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Hi guys,

 

Could anybody offer some advice, or their own experiences.

 

My cat was hit by a car, her back right paw was ran over and is completely gone. Due to her age the vet offered amputation of the entire leg, or putting her to sleep, but this wasn't an option as the vet said, she is generally besides the accident, a very healthy cat, despite her age.

 

Her surgery was scheduled for today, this morning she was doing a lot better so the vet gave the go ahead on the amputation. However, when she was put under general anesthesia, her blood pressure and her breathing became very erratic and she now has fluid on the lungs.

 

They are doing further tests on her now to see if they missed anything regrading her general health & then possibly try again with the surgery.

 

Healing it isnt an option as she is very old and it wont heal, again, due to her age and she possibly may get further infections that would cause bigger issues.

 

Has anybody else had to deal with this? or could offer any advice? 

 

I bought her 16 years ago when I was 10 after my rabbit died and i needed somthing to cheer me up & i am a huge animal person.

She is my entire life, so anything to offer any advice would be great.

 

Thanks guys!