Perhaps, like me, you are here reading the positive reviews of this clinic while looking for a new vet for your beloved pet. I read the positive reviews and decided to choose this clinic.On Tuesday, 6... Read More
Perhaps, like me, you are here reading the positive reviews of this clinic while looking for a new vet for your beloved pet. I read the positive reviews and decided to choose this clinic.On Tuesday, 6/21, I brought in my 8 year old Shih Tzu Bailey for a wellness appointment. I emailed her medical history to this clinic before bringing her in. In the waiting area, I was told that Bailey needed a rabies shot and a "booster." When I asked which booster, I was told a booster for bordatella, distempter, and parvo. These three shots are the only ones that were disclosed as being in the booster that she would be administered.Bailey experienced a severe anaphylactic reaction to the shots that evening. Merck, the manufacturer of the vaccine, agreed the reaction was due to the shot when I called to report the reaction. Bailey had to be taken to an emergency clinic twice that evening. Upon review of the invoice from Arapaho, I discovered Bailey had been administered DA2PPL, a booster with five vaccinations, meaning she was administered full dosage of six vaccinations (inclusive of the rabies shot) in one day, two of which were not disclosed to me.I called Arapaho to report the reaction immediately at 8am the preceding morning. I spoke with a Dr. Perkins (who is not the vet that saw Bailey, but I believe him to be the owner). Apart from the non-disclosure regarding the vaccinations given to my dog, here is where my real concern begins with this clinic.At no point during our conversation, did Dr. Perkins ever concern himnself with how Bailey was doing the next day, after I had just reported her two visits to an emergency clinic. Not one inquiry of how she was doing the next day. One week later and I have not heard a single peep from anyone at this clinic. Not a single call to check in. Not even an email to see how she is doing (and they have my email since I emailed Bailey's complete medical history before her first visit). To the clinic, in case you were wondering (which clearly you were not), she is still not doing well. On our phone call, Dr. Perkins assured me he would report the reaction to the manufacturer. I requested the serial number of the DA2PPL vaccination that Bailey was given and was provided one serial number. When I called Merck at 4:40 Est. time, 3:30 Central time, I was advised that no one from Arapaho Road Animal Clinic had reported the vaccination reaction. Upon self-reporting, I also learned that I was only given one serial number from the vaccination. Merck advised me that it would call the clinic. I demanded a call back from Merck after Merck spoke directly to the clinic because I wanted to know the contents of the conversation. I was advised that the vet was unaware the vaccination came with two serial numbers and that this is why I was only provided with one serial number, which was not a big deal to me. I understand that reactions can occur. I understand that this vet did not manufacture this vaccine. I am more concerned about the complete lack of care about how Bailey was doing after the clinic was fully aware of her adverse reaction. Additionally, whomever weighed Bailey at this clinic had her listed at 6.8lbs. At the emergency clinic, she weighed 9.7 or 9.9 lbs, I cannot recall exactly. She has always fluctuated between 9 and 10 lbs. Thank god she was not prescribed a weight specific dosage of anything at this clinic because it would have been 3 full pounds off. Lastly, do your research before vaccinating your dog. I have spoken with veterinarians in the past week that have stated there was no need to inoculate an 8 year old indoor lap dog with six vaccinations in one day. Recent guidelines recommend no more than one vaccine per visit, as studies have shown an increased correlation between the number of shots given and the instances of reaction. Get the serial number, which is specific to the batch, of the shot your pet is given. If your pet has a reaction, report it to both the manufacturer and the USDA. Read Less