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Just got a diagnosis: Ruptured bladder (fluid in abdomen is urine/blood). Statistically - the elevated kidney numbers (in a very young cat) are related to the trauma and will likely normalize. She is going into surgery in two hours.
If they AREN'T related - the surgery is a waste. Vets opinion, in his experience - she is severely dehydrated, and once fixed and hydrated, they should be okay. I gave the go ahead. Likely cost in the end for everything (well, it does matter) should be around $8,500 (with previous costs, will be around $9,500). I have pet health insurance which pays 90% after $200 deductible up to $22,000/year. Some thought I was nuts getting it for young cats - maybe, maybe not.
So either she will recover or she won't. I'm surprised how well Artemis is doing with her not here.
If they AREN'T related - the surgery is a waste. Vets opinion, in his experience - she is severely dehydrated, and once fixed and hydrated, they should be okay. I gave the go ahead. Likely cost in the end for everything (well, it does matter) should be around $8,500 (with previous costs, will be around $9,500). I have pet health insurance which pays 90% after $200 deductible up to $22,000/year. Some thought I was nuts getting it for young cats - maybe, maybe not.
So either she will recover or she won't. I'm surprised how well Artemis is doing with her not here.