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After my dog having a dental procedure he wasn't e...

After my dog having a dental procedure he wasn't eating, he barly was drinking water, wasn't taking his medications, became weak, couldnt walk, stand and was very wobbly/shaking. I had a Vet appoinment for him on Monday morning but Sunday night I couldn't take him falling over any longer and took him to this ER in a panic that his condition could be a stroke or seizure. I waited at this ER for 3 1/2 hours which I feel was a long wait because it didnt seem busy in the front or back and only 35 minutes of the wait time was my dog looked at and I was talked to. When the Dr finally came in she took a look at my dog, I gave her full detail of his dental procedure and explained he wasn't eating or taking his medication. She told me my dog is alert and it didn't seem to be anything neurological and she wanted to keep him overnight for "observation" and to run blood test. I felt she kept repeating herself as if she was trying to convince me to keep him there and the test she was suggesting was a must. After her telling me my dog is alert and it's nothing neurological and giving me a estimate of $1,700 that I had to pay right then and there I decided to take my dog home and take him to his Vet in the morning. I'm so glad that I made that decision! I ended up leaving the ER knowing my dog had a fever, he was giving fluids (He was dehydrated) they ran a sugar test on him and I was giving liquid antibiotics since my dog wasn't taking the pill form. The doctor didn't even offer to give my dog the liquid antobiotic, it was the tech who did and this cost me $202. I went to my Vet the next morning and right away my Vet knew what the problem was. Turns out my dog had a fever, was dehydrated, and all these symptoms were from him not eating, drinking, or taking his medications. My vet gave my dog fluids, gave him a shot of pain medication and antobiotics to get into his system quickly. When I asked my Vet about blood work he stated it wasn't necessary at the moment let's get this fever down and get him on his meds. Within hours of my Vet taking care of him my dog was improving. At the moment I am disappointed with this ER. I know some things are protocol but how could a Dr not offer pain medication, antibiotics when doses were missed? Why wasn't any offering to get my dog's fever down giving? The only reason why im giving this place 3 stars is because the staff and DR were nice, the place was clean, parking is available and it's open after hours. As far as price, the little service and help I received, the information I received, and the wait time I would rate it 2.

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