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In pet owner groups, people often say, “Run to the vet, don’t waste time!” And they are absolutely right. But there are other important nuances about vets that we should talk about.

Let me share a story.

My friend once saw a sick kitten on the side of the road. “Sick” doesn’t even begin to describe it — he was literally rotting alive. Like any decent human being, she couldn’t just walk past. She grabbed him and rushed to the vet.

At the clinic, they treated his wounds, gave him vitamin and antibiotic injections, did an X-ray, charged €150, and gave their verdict: treatment was impossible. The only option was emergency surgery to amputate two legs, which would cost €800.

She didn’t have that kind of money. So she bought a pack of antibiotics and probiotics, took the kitten home, and started researching. She dove deep into the internet — reading articles, veterinary textbooks, forums, and social media groups. She studied thoroughly.

For the first two weeks, she barely slept, caring for the kitten around the clock. She kept the windows open because the smell of decay was unbearable.

That was three years ago.

Today, my friend has a stunning white cat — cheerful, healthy, and full of life, running on all four legs. The cat adores her mama — and rightfully so, because this woman gave her a second chance at life.

Now back to the topic of veterinarians. They are absolutely essential! But based on my own experience, I can say that misdiagnoses and treatment errors are not uncommon.

Here’s an example.

The same vet — a kind person who often treats stray animals for free or at a very low cost — once saved my sister’s large, elderly dog by performing a complex abdominal surgery. But another time, he almost killed a different dog who had heart and kidney complications by setting the IV drip too fast. The dog began gasping and went into tachycardia. The vet panicked and didn’t know what to do. I was standing nearby and said, “You need to slow the drip down.” And it worked!

What shocked me was that I — not a vet — knew this, but he didn’t.

In another case, he prescribed my neutered male cat a course of vitamin C — which is risky for cats with urinary issues. The result? Complications.

So here is my heartfelt advice:

Always go to the vet in urgent or unclear situations. Sometimes every hour counts.

But never follow instructions blindly. Always double-check what’s prescribed.

Read about the medications, look into contraindications and side effects.

Watch procedures closely: monitor the IV drip speed, make sure instruments and exam tables are properly disinfected (one of my cats caught ringworm from a vet clinic).

Don’t be afraid to ask questions, challenge advice, or even consult AI tools like ChatGPT. Describe the symptoms and medications in detail — getting a second opinion can make a real difference.

Take care of your pets.

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This text is not mine, but I wanted to share! In pet owner groups, people often say, “Run to the vet, don’t waste time!” And they are absolutely right. But there are other important nuances about vets that we should talk about. Let me share a story. My friend once saw a sick kitten on the side of the road. “Sick” doesn’t even begin to describe it — he was literally rotting alive. Like any decent human being, she couldn’t just walk past. She grabbed him and rushed to the vet. At the clinic, they treated his wounds, gave him vitamin and antibiotic injections, did an X-ray, charged €150, and gave their verdict: treatment was impossible. The only option was emergency surgery to amputate two legs, which would cost €800. She didn’t have that kind of money. So she bought a pack of antibiotics and probiotics, took the kitten home, and started researching. She dove deep into the internet — reading articles, veterinary textbooks, forums, and social media groups. She studied thoroughly. For the first two weeks, she barely slept, caring for the kitten around the clock. She kept the windows open because the smell of decay was unbearable. That was three years ago. Today, my friend has a stunning white cat — cheerful, healthy, and full of life, running on all four legs. The cat adores her mama — and rightfully so, because this woman gave her a second chance at life. Now back to the topic of veterinarians. They are absolutely essential! But based on my own experience, I can say that misdiagnoses and treatment errors are not uncommon. Here’s an example. The same vet — a kind person who often treats stray animals for free or at a very low cost — once saved my sister’s large, elderly dog by performing a complex abdominal surgery. But another time, he almost killed a different dog who had heart and kidney complications by setting the IV drip too fast. The dog began gasping and went into tachycardia. The vet panicked and didn’t know what to do. I was standing nearby and said, “You need to slow the drip down.” And it worked! What shocked me was that I — not a vet — knew this, but he didn’t. In another case, he prescribed my neutered male cat a course of vitamin C — which is risky for cats with urinary issues. The result? Complications. So here is my heartfelt advice: Always go to the vet in urgent or unclear situations. Sometimes every hour counts. But never follow instructions blindly. Always double-check what’s prescribed. Read about the medications, look into contraindications and side effects. Watch procedures closely: monitor the IV drip speed, make sure instruments and exam tables are properly disinfected (one of my cats caught ringworm from a vet clinic). Don’t be afraid to ask questions, challenge advice, or even consult AI tools like ChatGPT. Describe the symptoms and medications in detail — getting a second opinion can make a real difference. Take care of your pets.

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Hello! My cat has short sleep intervals and wakes up every 3 hours. How can I train her to sleep through the night at least until 7 a.m.? She is 1.5 years old, spayed, with Bengal lineage—very active. We take her for walks outside twice a day. In the evenings, we try to make sure she gets plenty of playtime. I give her herbal calming drops. No matter what, she still wakes up at 4–5 a.m.!
Even if we go to bed later (when there's no need to get up early), she still wakes at 4–5 a.m. She either meows or tries to get attention (knocking something over, scratching loudly, etc.). The first half of the day, from early morning until noon, is completely devoted to the cat—we can’t sit at the computer or get any proper sleep. The second half of the day, she sleeps so deeply it’s impossible to wake her. Eyes squinted, head barely held up. We try not to let her sleep too much, but she looks so miserable that it doesn't work well. She sleeps plenty during the day (not just 4 hours, sometimes a full 6!), and by evening she’s ready for action. We go for walks, we play. Then comes night—3–4 hours of sleep again.
I'm like a zombie living with this schedule. Every day it’s whining and waking up early. We’ve tried all the advice. She’s not afraid of water, and even if you get her fur wet, it only bothers her for 10 minutes. I can’t function on so little sleep like she can—it really affects my daytime productivity!
Please help with advice. This is really a cry from the heart.

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Hello! My cat has short sleep intervals and wakes up every 3 hours. How can I train her to sleep through the night at least until 7 a.m.? She is 1.5 years old, spayed, with Bengal lineage—very active. We take her for walks outside twice a day. In the evenings, we try to make sure she gets plenty of playtime. I give her herbal calming drops. No matter what, she still wakes up at 4–5 a.m.! Even if we go to bed later (when there's no need to get up early), she still wakes at 4–5 a.m. She either meows or tries to get attention (knocking something over, scratching loudly, etc.). The first half of the day, from early morning until noon, is completely devoted to the cat—we can’t sit at the computer or get any proper sleep. The second half of the day, she sleeps so deeply it’s impossible to wake her. Eyes squinted, head barely held up. We try not to let her sleep too much, but she looks so miserable that it doesn't work well. She sleeps plenty during the day (not just 4 hours, sometimes a full 6!), and by evening she’s ready for action. We go for walks, we play. Then comes night—3–4 hours of sleep again. I'm like a zombie living with this schedule. Every day it’s whining and waking up early. We’ve tried all the advice. She’s not afraid of water, and even if you get her fur wet, it only bothers her for 10 minutes. I can’t function on so little sleep like she can—it really affects my daytime productivity! Please help with advice. This is really a cry from the heart.

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