Bad breeders - Page 9

@Joanro, According to what Melody has written on FB, the first available appointment with the specialist is January7th. Very recently my sister's Border Collie tore her ACL and the regular vet said she definitely needs surgery. The first appointment the veterinary orthopedic surgeon had available to do the surgery was January 8th. I tried so hard to get the surgeon to see my sister's dog earlier. I told her the dog is was my sister's hearing assistance dog and my sister is lost without her help, but it didn't matter. The ortho vet is completely booked until Jauary 8th and that is that. There are other veterinary surgeons here in S. Florida, but our regular vet is emphatic about the dog going to this particluar surgeon...so we wait. Again, not taking sides here and my biggest concern is for the dog. I personally could not watch my dog in that kind of agony- it's heartbreaking. I guess the owner is hopeful that something can be done....

That's what is seen on her FB now. She took off the post where she had an appointment over six weeks ago, November 19 was when she posted it. I'll pm the post to you, as i'm not allowed to put it here.

Hmmm. I don't believe that for a minute. I have had 2 dogs with serious injuries (Chihuahuas) needing specialists in the last 12 years. BOTH TIMES, they let me in RIGHT AWAY. With a suspected spinal injury, they know you are fighting against the clock and it makes zero sense that they would make that dog wait.  I used 2 different vets and as I said, both times, they let me in immediately, like within HOURS, not days. 

One ruptured a disc jumping off the bed (just guessing) and one fell and had head trauma and couldn't walk due to suspected lesion in thoracic region. Both times, the surgeon's tech called within hours and said bring them in immediately and they would work them in. Both recovered 100%, one requiring surgery and one just needing down time until his swelling subsided. 

Something doesn't add up. 

If she named the vet on here, they should have that video sent to them. Maybe after seeing that horror of a video, they wouldn't be dragging their feet...if they indeed are.

Who knows, Jenni. Only time will tell what is really going on with this poor dog. I don't know where the OP lives, so maybe there aren't that many specialized vets in her area- not clear if she is seeing a neurologist or orthopedist. But, my story is a true one and it just happened last week. I couldn't believe we had to wait 10 days for the surgery. Fortunately, with an ACL tear it is not harmful or unusual to wait. She's on lots of pain meds and seems ok, but I'd much rather she had surgery immediately.  

I agree Jenni78, I used to work as a technician for a specialty hospital and anyone calling with brain or spinal issues were always told to come in immediately as these are very serious and can turn fatal very rapidly if left untreated.

Just wanted to point out that if he was drugged or had a head injury in the first video and the OP was allowing him to thrash around like that he very easily could have injured his back in the process. Generally dogs that have been put on sedatives or medications that effect their motor skills are release with in instructions to keep them calm until the medication wears off. They can absolutely hurt themselves that way. Obviously we don't know that to be the case since the OP has not confirmed this for us, but its just a thought!

Starrrchar, I understand what you're saying. ACL is painful, but not life-threatening if not treated immediately. As KHLewis said, typically, brain and/or spinal issues are emergencies, regardless of regular schedule. 

If he's in St. Louis, he's only 5 hours from me. I'd be happy to get him seen by the surgeon I have used previously. My favorite one left the country to go back home, but he has good colleagues. 

Staarchar, she lives in St Louis, Missouri and there are vet schools within a reasonable drive, and i'm sure that a city that size has a plethora of surgeons available. Like I said, maybe the specialist should have a gander at that video. Anyway, she supposedly had an appointment six weeks ago.

@Jenni, Maybe you could message her on FB if there is a vet within 5 hours of her who can get her dog in immediately.  She did mention something about the dog not being able to handle a long car ride. I'm guessing she doesn't have an SUV.  If she's sincere in her attempt to get this dog help she will likely respond anyway. If it were my dog, I'd investigate every option and weigh out the benefits and risks.

Staarchar, there have been many offers of help for her dog, and she has not taken anyone up on the offers to my knowledge.
It would be a big plus to get him away from her.