In 2008 Dr. Wm. Schultz, DVM of Schultz Veterinary Clinic in Okemos, Michigan did a c-section on my show dog. Eight months later she showed signs of distress so was rushed to Michigan State University clinic.
There surgeons removed a huge cantalope sized growth that had grown around a piece of GAUZE left on her uterus Dr. Schultz. Her body tried to isolate the infection, but eventually it escaped the growth and spread throughout her body cavity and almost killed her. She had never had surgery of any kind before the c-section done by Schultz so even though he tried to blame everyone else, including the fine surgeon at MSU, no one else was to blame. He left the gauze in there.
Michigan State University did lifesaving surgery to remove the growth and the gauze in it and expertly managed the septic infection. She suffered a lot of pain as they had drains in her and had an incision almost 2 ft. long to remove the infection caused by Dr. Schultz. The bill was very very expensive. She is a purebred brood bitch for our show kennel, and was being actively shown at AKC dog shows. We have spent a considerable amount invested in training her for showing and getting health clearances for breeding her. Unlike some breeders, we go above and beyond to be ethical and raise healthy, happy puppies. Her pedigree is unique and she has qualities vital to our breeding program, and this sadly impacts the quality of future generations.
She is also our beloved pet and family member and we love her and feel she was made to suffer unnecessarily. Particularly because of his continued harassment and threats and the fact that she was in pain for almost 8 months (but being a stoic breed, did not let us know until it became life-threatening). She suffered greatly because of Dr. Schultz' negligence.
Almost two years after the c-section, the vet bills still sit on a credit card accumulating interest. This has caused severe financial difficulties for us, meanwhile Dr. Schultz flies around in his private plane unconcerned. Schultz continues to argue that MSU should have pieced her septic uterus back together with infected tissue, rather than save her life. Though he left the gauze in her, he says he isn't responsible! (then who is?)
In his first two phone calls to me Dr. Schultz admitted his mistake and said he would take care of the damage. I took him at his word and waited. He lied. I retained an attorney when the Insurance company refused to even talk to me. Then he began to call and harass me at least 4 more times threatening that if I told anyone he would sue me for slander. After almost a year of waiting and no solution, I filed complaints with various state agencies. He is still under investigation with the state licensing board.
After it became apparent the State was going to investigate his license, Dr. Schultz' insurance decided to settle after more than a year of foot-dragging - but to be reimbursed for just a small portion of the damage done, they demanded I sign a release that would infringe on my constitutional right of free speech, stop the state licensing investigation, and have me agree that leaving gauze in Mulan was "alleged" and a "doubtful and disputed claim" which was not true. If I had signed, I'd be liable for Schultz' attorney bills defending the state investigation, and would open myself up to a defamation lawsuit, so I declined signing and did not take the offered settlement at that time. When I wouldn't sign, I was again subjected to harassment from his attorney.
It also should be known that Dr. Schultz is NOT board certified, even though he leads you to believe he is. This is considered very unethical according to the AMVA.
www.petmalpractice.com is where I am exercising my right to free speech that Dr. Schultz so wants so squelch. He has had anything negative removed from review sites to this end, even when posted by others with similar bad experiences. read more
