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My daughter Stacy always knew when to take any of our cats to the vet. She thought our cat Charmin had been acting too tired. Stacy called the veterinarian and explained the situation, and we were told to come and have him checked out right away.
They took Charmin in the back, trying to get some blood. He was getting highly agitated when we were with him, so they thought trying to get blood from him would be easier without us around. Well, what happened still has us in shock. We kept hearing Charmin squalling, and this went on for a long time. Then, all of a sudden no more sounds at all came from the back room, but what we heard next will forever put a hole in our hearts.
The veterinarian came into our room and said,” Sorry, but I have bad news, Charmin had a heart attack.” You can imagine that we were speechless. The vet told us that it was not due to the fact that he had been squalling around so long, that it just happens sometimes.
I really believe from my heart that if they would have stopped trying to get his blood he wouldn’t have had a heart attack. I do not think animals should get upset any more than I feel humans should get upset.
I just want to hopefully prevent this from happening to anyone else s pet. I know all pets have got time to leave this world, but sometimes it can be prevented. If you feel your pet is suffering needlessly, then say something.
The veterinarian tried his best to control him. Pet owners know their pets in a way they could never understand them. Our pets need care from a veterinarian, but remember to share as much information about your pets as possible. Then maybe your pet will not suffer a heart attack due to becoming too upset.
I can’t be sure if letting our cat Charmin stay upset for so long caused the heart attack, but I will always wonder if we would have told them to stop upsetting him if he would still be alive.
If you as pet owners ever feel concerned about anything never assume your thoughts are invalid. Your pets can’t talk, so they squall, and the veterinarian may not know what he is trying to say, but you just might.
Observe, and talk to your veterinarian whenever you have a concern. It takes teamwork to help your pets live a long and healthy life.
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I mourn your loss, LaJenna. Ten days before the new year, Susie looked lethargic, emaciated and very reluctant to eat, she looked very anxious and difficult to sleep. My family and I are very sad to see that she is sick, lucky after well treated she has recovered. So, I can feel your loss, though, throughout our lives, we have experienced this kind of loss many times.
Thank you Albert herdianto Widjojo. Glad yours is feeling better.
You are very much welcome, LaJenna
To tell me that any animal died of a heart attack would leave me speechless. But now that you’ve shared your experience it won’t shock me. Sorry for your loss.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts.
Such a hard thing…so sorry this happened to you and your daughter. It would be interesting to tell another vet what happened and ask their opinion!
I’m so sorry for your loss! I don’t know what I’ll do when it’s Lizzie’s time to go, but I know you’ll never replace him in your heart.
Yes, each and every pet is special, and can never be replaced. I try to remember the good times over and over again. That helps me a lot! Thank you for sharing your thoughts.
I am so sorry for your loss. I would never take an animal back to that vet. Careless or uncaring handling didn’t help. Again, I am so sorry. Thank you for getting the word out and hopefully this will save many pets in the future.
Thank you for caring Kim_Johnson. God bless you!
They always get so nervous when they go to the vet, thank you for this post.
Thank you nela13 for your thoughts on this post.
Thank you for sharing this post since there is a saying that goes “Sobering truth and eternal hope.”
Thank you for this hopeful message
I know how you feel when you lose a dear pet. It is very painful but my late mom said “If you treated your pet with love and that pet dies, you have no reason to feel guilty for their death since it is inevitable.”
Thank you Deepizzaguy for this thoughtful comment.
It happened when I lost my dog Wimpy in 1982. I have his image along with his brother Hero in my living room wall.
yeah, and most pets don’t like the vets anyway, like many people don’t like going to the doctors. he probably got stressed at the vet office. maybe you should have stayed in the room so your cat might have been more relaxed, making him feel comfortable by hearing your voice near him. i think nowadays they are letting the owner go inside the examining room with the doctor and pet so the pet won’t be too nervous or scared.
The vet I was seeing had a habit of wanting the pet owners to leave. next time I will not leave! Thank you for your thoughts!
Thanks for letting us know
Thank you Pamela for commenting
Have you considered the opposite scenario? That the cat was upset because it was experiencing heart problems?
You could be right Alex, but he was not squalling around when we was at home. He just slept all the time. I will never know for sure. Thank you for your thoughts.
You’re welcome. This too shall pass
So sorry for your loss. I am a cat owner too, and I would be devastated if this happened to my cat.
Thank you Maggie Bailey for sharing your thought about this topic
Oh I’m so sorry to hear about your cat. That’s so sad, but thankyou for sharing your story. It will definitely help others.
Thank you CoffeeQueen vor commenting
Such a horrific loss. I lost a cat that was 24. She died in my arms. I know the pain and I am so sorry.
Thank you Carol DM! Sorry for your loss as well. Some deaths do not need to happen.
I wil never understand things that happen in life with our pets and children.
What a pity. Medical error with fatal outcome.
OMG! I am so sory for your lose! I know how you feel!
Thank you, I just hope pet owners take this message seriously.
I have a cat! Miky! Thank you for this information! Happy new year???
Thank you for visiting Lorso and Happy new year
There is no anger reaction and that is my reaction to this that vet should have known better. I am so sorry for your lose.
Thank you Lady Nightwave Brenda Marie for your thoughts. Some tragedies like this one do not need to happen.
I would sue that vet, it’s their fault. They should have stopped.
This happened over 5 years ago. I couldn’t prove it was because the vet did not stop, that he had a heart attack. Thank you for the thought!
I am so sorry. It did not need to happen, but by sharing this you are helping other pet.
Thank you, and yes I hope it helps other pet owners be more aware of what is going on with their cat’s health.