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Chrissy78 · 03-05-2011, 01:08 PM

The vet is not admitting it could have anything to do with the shot which is rediculous since she was fine before the shot. He and his office staff even acted offended that I requested the bloodwork be sent to a specialist. They said he normally doesn't release the bloodwork, which is rediculous since I paid him almost $400 to get it done and what does he want the poor dog to get more blood drawn? Absolutely rediculous. You really need to grill the vet about his knowledge of toy breeds, most of them have no specialty training in this arena. I don't know - maybe there is an area of this site where the names of the excellent toy vets are posted. I know that I am looking for one.

lillymae · 03-05-2011, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Chrissy78

The vet is not admitting it could have anything to do with the shot which is rediculous since she was fine before the shot. He and his office staff even acted offended that I requested the bloodwork be sent to a specialist. They said he normally doesn't release the bloodwork, which is rediculous since I paid him almost $400 to get it done and what does he want the poor dog to get more blood drawn? Absolutely rediculous. You really need to grill the vet about his knowledge of toy breeds, most of them have no specialty training in this arena. I don't know - maybe there is an area of this site where the names of the excellent toy vets are posted. I know that I am looking for one.

I believe the Vet HAS to release the results of any and ALL tests they preform on your dog. I believe You also have a rite to ask for and receive the results for your own personal records as well.

yorkietalkjilly · 03-05-2011, 03:41 PM

I know that any person has the right to their own medical records with very few exceptions. And the exceptions have to do with those extremely sticky situations humans can sometimes get into.

ladyjane · 03-05-2011, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Chrissy78

The vet is not admitting it could have anything to do with the shot which is rediculous since she was fine before the shot. He and his office staff even acted offended that I requested the bloodwork be sent to a specialist. They said he normally doesn't release the bloodwork, which is rediculous since I paid him almost $400 to get it done and what does he want the poor dog to get more blood drawn? Absolutely rediculous. You really need to grill the vet about his knowledge of toy breeds, most of them have no specialty training in this arena. I don't know - maybe there is an area of this site where the names of the excellent toy vets are posted. I know that I am looking for one.

You absolutely have a right to those records that you paid for!! That is horrible that he does not want you to go to a specialist and/or cooperate with sending you to one. You can find a board certified specialist at:
www.acvs.org
If he continues to balk at releasing records, report him to the veterinary board. Might be something you want to do anyway!

ladyjane · 03-05-2011, 04:56 PM

I just noticed that you are in Philly! You can go to the University!

Ryan-VHUP

They have emergency hours, too!

ladyjane · 03-05-2011, 05:00 PM

Here is a link to file a complaint:

State Board of Veterinary Medicine

Chrissy78 · 03-08-2011, 12:06 PM

Please pray for little Lilly. I took her to the specialist last night and all of her blood was great except her hemocrit is still falling. They just called me now and said they want to do a blood transfusion so I will take her over tonight or in the morning for that. It's so puzzling, she is acting a little tired but is playing, eating, drinking etc. I don't know what happened except maybe the ivermectin destroyed her bone marrow. I am hoping it can rejenerate. I am so frustrated and upset I could scream! Please send her your prayers....I know they will work!

ladyjane · 03-08-2011, 12:31 PM

I will definitely say prayers for your little Lily!

yorkietalkjilly · 03-08-2011, 12:49 PM

Oh, honey. Oh, we are redoubling the prayers. Please know that you and Lily are cared about and we will each keep you both in our hearts and prayers.

AllDogBoots · 03-08-2011, 02:28 PM

Just seeing this thread and adding my prayers for Lily.

lillymae · 03-08-2011, 08:23 PM

Sending Prayers for Lilly

Rubylicious · 03-08-2011, 08:39 PM

Saying prayers for your baby. I know Ivermectin can cause serious neurological issues, mostly in white dogs. There's a saying "white feet, don't treat." My Annie who is a maltese almost died from a serious case of demadex which the vet didn't want to treat with Ivermectin because she is white. I know this probably has nothing to do with your baby, I just wanted to share my knowledge. Maltese is not a breed normally affected by Ivermectin, nor are Yorkies.

