Is euthanasia always the answer? – The behavior of the Rita Reimers cat

Oliver’s survival story

By Rita Reimers, multi -cat behavior expert

At some point you just have to trust your instinct and get a second opinion before taking an action that cannot be undone.

Is it time to say goodbye?

A week ago, Oliver was very sick, not eating, hidden, lethargic. My usual veterinarian was closed, so I chose another one that was about 30 minutes (closer I could find, I live in a small town).

While the people and the veterinarian’s office were very friendly. But almost $ 900 of tests later, they told me that Oliver had severe kidney damage (not unusual for his age of 15) and a high recount of white blood cells indicating cancer (It’s what they always say when they don’t know what is wrong).

That veterinarian also told me that he felt a mass in Oliver’s belly. His Bun and WBC were high, okay. But when Dr. told me to sacrifice me, I hesitated. My instinct said no, this was not the time for Oliver. Dr. sent me home with a Subq and Oral Gabapentina bag for pain, and wished me luck. That’s all! Without antibiotics, nothing.

Was the weather really?

On Monday, I made an appointment without an appointment in the office of my usual veterinarian and I could see my favorite veterinarian there, Dr. Glenn. I received all the tests and images of the other veterinarian sent to me, and sent them to Dr. G. While we expected those who expected them, Dr. G told me that there are a number of things that can cause a high bun and WBC. He asked me to leave Oliver there for 48 hours of observation, antibiotics and intravenous fluids.

Dr. G and his incredible staff gave mega dose of Oliver antibiotics and also intravenous fluids. On Wednesday his survival seems gloomy, but Dr. G said we hope one more day. On Thursday I woke up with a simple Dr. G test: “Oliver is eating this morning”

After all I was going to do it!

Oliver had folded a corner, and it would be fine! Any infection he was fighting was clarifying, and he was also advancing. They kept him another day to be sure. Veterinarian’s office staff fell in love with Oliver, and told me that his recovery was “incredible!”

I arrived at Oliver home yesterday afternoon (Friday). His friend, Simon, was really lost without him, so it was a happy meeting.

As you can see, he is recovering and eating with a strong appetite. Ah, and by the way, there was no mass in the stomach.

If I had heard the first Dr., Oliver would have been shot down a week ago. Because I trusted my instinct and my usual veterinarian, Oliver is here at home with some antibiotics and improvement!

Always trust your instinct!

Get that second opinion if you feel that the diagnosis is not correct. Do not let yourself be pushed, intimidate or deceive doing something that cannot be undone.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xdlkci_pbk