| Complaint: | Complaint 19-08 |
|---|---|
| Respondent: | Barbara Guminski |
| Premises: | East Mesa Animal Hospital |
| Related: | 19-07 |
This complaint follows from 19-07 but pertains to Guminski rather than Kern's contribution.
Guminski's response does confirm that she directed the complainants to give honey water and to skip the insulin dose that evening. She then states the dog presented as hyperglycemic and specifically says it was because of the honey water and no insulin. She says that on admission the dog was started on medication for cardiomyopathy and hypothyroidism. She goes through other events during the hospitalization, noting that some of the blood work suggested an infectious process. She states they also wanted to perform an ACTH stim test because they weren't sure what was going on. She concludes that the owners declined further testing and "put [the dog's] needs first" by directing her to euthanize their dog.
The Investigative Committee discussion seems to round down on what the complainants were actually saying (and arguably much of what we do know about the dog would suggest): "The Committee discussed that Respondent's recommendation of honey water was an acceptable treatment for low blood glucose. If the dog did not improve, a recheck was recommended."
| Source: | November 11, 2018 AM Investigative Committee Meeting |
|---|---|
| People: | |
| Barbara Guminski | Respondent |
| David Stoll | Respondent Attorney |
| Roll Call: | |
| Carolyn Ratajack | Aye |
| Christina Tran | Absent |
| Mary Williams | Absent |
| Robert Kritsberg | Aye |
| Ryan Ainsworth | Aye |
| Result: | Passed |
| Source: | December 12, 2018 Board Meeting |
|---|---|
| People: | |
| David Stoll | Respondent Attorney |
| Proposed By: | Sarah Heinrich |
| Seconded By: | Christina Bertch-Mumaw |
| Roll Call: | |
| Christina Bertch-Mumaw | Aye |
| Darren Wright | Aye |
| J Greg Byrne | Aye |
| Jane Soloman | Aye |
| Jessica Creager | Aye |
| Jim Loughead | Aye |
| Nikki Frost | Aye |
| Robyn Jaynes | Absent |
| Sarah Heinrich | Aye |
| Result: | Passed |
The primary source for the above summary was obtained as a public record from the Arizona State Veterinary Medical Examining Board. You are welcome to review the original records and board meeting minutes by clicking the relevant links. While we endeavor to provide an accurate summary of the complaint, response, investigative reports and board actions, we encourage you to review the primary sources and come to your own conclusions. In some cases we have also been able to reach out to individuals with knowledge of specific complaints, and where possible that information will be included here.