Tuesday, September 8, 2015

Facepalm

Little fluffy white dog came in with her owner on a Monday. Fluffy was dancing all over the exam table.

Me: What's going on with Fluffy today?

Obnoxious Owner: She hurt her leg Saturday. It was really bad so I gave her Advil.

Me: Please do not do that again. Advil is toxic to dogs.

OO: You were closed and she was in pain.

Me: Do not give Tylenol, Advil or Aleve to dogs. It can cause liver or kidney failure.

OO: Well, I couldn't just let her be in pain, could I?

*Facepalm* The clinic has an emergency number where a veterinarian can be reached 24/7 as well as an emergency clinic nearby if Fluffy was really in that much pain.  Hell, even a simple internet search will tell you those are toxic to dogs. Instead, she would rather risk organ failure.

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