Aftermath of x-rays and dealing with the vet. - Page 1

I took my dog to a vet, for hip x-rays, when I went to pick her up I asked to see the radiographs, the vet had left for the day, and so had his assistant, the one studdered for a moment before saying "we can't show them to you, they are already packaged up to be sent out, and even if you did see them, I doubt you can read them."  She had bloodwork done on her, all they said was "it's fine" When I got home, my dog's hindlegs were buckling, her gait changed, and she appeared to be in pain... I highly doubt this is normal, for the past week, I have been trying to get ahold of the vet, to ask him some questions about the xray and radiograph....today, I get a call from a vet tech, saying I am not to come back there since I was so unhappy, and said I was asking too many questions, and calling too much.  I called 3 times in the past week... waiting for the vet to return my phone call... am I missing something here?

If the x-rays are going to OFA, contact them immediatly and try to get a request in to have the x-rays returned to you after they are read.  Since the request did not go with the x-rays it may or may not work.  It worked for me last time I had to do that.  Though I did have to ask VERY nicely and they made no promises they could match the request with the x-rays..

I would send a formal request, in writing  using a certified letter, for a complete copy of my dogs test results and copy of my dogs file folder contents.  I would then run, not walk, and find another vet.

Wobbly that evening could well have been coming off the anesthesia.

Good luck.

Go to the local pawn shop, buy a Baretta, file off the serial numbers.............kidding of course. I agree with Animules and can't stress this enough - do not ever take another dog to this vet. Vets have ways of making people who question them pay for it.

Hooked,

I would file a complaint about this veterinarian to the state veterinary board in your state!  You also have the right to pull the dogs records from the vet and they have 24 HOURS to get them ready for you to pick up!  I would also go to another veterinarian and have new radiographs done if the dog is still sore and gimpy!  This could very well be malpractice!  It is not responsible for a veterinarian to not discuss the results of blood work and radiographs with you, HELL you requested it and you PAID for it!  I would also stop payment if you wrote a check or file a charge back if you paid by credit card!

This vet sounds NUTS!

Vickie

www.PowerHausKennels.com

PowerHaus is correct.

I never had any problems with my Vet even asking 10 ? they allways was answered by her personally, every X-ray ever done on my dogs I never had to ask for a copy I allways get a CD of the X-rays.

The Pawn shop resolution it's just better, and what it is important less hectic :). So go for it.

This vet probably belongs to a local association too. They would be interested in this I think. Depending on how far you want to go you with it you could also copy the local kennel club and any breeders who use this jerk. As long as you stick with the facts, it's not slanderous and you are permitted to tell the truth in this country. I have a feeling something happened to the xrays and will be shocked if OFA ever gets them - oops, lost in the mail.  I think if you'd call OFA they would glady tell you if they have received the xray and if it is of decent qualty.

I contacted the OFA, and they said the quality and positioning of the x-ray look fine... after explaining my position with the vet, they said I can send in a written request with a check, or my debt digits, to pay $5.00 for the return of the radiographs... 

I really think they did something wrong, I can understand groggy, and stumbling from the anesthesia... but she actually looked like she was in pain, and no one knows my dog better than me... she was extremely unhappy.

Thanks for all the advice.

That's my resolution of choice too, snaiper69

As you all know when trying to get the best films, dogs legs have to be in the best position. But this position sometimes is not established in a gentle way. Sometimes done in a hurry. I like to see the legs worked alittle bit so the muscles are not so tight. Yes the dog is under anesth. and somewhat relaxed, but I feel that you have less soreness afterwords.

As for the vet not calling you back and a vet tech that has no business calling you and telling you not to come back, this is out of line and in bad form. I do not care how many times a client calls, if it gives them peace of mind, that is the vets job. They have to remember animals are a part of the family, to be brushed off like that, I would have boxed their ears.

It is good policy to show the films, make sure all the information is correct on the film and paperwork, then show the client the films going into the mailer and sealed.  If they cannot take the time to do this for you as a client --- RUN      go to a new vet.