35 year agent: animals
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Desert Dunes Animal Hospital - Palm Desert, CA - Welcome
DENTAL CLEANING USING ANESTHESIA CAUSES STROKE
Henry Randazzo, DVM, Desert Dunes Animal Hospital, Bermuda Dunes, Ca., continually kept selling me on deep dental cleaning using anesthesia everytime I visited him for my beloved 13 y/o female Golden Retriever . As a result of using anesthesia on an old dog, she suffered a massive stroke immediately thereafter, but regardless, she was discharged from the animal hospital that same day and in very poor condition. I was told it was just the effects from the anesthesia and it would wear off. It didn't, she suffered tremendously and I paid over $3000 to another veterinarian to help her recover. She recently died as a result of a 2nd stroke precipitated by the first stroke, precipitated by the use of the anesthesia. The question becomes, why would a Vet "sell" the owner of a beloved pet on the use an anesthetic on an old dog with no cavities, no dental problems, and no periodontal disease? What would be the advantage and what is the down side? Wouldn't you think the vet would err on the side of caution and do no harm? It was an unconscionable act which resulted in the death of a very dear and beloved family member, my very best friend and companion of nearly 14 years. I went to tremendous lengths to insure Kona's good health and well-being over the years and spent thousands and thousands of dollars on her medical needs to keep her in the best of health. Dr. Henry Randazzo refused to reimburse for his dastardly deed, nearly $900 and never once said I am sorry for your loss. The abuse to my dog and the physical and emotional trauma to me and my family has been debilitating and his actions reprehensible. I cry every day, all day and now take anti-depressants, sleeping pills and am heartbroken and suffering more than words could ever describe. I am now in therapy with a Psychiatrist because of my sadness, depression and guilt for letting this Vet talk me into the procedure using an anesthetic that resulted in the death of Kona. I trusted Henry Randazzo and believed him to be the expert and to do the right thing. Surely he knew what's best for my baby, or so I believed. Clearly he should have erred on the side of caution and should have never talked me into giving an old dog anesthesia except in a life threatening emergency. Clearly I should have known better, but my foolish belief that he is the expert and he knows best changed my life forever. Never ever have blind faith. My beautiful, sweet, loving Kona was my best friend and companion for 14 years. My life has been shattered and all but destroyed because of Henry Randazzo's greed and my trusting him. He should not be permitted to do this to any other animal lover caregiver and pet owner. Kona and I suffered unimaginable grief, and unnecessarily. PLEASE, everyone, be careful and be cautious and ask plenty of questions. Do this for Kona, do it for your pet. God bless you all.
henry randazzo
