Dog lovers, what should I do? I’m furious at the vet!

[Bushwick100]

The first vet sent it out for biopsy. The second vet also sent it out for biopsy, but after the surgery. I don’t understand how this happened.

The good news is he looks great and is a very happy dog. He just has a bit of a droopy face now where they removed part of his upper jaw.

I'm Glad your Dog is Safe and Happy. You still have him, I put down my dog in March, and my 2nd dog is almost ready to be out down, she's 13yrs old and her breed usually last only 10 years. I hope everything works out for You!

 

[jeep78]

Talked to two. They both said the same thing. We would have to prove gross negligence and in “science” there’s a margin for error that would make that very difficult. Sounds like we’re stuck.

In a similar occurrence, my brother was "diagnosed" with a cancerous growth in his gut. It took 8 hours in surgery to remove the growth, and many months in recovery. Removed tissue sent to the lab found no signs of cancer at all. Oops.

My mother got a cut on her shin, when it was slow to heal, a sample sent to the "lab" said it was cancer. From a break in the skin? (BS)

Cancer is the diagnosis of choice for unknown problems these days because the ins companies are more than willing to pay if a lab says it is the big C.

 

[GAgunLAWbooklet]

Is there such a thing as veterenary malpractice?
For a doctor to human patients, nobody can sue for malpractice without another medical doctor reviewing the case and saying it looks like malpractice.

 

[keith089]

Just be happy, call it a miracle

 

[Bubbado52]

Lawyer up!!!

 

[MRH]

I would go after my money for sure. That's a hideous rip off.

Insuring a pet has become a normal thing these days. It would be my only route. An $8k vet bill would mean certain death for my critters. I can't pay that. No freaking way.

 

[Bear44]

It was a cancer specialists. I think he should have double checked everything...

No idea what the standard process is, but every test run increases cost to the owner and vets have gotten in trouble in the past for unnecessary testing.

 

[Bear44]

That’s exactly how they did it on my mom. She had a very similar situation.

For my dog, they sent it in to UGA and it took a few weeks to get the results back.

UGA has a great reputation. I understand why they trusted the results.

 

[Bear44]

If the Lawyers are saying you can't do much, try talking directly to the vets and UGA to see if they will cut you a break on the cost. Be nice, but make your case. Bottom line is you just put your dog through surgery and spent $8000 because of an incorrect diagnosis.

Also keep in mind that the surgeon could have very easily never told you that your dog didn't have cancer.

 

[Trailrider]

Not only would I be upset at the $8k, but the completely unnecessary removal of part of my dogs jaw that will permanently hinder his quality of life. Ridiculous.