My Cat Kitten was blinded because of a bad veternarian overdosing her with Baytril

[tallyollyopia]

I was referring to the veterinarian who still insists that it's not her fault that Kitten lost her eyesight. I 

 
I know what you meant. Sometimes the enormity of all this just overwhelms me. It was a regular oval hairbrush . plastic ball tipped bristles. Oddly I bought one for her but she would never permit me to use that one. It had to be mine. and then she would sit in my lap and present various body parts for grooming.

Back when we had dogs we had a wire brush with plastic blobs on the end to protect the skin, and that's what I started out using on the cats, since several of them have really thick fur. I looked at normal cat brushes, but the ones we had looked more comfortable for a cat. It never occurred to me to try a human brush on them--the comb thing was an accident. I was opening a new comb as one of the cats was demanding attention so I used the comb on the cat--and he loved it! Soon I had a kitty queue. 

 

[foxxycat]

 
So after endless research and a steep learning curve. It appears madam vet injected our cat with about 57mg of enrofloxacin Which we followed up with 3 68mg as per instruction by madam vet. Of course it's not her fault Kitten lost most o her vision.

I have no words. Only anger to this person who doesnt deserve to call herself a vet. And MANY hugs for you.

As far as brushing=Honeybee will tear off my hand if I brush her. I use my soft bristle brush on her when she tolerates it. She has long fluffy hair that tangles. So I usually get it lopped off twice a year rather than fight with her. She actually loves her hair short in the summer. She also has asthma and the haircut keeps her more comfy. These cats really know how to dig their claws into our hearts. Kitten's mom I am so sorry for this cruel person who continues to hurt you. SO MAD! I only hope karma kicks her in the whatever.

 

[donutte]

WOW. I can't believe she injected her with an antibiotic (not sure if that first one is considered "a lot" or not) then instructed you give her a higher-than-recommended dose of Baytril. I have no words.

 

[redaccent]

So sorry for your kitty. It's frustrating that the people we should trust are the ones who do the most harm.can you report this local vet to anyone to get some justice for your kitty?

 

[handsome kitty]

WOW. I can't believe she injected her with an antibiotic (not sure if that first one is considered "a lot" or not) then instructed you give her a higher-than-recommended dose of Baytril. I have no words.

Enrofloxacin and Baytril are the same thing.

 

[donutte]

Enrofloxacin and Baytril are the same thing.

I wasn't sure - that makes it even worse!

 

[Mamanyt1953]

and just for good measure,

.  I don't know when I've been this angry for this sustained a period of time.  It takes a lot to get my "mad" up, and even more to keep it up.  But I really want, against my basic nature, to do this woman a serious physical damage. 
 

 

[kittens mom]

 

and just for good measure,

.  I don't know when I've been this angry for this sustained a period of time.  It takes a lot to get my "mad" up, and even more to keep it up.  But I really want, against my basic nature, to do this woman a serious physical damage. 
 

When we give into that nature we end up making the wrong doer a victim. And the only real victim here was Kitten. And the only way to fight this battle is legally and present the facts into evidence and let the justice system work , hopefully. We are seeking the damage for ourselves which is the only legal way. But this is about justice for Kitten.

 

[Mamanyt1953]

I know.  I really do.  And I agree.  I really do.  But some small, petty part of me would still enjoy putting a tack in the seat of her chair...

 

[zed xyzed]

 
I think so. and yes it does just sort of make you go ***. You know all of us know how to read the instructions for OTC drugs. We all know they come with warnings, side effects. This wasn't a side effect. This was negligence and below the standard of care of any veterinarian. It's not a rocket science case. Bayer ran the study. It's not even important. It was their drug, their study. Both the name brand and the generic carry the same waning. IN BOLD LETTERS. IN RARE INSTANCE RETINAL TOXICITY HAS BEEN OBSERVED IN CATS. DO NOT EXCEED 5MG/PER KG PER DAY IN CATS. 

My vet even wanted my guy to be on a lower does than 5Mg/Kg I think he said he wanted to keep it between 3.5 and 4

 

[kittens mom]

 
I know.  I really do.  And I agree.  I really do.  But some small, petty part of me would still enjoy putting a tack in the seat of her chair...

I'm smiling. Finding some levity in any situation has always been a saving grace with me. Mostly I have forgotten how to smile.

 

[kittens mom]

 
My vet even wanted my guy to be on a lower does than 5Mg/Kg I think he said he wanted to keep it between 3.5 and 4

Yes 5 mg is the highest dose recommended. And most vets do prescribe at a lower dose. but to bring that forth I have use an expert witness. That is knowledge that only a specialist , vet, could testify to.  By using the guidelines on the box, insert, bottle, literature it falls within common knowledge. All of us have access to OTC drugs and most of us have used Rx medications. We don't have to understand the science behind the caution or warning to accept it as fact. I truly hope the vet and or her lawyer are reading this. I have said from the beginning and mean it still , we have nothing to hide and will see to it that the truth is brought to light.

She can only work her way out of this by either being willing to settle. Or defend her choices and explain why she did not inform us, the pet owners of the possible serious side effects of giving this medication let alone at that dose.

Put bluntly. And from the end of a conversation with my BF. She gave my cat a lethal injection and then sent us home with a bottle of rat poison to feed our own pet.

 

[handsome kitty]

Could someone from the pharmacy or drug company be an expert witness?  Vets are not the only ones who know the ins and outs of this medicine.

 

[kittens mom]

 
Could someone from the pharmacy or drug company be an expert witness?  Vets are not the only ones who know the ins and outs of this medicine.

