My Poor Little Girl

Stitches from the lypoma wound were taken out this morning by the vet we saw on the last visit. The wound has healed well and Liz is very spritely. Unfortunately, when Gareth the vet checked the stitch on her eyelid, he seemed to think that the vet who operated had not used dissolvable sutures. I've got to take her back in another week when he has checked with original vet, and she may have to have another anaesthetic to remove the stitches as they are so close to the eye. Once again I am not a happy bunny!

If there was any doubt remaining after the first debacle, this has definitely sealed the deal and I'm off to pastures new for any future treatments. I feel a letter to the RCVS coming on if there are any further problems.

Me too Lily!!!

I do think a letter of complaint is due but do send this to the practice first rather than going straight to the RCVS. From experience I know if you don't, they will ask you do that.

The RCVS can't get your vet to offer a refund or any compensation either. If you take the practice to task yourself you're likely to get an apology and a monetary offer.

You might get further with the threat of a complaint to the RCVS rather than actually complaining. If there's any whiff of negligence they'll advise you to take civil action.

Poor little love - hope she won't need another anaesthetic.