This may be Babys last week...

**Vela** · 05-14-2007, 01:41 PM

I'm sorry about Baby=( I don't want to be mean, and I'm not saying it to be mean, but I agree with Dragondawg, she never should have been sent home with a body invasive gangrene to take oral medications. There was no way to help her with that at home if it was already that advanced. I am sorry for your loss. She should have been hospitalized on IV antibiotics and extensive suppoertive therapy and possible drainge and debridgement of the gangrenous tissue. I feel like a jerk for saying any of that, but I work in the medical field and know a lot about gangrene and he did not do the appropraite things.

I am really really sorry that happened. I would find a different vet if it were me. I feel so sad for you all. They just aren't treating her appropriately for what is going on.

**tikeyas_mom** · 05-14-2007, 08:36 PM

Originally Posted by Vela

I'm sorry about Baby=( I don't want to be mean, and I'm not saying it to be mean, but I agree with Dragondawg, she never should have been sent home with a body invasive gangrene to take oral medications. There was no way to help her with that at home if it was already that advanced. I am sorry for your loss. She should have been hospitalized on IV antibiotics and extensive suppoertive therapy and possible drainge and debridgement of the gangrenous tissue. I feel like a jerk for saying any of that, but I work in the medical field and know a lot about gangrene and he did not do the appropraite things.

I am really really sorry that happened. I would find a different vet if it were me. I feel so sad for you all. They just aren't treating her appropriately for what is going on.

We have already taken her to two different vets and they both gave the same diognosis, and told us to take her home

. There must be a handfull of crappy vets in my area, or we just have horrible bad luck. I dont know what to do. Sue them? not bring her in tomorrow? take her to ANOTHER vet that will just tell me the same thing.. ?? I am so distraut, confused, angry, sad.... every emoition we are feeling.. I dont want to sit here knowing the end is tomorrow

.. But there is really nothing I can do now, her infection is sooo bad that I have a feeling even if we did take her to another vet to be put on IV it wouldnt help...

**KYS** · 05-14-2007, 08:49 PM

I am so sorry and my heart is breaking to read about poor Baby.
Sending oodles of hugs to you.

**Vela** · 05-14-2007, 08:50 PM

I know I'm really sorry. I have to agree with your last sentence. It probably is too late now, that should have been done in the beginning. Gas gangrene is deadly and fast moving and has to be treated very aggressively. I feel really bad for your whole situation, but unless she showed significant improvement when they upped her oral meds, it wasn't going to happen. You took her to two vets, you did the best you could, and I hope if the inevitable happens you just try to remember the good stuff. I wish I could offer high hopes and thoughts that she will be just fine, I feel so bad for you all. I will offer prayers for you and for Baby.