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AbbysMom08 · 08-30-2011, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by yorkietalkjilly

They went ahead and administered anesthesia for an elective procedure to a dog that had just had CARDIAC ARREST???!!!!???!!! Please tell me they did not do that!!! Please - I cannot think that a vet would do that!!! I cannot deal with the risk they were willing to take - and it ultimately apparently cost your little dog his life! HORRIBLE!!! Ask whatever vet associations he belongs to for an investigation into this unbelievable practice! I cannot believe any vet worth his salt would proceed to anesthetize under these circumstances!

I was thinking the same exact thing.
Unthinkable!

I am so very sorry for your loss.
This is just so heartbreaking.

kjc · 08-31-2011, 03:07 AM

This is so sad.... my heart is breaking for you and your DH. RIP Little Ty.

I hope you can find some answers and get this investigated.

yorkietalkjilly · 08-31-2011, 03:24 AM

I am glad you had your talk with the senior vet and are getting to the bottom of what happened to your baby. Maybe knowing that this likely won't happen again to any dog at that vet clinic or on the watch of any of the vets working there wherever they may practice, will help you a tiny bit as you grieve your little sweetie. I'll bet this horrible thing that happened with Ty will change the way they all proceed after any kind of cardiovascular or neurological event during pre-op. My prayers for God's solace for you continue.

debbiedoo202 · 08-31-2011, 03:32 AM

I can't begin to comprehend the pain and shock you must be feeling, or the reason why this happened as it did. I hope you can find some closure and comfort as time goes on.

anniernc · 08-31-2011, 08:26 AM

I agree with all the others. I am so sorry for the loss of your sweet Ty. My prayers go out to you and your family. May sweet Ty rest in peace.

TwoforFun · 08-31-2011, 09:37 AM

I'm so sorry for your loss. I am happy to hear your taking action and hopefully the vet will treat with more care.

angieNchloe · 08-31-2011, 12:19 PM

How sad! I can't imagine how empty you feel! I pray you can get some resolution from this horrible thing the vet has caused!

Foster Mom · 08-31-2011, 03:49 PM

I just went thru a fight and reporting a vet after she spayed my dog and pulled 7 teeth without anesthetic. This vet also said she made a "judgement call" to continue with the elective surgery, after knowing the anesthetic failed. If you want to you can private message me and I will tell you everything I have done so far and some things you may want to look into doing.

I am so very sorry for your loss.

miabellaamoure · 08-31-2011, 08:27 PM

I am so sorry for this senseless and tragic loss of your beloved, Ty!

Mom to Hot Rod · 08-31-2011, 08:54 PM

So very sorry for your loss.

FlDebra · 09-01-2011, 01:40 AM

I am so very sorry for your loss. Although nothing can bring your poor baby back, the steps you take now may help other pups that could be put through this experience. I would get all of the documentation from the surgery. Ask for all of this first, then ask for written statements from all who were there the day of your little one's surgery. Then see if you can get an appointment with another vet to review this information. If it is , as we all suspect, a negligent situation, you might want to consult a lawyer and decide on your next step. If the vet is as wrong in what he did as it seems, then he should be held liable. If you do not feel comfortable accepting money in a lawsuit, then perhaps the money could go to a yorkie rescue or shelter, or you might want to split it up. This is all assuming there is fault and you find a court that will find in your favor. If you have a good enough case, the vet might want to settle out of court. But I would want to make a stir so as to make an impact on his reputation so that others will not use him. The most important thing is to try to keep other puppies from experiencing this same heart-breaking loss of life.

Sending condolences and praying for strength and perseverance to help you get through this grieving time.

I am usually against litigation unless there is a clear cut case of negligence and/or serious malpractice. This certainly seems to be that case but you need to get the documentation. It still seems horribly unbelievable that this vet would continue on with the surgery after a cardiac arrest!!! Could he really be that callous and uncaring? If there are other factors that we are unaware of, then I am sorry for suggesting he was negligent. But I cannot think of any instance where this could have been the right course of action.

