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10-12-2006, 05:45 AM | #1 |
Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Bridgeton
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| Yorkie Grooming Death I took my Yorkie to the vet to have his hair cut. At some point, he went into respiratory failure and went unconscious. They did CPR on him for 10-15 minutes, but could not revive him. They said that some times yorkies have heart and liver problems, so they did an autopsy on him and said his heart didn't look all the way developed, so they sent it off for more testing. Any ideas what could have caused it? If it is not genetic, what should I do? How should I handle the vet? |
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10-12-2006, 05:49 AM | #2 |
Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Missouri
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| What?? Did they give him something to sedate him?
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10-12-2006, 05:50 AM | #3 |
Donating YT 12K Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Council Bluffs Iowa
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| that is so tragic. I'm so sorry for your loss. How old was he? I hope they are not charging you for all the tests. |
10-12-2006, 05:52 AM | #4 |
Gina, (Lexi's Mommy) Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: LONG ISLAND,NY
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| im so sorry , my heart goes out to you.... i would raise hell..
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10-12-2006, 05:54 AM | #5 |
Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Bridgeton
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| 8 months old.. I dont think they are charging me for the test. I didn't ask. Should I try to get the vet to pay me for a replacement? I know he can't be replaced, but I have been thinking I want to get another one. I know he won't compare to mine. He was only 3 lbs. I paid $1500 for him. How much should I be able to reasonably ask the vet? The first 6 months are the worst. For the past 2 months, he has not had accidents in the house and has been a very good dog. He basically runs around the house all day long and can be trusted not to make accidents. |
10-12-2006, 05:55 AM | #6 |
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| Oh my , I am so sorry. did they give him something? Hugs to you.
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10-12-2006, 05:57 AM | #7 |
Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Bridgeton
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| They gave him a light sedative so they didn't cut him, but they said he was awake and moving around after they finished the cut. He then collapsed and went unconscious. |
10-12-2006, 06:04 AM | #8 | |
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Why would he give a sedative just to groom him? If I were you I would make more than a fuss...like Gina said raise hell.. I am sorry to hear this happened..My heart goes out to you... Last edited by GucciMyGirl; 10-12-2006 at 06:06 AM. | |
10-12-2006, 06:05 AM | #9 |
Slave to My Rug-Rats Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Long Island
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| OMG...a light seditive???? This gives me even more reason as to why I do not leave my dogs at the groomers. I am so sorry, I can't even begin to image how you feel. This is very very sad. Please use YT for support and all the knowledge you need. |
10-12-2006, 06:09 AM | #10 |
Crazy about Kacee! Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas
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| A long time ago, a groomer gave my little Muffin a tranquilizer, without my permission. I could tell when I brought her outside. She was still groggy. Needless to say, I never took her back there again. I'm so sorry about your little yorkie. I know how heartbroken you must be.
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10-12-2006, 06:10 AM | #11 |
Gina, (Lexi's Mommy) Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: LONG ISLAND,NY
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| i would not let them get away with this.. oh no no no no....never in a million years...... ya see, thats why i groom lexi all by myself and i dont care how she loooks, acutually i dont do such a bad job...... please do something about this right away
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10-12-2006, 06:11 AM | #12 |
Kodi & Pixie 2 Donating Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: NEBRASKA
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| OMG I am so so sorry for what happened to your poor pup. I don't know what to say about the asking for the replacement. I am sure the vet has some kind of deal that says there not responable for the loss. I hope that they will do some thing for you though.. I will keep you in my prayers. |
10-12-2006, 06:30 AM | #13 |
My Darling Divas Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: magnolia, Texas
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| grooming death OMG!!!!! Why on earth would they give him a sedative to groom him??? 8Months old..Poor little guy. I WOULD HAVE RAISED MORE THAN HELL !!!! I WOULD HAVE CALLED THE COPS AND I WOULD HAVE THEM SHUT DOWN !!!! There is no excuse for this happening. And as far as them paying you to replace your poor little guy. I would see them in court and call my local news and put it in the paper.. I would see to it that they never groomed another dog again. This is only my opnion.. Please dont trash me about this. |
10-12-2006, 06:35 AM | #14 |
Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: WA
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| I am so sorry for your loss. I would ask for a copy of each and every report. Also, when you took him it did they have you sign release forms? Sometimes we just sign without reading what we are signing. You may have signed a form giving them permission to give him a sedative and releasing them from any liability. Again I am really sorry about your loss. But thank you for sharing your story, it is a reminder to all of us that WE need to be really careful in what we do & sign. Just a little thought for your baby. If tears were stairs and memories a lane, I would climb to heaven and bring you home again.
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10-12-2006, 06:37 AM | #15 |
Crazy about Kacee! Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas
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| I was sitting here thinking about this. Ya know what? The vet that administered the tranquilizer or whatever it was they administered should not be the one to do the autopsy to begin with...It should have been done by another office.
__________________ Karen Kacee Muffin 1991-2005 Rest in Peace My Little Angel |
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