I NEED VET ADVICE.
Hello Vets! I was asked to rescue a severely injured cat on Facebook on June 28th who had multiple deep wounds on her neck. Additionally, she had an eye injury. The lady who desperately sought assistance has since disappeared and has not even inquired whether the cat survived. The cat was taken to a clinic on an emergency basis at 10:30 at night. Multiple deep wounds were treated for 9 days, then eye surgery was performed, and sadly she lost one eye. Several of her teeth were decayed and needed to be extracted. She was also spayed. In one month, she had undergone two anesthesias. In the first surgery, she had eye surgery with spaying, teeth x-rays and then, after two weeks, she underwent another anesthesia with teeth extractions.
During her first anesthesia, she had eye surgery and spaying. After eye surgery, she began SNEEZING. I was informed by the treating vet that sneezing was not a serious condition. A week later, he felt it was safe to perform a second anesthesia during which her teeth were extracted. However, she continued to sneeze. For an additional 10 days, the vet kept her "under observation" and every time I asked about her sneezing diagnosis and treatment, I was informed that she was "bright and alert" and that the sneezing would stop, but it did not. He was never able to diagnose and find the reason why she developed sneezing after eye surgery. He just wanted to keep her under observation for an INDEFINITE PERIOD of time. Obviously, the bill added up daily and the clinic kept asking to clear it. In the end, when the vet couldn't find the reason for her sneezing, he wanted to experiment with giving her antihistamines to mask and suppress her sneezing. He never recommended further investigation with further tests, scans or bloodwork to figure out the reason why she developed this sneezing.
Every time I asked the vet when she could be vaccinated, he said she was still sneezing and let's give her a "couple" more days. Those couple of days turned into weeks. After a month and paying almost lots fo money for hospitalization and boarding, I wanted to move her from the clinic. The vet had NO TIMELINE for how long she needed to be "under his observation" and when she would stop sneezing. He also had NO further treatment for her except to put her on antihistamines. At this point with so many procedures done on her with 2 anesthesias in a month, her immunity was extremely low. He never suggested giving her immune-boosting vitamins or supplements either.
When she was not improving, I decided to move her from the clinic, When I asked her to be discharged, literally all hell broke loose and the vet wanted me to sign a disclaimer that she was a "SICK" cat and she could even die and he does not recommend her getting discharged. According to the clinic a cat who was "bright and alert" on a daily basis suddenly became so sick that she could end up dying if I get her discharged. That's really something. This was shocking! How much longer was I supposed to keep her there with no diagnosis or treatment? I knew I had to take her out of there and moved her to a foster home. It has been weeks and the clinic never turned around to ask if she survived or died.
Angel has been in the foster home for weeks but her sneezing has not stopped. She still sneezes on a daily basis to varying degrees.
Angel has very LIMITED TIME in her foster home.
I am totally lost! What should be done for her. How to diagnose why she is sneezing. No mucus, no discharge from her nose. Her eye is OK. She is eating n drinking water. I want to give her immune boosting supplements. She needs to get vaccinated. When can she get vaccinated. She cannot be around other cats until vaccinated. She has been through alot n i want her to be healthy n happy!
Thank you
Her eye surgery procedure information sent by her vet: SHOULD HER EYE SHOULD HAVE BEEN STITCHED OR LEFT OPEN?
Transpalpebral enucleation in cats is a surgical procedure currently used to remove an eye under specific medical conditions where preservation of the eyelid structure is beneficial. Unlike traditional methods that involve cutting through the conjunctiva and surrounding tissues, transpalpebral enucleation involves making an incision through the upper eyelid to access and remove the eye.
Procedure Overview:
During transpalpebral enucleation:
An incision is made in the upper eyelid to expose and remove the eyeball.
This method aims to minimize trauma to surrounding tissues and preserve the integrity of the eyelid for improved post-operative comfort and cosmetic outcome.
Indications for Use:
Transpalpebral enucleation is typically recommended in cases such as:
-Severe trauma or injury to the eye that cannot be repaired.
-Untreatable eye infections or inflammation causing pain or risking spreading to other parts of the eye.
-Advanced stages of certain eye tumors or cancers necessitating removal of the affected eye to prevent further health complications.
Benefits:
Reduced Surgical Trauma: By avoiding extensive tissue dissection, transpalpebral enucleation often leads to quicker recovery times and reduced post-operative discomfort.
Preservation of Eyelid Structure: This method aims to maintain the natural appearance of the eyelid, potentially offering better cosmetic results after healing.
Post-Operative Care:
Following surgery, cats require careful monitoring and management to ensure proper healing and comfort. Veterinary instructions typically include:
Administration of post-operative medications.
Wound care to prevent infection and promote healing.
Monitoring for any signs of complications such as excessive swelling or discharge.
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