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Suzy - 10 Jan 2004 17:07 GMT

Hi everyone

I have a friend who said they had to put down there 10 month old male cat,
because he had a parasite. I don't agree with what she did. I was
wondering if anyone here knows of a parasite that would lead to having to
put the cat to sleep.

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~*Connie*~ - 10 Jan 2004 18:00 GMT

I don't know of one at all. Can't believe there is a vet in this world that
would put to sleep a healthy cat that had a treatable issue.

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MaryL - 10 Jan 2004 18:25 GMT

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I can't imagine this. What kind of parasite? Most are easily treated and
usually without great cost. Did your friend consult a vet? If not, please
try to educate her because parasites are very common and it would be tragic
for this situation to be repeated.

MaryL

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Suzy - 10 Jan 2004 23:40 GMT

Yes my friend did consult a Vet and the vet notified them that the cat had
to be put down. Due to parasite. I'm getting my friend to send me a copy of
the paper work from the vet. I don't believe that there was a need for it.

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NickKnight - 11 Jan 2004 01:40 GMT

>Yes my friend did consult a Vet and the vet notified them that the cat had
>to be put down. Due to parasite. I'm getting my friend to send me a copy of
>the paper work from the vet. I don't believe that there was a need for it.

Are there other cats in the household? Could the cat have been put
down to protect the other cats in the household?
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Suzy - 11 Jan 2004 01:48 GMT

He was the only one in the household.

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~*Connie*~ - 11 Jan 2004 14:06 GMT

Im starting to think you have your terms mixed up.. could it be a virus and
not a parasite? If the kitten had leukemia, or feline aids, then while it
wasn't 100% necessary to put the cat down - depending on his health - a lot
of vets recommend it.

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Dawn - 12 Jan 2004 05:26 GMT

If it was 10 months old and had the parasite for that long untreated it may
have damaged organs. Let us know when you get the paperwork.

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