A Feline Miracle: Tequila’s Resilience Surprises Owner, Defying Vet’s Expectations
|The moment a vet imparts distressing news about a beloved feline’s health is a dreaded one for cat parents worldwide, particularly when the possibility of a fatal outcome looms large.
Michelle faced the heartbreak of such a call when the vet conveyed the grim prediction that her cherished kitty, Tequila, wouldn’t survive more than two days outside the hospital.
However, Tequila had different plans in mind.
During a delightful October holiday, Michelle’s cat sitter alerted her that Tequila had been excessively sleeping and eating very little. Initially dismissing it due to Tequila’s penchant for lounging, Michelle’s perspective changed upon returning home and noticing a significant weight loss in Tequila. Michelle shared with Newsweek:
“It was clear that she had lost a significant amount of weight so we immediately took her to the veterinary hospital, where she was admitted to ICU.”
Tequila spent four hours in the ICU, with Michelle anxiously awaiting news at home. A devastating phone call informed her that
Tequila had advanced kidney failure, a common issue among felines, with slim chances of survival. The vet recommended euthanasia, a suggestion that didn’t sit well with Michelle. She explained:
“I was completely in shock not expecting this to be the outcome. I asked that they wait until the next day to see if she improves.”