My name is Beth and I have been a member for a little while, but this is my first post. I know this is off topic, but from reading all your posts, I'm hoping someone can offer some help with this.
I have a cat, Louie, who has a ruptured disc. He was hurt last Wednesday (11/1) in an outside kennel - I don't know how he was hurt, whether he jumped and landed wrong or fell or what happened. Took him to my vet, he kept him to x-ray him the next morning. When I called to check on him, said he had a ruptured disc. He put him on fluids, antibiotics and put in a catheter. He has had him & still has him. Yesterday, he said that he didn't seem improved any, was paralyzed, and although he didn't like to do it, he recommended putting him to sleep. When I called today to ask what would be done if surgery was done. He didn't answer that question, but said that I would have to take him to the University of GA Vet School where they would do an MRI and based on a list of criteria they have, determine whether surgery would help him or not. I didn't ask if he knew what the cost would be. This cat is a former stray cat where I have several that have come to my home (I live in a rural area). As I couldn't take all of them into my house, we have erected a 10' x 10' chain link kennel with a top & that is where these cats stay. I don't want to have to put him to sleep unless it is the only way to keep him from suffering, but I don't know if I can afford to take him to the Vet School. I don't want him to suffer, but I don't want to end his life if I don't have to do so. Has anyone had any experience with anything like this? If so, I'd appreciate any help & advice anyone could offer. I'm supposed to give my vet an answer as to which way to go by Friday or Saturday at the latest. Thanks so much to all of you for the help & love you give our cat buddies. Beth R. Harrison [EMAIL PROTECTED] ____________________________________________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Everyone is raving about the all-new Yahoo! Mail beta. http://new.mail.yahoo.com
