The vet killed my lexie!!!!

[Leesha]

Originally Posted by Mardelin

Pet Connection Blog Ketamine recalls: More brands, more recalls in the pipeline, more questions

I've been following this thread and don't know if the above link will throw any insight to what happened to your Lexi. If nothing else, it may add to your list of questions, guide pet owners in making the correct decisions for their beloved pets.

Vet techs are wonderful, very much the nurses of the veterinary world. However, when surgery medical care & decisions are necessary, I prefer the knowedge of a vet. One of my first questions I ever ask a vet that I'm considering for my crew is: Do you perform your own dental? If the answer is the techs do it.....I move on, informing them that I am paying high prices for veterinary care and expertise.

To the Original Poster....I'm so sorry that you lost your little girl. As far as sueing your vet......I don't know. Just gather and document all you can. I'm sure that you know, no amount of money can replace her. Your main goal is to find out everything you can, in hopes that you can prevent this from happening to anyone else. Just because you signed surgical release forms doesn't mean that you don't have any legal rights. There is a possibility the correct precautions weren't taken by your vet. And then there is a possibility you didn't make the right deicision (pre-op questions and pre-op workup)

I am taking every step possible to make sure this does not happen to anyone else's pet! In just under 1hr I have found some very important information that wasn't disclosed to me at the time of the surgery.

[Mardelin]

Originally Posted by Leesha

I am taking every step possible to make sure this does not happen to anyone else's pet! In just under 1hr I have found some very important information that wasn't disclosed to me at the time of the surgery.

The above link is some insight to what is used as a pre-anesthetic used by vets prior to administering ISO or SEVO.

. Ace, ketamine, torb, dex-domitor, propofol, to name a few. Rarely are there surgeries done using iso alone.

[Kirby]

Originally Posted by Leesha

These are pics of fav moments and Lexie on a photoshoot with me.

Very nice pictures. She was adorable. You both looked so happy together.

I am very sorry for your loss. I think it's responsible of you to be researching. I applaud you for turning tragedy into something that could save another dog. And I don't blame you for being angry. We can't control how we feel. We can only control how we react to those feelings. Anger is part of the healing process. Allow yourself to mourn.

God bless and know that my heart aches with you.

Sincerely,


Sonya

[bfforever]

So sorry for your loss. I totally agree with many on here. We always need to be vigilant about what the vets do. I remind mine ALWAYS of exactly what I want done. He accepts that I am a PITA, but really appreciates reminders because he has so many patients.

[Leesha]

No one can truly understand how special Lexie was to me. I have 3 other yorkies 5 in total but 2 were given as gifts to my brother and my sister in law.

Lexie was the smartest yet smallest of them all. She was a barker and kept the house alive. Now it is so quite I cannot stand it & I miss her even more. She went everywhere with me and the others took turns with her. She was MY dog (crying).

I loved her the way no one else could understand as we were connected. She was the smartest of them all as well. I love you Lexie.

It doesn't matter how she died. All I know is that this will take a while for me to recover from. I try to be strong & not let it kill me inside. However that is easier said than done.

I came here to just find comfort. Please understand all.

[Mardelin]

Originally Posted by Leesha

No one can truly understand how special Lexie was to me. I have 3 other yorkies 5 in total but 2 were given as gifts to my brother and my sister in law.

Lexie was the smartest yet smallest of them all. She was a barker and kept the house alive. Now it is so quite I cannot stand it & I miss her even more. She went everywhere with me and the others took turns with her. She was MY dog (crying).

I loved her the way no one else could understand as we were connected. She was the smartest of them all as well. I love you Lexie.

It doesn't matter how she died. All I know is that this will take a while for me to recover from. I try to be strong & not let it kill me inside. However that is easier said than done.

I came here to just find comfort. Please understand all.

One will never forget a beloved pet......after awhile when you think of her, you'll begin to think of the funny things she did and a you'll begin to smile.