There is no real need for an expert. This case speaks for itself. There is nothing that a person of common intelligence cannot understand. I gain nothing by making it more complex. the warning and why is on every label.

 

[misterwhiskers]

Seems to me vets are still hoping and expecting the people who pay their way through life to live in 1964. This is not their being cruel; no, they actually believe we know nothing.

I'm not a vet but I know I know more than *nothing*!!!!!!!!

I will always advocate for my animals!!! Had I listened to experts who told me I was "neurotic " for looking up stuff on the Internet? ROBIN WOULD BE DEAD RIGHT NOW.

Just sayin'.

 

[kittens mom]

Seems to me vets are still hoping and expecting the people who pay their way through life to live in 1964. This is not their being cruel; no, they actually believe we know nothing.

I'm not a vet but I know I know more than *nothing*!!!!!!!!

I will always advocate for my animals!!! Had I listened to experts who told me I was "neurotic " for looking up stuff on the Internet? ROBIN WOULD BE DEAD RIGHT NOW.

Just sayin'.

That's why the facts of this case can use the exemption to an expert witness. I don't need to pay a vet thousands to explain that madam vet didn't follow the directions on the pill bottle.

I am not a lawyer. I am not stupid.  I will make an offer to settle. That is up to madam vet. Otherwise win or lose a malpractice case becomes part of public record. I don't know if she's a horrible vet. That is a true statement. I do know what happened to us was and is beyond description in terms of how Kitten suffered and the impact it has had on our lives. Right now I'm learning the proper procedure to ask for subpoena for records and material items. ie, medication bottle , pill and injectable and the boxes and inserts. Which since the are prescription I might either be able to demand they be produced at trail or allowed to photograph and be authenticated as evidence. How to send out the written questionnaire in lieu of physical depositions. How to authenticate my veterinary reports. If it goes to trail they will no doubt have the same for me. Difference is I have nothing that I am ashamed to have seen in the light of day. Understand that offers to settle are almost necessary in any civil case. you have to be reasonable no matter how mad you are. We will not agree to a confidentiality agreement. She can live with her mistake. We have to live with it every day of our lives for the rest of our lives. This is strictly about Kitten losing her vision. to pursue her for her death would have required an expert witness and after thousands of dollars and different opinions I don't know that a judge or jury could reach a finding that would tip the scale to either side. In which case the verdict would fall to the defendant.

We have enough grief to deal with.

 

[tallyollyopia]

 
That's why the facts of this case can use the exemption to an expert witness. I don't need to pay a vet thousands to explain that madam vet didn't follow the directions on the pill bottle.

I am not a lawyer. I am not stupid.  I will make an offer to settle. That is up to madam vet. Otherwise win or lose a malpractice case becomes part of public record. I don't know if she's a horrible vet. That is a true statement. I do know what happened to us was and is beyond description in terms of how Kitten suffered and the impact it has had on our lives. Right now I'm learning the proper procedure to ask for subpoena for records and material items. ie, medication bottle , pill and injectable and the boxes and inserts. Which since the are prescription I might either be able to demand they be produced at trail or allowed to photograph and be authenticated as evidence. How to send out the written questionnaire in lieu of physical depositions. How to authenticate my veterinary reports. If it goes to trail they will no doubt have the same for me. Difference is I have nothing that I am ashamed to have seen in the light of day. Understand that offers to settle are almost necessary in any civil case. you have to be reasonable no matter how mad you are. We will not agree to a confidentiality agreement. She can live with her mistake. We have to live with it every day of our lives for the rest of our lives. This is strictly about Kitten losing her vision. to pursue her for her death would have required an expert witness and after thousands of dollars and different opinions I don't know that a judge or jury could reach a finding that would tip the scale to either side. In which case the verdict would fall to the defendant.

We have enough grief to deal with.

She's not going to settle. If she settles, it will be the same as if she's admitting she's guilty, and we've seen that she isn't willing to do that. I'm sorry, I know it would be easier on everyone if she settles, but I just don't think it's likely.

 

[kittens mom]

 
She's not going to settle. If she settles, it will be the same as if she's admitting she's guilty, and we've seen that she isn't willing to do that. I'm sorry, I know it would be easier on everyone if she settles, but I just don't think it's likely.

We had the long talk before starting this lawsuit. Both of us are willing to see it through to the end. I need to make a list to send to her lawyer and request certain items for discovery and I have chosen the written deposition questionnaire instead of having to set up times to meet and take them by video tape. I think I'm supposed to just send them all of my exhibits without being asked.

Discovery is the common sense part of a lawsuit. Everyone discloses their evidence and according to lawyers it's when most are settled. At this point nothing is public record.

 

[tallyollyopia]

All I can say is good luck. And we're all here for you. 

 

[kittens mom]

When you feel overwhelmed remember.

You trusted the veterinarian to treat Kitten.

You went home and followed her instructions because you believed it would make Kitten well.

Not once did the veterinarian mention that there were possible side effects.

That the veterinarian was in charge of selecting the medication she used and the dose.

That the choice of this veterinarian to inject and dose at 2X + the recommended upper threshold for enrofloxacin makes her liable for what happened to Kitten NOT ME.

This veterinarian is guilty of malpractice.

You know it, she knows it and most likely the lawyer knows it.

Her lawyer’s job is not the truth. But to suppress and tear down our resolve to find JUSTICE for Kitten.

We will not break. We will not bend. Our feet are planted firmly no matter how hard the wind.

Printed and hung on my desk. I should have added shame on you Dr---------------------. For not only injuring an animal but then putting us through this because you refused to pay a few measly vet bills. you made a terrible miscalculation thinking we would just give up and go away. Wrong people. Wrong cat.