Looking for some advice in relation to a veterinarian surgical issue.
My dog had surgery last year. Since the surgery, some of the issues he had continued. He was referred to a new veterinary surgeon, who verbally told me there was an overcorrection in his initial surgery. This is not referred to in the report but it does mention the angle of the bone now, which is approximately 30 degrees off where it should be after the initial surgery.
The result is that he will now need a new surgery to correct the initial surgery. I am not usually one to look for compensation, however, this overcorrection has resulted in significant additional costs to me, in dog physio over the last number of months, x-rays, appointments, referrals, time off work, travel costs, insurance excess etc. We are also looking at a further (at least) 6 week recovery period during which our movements will be hindered as the dog will be confined to a crate, only taken out for toileting. All these factors don't even take into consideration the pain and discomfort my dog will go through with a further surgery, but I hope at least at the end of it that he will be more comfortable than before. Thankfully I have insurance to cover the surgery, but it does not cover all the other additional costs. There will also be additional physio and perhaps other recovery requirements post surgery.
What would be the best first step to take in this instance? Would it be advisable to contact the initial vet directly? There is the Veterinary Council of Ireland with whom you can raise a complaint but I don't feel that I want to raise a complaint at this stage.
Thanks in advance for any direction.
My dog had surgery last year. Since the surgery, some of the issues he had continued. He was referred to a new veterinary surgeon, who verbally told me there was an overcorrection in his initial surgery. This is not referred to in the report but it does mention the angle of the bone now, which is approximately 30 degrees off where it should be after the initial surgery.
The result is that he will now need a new surgery to correct the initial surgery. I am not usually one to look for compensation, however, this overcorrection has resulted in significant additional costs to me, in dog physio over the last number of months, x-rays, appointments, referrals, time off work, travel costs, insurance excess etc. We are also looking at a further (at least) 6 week recovery period during which our movements will be hindered as the dog will be confined to a crate, only taken out for toileting. All these factors don't even take into consideration the pain and discomfort my dog will go through with a further surgery, but I hope at least at the end of it that he will be more comfortable than before. Thankfully I have insurance to cover the surgery, but it does not cover all the other additional costs. There will also be additional physio and perhaps other recovery requirements post surgery.
What would be the best first step to take in this instance? Would it be advisable to contact the initial vet directly? There is the Veterinary Council of Ireland with whom you can raise a complaint but I don't feel that I want to raise a complaint at this stage.
Thanks in advance for any direction.