Asked by user in New Hampshire. Answered by Enjuris Editors.
I'm so sorry this happened to your cats.
It's possible that your vet violated the state ethical code or committed veterinary malpractice by failing to do blood work when he examined your cats. However, my initial feeling is that your vet probably did not commit malpractice by failing to do blood work on 3 cats that appeared healthy during a routine checkup.
To prove that your veterinarian committed malpractice, you need to establish the following elements:
Your veterinarian failed to exercise the degree of care and skill expected of a reasonable veterinarian, and
The failure was the cause of your pet's injury or death.
If you can establish that your vet committed malpractice, New Hampshire allows you to recover medical expenses. To pursue a veterinary malpractice claim, consider using our free online directory to contact an attorney near you.
If you prefer instead to file an ethical complaint against the vet, you can do so with the New Hampshire Board of Veterinary Medicine.