It's Caturday- Post some cats (vol 3)
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This is Toby, my nephews boy. He’s had a tough life…. Rescued, lost a leg n a traffic accident, then some years later had to have both his ears amputated due to cancer… he loves to sleep in the sun.
He’s 16 or 17 now, but is happy as Larry, living his best life very day… and he seems in very good health other than the obvious.
Boss cat.
He’s 16 or 17 now, but is happy as Larry, living his best life very day… and he seems in very good health other than the obvious.
Boss cat.
rossub said:
garythesign said:
How lovely to have a cat that age.
Our first cat lived to just short of 20 and we thought that was a natural lifespan. Unfortunately, subsequent cats have not lived as long
Nah, 20 is really pushing it. 16/17 is typical - reckoned to be 80-84 in human years.Our first cat lived to just short of 20 and we thought that was a natural lifespan. Unfortunately, subsequent cats have not lived as long
Wonderful news! Always, always get a second opinion when the vet just shrugs their shoulders and says nothing can be done.
One of our previous cats became ill - lethargic, wouldn't eat - and the vet, not long out of training, said there's nothing can be done and to euthanise her. We made them get the one of the senior vets (the practice owner). He had a look and said it was likely a spasm in her bile duct (IIRC) and she just needed a steroid injection to get it to release. Within 30 minutes of getting her home she was back to normal and miaowing for food! She lived for another 9 years.
One of our previous cats became ill - lethargic, wouldn't eat - and the vet, not long out of training, said there's nothing can be done and to euthanise her. We made them get the one of the senior vets (the practice owner). He had a look and said it was likely a spasm in her bile duct (IIRC) and she just needed a steroid injection to get it to release. Within 30 minutes of getting her home she was back to normal and miaowing for food! She lived for another 9 years.
BenS94 said:
Peter is home! Very very straightforward repair, everyone there are utterly disgusted at our vets.
We're so, so relieved, he's doing really well. Dad suggesting we set up a GoFundMe, but I'm unsure, I don't want to seem t
ttish and greedy.
That must be a reliefWe're so, so relieved, he's doing really well. Dad suggesting we set up a GoFundMe, but I'm unsure, I don't want to seem t
ttish and greedy. Peter is a fine looking cat
Greeted by Peter this morning, chirping, talking and rolling around purring. He took a few small steps from his bed to the food, then flopped down - though any steps taken were really promising, so in time, I'm sure he'll do well. Total cost for the operation was £5,294 plus what ever we begrudgingly have to pay the st local vets. Worth every penny to see his bright little face this morning.
Yes, I'm still incredibly emotional.
t local vets. Worth every penny to see his bright little face this morning. Yes, I'm still incredibly emotional.
Great news about Peter and well done for getting a second opinion. Like mechanics and doctors it really can be a struggle to find a good vet sometimes you can trust. Well done for getting the second opinion.
At our local vets we've now found one particular vet who we see exclusively now after being given conflicting information on really basic stuff from a couple at the same surgery.
At our local vets we've now found one particular vet who we see exclusively now after being given conflicting information on really basic stuff from a couple at the same surgery.
BenS94 said:
Greeted by Peter this morning, chirping, talking and rolling around purring. He took a few small steps from his bed to the food, then flopped down - though any steps taken were really promising, so in time, I'm sure he'll do well. Total cost for the operation was £5,294 plus what ever we begrudgingly have to pay the st local vets. Worth every penny to see his bright little face this morning.
Yes, I'm still incredibly emotional.
Not surprised you're emotional, they really get to your heart. Glad he's on the up.t local vets. Worth every penny to see his bright little face this morning. Yes, I'm still incredibly emotional.
Further to my frustration with the vets, I went in and demanded answers to questions floating around in my head.
Records pulled up and they'd had the wrong x-ray against Peter, showing a cat in a far far worse way, which was put to sleep. We could've lost Peter to this. I didn't even get an apology.
Records pulled up and they'd had the wrong x-ray against Peter, showing a cat in a far far worse way, which was put to sleep. We could've lost Peter to this. I didn't even get an apology.
BenS94 said:
Further to my frustration with the vets, I went in and demanded answers to questions floating around in my head.
Records pulled up and they'd had the wrong x-ray against Peter, showing a cat in a far far worse way, which was put to sleep. We could've lost Peter to this. I didn't even get an apology.
A further example of Motco's Law of Universal Incompetence. Appalling treatment especially without any indication of remorse and in this era when social media can slaughter their 'Good Name' with a handful of negative comments.Records pulled up and they'd had the wrong x-ray against Peter, showing a cat in a far far worse way, which was put to sleep. We could've lost Peter to this. I didn't even get an apology.
Motco's Law said:
"Always assume that the professional person, service operative, tradesperson, artisan, or other individual with whom you are dealing is incompetent unless, and until, they demonstrate to the contrary"
Follow this rule and you will rarely be disappointed. It applies to all walks of life from brain surgeons to garbage sorters, and lawyers to checkout operators. Members of this forum excepted, obviously.
Follow this rule and you will rarely be disappointed. It applies to all walks of life from brain surgeons to garbage sorters, and lawyers to checkout operators. Members of this forum excepted, obviously.
BenS94 said:
Further to my frustration with the vets, I went in and demanded answers to questions floating around in my head.
Records pulled up and they'd had the wrong x-ray against Peter, showing a cat in a far far worse way, which was put to sleep. We could've lost Peter to this. I didn't even get an apology.
Appalling.Records pulled up and they'd had the wrong x-ray against Peter, showing a cat in a far far worse way, which was put to sleep. We could've lost Peter to this. I didn't even get an apology.
Might be worth a read: https://www.which.co.uk/consumer-rights/advice/i-m...
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