Allied Partners Veterinary Emergency Service

I have an elderly cat that was recently diagnosed with some health ailments. He recently suffered a broken leg (he is unable to support his weight on three legs). Keep in mind that I have visited MASH/APVES a total of four times. It took a total of four visits for us to learn that the vet at our first visit essentially ruined all chances for my cat to heal from his injury. To give some background, I was recommended to take him to MASH/APVES by another vet that could not treat my cat’s injury. Upon our arrival, my cat was taken to the exam room and he underwent procedures that I am still unaware of the specifics. The vet then informed us that our cat was dying and she recommended euthanasia. She offered absolutely no test results that showed why my cat needed to be euthanized that night. It was my choice to take my cat home that night, if he was going to pass. In order to increase his comfort level, I pleaded with the vet to at least put a splint on his leg so he would be able to have some mobility. I was also sent home with a plethora of pain medication. This has been over a month ago and my cat is still alive and walking around using a splint for his leg. At the first vet’s recommendation, I have been taking my cat for regular visits to MASH/APVES to replace his splint. Not until the fourth visit did I learn that the vet at my first visit did NOT properly align my cat’s leg. This knowledge was gained when a different MASH/APVES vet noticed that the incorrect bones were trying to fuse together to heal. Due to muscle contractions, she was unable to align my cat’s leg. Now, my cat has been left in a terrible situation. Since his leg was not aligned properly initially and the healing process has begun, a splint is now an ineffective treatment. Leaving reparative surgery or amputation the only two available avenues. He is both elderly and suffers from diabetes, so surgery to repair his leg or amputation were not recommended by my regular vet. I would absolutely NOT recommend taking a beloved pet to MASH/APVES.