I have been avoiding "Health" for a while and focusing on the other posts instead. I am so sorry I am coming in at such a late date. I am so sorry you guys went through this, especially Ryu. I pray that the worst is forever behind you. I do want to mention though that yes mistakes are made daily, but I think the light hearted approach about this by your vet is not responsible. This vet clinic needs to provide you with access to thier Malpractice Insurance. This may not be a compensatory event but I do believe all current and future visits pertaining to this event need to be covered. Equally so a means to document this outside of this practice for any future events that might show that this clinic is missing the "ball" in its practices. This is not a judgement call against this vet, nor should you feel anything but professionalism to a professional, but this is a botched surgery and should be addressed more clearly. The urethra carries the urine from the bladder and an incident such as this could develop long-term problems. The wound should initially heal well because antibiotics were given, but in the long-term this could result in the formation of excessive scar tissue in or around the urethra. This could cause a diminished urine flow with discomfort. It could cause an animal to hold thier bladder for more extended periods resulting in more discomfort. It could also potentially cause future urinary tract infections or bladder infections. God forbid and I believe this is it, that there will be no more troubles; but on the standpoint of now and here I would opt to reach out to the Doctor's Insurance. I would want to address all and every question possible. This is a specific indicator. This is not broad spectrum at all and it seems that there should be a policy within the Insurance carrier's books that cover such things; at least for documentation purposes. You might find it easier to have someone speak on your behalf such as a lawyer in case you might feel this could harm any professional relationship you have with this vet. It's a tough call when your loved ones are in the hands of someone that would take this sort of questioning personally; I doubt it but I do not know this vet. Right now I am wishing all is perfect! I relate to this because I went through a botched Inguinal Hernia repair where the doctor cut through the nerves. His big hands were not able to separate the muscle tissue from the nerve bundle going into my leg and he was in a rush so he snipped right through. Luckily years, and the fact that nerves can remap themselves, I am living pain-free, but that wasn't alway the case. Biggest Huggs to Ryu! Get well fast!
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