Unlicensed vet accused in Nonthaburi pet death scandal

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A dog owner has lodged a complaint against a veterinary clinic in Nonthaburi, alleging that an unlicensed vet performed a sterilisation operation on his pet, which subsequently died.

 

The 36 year old owner, Songwut Sammawutikun, has sought an investigation into whether the individual who conducted the operation was, in fact, a qualified veterinarian.

 

Songwut Sammawutikun disclosed that his three year old Thai-breed female dog, named Pookan, underwent the sterilisation procedure at the animal hospital. The hospital staff had assured him that the dog was perfectly healthy and scheduled the operation for July 9. Following the surgery, Songwut was told to collect his pet after a seven-day recovery period. However, on July 14, he was notified that Pookan had suffered seizures and died due to internal bleeding complications.

 

Confused by the sudden turn of events, Songwut questioned why the surgery went ahead if the dog had internal issues.

 

by Nattapong Westwood

Photo: KhaoSod

 

Full story: The Thaiger 2023-11-01

 

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[Morch]

There's a 'vet' in the nearby town, in retrospect, not sure what his actual credentials are other than inheriting the family business, and prices being lower than the competition. MIL, caring more about costs and comfort, chose him twice over objections for similar operation. While both dogs did not die, the 'work' done was sloppy, and resulted in me taking both to the newer better clinic.

 

The new vet, while obviously distressed at the mess, declined to outright say something about the other guy - guess it's a culture thing. Same with our regular vet - he's aware of the bad one's reputation, but that's as far as it goes.

 

We call him The Butcher. Mrs. talked me out of vandalizing his 'shop' after the second time.

 

One of our first dogs, when I was a kid.....stitch undone after a couple of days, basically bled and spilled guts all over the house.

Gets to me every time I hear about something like that.

[Bangkok Barry]

I have little doubt that a vet I used to use was unqualified, after he gave us anti-tic injections to administer to our six dogs. I checked the box and instructions before we used them and found they were for horses and cattle, and a brief Google revealed it would have killed all of our dogs. And he did know it was for dogs.

[Morch]

We're very happy with Dr. Vader (he's a Star Wars fan...), cared for our girl while she was the communal street dog, refused payment for the operation. The backup in the next town is excellent as well, plus there's a government vet hospital nearby. All that's and i still fret whenever she farts the wrong way...

[rwill]

5 hours ago, Morch said:

The new vet, while obviously distressed at the mess, declined to outright say something about the other guy - guess it's a culture thing. Same with our regular vet - he's aware of the bad one's reputation, but that's as far as it goes.

More of a defamation thing than a culture thing.  That said most doctors protect each other.

[kidneyw]

6 hours ago, Bangkok Barry said:

I have little doubt that a vet I used to use was unqualified, after he gave us anti-tic injections to administer to our six dogs. I checked the box and instructions before we used them and found they were for horses and cattle, and a brief Google revealed it would have killed all of our dogs. And he did know it was for dogs.

Maybe he has the same trouble I have when using the Thai word "Ma," which can mean horse or dog, as well as nearly everything else.