A very unfortunate and sad experience

I think the people at VERG have good intentions, but we had a very unfortunate experience there. We found a kitten that was 4 weeks old and she was in great health overall. She had worms and ring worm, typical street cat stuff, but she was lively and had a good appetite. We took her to a vet that prescribed Albon medication for her worms. She had a bad reaction to it late at night so I rushed her to VERG. They told me it was not the medication and got her better. But then they gave the Albon to her again and she got worse and I had to rush her back to them the next night. This went on like this for 4 nights in a row, and I kept asking about possible allergies, and reading about the medication and the side effects, which was exactly what the kitten was experiencing. By the 4th visit she was so weak I demanded they take her off the medication and flush her out and then I would take her home. They said they would not give it to her and I was relieved. Then I got a call the next day that she was touch and go. I was totally surprised because she was doing better the night before after not receiving the medication. I asked if she had received the Albon again and they said yes, the doctor had decided to give it to her without calling us or getting our consent. The kitten died shortly after. We were devastated and so upset that they made this decision expressly against our wishes. Since it is the ONLY 24 hour clinic in Brooklyn, go there if you have to but please be aware that at least some of the doctors are not willing to hear what you have to say about your pet and they may not follow your instructions, which could, as in our case, lead to the death of your animal.
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