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PoliticAverse

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2. Suppose it was a human under the same circumstances, how would you feel?

Reply to Raven (Original post)

Thu Sep 23, 2021, 05:45 PM

Sep 2021

I would think that wouldn't be acceptable.

But they are probably right that they've never had a problem. It's when things go wrong that staff being there is needed.

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I have a Veterinerian question. [View all] Raven Sep 2021 OP

I have left my surgical patient dog in the vet's office overnight leftieNanner Sep 2021 #1

Suppose it was a human under the same circumstances, how would you feel? PoliticAverse Sep 2021 #2

ACL surgery on humans that have no serious health issues typically go home the same day. hlthe2b Sep 2021 #6

If you can afford it, try a veterinary specialty hospital SheltieLover Sep 2021 #3

I can appreciate your concerns, but remember almost all humans who have ACL surgery are hlthe2b Sep 2021 #4

"even if they live alone, while the facility will recommend that they have someone stay with them" PoliticAverse Sep 2021 #7

I agree. But such human patients routinely go home on their own. I almost never see them in the ER. hlthe2b Sep 2021 #8

It's normal happybird Sep 2021 #5

My dog had ACL surgery two years ago at an "Emergency" clinic run by ISU Vet Professors. SharonClark Sep 2021 #9

My dog had 3 ACL surgeries in her life Laurelin Sep 2021 #10