Sheriffen was admitted to Anicura's animal hospital in Hässleholm with stomach pains, where a growth was discovered on his liver. The family was told that Sheriffen should be euthanized, despite the clinic's earlier assessment that his prognosis was good. According to SVT Skåne, Anna Martinsson described being completely shocked by the recommendation.
The next day, the cost of care had risen from 50,000 to 84,000 kronor, though the specific reasons for this increase remain unclear. Anna Martinsson contacted another veterinarian who was willing to examine the dog. A biopsy showed that the growth was harmless and that Sheriffen did not need surgery or euthanasia.
I was completely shocked, but biopsy then?
According to SVT Skåne, Åsmund Follerås described it as a benign lump on the liver, and Sheriffen was declared healthy. Anicura has also charged for a euthanasia injection, and the company has offered Anna Martinsson to reduce the price by 34,000 kronor. Anicura denies having made a misdiagnosis of Sheriffen, stating in an official statement that out of respect for those involved, they cannot comment on specific medical details in this particular case, but they can confirm that they are in contact with the pet owner and are having a direct dialogue.
According to SVT Skåne, Anna Martinsson described the very worst as being an hour away from euthanizing a healthy dog and Anicura charging for a euthanasia injection. The specific medical reasons that led Anicura to initially assess a good prognosis and then recommend euthanasia are unknown, and it is unclear if Anicura has refunded or adjusted the charges for the euthanasia injection and other services. The current health status and ongoing care plan for Sheriffen, as well as any actions by authorities or regulatory bodies regarding this case, have not been confirmed.
It was a benign lump on the liver. Sheriffen was then declared healthy.
The very worst was that we were an hour away from euthanizing a healthy dog and Anicura has also charged for a euthanasia injection.
Out of respect for those involved, we cannot comment on specific medical details in this particular case, but we can confirm that we are in contact with the pet owner and are having a direct dialogue.