Hey CoH Homecoming Community,
Recently we lost our beloved pet of 9 years, due to complications stemming from cancer. After nearly three weeks of back and forth travel, overnight stays, and invasive procedures, our cat finally went under after a long hard fight. Unfortunately, while under anesthesia, she had regurgitated and liquid entered her lungs. We were told they did everything possible to remove it, but were unable to collect it all, which lead her to have breathing difficulties while she was recovering. They eventually recommended we move her onto a ventilator, while they plan to attempt another process to remove that liquid in her lungs, but unfortunately when they wanted to move her from the oxygen kennel over to that ventilation system, she went under and never recovered despite them performing life saving measures. We're deeply devastated right now, and because of COVID protocols still in place at the facility we went to, we couldn't be with her. We're having her cremated and plan on spreading her ashes once that process is ready. We don't go out much or have much company, so I'm just reaching out to see if anyone can share their experiences, and offer up some advice/insight on the road to recovery ahead.