Buster Brown · 09-02-2011, 02:08 PM

I am so sorry to hear about the death of your sweet Ty. It is good that they accepted responsibility but that does nothing to ease your pain. I find it infuriating that anyone would go through with the procedure. These little dogs are known to experience problems with anesthesia so it is unfathomable that they would continue after cardiac arrest. Also their monitoring and safety protocol was flawed as well. My deepest condolences to you and your husband over this senseless tragedy. I know that reporting this will not change what has happened for you but hopefully it will prevent another owner from having to endure such heartbreak.

Shelby&Seymour · 09-02-2011, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Kentuckyorkie

I have spoken to the owner/senior vet. After he spoke to the staff he agreed the vet was wrong in alot of her decisions. I will be reporting her after I get a copy of his chart .

After you report, I would ask for even more..... I know that TY can never be replaced, but you may have a case to get some $$ for the negligence. (at least enough to use towards a new Yorkie someday).

I am so sorry you had to lose your little guy to something so tragic... RIP Ty.

lucky999 · 10-18-2011, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Kentuckyorkie

I lost my 2 year old yorkie this friday, Aug 26. He had a vet annual visit mon Aug 22, and given a clean bill of health. The vet told me Ty had one baby tooth that needed pulled and his teeth cleaned. I made the appointment for friday. I was called mid-day, procedure went well, I could pick him up at 4:30. I received a phone from the vet less than 2 hr later stating Ty was going into pulmonary edema and may not make it. My husband and I rushed to the vet's office, Ty was very ill. The vet told me Ty had went into cardiac arrest before the procedure started, He was given meds, CPR...once "they got him back" he was then putted to sleep for the elective procedure. I was not called concerning the cardiac arrest, given no reason for why it happened. I am so hurt. I feel the vet was not honest with me and I lost my Yorkie. Is there anyone I can report this to? Any suggestions would be appreicated.

Yorkies cannot take anesthesia...perhaps that did it....hope you recover as best you can....Lucky999

Sandysbabies · 10-18-2011, 11:43 AM

I am so sorry for your loss. What a tragedy and one that should have never happened. They need to make things right as well as reinburse you for your yorkie although I know it could never take away the pain and hurt of losing little Ty. What in the world was this vet thinking? To go ahead with a procedure after cardiac arrest. ????? Unbelievable. I would never go back to him again. I would get my babies medical records and never look back. Again, I am so sorry. How sad.

08-31-2011, 03:07 AM	#32
kjc I♥PeekTinkySaph&Finny Donating Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Posts: 18,866	This is so sad.... my heart is breaking for you and your DH. RIP Little Ty. I hope you can find some answers and get this investigated. __________________ Kat Chloe Lizzy PeekABooTinkerbell SapphireInfinity

08-31-2011, 03:24 AM	#33
yorkietalkjilly ♥ Love My Tibbe! ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: D/FW, Texas Posts: 22,140	I am glad you had your talk with the senior vet and are getting to the bottom of what happened to your baby. Maybe knowing that this likely won't happen again to any dog at that vet clinic or on the watch of any of the vets working there wherever they may practice, will help you a tiny bit as you grieve your little sweetie. I'll bet this horrible thing that happened with Ty will change the way they all proceed after any kind of cardiovascular or neurological event during pre-op. My prayers for God's solace for you continue. __________________ Jeanie and Tibbe One must do the best one can. You may get some marks for a very imperfect answer: you will certainly get none for leaving the question alone. C. S. Lewis

08-31-2011, 09:37 AM	#36
TwoforFun YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: TX Posts: 646	I'm so sorry for your loss. I am happy to hear your taking action and hopefully the vet will treat with more care. __________________ XOXO JiJi , JiJa Lil' Man and Mommy

08-31-2011, 03:49 PM	#38
Foster Mom YT Addict Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Nelliston NY Posts: 383	I just went thru a fight and reporting a vet after she spayed my dog and pulled 7 teeth without anesthetic. This vet also said she made a "judgement call" to continue with the elective surgery, after knowing the anesthetic failed. If you want to you can private message me and I will tell you everything I have done so far and some things you may want to look into doing. I am so very sorry for your loss. __________________ Shannon.... Mommy of Nya , Jake , Riley and Piper .....Also my babies at the Bridge, I miss you and love you so much!!

