you have been a wonderful support & great comfort to me all morning,
as has Big B too.
I can remember once reading a posting on here by another cat owner,
asking if anyone was awake, & a sarcastic reply telling her that the
world is always awake somewhere. It was so true!!
You were right with regard to springing Lilly..It was far too late, &
as I told you, Lilly was already on the table when the vet rang me. I
can't moan about that, other than to say it was 3days too late!!

This practise did use to have 2vetiery surgeons & 2practises as well,
but quite recently, the other practise was sold, so as far as I am
aware, there is only the one vet- Lola.
I also agree with you regarding the 24 hour care too, which is why i
wanted to know what the law required. For instance, what happens if
she ill, or she goes on holiday, or has other things to attend to.
(when she was away last time, there was another vet here), but sadly
it hasn't been the case in the last few days though, & I can't help
but wonder why?!! I am sure that this is not normal.
I think my best bet on information like this, might be bookie..she
seems to know a hell of a lot about things such as this. I will be
keeping an eye out for her later as she is probably @ work teaching
right now.
Making an appointment to see my own cat is a new one on me as well!!!!
This is why I can't help but feel that there is something very fishy
going on :o(
I have never heard of no night care either & I am, just as shocked as
you are. It is my intention to leave it until 15.30  GMT(London time),
then call to see what on earth is going on down there.
In some ways, I feel terribly guilty, because she has always helped
out with My waif and stray cats, however, it doesn't excuse what has
happened over the last 3days though. I am finding it ever so hard to
know how to handle it& also what to do .
Paul suggested that I should ask to see Lilly's care chart for last
night, & also the night previous too- & I am very tempted to do just
that, but also inside, my gut is telling me "Not" to do that, but to
be patient & see what the outcome is-then ask for the care charts when
she least expects me to?
I feel utterly incredulous....a trifle angry & very heartbroken that
it has come down to thinking like this. We did have a good working
relationship before this incident..but my heart also tells me that I
never thought I would ever have to ask for care sheets either- This
might be a blip, but it still doesn't excuse it, does it?
Thank you for your help and compassion -ALL of you too...
The moment I have any further news, I Promise that I will be straight
on line to tell you how Lilly is faring....assuming I am allowed to
see her of course! I TRUELY AM GOB - SMACKED.
You have no worries regarding me finding a new practise either Cindy,
I have already registered all of the cats in the surgery nearest in
the next town. It might be 10 miles away, but who cares??
They have a brilliant reputation, & they have a large practise so
there will never be a concern like this again, with 24 hour cover &
nurses too.
More than thanks for continued support
S.

Actually, if she's only on antibiotics and a drip for dehydration, she
can do that at home. Sub-cu fluids are pretty easy to do, and takes 10
minutes or so. Some people don't like putting in the needle (not my
favorite) but maybe someone else in the house can do that too. You just
hold up the skin in a tent and stick it right under the skin.

Also, she could be taken into an emergency hospital just for the sub-cu
fluids once a day, if you don't want to do it at home. She may even
start drinking much more on her own when she is home. We've also taken
wet food and blended it with more water to make sure extra liquids are
going in.

Best of luck to Lilly,

Rhonda