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Henry P

1 reviews | Active since Apr 2021

20 Apr 2021, 10:04

Disgraceful Excuse of a vet

So my brother went to Gp Spca after been bites by their other dog on the bag with the result his him legs were imobil. They were told after been told that he was biten, Blaze, thats was his name, was born like that . After seeing two other vets , qualified geniune vets that charges a **** load of money, one in station kenilwoth between Rosemead ave and kenilworth station.and the other one Blaze was put down because his back is broken and would suffer as he grew up. No x-rays nothing just a on sight diagnose and thats the end of Blaze that was only 6 months old. Dont ever go to that vet you will lose your dog. The thing is this why do you go to a professional that makes money causing your dog to be put down. Brother then went to Bridgetown vet, and I take my hat of to them who xrayed the dog and did what any other so called vet had to do. My brother and his wife are shattered beyond means. So to you and your vet and are out there to make money above the care of our beloved pets ***** you and I hope yoy lose more clients than what people are losing their pet. You a disgrace of a vet

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Replies (4)
SPCA
SPCA's reply20 Apr 2021, 10:11
Official
Kindly provide the name of the SPCA as we do not have a GP SPCA so that we may address your complaint more efficiently.  
 
Kind regards 
Society Liaison Unit 
National Council of SPCAs 
SPCA
SPCA's reply20 Apr 2021, 10:15
Official
We at the National Council of SPCAs will forward your complaint to the Cape of Good Hope SPCA asking for a response. Their response shall be posted within 7 days.
 
Kind regards 
Society Liaison Unit
National Council of SPCAs
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Henry P's update20 Apr 2021, 10:43
Reviewer Update
  • There is only one in Grassy Park, corner 1st road and 1st ave.
SPCA
SPCA's reply23 Apr 2021, 11:35
Official
Dear Mr Pienaar,
 
We at the Cape of Good Hope SPCA are very sorry to learn about the passing of your puppy, Blaze.
 
Blaze was brought to our clinic by Ms Vanessa Pienaar on 16 January 2021, after being bitten by another dog on 27 December 2020. This is somewhat 20 days after the dog was injured. During the clinical examination, we found that Blaze was lame in both hind legs, and abnormalities of the thoracic spine could be palpated. The puppy was bright, alert, and responsive and did not show any signs of experiencing pain. A distemper test was done, which was negative. We advised Ms Pienaar that the prognosis was guarded, and that x-rays were required to determine the extent of damage to the spine, and to make an assessment of treatment options, if any. Ms Pienaar paid R182 for the consultation (which included the distemper test), and was quoted an additional R385 for the x-rays, which she opted to decline. Ms Pienaar left with the puppy and refused further treatment from the SPCA.
 
We understand that the puppy has been seen by a couple of other veterinary clinics since January 2021 and that a decision was finally made in April 2021 to humanely euthanase the puppy.
 
Kindest regards,
Cape of Good Hope SPCA