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Did my vet mess up? Possible TMI.
We've had our pup for a month now, and for the last two weeks he has had some pretty yucky stomach problems, though keeping his appetite and upbeat personality the whole time. We assumed it was probably related to finding the right food for him, but his foster mom told us he didn't have a weak stomach so that was surprising. A week ago today, we took him in for a checkup that included a parasite screening ($90) that came back negative. I was told to get him on chicken and rice and slowing bring back kibble once he stopped throwing up. I followed these directions and he improved a little, but was far from 100%.
Yesterday, I called the vet to check in. I spoke with a vet tech who I get weird vibes from and she said I never should have started kibble again so quickly and should have had him on a bland diet for 5 days first. This was frustrating since I was trying to follow directions and do the right thing. She was a bit attitudey which I think is where the majority of my frustration is coming from. She had me come in and buy some prescription food ($50) that he is supposed to be on until further notice.
Long story short, last night he had an accident in the kitchen and it became visually apparent to me that he DID in fact have parasites. It was the office's late night, so I rushed in the sample and they sent me home with a deworming pill that should do the trick. It was super gross, but I'm so relieved to have a solution! I'm bringing him in later today to have a check for weight loss and dehydration, as well as to discuss getting him back on one of our preferred foods slowly.
So other than just venting, my question for the board is, should I be mad at my vet for missing the parasites in the first screening or is this just one of those things that can happen sometimes? Financially, should they be refunding anything ($270 total has now been spent on this issue)? I don't mind paying to keep Baxter healthy, and we have the budget room to do so, but I'm pretty frustrated that we lost out on a whole week when he could have been getting better. The poor guy has been through heartworm treatment, transport from Arkansas to the Northeast, losing his first home, etc. and we just want him to get to be a normal dog. Would you look for a new vet if you were me? I really like the doctor and all of the staff except for one tech, who we always seem to get matched with for some reason. I always feel like she's not really hearing my words when I talk to her.
Re: Did my vet mess up? Possible TMI.
It is like going to the doctors for myself. I mean when 18 year old me was in the doctors with severe pains and a suspected ectopic pregnancy my nurse sat with me between the Dr. coming in and out. To me that was above and is why I still drive over an hour for them now.
We have a cat with a severe liver condition that is seriously cutting his life expectancy. The vet was cold and explained nothing even with me asking questions. He and the tech left me sobbing over my drugged up 3 month old kitten. I asked for all of his records and walked out and we went somewhere else the next time he got sick. People pay a lot for these services.
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Looks like your vet didn't cover all the basics when trying to figure out what was wrong with him and that's one thing that I like about our vet. But I feel like it's hard to figure out what's wrong with a dog when they can't talk, but your vet should be open to all options of testing when you describe your dogs symptoms.
If you like your vet's office, are there any other vet in-office that you can see? We used to go to one vet and she would nickel and dime us for everything, so we started seeing another in the office and she is MUCH better! If not, I would look for another office. The last thing you need when your dog is sick and your panicking is a b*tchy vet not looking to help support you emotionally as well.
We just got back from the vet and had a good experience. We just need to keep him on the prescription food until he's back to normal. She also explained why the tape worms can get missed so easily, so we're going to stick with them for a little while at least. The tech was nicer today too, but she does seem to be assigned to us permanently.
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My dog told me she wants to go live at your house for awhile, lol.
@Xstatic3333, I'm glad to hear your dog is feeling better!
Our dog is really good about that. I'm sure it helps she is only about 20 lbs. and can't jump high enough to get to either the counter or the stove.
She'll sort of beg in the kitchen while we are cooking, though her version of begging is to stare at us with longing. She doesn't bark or paw at us or anything. She also doesn't beg AT ALL when my DH and I area eating.
Now the cat on the other hand. You'd think she was the dog, she's such a huge beggar. She'll meow and meow while we are cooking. She'll paw at the kitchen cabinets, as if she is about to jump on the counter. Though she knows better and doesn't when we are in the kitchen with her. Of course, if we aren't in the kitchen...especially after we've gone to bed. I know she roams the counter at will.
Then, if we are eating on the couch, the cat has no shame in jumping onto our laps and sniffing her little nose as fast as a rabbit's. If it's something she especially likes, she'll either try and stick her whole head onto the plate or steal a lick. AND that's when she gets booted off, lol.