Cat was neutered the day after Christmas, has been vomiting since the 27th of Dec. and my daughter will not take the cat back to the vet. Has been taken back 2 times since the surgery, but refuses to eat anything that is put in front of him. Have told my daughter to take him back, after all the cat is in my name, but said she is afraid she won't have the money to pay for an additional stay at the vets. I don't understand. I have 3 dogs and 12 cats and I manage to find a way for them to be gotten better, with this same vet. This vet is really not going to be very happy with me, and he can be very vicious when it comes to neglect of an animal. She was even given a stray animal discount. she paid 25.00 for a 65.00 visit. I just don't know how to approach her anymore. I tried talking to her on the phone tonite and she got snotty with me and hung up on me. I need some help here. I wish I could turn her over my knee, like I did when she was younger.
2007-01-05 16:40:44 · 4 answers · asked by myninny54 3 in Pets ➔ Cats
you should tell her if she doesn't want to take care of the cat, give it to you! here's a little trick I've learn when fostering cats. if you have a cat who needs shots, take it at the same time. most vet.s will waver the office cost if you do this. call them & tell them you have 1 sick & 1 for shots & she what they tell you? hope this helps. :)
2007-01-05 16:46:38 · answer #1 · answered by rblankenship_rblankenship 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The cat needs to see the vet. It is very possible it has an infection from the surgery or the like.
Sorry to say but it sounds like your daughter isn't ready for a cat. I would threaten to call the local SPCA and report her for neglect, because that is what this is if you want to fine slice it. This might be a place where tough love is needed.
2007-01-06 00:49:46 · answer #2 · answered by On the move 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Tough situation. Have you tried asking the vet to do a 'follow-up call'? That might motivate her to do something.
I had a cat that refused to eat for quite a few days. Gave him Mylanta and he got better. It was like his intestines were kinked and he couldn't pass anything. Maybe that would help. Couldn't hurt.
2007-01-06 00:46:55 · answer #3 · answered by allisoneast 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask her what is more important to her, the cat or her money. If she chooses the money, ask her if she really thinks she should have the cat.
The cat is in your name, so you are ultimately responsible for it. The poor thing is probably dehydrated by now and needs to be taken to the doctor before it is too bad off to do anything for.
2007-01-06 00:52:02 · answer #4 · answered by carsch 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