Tara wrote in
4.196:

...I can't imagine
calling with unusual side effects of surgery, having the vet TELL me
they are not com common reactions, and then get NO further information
from them on how to deal with it.

Heh. Unfortunately, I can. An acquaintance in another newsgroup had
several wisdom teeth extracted. In the process, the oral surgeon broke her
jaw and damaged several facial nerves. The surgeon was far, far less than
interested and helpful when she expressed her concerns.

That is just wrong),

Exactly. Even the most skilled practitioner has some cases go south in a
major way. But sending the client away with a few painkillers and a
patronizing pat on the head doesn't count as "good medicine" in my book,
either.