Use at your OWN dog's risk!!! I took my dog to Tailwaggers in Menasha for a regular grooming session with Michaela. Shortly after picking my dog up I noticed he could not open his right eye all the way. I called Tailwaggers and brought my dog back. Michaela was gone for the day so Kelly helped flush out my dogs eyes. Kelly explained that shampoo had probably gotten in my dog's eyes and obviously irritated them. She told me to call if my dog's eyes did not get better. At this point I was becoming quite concerned and called my vet (Appanasha Pet Clinic). I was advised to bring my dog in ASAP. I called Tailwaggers asking to talk to Tara Kerr, who is the owner, as my dogs eyes were getting worse, not better . I was told she was busy but would call me within the hour. She did not. I proceeded to take my dog to the vet. The vet told me my dog had a CHEMICAL abrasion OR CHEMICAL burn!!!! When I was able to speak to Tara Kerr on the phone, two days later, she stated that I was was actually making my dogs eyes worse by following the vets treatment plan. I explained that I was seeking compensation as one of her groomers, Michaela, had made a mistake and now there were vet bills. Tara Kerr refused to compensate me in any manner. In fact, stating it was my responsibility to take care of my dog. Even though her groomer had made a mistake by getting a chemical, most likely shampoo, in my dog's eyes. I had been taking my dogs there for over five (5) years but will no longer be doing so nor providing them any business. I understand mistakes happen. However, for Tara Kerr not to compensate a customer in the error of her employee, I find that unexcusable.
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