On some days this job just sucks

[paulpomes]

15-yo FS Golden Retriever, recumbent on arrival, faint heart beat, barely perceptible femoral pulses, blood still oozing from rDVM catheter site. Discussed quality of life, likely coagulation disorder, age, etc. Owners elect euthanasia and want to be present. Shave arm with catheter site - ecchymoses up and down transitioning to petechiae. Other

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[recalcitranttoy]

Virtual hugs.

[macula_densa]

I'm not even in practice, technically, but I'm definitely feeling you this weekend. =/

[otterdoc]

Wow, what a bummer of a day. :(

-M.

[drcruel]

My friend is fond of saying, "Some days, we really feel overpaid for what we do. Others...." I keep that with me on days like you've just had.

My sympathies, doc.

[pwned_kisa]

My heart goes out to you.