dog needs vet

ljs1977

a friend of mine has split from their partner and the dog has got stuck in the middle she needs some vet treatment that has been booked for today but has now said will take the dog herself at some point the problem has been ongoing for weeks now and i dont think she will take her where does the ex partner stand on taking the dog for treatment as he is going to pay and take the dog please help

Raksha

Who ever is paying for the treatment should contact the vet and explain the situation.

ljs1977

i have arranged a vet appointment this afternoon and is going to be paid for by my friend the problem is actually getting hold of the dog to take her there

foreign_correspondent

Good luck - I would do exactly the same, of course, the ex-partner may be miffed, for whatever personal reasons they may have, but what can they do once it is sorted?

So long as the person taking the dog to the vet is acting in the best interests of the dog, I don't think any dog owner would have a leg to stand on if they didnt like the fact that an interested party had taken the dog to the vet for treatment that it needed, but that they were not getting for it. In fact to deny vetinary treatment to an animal that needs it is an offence, I believe.

Do let us know how you get on.

ljs1977

tried to take her to vets but was refused by the ex partner who says will take her next fri meanwhile dog has infected bites on both sides of her body really just hope she does get taken not sure what else can be done

RuthnJasper

The situation here is hard for me to understand, as specific details are scarce - but the one suffering is the dog. It is vital that he/she gets the treatment. I don't have the relationship situation myself, or indeed any relationship at all , but I DO struggle to pay my beloved dog Jasper's vet bills (All welcome to visit Jasper's blog - link in my profile - bottom-sniffing optional). Eventually, I decided to come clean with the vet.

I sent him an honest email and dreaded the reply. However, to my surprise, he was gracious and pleased to be kept informed. He said "Just pay what you can - when you can. All we ask is that you keep us informed if payment becomes impractical for you." I cannot tell you how relieved and grateful I felt - I may even have shed a few tears.

Ultimately, honesty is always the best policy in these circumstances. With the ex AND the vet.

I know that my dog would - if he could - do everything to pay for his treatment and to help me out himself if he could (as, no doubt, your dog would for you). But he cannot. I would rather go without food myself than see Jasper go hungry, as he relies on me and hasn't had a hand/paw in the circumstances leading to my financial hardship.

Keep us posted - I'm sure you will do the right thing for your dog, and I trust that all will be well for you both.

Here is a quick tip for skin-infection-type problems (Jasper is allergic to grass-flea bites, so I KNOW this works). Grow a little aloe-vera plant in a pot on the window-sill (mine's in the kitchen). If a scratch or bite on you or your dog becomes troublesome, simply snip off a leaf from the plant, split it in half with your thumbnail or a blade, and rub the gel that oozes inside the centre of the leaf well into the affected area. It really does work. Smells good too!

Good luck. Keep smiling - even if it seems hard just now.

R & Jasper-dog xx

P.S. - If you are genuinely concerned that the dog is suffering, and also have genuine doubts that the ex-partner will actually take the dog to the vets for the treatment he/she needs, ring the RSPCA immediately and explain the situation. If the dog IS poorly and being denied treatment, they can legally seize the dog from the ex, get it treated, and then the conscientious partner (your friend) can collect the dog back from the RSPCA. Please don't hesitate if the dog is suffering and you seriously believe that the ex will deny him/her treatment. Again - please keep us posted. xx