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Originally Posted by ThunderBalls
You're correct, I have no case because it isnt my dog. I was merely commenting from a legal standpoint. Your argument is flawed and here's why. You are dealing with an animal, not a person. With a person a doctor has reasonable expectation that they are not going to try to pry a cast off, in the case of an animal a vet should also have reasonable expectation that they WILL try to pry whatever is on them.
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Thats true and also why the glue comes off. So the animal doesn't hurt himself further.
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Originally Posted by ThunderBalls
Now, if he was told this may not work then thats one thing. If he was not told that then the dog owner has reasonable expectation that it will work and was simply following the recommendations of the vet.
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The Vet reccomended the best course of action in this situation. He suggested setting the jaw to prevent movement and aid in the healing process. As with any medical practise, there is "always" the possibility that the proceedure will not work.
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Originally Posted by ThunderBalls
A vet, especially a specialist should know what types of breeds are more prone to this and should have taken this into account. It is also unreasonable to expect a dog owner to watch over the dog 24 hours a day for 6 weeks to prevent the dog from trying to get them out.
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LOL you have got to be fucking kidding. Yep thats a chineese dog he'll probably try to work the wires loose. Yep Thats a African dog He'll work the wire loose as well. Breed has nothing to do with whether a dog will fight the wire or not.
And yes of course its reasonable to expect a dog owner to watch over their animal and help to make sure they heal properly. I've taken my pets to the office after surgery or fixing(up) to keep an eye on them. I'm sure others have as well.
I appologize for saying "you" as obviously you didn't make the thread. My over site. But you are wrong in this case. You can trust that. He'll pay the bill or get sent to the bill collectors by the vet. The vet did his job within reason and will get paid.