25/06/2025
After a long and emotional four-year wait, I can now share that the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has formally found Mr. Siew Loong (Michael) Ng guilty of disgraceful professional conduct, and he has been struck off the veterinary register.
One of the many cases examined during the hearing was that of our beloved Barney.
In May 2021, Barney — our Labradoodle — became seriously unwell. He was drinking excessively, not eating, and clearly suffering. Despite strong signs of diabetes, Michael Ng failed to offer us urgent or appropriate treatment. Instead of recommending insulin, hospitalisation, or referral to a specialist, we were led to believe Barney might have cancer — and were steered by Michael Ng toward euthanasia.
Heartbroken, we brought Barney home for the weekend to say goodbye. But he improved — just enough for us to cancel the euthanasia and seek help from another vet, who diagnosed diabetes properly and began treatment immediately. Barney’s life was nearly lost unnecessarily through Mr Ng's misdiagnosis.
I reported what happened to the RCVS, and it became part of a much larger investigation. The outcome of that investigation is now public.
What was especially distressing was learning during the hearing that Mr. Ng had altered Barney’s medical records, adding notes that falsely suggested I had refused treatment. The RCVS panel found this to be dishonest and misleading.
This process has been long and painful for me and my family, but the result brings some peace. I share this not out of anger, but to honour Barney — and to help ensure others don’t suffer in silence.
Thank you to everyone who stood with us. And thank you to the RCVS for listening, for upholding professional standards, and for protecting the trust we place in veterinary care.