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by Nettie
Tue May 13, 2014 8:08 am
Forum: Health and Behaviour Queries, Help and Advice
Topic: At my wits end - do I have my 7 year old put to sleep?
Replies: 22
Views: 5915

Re: At my wits end - do I have my 7 year old put to sleep?

To everyone who was kind enough to reply to my plea for advice yesterday - I want to thank you. We met with one of the vets at 5pm yesterday. She went through Teddy's xrays with us and was very honest with us about his prognosis and the quality of life he may have for a short time should we proceed ...
by Nettie
Mon May 12, 2014 3:53 pm
Forum: Health and Behaviour Queries, Help and Advice
Topic: At my wits end - do I have my 7 year old put to sleep?
Replies: 22
Views: 5915

At my wits end - do I have my 7 year old put to sleep?

This morning Teddy, 7 year old Exotic Shorthair was breathing quickly and seemed out of sorts. I took him to the vets straight away and now a nightmare has unfolded. I've been told he has severe pulmonary edema and a failing heart. They can drain his lungs and if successful put him on lots of differ...