back. I got a refund and the owner personally promised me she would be the only one grooming them from now on. My smaller yorkie got groomed today for the first time ever (at the same place) and I was extremely happy with it. I dont see a single razor burn, cut, rash, nothing. Just let them know....they need to know. Ask for the owner or manager. Sorry that happened to your baby....keep an eye on it and watch for infection. __________________ Carmen, mama to Luma & my little angel in Heaven, Rosie.

12-30-2013, 11:01 PM	#8
ShowGirlLola YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: NJ Posts: 1,354	That's awful, was it your regular groomer? My poodle had a similar problem with her warts when our former groomer replaced their regular employees with a bunch of teenagers. I hope you're able to do something about it.

12-30-2013, 11:40 PM	#13
Cares4Dogs Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: USA Posts: 975	With social media, they better apologize. I sent a friend request to them on facebook. If they behave like jerks, I'll post a pic of my girl's tummy on their page and expose them. I'd really like to form a posse and go cut that groomers nipples. An eye for an eye...but who would raise my babies while im in jail?? When the barber cut my sons ear during a haircut...I didnt have this reaction LOL I would have if he cut him SIX times.

12-31-2013, 05:14 AM	#14
jeane Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: montana Posts: 2,945	I would do the same thing// I would not go back and I would take them to the vet and have them pay the vet bill

12-31-2013, 06:00 AM	#15
Chas W Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: The Woodlands, TX USA Posts: 155	Don't drop it! Pursue every angle available. I would be LIVID in the same circumstance!!! You are due not only an apology, but repeated assurances that the offending employee will be disciplined at least, if not fired! And, NEVER take your pet back there again. I have ONE lady that I trust with our Graysee, and she is a mobile groomer, has no employees, and treats our little one with care and respect and tenderness!