As I sit here writing this review with my 7 of 10 un-bandaged fingers, I am writing this at 2:30am because I can't sleep. I am so incredibly luck my dog is alive right now and could not be more grate... Read More
As I sit here writing this review with my 7 of 10 un-bandaged fingers, I am writing this at 2:30am because I can't sleep. I am so incredibly luck my dog is alive right now and could not be more grateful.My story: About 10 am I arrive at a friend's house to help paint. Kiyoshi (my dog) and a couple other friends start walking up to the door. I feel so guilty now - as I had underestimated the situation. My dog had played with her dogs long ago at the beach when they were puppies. We walked in and in less than a blink they were running up to him on both sides of me. I ran out the door carrying him to my car and use yelp to find the closest vet.I give Waianae Vet Clinic a call and say I have an emergency am I able to get help now-- I was told yes, and begin feverishly driving over. I am lead to one of the check rooms and the vet tech takes a quick look then goes to the back. I wait for what seems like an eternity as my heart is racing. Kiyoshi's heart is racing an I am trying to apply pressure to as many wounds as I can with my limited 2 hands.Dr. Collier eventually comes in to examine him. Tells me step by step what they are going to do now. Without hesitation I agree to the first estimate to shave, flush and clean the wounds for better evaluation. She does the eval and further surgery is needed as the bites ripped and tore into muscle. One,barely barely missed a vital artery. I am so lucky he's alive. The techs are working with a sleepy and sedated Kiyoshi as the vet tends to me and my wounds. She helps me clean up some of the blood and feces. Tells me to sit and leave the door open so they can watch me a bit as well if I faint. I'm a touch bandaged, able to drive, and they are about to start on his actual surgeries, so she sends me to the receptionist to get directions to Waianaie Comprehensive Clinic. I go overt there, in my blood covered and shredded shirt, still some blood on my face and neck, and am processed with my own tetnis shot, localized antisthetic, stitch, x-ray and antibiotics, pain reliever then a couple hours later, I am released to go back to the Vet, just as Kiyoshi has finished surgery and is awake.I cannot even find the words to express how grateful I am for being able to run to Waianae Vet Clinic Staff and the care Dr. Collier provided both Kiyoshi and I outstanding, calm, and thuroughly explained care today (yesterday) when I was not able to go to Kiyoshi's regular vet, in town at King St. Pet Hospital.My lessons learned: I am taking this as a lesson for my self. And hope others can learn as well- no matter how well trained, how the behavior was on a different day, or how quick you think you can take control, its all to easy to become complacent. No matter how much a part of your family your fur baby is,they cannot speak. They still have animal instincts we will never really understand. If you have a big dog, it is ever so critical to ensure adequate training and responsibly to have control; If you have a small dog, never under estimate how fragile they can be. Don't become complacent! Be alert, cautious, and aware of the control in the situation every time. If you aren't doing conformance shows or breeding with your pets -as Bob Barker says, spay and neuter your pets. I will be doing this as soon after Kiyoshi achieves champion status in his dog shows. pets.webmd.com/reasons-s… Read Less