Tooth Extraction - Page 1

My story is extremely sad and heartbreaking.    My 17 month old puppy broke off 4 of his top incisors and needed to be extracted due to the fact they were not restorable.  I have worked in a dental office for over 25 years. On June 17th I took him to the vet not thinking it should be a big deal.  When I arrived this younger vet said that while he was under she would go ahead and clean his teeth which I declined due to the fact that he is young and I do brush them myself.  She then suggested that she remove any tumors that she finds.  I once again declined stating that he has no tumors at his young age.  Once again she suggested that she do blood work for heart worms, which I informed her that I was just in recently and had all his shots, heart worm, etc. etc. up to date.  I would have thought that she would have read the chart. Then she casually mentioned something about a anesthesia test., unfortunately she didn't explain it and at that point I felt she was trying to sell me unnecessary procedures.  That should have been a sign, unfortunately I didn't realize what could happen.  So I left  anticipating picking him up in a few hours after recovery.  One hour later she called me and told me unfortunately my buddy boy had experienced cardiac arrest and had died on the operating table.  Tell me how could this happen to a healthy 17 month old puppy? 
I waited a week after I had regain some composure and went to talk to the head vet.  She stated that these things happen and that the other vet even called Michigan State Vet school to verify that she had done everything correctly and there was nothing more she could have done.  I ask her if he was even weighed that day she assured me they had, so I asked if he was given the maximum dose of anesthetic.  She told me not even half the amount that he could have had was given. A week later I requested the records of what happened that day.  No weighed was recorded he was given Atropin 3 cc 1/10 Acepromazine.  It states that heart beat dropped low after 3 extractions, probe was moved to tongue, appeared to regain to normal heart beat, continued procedure heart monitor alarm went off. Gave epinephrine, tryed CPR.  never regained heart beat.  I am so lost.
The reason I am telling my story is to hopefully no dog or person should ever have to go through this pain and heartache.  For some reason I feel it could have been prevented.  Know your vets qualifications.  Ask questions or seek a specialist.  Do your research.

In memory of my buddy boy, Diesel
Extremely missed.

I am so sorry, gsdsue...My heart goes out to you.

Crys

I am so sorry for what happened. 

I am sorry for your loss. Did you send Diesel to State to do a post on what happened? Where they also using a gas anesth. on your dog? They would then have had to use a  trach tube which needs to be checked and re-check for proper fit.
Always,
Cee

Oh, this just breaks my heart! 

I am terrified of having my dog put under anesthesia for any reason.  Stories like this just make me more paranoid.  You are right about hind sight being 20/20.  There were warning signs but sometimes you just don't see them because we trust the vet too much.  One would think you should be able to. 

I am so very sorry for your loss of your beloved Diesel.  Please know that many here feel your pain.
Deb

EMMMM some vets . It's all about the money ! sorry this happened to you or to any one.     Or their pets .

So frustrating to feel so bad for you. I use to to be so intimdated by Dr's, Lawyers, Teachers and Prinipal"s. Not any more!
I have learned the hard way, if your gut states someithing is not right, Leave and right then, DO NOT ASK ANY MORE QUESTIONS, only will confuse you and your gut. TRUST YOUR LITTLE VOICE! if your wrong, who the hell cares, so what)

How horrible. I'm so glad to live in area with many wonderful specialists.

It's good to be reminded, however. I have a female who has broken the tips off a few teeth, I keep an eye on one particular should it need removal. I'd rather spend the extra, go to a specialist, and walk out with my dog.

I have experienced losing a young dog unexpectedly. I know it hurts, my thoughts are with you.

You might never know what really happened, but this is why pre-surgical bloodwork is important, no matter what the age of dog.