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Vet is pushing vaccine for my cat with chronic pancreatitis
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Believe me, I'm not an apologist for vets. I've had my share of bad experiences with them. If what you say is true, what had she to gain by giving the injection? Unless she is just an evil or stupid person and there are plenty of those around.
Some vets are very single-minded about vaccinations. They also know the issues that can arise if there is a bite and the kitty hasn't been vaccinated against rabies. It doesn't matter if there is no chance of the animal having rabies there are still strict rules about quarantining. I was bitten by my kitty that no longer gets vaccinated, I closed his tail in the hinge side of a door and he bit the top of one of my toes. It bled a lot which I didn't try to stop and it didn't get infected. If it had I was going to say my other kitty bit me because she is up to date on her shots. I know in Ohio doctors are required to report animal bites which would bring in animal control.
There are always rules for a reason, and there is always a reason for breaking the rules. I'm sorry you and Seb have had to go through this.
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This practice is very traditional/Western, which isn't always bad, and they've been pretty great until this happened. I trusted them 100% until this. They are good at what they do. They know their diagnostics. They know their medicines. They have a lot of tools and equipment in-house. They get me what I need. They refill Sebastian's stuff without demanding that he be seen. Is it a one strike and you're out deal? Seems to be a pretty big strike.
What she had to gain was covering her butt, ensuring every animal that walks through the door is up-to-date on their vaccines to protect herself, her staff, and her practice. Without even considering Sebastian's challenging history and telling me that it's a "no brainer" to give him the vaccine just doesn't fly with me.
Once he stabilizes, we'll take a little field trip over to another vet. He's not doing well right now and if something happens...
What she had to gain was covering her butt, ensuring every animal that walks through the door is up-to-date on their vaccines to protect herself, her staff, and her practice. Without even considering Sebastian's challenging history and telling me that it's a "no brainer" to give him the vaccine just doesn't fly with me.
Once he stabilizes, we'll take a little field trip over to another vet. He's not doing well right now and if something happens...
covering her backside.
Sorry Go holistic. I hadn't read what you said so I just repeated what you said.
regarding my vet. I should have said she doesn't think it necessary to give my two rabies jabs even though it's law here too.
regarding my vet. I should have said she doesn't think it necessary to give my two rabies jabs even though it's law here too.
I hope Sebastian is recovering.Your vet was wrong and worse than wrong. In July Leo was having a very bad flare up with his Stomatitis. He had in only in the back of his throat.Not around the teeth. I was nervous because he was also due for his Rabies. The vet said no, he could not have the rabies that vaccines were never to be given to a sick animal. She printed out a letter for me to give to the animal licensing department in our city. That was no problem.I doubt the shot was given by mistake. Your vets office knew you didn't want him to have the shot.If you don't report him at least give them an awful review on YELP.
Or Angie's list
why does everybody assume the vet made easy 'mistake'. After all the discussions that were had she knew exactly what she was doing.Well at least she has been honest about her mistake and has reached out with Seb`s care and progress updates - I give her credit for that. You`re right - whats done is done -
and Seb needs your attention and focus now. Hopefully once his body has acclimated to the injection he will get over this flareup. Thing is to keep him stable now and any stress to a minimum.
Here`s a heavy dose of good vibe.
@GoHolistic, I am sorry to learn that Sebastian is not doing well right now. It makes me sick to think about what that vet did. It sounds like there are a lot of benefits to remaining with this vet, but she really violated your trust by what she did. You are in a tough spot.
Meanwhile, the important thing right now is Sebastian. Sending lots of
for his recovery.
Meanwhile, the important thing right now is Sebastian. Sending lots of
So after all the discussions with her and go holistic tells her no vaccination as she hands him over - you're telling me this vet went into the back, purposely shot him up with rabies and says to herself "there - I'm the boss - nobody tells me what to do - haha!"
I find that a bit far fetched. If she was as evil as you claim then why did she even bother to call to check on Seb? I think she had a brain-fart and gave him the shot. Either way it's malpractice.
Yes, I do believe that's what happened. Or, it may not be that she is "evil" (since she does clearly care about how he's feeling), but sincerely believes that it's best if the cat gets his rabies shot, that giving vaccines isn't harmful for sick animals, and "the owner is just being silly, I'm the doctor and know what's best, I'll just give him the shot because it's for his own benefit". Doctors in general seem to tend toward a rather patronizing attitude. It's difficult enough to get human doctors to respect your treatment choices when you're right there in front of them telling them what you want.
After all the discussions they had about it, if she just "had a brain fart" she probably shouldn't be trusted with medications :/. If the cat had a fatal allergy to the shot, and the owner reminded the vet of that allergy, and she had a brain fart and gave the shot anyway. . .
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I think she just feels very strongly about the vaccine. Not because he is at risk of rabies but because of the possible consequences if something happened like what happened with Patches biting me. Fortunately it didn't get infected, which cat bites do quite often so no doctor's visit. Like I said before, if I ended up needing treatment I would've said that Alice did it because her rabies shot is always good.
I work for a vet and they vaccinate sick pets all the time for Rabies as it's required for everything that walks in the door pretty much, they do sometimes make exceptions. They do use the Non Adjuvunted (sp?) the Purevax one, but I still do not agree with vaccinating a sick pet, I have seen so many over the years who have gotten vaccinated and it only makes the sickness worse. I have a chronic pancreatitis kitty and I'm so sorry he is having a flare up. They aren't fun. The vet really should have discussed it with you, even if it's their policy everyone gets vaccinated. It irks me to no end that vets don't read vaccine labels/instructions where it CLEARLY states only to vaccinate healthy animals. Every vet I have worked for does that. My dad is semi retired and he was better about it but still happened. I have a couple kitties who are unvaccinated for everything even Rabies as they have chronic issues that vaccines I fear could make worse. I'm sorry you are dealing with this. Sending healing thoughts for your kitty.
I had Cat Scratch Fever once. The gland in the front of my neck swelled. The doctor gave me antibiotics and that was that. Had to be Gentle! She was the spiteful one.
I hope your kitty gets better.. My goodness, what an awful story. You tried to prevent this, sometimes we must go with our gut instinct. I am currently dealing with a similar situation. My 10 yr. old cat who is indoors and has been a very healthy cat who eats the best cat food and drinks purified water along with multi vitamins daily has had his rabies vaccine on August 18th and has been experiencing abdominal pain ever since. He is retaining fluid in that area, and is licking himself raw daily, causing him to bleed out. I don't know what to do, the vet never checked for health issues prior to giving the shot, he just administered it. My cat is now anemic with a HCT count of 18 and dropping, and no one knows why, after X-rays and blood work appear to be fine, no one is telling me anything, other than to give him baby Benadryl (which I read it is never good to give animals human medication) and antibiotics. They wanna run more and more test to milk you dry, and are even suggesting I hospitalize my cat to flush fluids through him. I do not trust them at all. He was perfectly fine before the vaccine. There needs to be a law that protects the animals and their rights, not just a law to enforce vaccines.. It's a billion dollar industry, it all comes down to money these days. The vets do what they are told to keep themselves in good standing with little regard for what's best for your pet. I am scared to take my companion in today. I don't know what they are going to do next, and I am delirious from being up all night on line reading into the possibility of my cats condition. How is your kitty doing today? I would appreciate any updates. I send my warmest of wishes to you, and Pray for a swift recovery.
