I apologize up front for the length of this....I just don't know how to shorten it and still get what i consider important info about this across.
My girl, Zoey, is 3 years old and has had recurrent issues with her anal sacs for about the last 24 months. Also, due to the fact she was so sick with respitory infections, mites, fleas, when we adopted her from the shelter .....she now hates going to the vet.
Since she does not give off the normal signs for Anal Sac issues - by the time we figure out she is having issues...she is impacted and ususally put on antibodics for treatment. For them to do an exam, they need at least 2 to hold her and a towel to wrap her in before doing the exam.
We took her to our old vet today and they wanted to put her under. They didn't try to get another person in to hold her and didn't use the towel to try and calm her down at all. I simply can't put her under when I know they can get an exam in if they just have a little patience and know-how on how to deal with this very anxious cat.
I don't want to put her under due to the fact she gets very hysterical and won't let anyone get her when she goes under and wakes up in a cage. It's like she is delusional when she comes up...she won't let me or any of her "people" touch her either....she screams like a banshee until you can get her into her travel case.
So...I'm taking her to a new vet tomorrow at a "Cat Clinic". I'm hoping that since the specialize in Cats they will be able to help her....but if they can't...I'm afraid I'm going to have to give her up.
I know this is horrible....but I simply can't continue to pay her bills. I have spent over $1000 on this issue in the last 6 months [before today's bills] and I can't get Pet Insurance that would cover this due to the fact it is a pre-existing condition. I've never had to give an animal up....I have always been able to keep them until they day the cross over. My question is....who would I call about giving this special kitty to?
HELP!!! I just don't know what to do. I don't want to give her up...but can't afford this much more.
My girl, Zoey, is 3 years old and has had recurrent issues with her anal sacs for about the last 24 months. Also, due to the fact she was so sick with respitory infections, mites, fleas, when we adopted her from the shelter .....she now hates going to the vet.
Since she does not give off the normal signs for Anal Sac issues - by the time we figure out she is having issues...she is impacted and ususally put on antibodics for treatment. For them to do an exam, they need at least 2 to hold her and a towel to wrap her in before doing the exam.
We took her to our old vet today and they wanted to put her under. They didn't try to get another person in to hold her and didn't use the towel to try and calm her down at all. I simply can't put her under when I know they can get an exam in if they just have a little patience and know-how on how to deal with this very anxious cat.
I don't want to put her under due to the fact she gets very hysterical and won't let anyone get her when she goes under and wakes up in a cage. It's like she is delusional when she comes up...she won't let me or any of her "people" touch her either....she screams like a banshee until you can get her into her travel case.
So...I'm taking her to a new vet tomorrow at a "Cat Clinic". I'm hoping that since the specialize in Cats they will be able to help her....but if they can't...I'm afraid I'm going to have to give her up.
I know this is horrible....but I simply can't continue to pay her bills. I have spent over $1000 on this issue in the last 6 months [before today's bills] and I can't get Pet Insurance that would cover this due to the fact it is a pre-existing condition. I've never had to give an animal up....I have always been able to keep them until they day the cross over. My question is....who would I call about giving this special kitty to?
HELP!!! I just don't know what to do. I don't want to give her up...but can't afford this much more.