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I am after any advice on what may of caused it, vet says unknown possibly a reaction to stitches or material of something, apologies for long post!
I'll explain a little more about about history, she had injections etc, 2 weeks before spayed she had a year infection, got antibiotics and was back to normal within 2-3 days. She was 5 months old.
Week of spay she went in tues for pre op check, checked eyes, heart beat, teeth etc all looked good and said come back thurs morn for op.
Thurs morn arrived my partner took kitten in for op 8am, by 10.30am had call saying she had op and ready to be picked up 11.30am or 2pm, we chose 2pm. My partner picked up got told everything went ok she's not drinking water though, if she is in a lot of pain can come back from another pain injection, other than that is was we will see you tues to have a post op check.
She returned home 3pm full of beans, had a bit of food and water and was usual wild self.
Following day she was tired and lethargic, think anesthetic finally worn off and was not really interested in eating or drinking. We expected this for a couple of days post op so didn't think anything was seriously wrong.
Day after (sat) she hadn't really improved, still only 48 hours after op, was hoping she would of improved but still soon after op decided to give her a few treats and try give her a little water with a syringe, I thought if still same tomorrow have to take to vet, she was a little warm but our house is warm anyway. She drank a little water before bed, I thought finally she is on the mend will be better tomorrow.
Sunday morning I woke up she couldnt be seen, I finally found her under cooker, we have tiled floor maybe went downstairs to lay there to cool down, shined my torch under she wasn't moving or responsive, I looked at belly could see she was still breathing but wasn't responding, I dragged her out, her body temp has dropped and zero movement. I rushed to vets and they took her in said will keep her in till tomorrow, call back in afternoon for update. I also noticed she had been vomiting throughout the night we we had been sleeping.
2.30pm I called back feeling slightly positive no news would be good news as in great hands but had bad news, unfortunately mittens had not responded well and passed away 10 minutes ago, my heart sank, my daughter was staying at my parents and loved the cat, 6 months after dog got put down due to cancer she was still suffering.
A few days later I spoke to manager asking why, she ruled out dehydration, any internal bleeding etc could only say could be a rare reaction to material of stitching or something. They tried warming her up, gave her a scan everything internal looked ok and gave her a high dose of fluids she said.
You might ask why I never called vet sooner, well this was my first cat and had no experience, before op I expected her to be a bit lethargic for a few days after, she didn't seem in serious pain so just thought nurse her for a few days and she will be back to her usual self.
She wasn't given anything to take home meds wise, there was a sheet just saying animal may feel groggy for 24 hours this is normal, also feed light day and also monitor wound for any swelling discharge which I done. There was no sign of any blood discharge or anything.
I now feel terrible, trouble sleeping, dehydrated constantly and feeling guilty, if only I took her 24 hours sooner etc, I'm just trying to find out answers as it constantly goes round and round in my head.
Thanks in advance for any replies!
I'll explain a little more about about history, she had injections etc, 2 weeks before spayed she had a year infection, got antibiotics and was back to normal within 2-3 days. She was 5 months old.
Week of spay she went in tues for pre op check, checked eyes, heart beat, teeth etc all looked good and said come back thurs morn for op.
Thurs morn arrived my partner took kitten in for op 8am, by 10.30am had call saying she had op and ready to be picked up 11.30am or 2pm, we chose 2pm. My partner picked up got told everything went ok she's not drinking water though, if she is in a lot of pain can come back from another pain injection, other than that is was we will see you tues to have a post op check.
She returned home 3pm full of beans, had a bit of food and water and was usual wild self.
Following day she was tired and lethargic, think anesthetic finally worn off and was not really interested in eating or drinking. We expected this for a couple of days post op so didn't think anything was seriously wrong.
Day after (sat) she hadn't really improved, still only 48 hours after op, was hoping she would of improved but still soon after op decided to give her a few treats and try give her a little water with a syringe, I thought if still same tomorrow have to take to vet, she was a little warm but our house is warm anyway. She drank a little water before bed, I thought finally she is on the mend will be better tomorrow.
Sunday morning I woke up she couldnt be seen, I finally found her under cooker, we have tiled floor maybe went downstairs to lay there to cool down, shined my torch under she wasn't moving or responsive, I looked at belly could see she was still breathing but wasn't responding, I dragged her out, her body temp has dropped and zero movement. I rushed to vets and they took her in said will keep her in till tomorrow, call back in afternoon for update. I also noticed she had been vomiting throughout the night we we had been sleeping.
2.30pm I called back feeling slightly positive no news would be good news as in great hands but had bad news, unfortunately mittens had not responded well and passed away 10 minutes ago, my heart sank, my daughter was staying at my parents and loved the cat, 6 months after dog got put down due to cancer she was still suffering.
A few days later I spoke to manager asking why, she ruled out dehydration, any internal bleeding etc could only say could be a rare reaction to material of stitching or something. They tried warming her up, gave her a scan everything internal looked ok and gave her a high dose of fluids she said.
You might ask why I never called vet sooner, well this was my first cat and had no experience, before op I expected her to be a bit lethargic for a few days after, she didn't seem in serious pain so just thought nurse her for a few days and she will be back to her usual self.
She wasn't given anything to take home meds wise, there was a sheet just saying animal may feel groggy for 24 hours this is normal, also feed light day and also monitor wound for any swelling discharge which I done. There was no sign of any blood discharge or anything.
I now feel terrible, trouble sleeping, dehydrated constantly and feeling guilty, if only I took her 24 hours sooner etc, I'm just trying to find out answers as it constantly goes round and round in my head.
Thanks in advance for any replies!
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