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xBUTTERCUPx · 06-15-2007, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Ciera's mom

I know this may sound like a really stupid question but, since he wasn't tattooed before you took him and now he is, and the vet says he didn't do it....are you sure you got the right dog when you picked him up or could he maybe have been switched with another one at the vet??

I would hate to think that he got switched but I'm about 99% sure that he wasn't. I think everyone has a little vibe or something that lets them know if it's not their dog. But I'm not ruling out that possibility..

Sadie's Mom · 06-15-2007, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by MaxwellHouse

I still think that they started to tattoo and realized their mistake on the wrong dog and blurred it out. Maybe the vet's scared to "come clean".?

I think so. I think they made a mistake & know it and intentionally did not put anything in the records about it so that they could not be held responsible. I personally would not drop the issue.

xBUTTERCUPx · 06-15-2007, 01:20 PM

I know it may seem like something small and shouldn't be made into something so big but this just isn't right. All I want are answers from the vet and all he's doing is avoiding the quesitons by saying he didn't do it. I don't want to just drop it and act like it never happened but what else can I do if he's denying it?

rxybabe17 · 06-15-2007, 01:26 PM

That is really wrong of the vet. I am so sorry he is doing that to you. You don't need to drop it. I would be really upset if that had happened to one of my babies. You need to keep after them. I hope you find out soon.

MaxwellHouse · 06-15-2007, 01:29 PM

How old is your baby? Has he had anesthesia for teeth cleaning or something else perhaps at another vet? Could it have happened at an earlier visit elsewhere and you just noticed it?

rxybabe17 · 06-15-2007, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Sadie's Mom

I think so. I think they made a mistake & know it and intentionally did not put anything in the records about it so that they could not be held responsible. I personally would not drop the issue.

I think that is a very good possiblity

Bizzymammabee · 06-15-2007, 01:40 PM

absolutely unfreaking unbelievable. Disgusting that this happened and they want to act like they don't know about it. When was he neutered? Doesn't a vet normally make note when they check over an animal of any sort of markings as a tattoo? I would tell them that you are taking your dog to another vet for his future care and would like a copy of the records.

Nikki+2 · 06-15-2007, 01:49 PM

I can't believe he asked you to leave!

Unbelievable! Where on Earth does he think the tattoo came from? Maybe your dog had a few too many and wondered into a tattoo parlor? I would be furious too!

Bizzymammabee · 06-15-2007, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Nikki+2

I can't believe he asked you to leave!

Unbelievable! Where on Earth does he think the tattoo came from? Maybe your dog had a few too many and wondered into a tattoo parlor? I would be furious too!

LOL...such an image. Gave me a good laugh.

Kathryn_V · 06-15-2007, 01:54 PM

I'll tell you what.... This should end all of the round and round arguing with that vet!

When you establish any animal as a new patient it is the vets responsibility to do an exam and take a detailed patient history. During that exam he does a physical, and he makes notes of the dogs breed, markings, they check for microchips, TATOOS, and do an oral exam as well as the ol' therm up the bum! All of this info goes into your pets FILE. A file that they add to each time you come to visit!

If your dog had that tattoo before that surgery, it would have been noted. And your Vet knows it!

I'd file charges just to make a point. Its one thing to make a mistake.. Its something else to deny it and not make amends.

judyeve · 06-15-2007, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Yorkiedaze

Take him to a business that does tattoo's and ask their opinion. If it is a tattoo then go back to the Vet. and find out why they did that. If you did not request one then you may want to find out your rights to file charges.

Sounds like a good plan!

If it is a tattoo, what's it of?

judyeve · 06-15-2007, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by daisy mae06

well first I was trying to figure out why you put baseballs in the picture LOL sorry and then I realized DUH! Huh I would ask the vet and if so find out WHY.
good luck ....

So tell me because I don't know why there are baseballs there.

judyeve · 06-15-2007, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by judyeve

So tell me because I don't know why there are baseballs there.

