Thanks Jackie...Don't mean to sound so pontifical. I hope I didn't anger anyone. It's just that life is so precious to me. If the utmost care, deliberation and compassion should be shown in any aspect of our lives and the lives of our families, it is in dealing with issues such as these. Honestly, there is no one more forgiving of others than myself. And in that light, I do feel very badly for the vet. I just can't honestly say that it was an "understandable" mistake. I just hope they correct whatever circumstances led to this travesty. I can only assume that he must be devastated over what happens. Every day when I lay in bed at night I think back on all that I did at the hospital that day. What did I forget? Did I give the right dose? It is such a very awesome responsibililty and very frightening at times. Perhaps, as you have said, if we all just slowed down, and considered the consequences of our actions in all that we do in life, needless anquish might be avoided. You all probably think I am over-reacting. But I always try to put myself in the other person's shoes. How would I feel? Just those words....the owner entering the room with the dog's head "lolling." It truly did make me sick. That was as far as I got. I have to stop now. Thanks for your kind words. I am so glad to hear that your surgery was successful and without peril!! I know how incredibly frightening it is for my patients and I try so, so hard to be a comfort to them. I hope you were treated with gentleness, love and kindness, and that you are well and whole again. And I have to tell you again, Daisy is just a DOLL!! You are such a special mom with such special furkids! Please give them hugs and kisses! Nite, nite Daisy and Perry!

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