Above & Beyond pet clinic in the City of Downey punctured my dogs aorta while trying to collect a urine sample. She fainted and started going into shock but they called her “a medical mystery” and referred me to an emergency hospital. At first, their story was that she fell, then that she collapsed while walking. Her gums were white, her tongue was purple, she was panting, extremely disoriented and couldn’t stand up. They tested her blood sugar levels to try and explain her fainting but her test result came back normal. I took her to the emergency hospital and they saw free flowing liquid in her abdomen which they later confirmed was blood. Her aorta (which is located near the bladder) was punctured. When I asked the vet at the emergency hospital if that could be from a fall she said no. Not even with the most traumatic impact like getting hit by a car had she seen this happen to a dog. BUT she has seen it happen from the needle used to draw urine.

I have been taking my dogs to this vet for 6 years. Today, I took my health dog (see picture) who was jumping around, standing, wagging her tail all morning and they returned me a dog that needed to be put on oxygen and iv immediately because she was going into shock from internal bleeding.

I have spent, so far, 7k on Peanut’s treatment and she is still not out of the hospital. She is stable and alert but still not fully recovered. They are keeping her overnight to monitor the internal bleeding and to see if further tests are needed.

What was a routine vet visit ended up being the most traumatic experience. I hate asking others for money but her vet bills are growing and I am maxing out credit cards to pay for them. Any and all help is appreciated.

I have consulted with multiple lawyers and they have all said I have no case. I thank everyone for their prayers, recommendations and overall support.