Dead cat

[desertrat]

Co worked had called to say he would be late because he was dropping his cat off to get his teeth cleaned. About 1/2 hour after he got here he got a call saying, "your cats dead".

Don't know what vet.

 

[jayboy]

Co worked had called to say he would be late because he was dropping his cat off to get his teeth cleaned. About 1/2 hour after he got here he got a call saying, "your cats dead".

Don't know what vet.

Dead from what?

 

[Larry Gude]

Find...

Co worked had called to say he would be late because he was dropping his cat off to get his teeth cleaned. About 1/2 hour after he got here he got a call saying, "your cats dead".

Don't know what vet.

...out. Get me their card!

 

[cattitude]

Cats can have a problem with anesthesia. My vets generally require blood work for any of my pets prior to any type of procedure where anesthesia is used. Of course, that's not always a guarantee that something won't go wrong.

That's a shame for your coworker.

 

[frequentflier]

Co worked had called to say he would be late because he was dropping his cat off to get his teeth cleaned. About 1/2 hour after he got here he got a call saying, "your cats dead".

Don't know what vet.

I hope you are not quoting what the vet's office said when they called.

 

[Cowgirl]

A few weeks ago my coworker's bf took his cat to have a rear leg amputated. The cat was 14 yrs old. The cat died coming out of surgery.

 

[Pasofever]

So sad...I know Persians and Himmys do not do well on the injectable anesthesia if I have to have a C section or anesthesia for anything I make sure they are going to use gas...find out what vet...so sorry to hear this..

 

[HunterJJD]

A few weeks ago my coworker's bf took his cat to have a rear leg amputated. The cat was 14 yrs old. The cat died coming out of surgery.

That is sad, but worst part is paying the bill

 

[huntr1]

So if a vet kills your animal accidentally during a procedure, do you have to pay for the procedure, the body disposal (as you would if you got it put to sleep) or the office visit? Morbid inquiring minds want to know.

 

[jayboy]

So if a vet kills your animal accidentally during a procedure, do you have to pay for the procedure, the body disposal (as you would if you got it put to sleep) or the office visit? Morbid inquiring minds want to know.

My cat was alive when I took her in, if she is not alive when I take her out.

NO MONEY

 

[clevalley]

Cats can have a problem with anesthesia. My vets generally require blood work for any of my pets prior to any type of procedure where anesthesia is used. Of course, that's not always a guarantee that something won't go wrong.

That's a shame for your coworker.

... dogs as well.

 

[huntr1]

If posted by Larry instead of Jay

My cat was alive when I took her in, if she is not alive when I take her out.

Big tip for the Vet!

 

[jayboy]

 

[Pasofever]

My friend had taken 3 dogs in for ear cropping..one came out..two did not..they tried to give her a "reduced rate" for the two that did not make it..she refused..

 

[Toxick]

Co worked had called to say he would be late because he was dropping his cat off to get his teeth cleaned. About 1/2 hour after he got here he got a call saying, "your cats dead".

Don't know what vet.

Did he still have to pay for the tooth cleaning?

 

[ewashkow]

So if a vet kills your animal accidentally during a procedure, do you have to pay for the procedure, the body disposal (as you would if you got it put to sleep) or the office visit? Morbid inquiring minds want to know.

Not trying to ruffle any feathers here, just thinking about an answer.

Don't doctors have a form for this? Every time you have an operation, you sign something stating that you are aware there is a risk that you may not wake up. Probably the same thing at a vets office. It's screwed up but if your animal survived the surgery(i.e-didn't die on the table) but never came out of anesthesia, you went in knowing the possible consequences so the vet could charge for services rendered. It's not their fault you took the chance and lost.

I do feel sorry for the cat's owner though. Nobody wants to get that type of news.

 

[desertrat]

...out. Get me their card!

Will do. I think his name is Katvorkian.

That is sad, but worst part is paying the bill

Did he still have to pay for the tooth cleaning?

I'll find out , but I sure hope they wouldn't have the nerve to even ask.

 

[Appletini]

Man, o man!

I'm glad I didn't see this thread yesterday. I took my cat into the vet this morning to get his teeth cleaned and a tooth pulled. He has leukemia too so he is incredibly susceptible to any sort of complications with his weakened immune system. Thankfully, St. Mary's Vet hospital called and said Cowboy is good to be picked up at 4:30. I think they do a fabulous job.

And of course, there is paper work you have to fill out before any kind of medical procedure, for a pet or a human. At St. Mary's, they went over all of the possibilities that could result from the procedure, made me two estimates of what the expenses could be and talked me through my options for blood testing before the procedure, whether or not he should have an IV and that sort of thing. I always opt for every precaution to be on the safe side. I couldn't stand losing Mr. Furry Pants. I feel for your coworker.