Never mind

Say it is a tattoo, I think you would have to get written proof from an expert (a tattoo artist or another vet) and probably take it to small claims court. What are the damages though - in other words, you would sue him for money, but for what exact damages? I watch too much of the People's Court, but I think you have to prove why he should pay you money - what damage was done to the dog or to you or what contract did he break, etc. I'm not saying you shouldn't take it further, I'm just saying you need to show real damages. Maybe the tattoo itself is a damage, or maybe there's a contract of sorts when you go to a vet.

xBUTTERCUPx · 06-15-2007, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by MaxwellHouse

How old is your baby? Has he had anesthesia for teeth cleaning or something else perhaps at another vet? Could it have happened at an earlier visit elsewhere and you just noticed it?

He is 16 and a half months old and ever since I had him, the only vet I took him to was this one that neutered him which was on May 11 of this year. I know I'm not overlooking or underlooking it. Even my husband asked me what it was a week after his neutering procedure. We thought it would wash off so we didn't bring it to their attention immediately.

As far as suing or filing charges, I don't think I want to do that. I just want him to admit what he did and fix it or go over it with another tatoo that looks suitable for an animal free of charge. There are no mental damages done to Buttercup just a little physical damage to his skin because of that stupid thing. I'm changing vets. One who doesn't have the balls to admit to what he did is not the one I would want taking care of my pets.

He even told me it's nothing to worry about because it's not visible to people or dogs. HA! Who does he think he is?!? A dog has their dignity too!

MyFairLacy · 06-15-2007, 02:34 PM

Just curious what vet it is. My roommate has worked at a vet in Houston before so she's wondering who it was?

06-15-2007, 01:26 PM	#34
rxybabe17 Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Virginia Posts: 524	That is really wrong of the vet. I am so sorry he is doing that to you. You don't need to drop it. I would be really upset if that had happened to one of my babies. You need to keep after them. I hope you find out soon. __________________ Kari Abigail Lola RIP my sweet sweet little Summer you are my little guardian angel

06-15-2007, 01:40 PM	#37
Bizzymammabee Luvs Lulu Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 6,931 Blog Entries: 1	absolutely unfreaking unbelievable. Disgusting that this happened and they want to act like they don't know about it. When was he neutered? Doesn't a vet normally make note when they check over an animal of any sort of markings as a tattoo? I would tell them that you are taking your dog to another vet for his future care and would like a copy of the records. __________________ Lulu will always be in my heart

06-15-2007, 01:49 PM	#38
Nikki+2 I heart Sugar Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 7,373	I can't believe he asked you to leave! Unbelievable! Where on Earth does he think the tattoo came from? Maybe your dog had a few too many and wondered into a tattoo parlor? I would be furious too! __________________ "If you have men who will exclude any of God’s creatures from the shelter of compassion and pity, you will have men who will deal likewise with their fellow men." — St. Francis of Assisi, 1181-1226

06-15-2007, 01:54 PM	#40
Kathryn_V Out to Spoil the World! Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Palm Springs, California Posts: 2,709	I'll tell you what.... This should end all of the round and round arguing with that vet! When you establish any animal as a new patient it is the vets responsibility to do an exam and take a detailed patient history. During that exam he does a physical, and he makes notes of the dogs breed, markings, they check for microchips, TATOOS, and do an oral exam as well as the ol' therm up the bum! All of this info goes into your pets FILE. A file that they add to each time you come to visit! If your dog had that tattoo before that surgery, it would have been noted. And your Vet knows it! I'd file charges just to make a point. Its one thing to make a mistake.. Its something else to deny it and not make amends. __________________ Kathryn, Pixie and Chynna

06-15-2007, 02:34 PM	#45
MyFairLacy Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: DFW, Texas Posts: 11,003	Just curious what vet it is. My roommate has worked at a vet in Houston before so she's wondering who it was? __________________ ~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.

06-15-2007, 01:20 PM	#33
xBUTTERCUPx YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 905	I know it may seem like something small and shouldn't be made into something so big but this just isn't right. All I want are answers from the vet and all he's doing is avoiding the quesitons by saying he didn't do it. I don't want to just drop it and act like it never happened but what else can I do if he's denying it?

06-15-2007, 01:29 PM	#35
MaxwellHouse YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Earlysville Posts: 976	How old is your baby? Has he had anesthesia for teeth cleaning or something else perhaps at another vet? Could it have happened at an earlier visit elsewhere and you just noticed it?