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Vet Clinic Fined Over S/10,000 for Injuring Cat During Bath, Hiding Incident
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Vet Clinic Fined Over S/10,000 for Injuring Cat During Bath, Hiding Incident

From La República · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Indecopi fined a veterinary clinic in Miraflores over S/10,000 for injuring a cat during a bath and failing to report it to the owner.
  • The clinic refused to provide immediate care, forcing the owner to seek treatment elsewhere, which was diagnosed as a muscle trauma.
  • Indecopi also ordered the clinic to refund the service cost and additional expenses, and to include the clinic in its registry of infractions.

A veterinary clinic in Miraflores faces a significant fine of over S/10,000 from Indecopi after injuring a cat during a grooming session and then failing to properly inform its owner. The incident, which occurred in February 2024, involved a cat named Draculin who sustained a thigh injury preventing normal movement after a S/60 bath service.

the clinic's staff injured a cat during a bath and did not adequately inform its owner about what happened.

— IndecopiThis quote summarizes the core finding of Indecopi's investigation.

The owner discovered the injury the following day and was not adequately informed by the clinic's staff. When she returned to seek immediate attention, the clinic refused, citing the veterinarian's absence and suggesting she go to another establishment. This forced the owner to incur additional expenses for her pet's treatment.

the clinic refused to provide immediate attention, suggesting she go to another establishment.

— La RepúblicaThis describes the clinic's initial response to the owner's complaint.

An independent veterinary diagnosis revealed the cat suffered from muscle trauma and inflammation, consistent with a blow or an injection. Indecopi's investigation found that the clinic could not prove the injury was unrelated to their service. Crucially, they failed to produce security camera footage of the grooming area, despite having it. The clinic also did not justify any steps taken to address the situation or cover the medical costs, despite a stated intention to reimburse the owner, which never materialized.

muscle trauma and inflammation compatible with a blow or injectable procedure.

— Independent VeterinarianThis is the diagnosis given to the cat by another veterinary business.

As a result, Indecopi imposed the fine and mandated a refund for the bath service and the animal's medical expenses, plus legal interest. The clinic will also be added to Indecopi's registry of infractions and sanctions, a move that underscores the severity of the negligence and lack of transparency.

the clinic did not prove that the injury occurred due to causes unrelated to the service provided.

— IndecopiThis highlights a key failure in the clinic's defense during the investigation.
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Originally published by La República in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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