Posted by Dinah on June 29, 2004, at 15:56:34
It turns out Harry's recent downturn was most likely related to a medication mixup on the part of the vet that had me giving him twice the correct dose of Celebrex, which can wreak havoc on the intestinal tract and cause all sorts of other problems too in too great a dose.
And not only was Harry's health put in jeopardy, but I spent a small fortune in tests and appetite stimulants at the very same vet. I called today, ready to give them h*ll over giving him the wrong size capsules, and letting them know how angry I was about the out of pocket money it cost me as well as the pain he's suffered and the threat to his health.
But I like my vet, and in the end only made a half hearted protest about the error and suggested he make sure it never happened again. He actually spoke about what a good thing it would be if that were the reason for Harry's indisposition, as he should get better now he's on the right dose.
I feel like I've caved again to an authority figure that I like and respect. That I'm too placating and pliant. I didn't want him to be mad at me. It happens over and over again. This is clearly something I need to work on in therapy. Sigh.
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