I lost my Cleo 11 years ago. The pain has lessened, but every Christmas when I pull out her stocking the tears just come gushing.....she loved Christmas. Barked her head off and ran around the tree when we were decorating it. She knew there were presents under the tree for her every year. Her ashes and her baby mouse sit on a shelf above my computer.

[JeanieK]

Originally Posted by bfforever

So sorry for your loss. I totally agree with many on here. We always need to be vigilant about what the vets do. I remind mine ALWAYS of exactly what I want done. He accepts that I am a PITA, but really appreciates reminders because he has so many patients.

Just had to laugh at you "PITA" expression. I have used that for years (mostly when making reference to my DH) but no one knows what I'm talking about.

[red98vett]

Originally Posted by Leesha

No one can truly understand how special Lexie was to me. I have 3 other yorkies 5 in total but 2 were given as gifts to my brother and my sister in law.

Lexie was the smartest yet smallest of them all. She was a barker and kept the house alive. Now it is so quite I cannot stand it & I miss her even more. She went everywhere with me and the others took turns with her. She was MY dog (crying).

I loved her the way no one else could understand as we were connected. She was the smartest of them all as well. I love you Lexie.

It doesn't matter how she died. All I know is that this will take a while for me to recover from. I try to be strong & not let it kill me inside. However that is easier said than done.

I came here to just find comfort. Please understand all.

I think all of us can relate to how you feel - I know I'd be devestated and people DO understand.

Lots of the replies to you were based on what you posted originally about the vet killing her.... so saying it doesn't matter isn't actually true. It DOES matter how this happened because of the subject line in this thread an your first post - but maybe it will help someone in the future. As many said - what happened is a tragedy and won't help how sad you feel but it's also prompted questions which may help others facing the same surgery.

[mscat]

Originally Posted by Leesha

No one can truly understand how special Lexie was to me. I have 3 other yorkies 5 in total but 2 were given as gifts to my brother and my sister in law.

Lexie was the smartest yet smallest of them all. She was a barker and kept the house alive. Now it is so quite I cannot stand it & I miss her even more. She went everywhere with me and the others took turns with her. She was MY dog (crying).

I loved her the way no one else could understand as we were connected. She was the smartest of them all as well. I love you Lexie.

It doesn't matter how she died. All I know is that this will take a while for me to recover from. I try to be strong & not let it kill me inside. However that is easier said than done.

I came here to just find comfort. Please understand all.

I am so very sorry for your loss of your precious Lexie. She was beautiful.
It scares me so much to read about things like this, taking your little yorkie to have a spay , and something tragic like this occurs. My heart breaks for your loss.
This is personally my worst fear. I have delayed taking my Suzi in , because I am so scared of losing her. Nobody is ever prepared to lose a dog under these circumstances. We put our complete trust in the vet and care of our sweet animals , praying that everything will go smoothly , and sometimes our babies do not pull through .
PLease take all the time you need to grieve for Lexie . I feel very badly for the loss you are experiencing. My two girls are my children , I am so sorry .

[YorkieMother]

First let me tell you that I am sorry for your lose.

Second yes you can take step if you feel the vet is in the wrong and you should.


Get in contact with your provincial vets governing board and ask them the steps for filling a complainant against t the vet you have dealt with.
They will start an investigation.

Even of they find that there was nothing that vet did wrong they will make recommends to that vet so it does not happen again or help you learn why it did happen.

If the vet collage in your province find against him/her, you can file a claim against his/her insurance and even ask for his/her license but make sure you are up for the fight.


JL

[ladyjane]

Originally Posted by Leesha

No one can truly understand how special Lexie was to me. I have 3 other yorkies 5 in total but 2 were given as gifts to my brother and my sister in law.

Lexie was the smartest yet smallest of them all. She was a barker and kept the house alive. Now it is so quite I cannot stand it & I miss her even more. She went everywhere with me and the others took turns with her. She was MY dog (crying).

I loved her the way no one else could understand as we were connected. She was the smartest of them all as well. I love you Lexie.

