What are some Banfield Pet Hospital horror stories?

It's hard to say they are common. While there are some horror stories floating around, Banfield also has many satisfied customers. There are likely thousands of pets treated successfully at their hospitals every day. But of course, the bad experiences tend to get more attention, so it might seem like there are more horror stories than there actually are.

There might be a story where Banfield overcharged a customer. They added on a bunch of unnecessary tests and procedures. The pet owner ended up with a huge bill that they couldn't really afford, and when they questioned it, Banfield wasn't very helpful in explaining or adjusting the charges.

Yes. I heard of a case where Banfield recommended a very invasive and expensive treatment for a cat. The cat's owner was hesitant but was made to feel like it was the only option. After the treatment, the cat had a lot of complications and didn't recover well. It seems that Banfield didn't fully consider alternative, less invasive options.

Well, one horror story could be about the overcrowding in the hospital. Patients might not get the proper attention they need. Another could be related to misdiagnosis. A patient who actually had a treatable condition was wrongly diagnosed and had to suffer for a long time. And some might say that the lack of communication between the staff and patients' families is also a horror in itself.

One scary hospital horror story is about a patient who woke up in the middle of the night in an empty hospital corridor. He was supposed to be in his room but found himself lost. The lights were flickering, and he could hear strange moans coming from the end of the hall. Another is a woman who saw a shadowy figure hovering over her while she was in recovery. She thought it was a nurse at first, but when she called out, there was no response and the figure just vanished.

One horror story could be about overcrowding. Patients were left in hallways for hours without proper care. There were not enough nurses to attend to everyone. It was a chaotic situation where the sick were crying out for help but couldn't get the attention they needed in a timely manner.

One horror story is about a patient being left alone in a cold, dark room for hours without proper medical attention. The staff just ignored their calls for help.

There was a story in an old, abandoned hospital. People reported hearing strange noises at night, like moaning and the sound of gurneys moving on their own. Some even claimed to see shadowy figures in the hallways. It's said that many patients died there in the past under mysterious circumstances, and their spirits might be lingering.

One common 'hospital horror story' is about long waiting times. People may wait for hours in the emergency room, in pain or discomfort, before getting proper medical attention. Another is misdiagnosis. A patient could be wrongly diagnosed and receive the wrong treatment which might make their condition worse. Also, there are stories of unhygienic conditions in some hospitals, like dirty rooms or unsterilized equipment which pose serious risks to patients.

One horror story is when the hospital was understaffed. A mother was in labor for hours and the nurses were too busy to check on her regularly. She felt alone and scared, and there were long delays in getting pain relief. It was a nightmare for her.