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RONLYNN 04-08-2008 08:31 PM

I don't understand the point of leaving an animal there if no one is there!! When Teddi had to go to the hospital my vet said she would rather me to go a hospital that is further because the one that is closer only had techs there at nite and the one that we ended up going to has actual docors (several) there all nite. It was a real hospital (like a people hospital) but for animals. They were great. I could call them any time to get updates and I could go there any time of nite too.

katelin 04-08-2008 08:48 PM

This is so similar to what happens to people concerning their medical care. We all have the right to object to "standard protocol" when our own best opinion differs from that of our doctor/nurse. Somehow though we sometimes don't feel comfortable in asserting ourselves in these situations. I can totally understand how you feel and why you let him stay the night.

Everyone is right. What is done is done. Get some rest and go get that little guy tomorrow. Best wishes for both of you.

Zanders' mom 04-08-2008 08:51 PM

My vet allowed me to bring Jazzie home the day of her spay. She was very sleepy. However, she did awaken enough to go potty outside, drink some water and take a few nibbles of food. After that she konked out again. If this is common in your vet office then she will be OK, go check on her in the morning so you can see that she is OK. Don't be afraid to be pushy, this is your baby and you are paying a hefty amount for her good care. May you sleep soundly and your baby recover quickly.

chinovince 04-08-2008 09:51 PM

choice of staying!
 
you might misunderstand my statement!
the choice of staying (from the point of our yorkie), who the yorkie would like to stay with? my answer is the parents! 24/24h! yes, absolutely!
In 2003, I had once left my first yorkie Momo who passed away by staying in vet's place over the weekend, I called the Monday morning and I was told Momo gone. My only reflection was to regret not to keep Momo in my arms when he was leaving though he was over 12 years old. I asked myself if Momo thought that I abandoned him as he was found alone in a cage at the vet's place. I was so hurt, I would never forgive myself if he thought so. Since then, I will never let my yorkie stay anywhere without me, my love for my yorkie is the best medicine and support I believe. I only think and feel that our yorkie feels absolutely in security next to us, even they are in a critical condition of sickness. My own opinion! :(

Go4HelloKitty 04-08-2008 10:17 PM

The staying overnight thing happened to me too when I put Mochi for spaying surgery. After reading so many posts here, I have decided not to leave Mochi there after the surgery even though the nurse said she had to stay.

After the surgery the hospital called and told me her condition. I was asked if I wanted to pick her up since she was in good condition, I answered YES without even thinking thru with my brain.

Actually I planned to go to the hospital and pick her up even the hopsital didn't call me, but I was lucky that I was able to pick my Mochi up the same day. Thank goodness! She cried a lot that night after getting home, and I was so thankful that I was by her side holding her, giving her lots of kisses and crying with her. (Poor little thing made me cry when she cried :D ) Imagine what she could feel if she was left in the cage at the hospital without me by her side!

ladyj 04-09-2008 03:15 AM

staying overnight
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by cinnamonmon (Post 1906967)
My Sugar had surgery today to remove a mammary tumor, was spayed,and had her teeth cleaned. It will cost $600 which it alot of money but luckily I do have some saved so I can do it...obviously I would do whatever I had to do to help her. My question though is that the vet said she had to stay overnight which is fine since I know someone will be watching her...after all I am being charged hospital fees which are over and above the other costs. Then I found out that no one is at the "hospital" with them at night...in fact they are alone in their cages from 6 pm to 7 am. When I asked about that and why she had to stay if she was alone all night...the answer was in case she had diarrhea or vomiting they could see it int he morning. I said if that was the case if she was at home, I would see it right away and get her help if she needed. They said it was just standard protocol, but also said it was better for her to be confined to a cage all night so she didnt exert herself too much which makes some sense...though I could do that at home too.
Anyways I gave in...I didnt feel I had any choice.
I just wondered if this is standard protocol at animal hospitals...I have a friend that said it was the same thing at her vet which surprised her also.
Does anyone else have experience with this? Thanks
Laura

I think this is standard protocol, but I don't leave my babies at the vet's over night if I can help it. I brought both of my Bichons home the same day they were spayed/neutered, but did leave the little rescue Chihuahua over night. They kept her sedated and she was so timid and afraid that I felt it might be best for her. I couldn't cuddle and soothe her like I could my Bichons. She is so small and the vet seeing her the day after her surgery was important. My vet knows me well so she will let me take my dogs home. I think you can insist on doing what you want to do and the vet can't stop you. As long as I was happy and confident the dog would be just as well off in my care (or maybe better off) I would insist on taking the dog home.

jeanietoo 04-09-2008 03:38 AM

I too, have left my dog overnite before I was smart enough to ask. It will never happen again. I have traveled 1 1/2 hours away if mine need any surgery that they need to stay overnite where they have someone to stay with them. It's like anything else, you need to get better informed. In the future you will know and can make better arrangements. I'm sure she will be fine but I think this will stop if enough consumers complain about it.

Susan123 04-09-2008 07:05 AM

How is Sugar doing today?

juliaw04 04-09-2008 07:22 AM

I had A.J neutered at the vet school and that's where I'll take KaCee to be spayed (whenever I convince myself she's big enough:rolleyes: ). They keep them 2 nights. You bring them in on day 1 for bloodwork, they are kept overnight, neutered first thing in the morning, monitered overnight and then released the morning of day 3. I actually chose to have the surgerys done at the vet school because of how long they keep them. It is staffed 24/7 and a student will be assigned specifically to each pet.

scoobiedooiscoo 04-09-2008 07:25 AM

wow all this makes me really love my vet! there is always someone there over night and everyone at our vet is awsome:)

Mizzrosa 04-09-2008 07:30 AM

i wouldnt leave martini unless she had some1 watching her...the hospital she stayed in when she was sick was a 24/hr one and i was able to talk to some1 at all hours of the nite...other then that i wouldnt leave her shed come home and i'd watch her

YorkieRose 04-09-2008 07:38 AM

vet
 
One reason for me is the fact I have known two vets who had fires...one mall pet shop also...an ER clinic, but they were able to save most of the animals. Nothing is 100% safe, even at home.

Zanders' mom 04-09-2008 08:09 AM

Good morning! How is your sweety baby doing today??

cinnamonmon 04-09-2008 05:53 PM

Just wanted to thank everyone for the support...what an amazing site this is with so many caring people. Sugar is home and though they had to remove several tumors,instead of one , she seems almost like herself. I dont know what the future will hold for her but I am glad to have her safe home with me tonight. Everyone was sweet when I picked her up, but even so, I will never use them again knowing their policy of leaving the dogs alone. Thanks again

katelin 04-09-2008 08:46 PM

So glad that you have your baby home again. Its great that she is recovering so fast. Hope the future is bright and that she is with you for a long time to come. :)


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