So, I had to euthanize my cat Friday evening.
The vet and I made a last minute decision to do a necropsy. I really didn't ask too many questions, everything was so sudden.
Does anyone know how long it takes to get the results of a necropsy? I thought the vet was going to call me the same day he did it because he asked if I wanted to wait or for him to call me, but I haven't heard anything yet. I know he's supposed to be out of town this week at some conference and I think he's off the following week too. I figured I'd wait a few days until I have to go in to pick up some medicine and just ask then if I still haven't heard anything. He started the necropsy Friday night and I don't know if he's been at work since then.
If it makes any difference, the vet originally diagnosed my cat with a tumor of the liver and anemia. I don't know if the vet was going to (or could) check to see if my cat developed hepatic encephalopathy.
Also, does anyone know if the necropsy will delay the cremation?
Does anyone know how long it takes to get the results of a necropsy? I thought the vet was going to call me the same day he did it because he asked if I wanted to wait or for him to call me, but I haven't heard anything yet. I know he's supposed to be out of town this week at some conference and I think he's off the following week too. I figured I'd wait a few days until I have to go in to pick up some medicine and just ask then if I still haven't heard anything. He started the necropsy Friday night and I don't know if he's been at work since then.
If it makes any difference, the vet originally diagnosed my cat with a tumor of the liver and anemia. I don't know if the vet was going to (or could) check to see if my cat developed hepatic encephalopathy.
Also, does anyone know if the necropsy will delay the cremation?
