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[quote=Anonymous]We brought out beloved 14.5 year old dog to our vet of 10 yrs (original vet left and sold practice over summer to new vet but we stayed on and were happy there), for her monthly shot (dog has Addisons disease) and to ask about very recent lethargy and a bout of severe constipation which I had to finally after 40 min of straining help the dog by pulling some poop out and shower massaging the rest off.  Dog felt much better but when vet did exam, stated that there was a sever anal tear from when I helped dog, I inadvertently caused a massive rectal tear and dog needs surgery costing 5 grand or to be immediately euthanized.  Vet was going to close soon so other than rushing over there (spouse brought dog to appt.), we opted to pay more and go to an emergency clinic to do the euthanizing.

We spent day crying hysterically, consoling our hysterical children, and me feeling the worst guilt and despair ever, to the point of feeling like how will I live with knowing I killed my beloved pet, while trying to help them.  Rough day for sure-we took dog to park, for a burger (not eaten), to our former home (dog seemed to remember and seemed comforted by that visit), in an effort to make their last day on earth a good one.

We get to ER vet center-and decide to pay for second opinion at the last minute ($$ we don't really have) just to be sure, as I could not bring myself to euthanize dog/stalling.  ER vet comes back to say there is no injury at all to anus, second vet there confirms this.  Dog given steroids and fluids and bounces back with more energy. We take dog home and feel relieved, confused and shocked.  We know dog is old, has other medical issues and will likely not live past another year, However, we start to feel like what a screw up and serious misdiagnosis from our vet.

We call our vet the next business day, and vet not there.  Receptionist defensive but agreed to waive our bill which was about $300.  The ER vet bill was closer to $600.  I'm thinking they should compensate us for that too, and even wondered if we should sue for the emotional distress they caused our family.  I am not the litigious type, and feel bad as I think vet made an honest mistake, but feel lost right now as to how to proceed.   This was a vet in Northern MOCO, ER vet in Rockville.  BTW-we love ER vet place and had other pets brought there in past-they are extremely expensive, but excellent.

Thanks for any input on what you think.
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