Risks associated with clients seeing multiple veterinarians.

1. An owner had taken her dog to her regular veterinarian due to her dog seeming weak and unable to walk normally. As there was little noticeable improvement following treatment for arthritis the owner decided to take the dog elsewhere for a second opinion and the dog was diagnosed with a tumour. The owner requested a refund of all fees paid to the first veterinarian. 2. Surgery was performed on a dog which resulted in a large wound. The owner was unhappy with the outcome, even though the treating veterinarian was able to explain the reasons for the outcome, and went to see someone else. The second veterinarian criticised the work of the first veterinarian. The owner requested a refund of part of the fees paid to the first veterinarian.