08-31-2011, 08:27 PM	#39
miabellaamoure ♥YORKIERESCUE.com♥ Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Menifee, CA Posts: 8,708	I am so sorry for this senseless and tragic loss of your beloved, Ty! __________________ Jo Ann Abby, Bella , Phoebe & Violette....

08-31-2011, 03:32 AM	#34
debbiedoo202 YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Central Coast NSW Australia Posts: 1	I can't begin to comprehend the pain and shock you must be feeling, or the reason why this happened as it did. I hope you can find some closure and comfort as time goes on.

08-31-2011, 08:26 AM	#35
anniernc YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Brooks, Ga. Posts: 1,003	I agree with all the others. I am so sorry for the loss of your sweet Ty. My prayers go out to you and your family. May sweet Ty rest in peace.

08-31-2011, 12:19 PM	#37
angieNchloe Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: East Tn Posts: 402	How sad! I can't imagine how empty you feel! I pray you can get some resolution from this horrible thing the vet has caused!

08-31-2011, 08:54 PM	#40
Mom to Hot Rod Donating YT 5000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: MD Posts: 10,908	So very sorry for your loss. __________________ www.kissecollar.com Soft Cone Collars for Post-surgery and much more! 10% (non-food) - Discount code YT10

09-01-2011, 01:40 AM	#41
FlDebra Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: FL Posts: 7,651	I am so very sorry for your loss. Although nothing can bring your poor baby back, the steps you take now may help other pups that could be put through this experience. I would get all of the documentation from the surgery. Ask for all of this first, then ask for written statements from all who were there the day of your little one's surgery. Then see if you can get an appointment with another vet to review this information. If it is , as we all suspect, a negligent situation, you might want to consult a lawyer and decide on your next step. If the vet is as wrong in what he did as it seems, then he should be held liable. If you do not feel comfortable accepting money in a lawsuit, then perhaps the money could go to a yorkie rescue or shelter, or you might want to split it up. This is all assuming there is fault and you find a court that will find in your favor. If you have a good enough case, the vet might want to settle out of court. But I would want to make a stir so as to make an impact on his reputation so that others will not use him. The most important thing is to try to keep other puppies from experiencing this same heart-breaking loss of life. Sending condolences and praying for strength and perseverance to help you get through this grieving time. I am usually against litigation unless there is a clear cut case of negligence and/or serious malpractice. This certainly seems to be that case but you need to get the documentation. It still seems horribly unbelievable that this vet would continue on with the surgery after a cardiac arrest!!! Could he really be that callous and uncaring? If there are other factors that we are unaware of, then I am sorry for suggesting he was negligent. But I cannot think of any instance where this could have been the right course of action. __________________ FlDebra and her ABCs Annie, Ben, Candy Promoting Healthy Breeding to the AKC Yorkshire Terrier Standard Last edited by FlDebra; 09-01-2011 at 01:44 AM.

09-02-2011, 02:08 PM	#42
Buster Brown Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Toluca Lake, CA Posts: 5,491	I am so sorry to hear about the death of your sweet Ty. It is good that they accepted responsibility but that does nothing to ease your pain. I find it infuriating that anyone would go through with the procedure. These little dogs are known to experience problems with anesthesia so it is unfathomable that they would continue after cardiac arrest. Also their monitoring and safety protocol was flawed as well. My deepest condolences to you and your husband over this senseless tragedy. I know that reporting this will not change what has happened for you but hopefully it will prevent another owner from having to endure such heartbreak. __________________ CarolynBuster Brown "The happiest people don't have the best of everything, they just make the best of everything."

10-18-2011, 11:43 AM	#45
Sandysbabies YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 2,234	I am so sorry for your loss. What a tragedy and one that should have never happened. They need to make things right as well as reinburse you for your yorkie although I know it could never take away the pain and hurt of losing little Ty. What in the world was this vet thinking? To go ahead with a procedure after cardiac arrest. ????? Unbelievable. I would never go back to him again. I would get my babies medical records and never look back. Again, I am so sorry. How sad.