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I know he began to have
a lot of health problems and I know (from past experience) that things can be unpredictable. But we spent $7000 on treatment for our guy. And now I'm not getting the answers I expect. Why would a cat go into cardiac arrest suddenly? This isn't the same as heart failure. I don't really know what my options are. I do like these vets, or at least had a good experience until now; and I have no real reason to think they didn't give him the best care possible, but I still have doubts. How do you ever know???? Very sad. My wife is devestated (she has never lost a pet before). I'm so sorry you have to experience this. I can't imagine how horrible it must be. It's bad enough for your cat to die but under such circumstances and at such cost... My cat had PU surgery and he acted as if nothing had happened immediately afterward. He was 10. He also had exploratory bladder surgery so they opened him up all the way. I can only think maybe they gave him too much anesthesia? Or pain relievers? That can cause constipation. Maybe he was older and had other health problems? Maybe he wasn't fit for surgery to begin with? My cat's PU and bladder surgery was I think $1,200 but this was 7 years ago. $7,000 seems high. Again, I'm so sorry your family and cat had to experience this. I'll keep all of you in my prayers. |
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Thank you everyone for your kind words.
At the moment I'm also worried about our other two cats, the other male in particular, they were very close. Even though he had been in the hospital for some time, they now seem to know that he is not coming back, very strange. They are very depressed and lethargic today. Maybe I'm projecting though. On 27 Oct 2004 06:13:16 GMT, pam (Mary) wrote: I know he began to have a lot of health problems and I know (from past experience) that things can be unpredictable. But we spent $7000 on treatment for our guy. And now I'm not getting the answers I expect. Why would a cat go into cardiac arrest suddenly? This isn't the same as heart failure. I don't really know what my options are. I do like these vets, or at least had a good experience until now; and I have no real reason to think they didn't give him the best care possible, but I still have doubts. How do you ever know???? Very sad. My wife is devestated (she has never lost a pet before). I'm so sorry you have to experience this. I can't imagine how horrible it must be. It's bad enough for your cat to die but under such circumstances and at such cost... My cat had PU surgery and he acted as if nothing had happened immediately afterward. He was 10. He also had exploratory bladder surgery so they opened him up all the way. I can only think maybe they gave him too much anesthesia? Or pain relievers? That can cause constipation. Maybe he was older and had other health problems? Maybe he wasn't fit for surgery to begin with? My cat's PU and bladder surgery was I think $1,200 but this was 7 years ago. $7,000 seems high. Again, I'm so sorry your family and cat had to experience this. I'll keep all of you in my prayers. |
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Very sad. My wife is devestated (she has never lost a pet before).
Oh, I'm so sorry. I had thought this would have a good outcome. My condolences to you and your wife. Poor kitty, you did all you could. Candace (take the litter out before replying by e-mail) See my cats: http://photos.yahoo.com/maccandace "One does not meet oneself until one catches the reflection from an eye other than human." (Loren Eisely) |
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Very sad. My wife is devestated (she has never lost a pet before).
Oh, I'm so sorry. I had thought this would have a good outcome. My condolences to you and your wife. Poor kitty, you did all you could. Candace (take the litter out before replying by e-mail) See my cats: http://photos.yahoo.com/maccandace "One does not meet oneself until one catches the reflection from an eye other than human." (Loren Eisely) |
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