I posted on another area here that my cat (who was just a little over 1) was put to sleep today.
I have been caring for a group of outside cats here for my mammy in law. My cat Star had been listless for 2 days, not eating, and had labored breathing....no vomiting though...no convulsing...
Well, every time you turn around on here someone says, take it to the vet, take it to the vet....I took her to the vet and he said her temp was very low and that she had so much fluid around her heart you could barely hear her heartbeat. He told me that she would most likely die in 2 days. He believed she got into something toxic.
I have seen a cat or two sick before but then recover, but because he was a licensed vet thought he knew what was best. However, when I came home and began thinking about things I have been feeling so guilty having her put down. Ive been reading on various websites about cats and certain toxins and she didnt have any of the symptoms vomiting, diarrhea, convulsions etc.
Did I jump too quick by taking the vets advice???
I have been caring for a group of outside cats here for my mammy in law. My cat Star had been listless for 2 days, not eating, and had labored breathing....no vomiting though...no convulsing...
Well, every time you turn around on here someone says, take it to the vet, take it to the vet....I took her to the vet and he said her temp was very low and that she had so much fluid around her heart you could barely hear her heartbeat. He told me that she would most likely die in 2 days. He believed she got into something toxic.
I have seen a cat or two sick before but then recover, but because he was a licensed vet thought he knew what was best. However, when I came home and began thinking about things I have been feeling so guilty having her put down. Ive been reading on various websites about cats and certain toxins and she didnt have any of the symptoms vomiting, diarrhea, convulsions etc.
Did I jump too quick by taking the vets advice???