I have a large room (what is sometimes called a "mother-in-law suite"), but the vets seemed to think it wasn't realistic, with other cats in the house. DH also discouraged it, because he felt Big Gray was too sick, which is why he took him to the vet in the first place. Maybe they all weren't wrong, but their choice of explaining things to me has been beyond blunt. When Rue had a heart attack during a routine grooming, one of them said, "A lot of cats die at the vet."Was there no real chance of e.g. keeping him somewhere away from the other cats (I know it seems unrealistic as a lifetime thing)?
On the other hand, would it be realistic to sue them - it happens for worse reasons than yours! And we're so 'trained' to believe everything doctors say.
Also, suing wouldn't be an option even if I wanted to, as DSH cats aren't worth very much in financial terms, no matter how much we treasure them. (This information came from the People's Court TV show, I think.)
Please don't think I am against getting vet care. Our cats still go to the same vet, the one that owns the clinic, who once told me that we were some of the most compassionate people he'd ever met. I always encourage vet care if in doubt. I just think a second opinion is needed sometimes, or even a change of vets. I am still okay with this clinic, though our feelings should have been taken into consideration.
I'm so sorry. I am not trying to change the original subject on this thread.
If I had it to do over, leash training would be on the top of my list.
Also, I would never introduce them to the cat treats that shall remain nameless. I will refer to it as Kitty Crack.