We eventually gave her the Ivermectin, but it was administered orally - not as an injection. Now she is seeing a homeopathic vet to monitor any future affects from her treatment. My son's Basset Hound had demadex, also and received Ivermectin orally - not injected.

Please keep us updated. You are your baby's advocate - fight for her - you have the right to her treatment records and all of her test results. Insist on them.

03-05-2011, 04:56 PM	#20
ladyjane Resident Yorkie Nut Donating YT 20K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 27,490	I just noticed that you are in Philly! You can go to the University! Ryan-VHUP They have emergency hours, too! __________________ CLOUD NINE BEDS--YORKIE HAVEN RESCUE MY ETSY SHOP

03-05-2011, 05:00 PM	#21
ladyjane Resident Yorkie Nut Donating YT 20K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 27,490	Here is a link to file a complaint: State Board of Veterinary Medicine __________________ CLOUD NINE BEDS--YORKIE HAVEN RESCUE MY ETSY SHOP

03-08-2011, 12:31 PM	#23
ladyjane Resident Yorkie Nut Donating YT 20K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 27,490	I will definitely say prayers for your little Lily! __________________ CLOUD NINE BEDS--YORKIE HAVEN RESCUE MY ETSY SHOP

03-08-2011, 02:28 PM	#25
AllDogBoots Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Delray Beach, FL Posts: 7,984	Just seeing this thread and adding my prayers for Lily. __________________ I'm Karen - Devoted Mama to the Drama Boyz - Cooper & Max www.alldogboots.com

03-05-2011, 01:08 PM	#16
Chrissy78 YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Main Line, Philadelphia, PA, US Posts: 6	The vet is not admitting it could have anything to do with the shot which is rediculous since she was fine before the shot. He and his office staff even acted offended that I requested the bloodwork be sent to a specialist. They said he normally doesn't release the bloodwork, which is rediculous since I paid him almost $400 to get it done and what does he want the poor dog to get more blood drawn? Absolutely rediculous. You really need to grill the vet about his knowledge of toy breeds, most of them have no specialty training in this arena. I don't know - maybe there is an area of this site where the names of the excellent toy vets are posted. I know that I am looking for one.

03-05-2011, 03:41 PM	#18
yorkietalkjilly ♥ Love My Tibbe! ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: D/FW, Texas Posts: 22,140	I know that any person has the right to their own medical records with very few exceptions. And the exceptions have to do with those extremely sticky situations humans can sometimes get into.

03-08-2011, 12:06 PM	#22
Chrissy78 YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Main Line, Philadelphia, PA, US Posts: 6	Please pray for little Lilly. I took her to the specialist last night and all of her blood was great except her hemocrit is still falling. They just called me now and said they want to do a blood transfusion so I will take her over tonight or in the morning for that. It's so puzzling, she is acting a little tired but is playing, eating, drinking etc. I don't know what happened except maybe the ivermectin destroyed her bone marrow. I am hoping it can rejenerate. I am so frustrated and upset I could scream! Please send her your prayers....I know they will work!

03-08-2011, 12:49 PM	#24
yorkietalkjilly ♥ Love My Tibbe! ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: D/FW, Texas Posts: 22,140	Oh, honey. Oh, we are redoubling the prayers. Please know that you and Lily are cared about and we will each keep you both in our hearts and prayers.

03-08-2011, 08:23 PM	#26
lillymae YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Idaho Posts: 4,544	Sending Prayers for Lilly

03-08-2011, 08:39 PM	#27
Rubylicious Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Kenner Posts: 25	Saying prayers for your baby. I know Ivermectin can cause serious neurological issues, mostly in white dogs. There's a saying "white feet, don't treat." My Annie who is a maltese almost died from a serious case of demadex which the vet didn't want to treat with Ivermectin because she is white. I know this probably has nothing to do with your baby, I just wanted to share my knowledge. Maltese is not a breed normally affected by Ivermectin, nor are Yorkies. We eventually gave her the Ivermectin, but it was administered orally - not as an injection. Now she is seeing a homeopathic vet to monitor any future affects from her treatment. My son's Basset Hound had demadex, also and received Ivermectin orally - not injected. Please keep us updated. You are your baby's advocate - fight for her - you have the right to her treatment records and all of her test results. Insist on them.