It doesn't matter how she died. All I know is that this will take a while for me to recover from. I try to be strong & not let it kill me inside. However that is easier said than done.

I came here to just find comfort. Please understand all.

You are right...no one can feel your pain. What I can tell you is that many of us have been where you are and it is just awful. I am sorry for your pain...I would not wish it on anyone. I honestly don't think there is much worse in life than losing a beloved pet.

It does get better in time, but I swear they take a chunk of your heart with you when they pass.

I, too, have many pups .. and each is special in his/her own way. Those who have passed have each devastated me.

I talk to mine and ask for signs that they are ok, and I have gotten signs from them. Sometimes it is in a form that only you will understand but they will send signs if you believe. To some that sounds wacky, but to those of us who have experienced it, it is real.

[Leesha]

Originally Posted by YorkieMother

First let me tell you that I am sorry for your lose.

Second yes you can take step if you feel the vet is in the wrong and you should.


Get in contact with your provincial vets governing board and ask them the steps for filling a complainant against t the vet you have dealt with.
They will start an investigation.

Even of they find that there was nothing that vet did wrong they will make recommends to that vet so it does not happen again or help you learn why it did happen.

If the vet collage in your province find against him/her, you can file a claim against his/her insurance and even ask for his/her license but make sure you are up for the fight.


JL

Funny how you mentioned the collage of vets cause I just found this link before I read your post.

Thank you for caring everyone.

Canadian-Lawyers.ca - Understand Your Legal Issue - Other - The Law on Veterinary Malpractice in Canada

[Leesha]

Originally Posted by ladyjane

You are right...no one can feel your pain. What I can tell you is that many of us have been where you are and it is just awful. I am sorry for your pain...I would not wish it on anyone. I honestly don't think there is much worse in life than losing a beloved pet.

It does get better in time, but I swear they take a chunk of your heart with you when they pass.

I, too, have many pups .. and each is special in his/her own way. Those who have passed have each devastated me.

I talk to mine and ask for signs that they are ok, and I have gotten signs from them. Sometimes it is in a form that only you will understand but they will send signs if you believe. To some that sounds wacky, but to those of us who have experienced it, it is real.

Do you mean spiritual signs like when they die? Like visiting me? I do believe in that sort of stuff in quite detail. My Lexie is buried in my backyard a little to the left of my bedroom window & believe it or not she somehow gives me some kind of closure knowing she is still close to me. I told her bye today on my FB status and told her I'd plant flowers for her on her little grave.

I hate going on my main floor of my house as all my memories of her are there. I just feel like crying forever when they come back to me.

[ladyjane]

Originally Posted by Leesha

Do you mean spiritual signs like when they die? Like visiting me? I do believe in that sort of stuff in quite detail. My Lexie is buried in my backyard a little to the left of my bedroom window & believe it or not she somehow gives me some kind of closure knowing she is still close to me. I told her bye today on my FB status and told her I'd plant flowers for her on her little grave.

I hate going on my main floor of my house as all my memories of her are there. I just feel like crying forever when they come back to me.

Oh, absolutely I believe it. Sometimes the signs are more subtle. I was having a horrible time over Christmas and I asked and asked for a sign. I kept waiting for one like I had had a few years ago...where one of my pups did something that my deceased pup had done...and it was so out of character that it had to be a sign. Long story...but absolutely no doubt my deceased pup was making this happen.

Anyway...Christmas night I googled a topic about this latest one's death and got a link...about the fourth one down that was a mind blower. It really was not what I was searching for. It was a story that was exactly like what I had just experienced in the loss of a pup. Without going into detail, I just know that it was meant for me to read. I sent it to a friend and she called me saying how eerie it was. It really was. That was when I started to feel a little better, although I am still hurting.

[mizzwanned]

I'm sooo sorry about your little one. I know how you feel. I have lost a little one too....it's so sad and depressing. It's very hard to deal with. I pray that you are strong through this hard time