What happened to your cat at the clinic?

My cat was misdiagnosed and almost died due to the clinic's incompetence. We rushed him to the clinic because he was having frequent accidents and his belly was swollen. The doctor ordered some tests, but the results were inconclusive, and they didn't lead to any meaningful diagnosis or treatment.

How long did you wait at the clinic?

We waited for about 10 minutes before being ushered into a consultation room, but the waiting area was nice, and the receptionist was friendly - a small comfort in an otherwise disastrous experience.

Did the clinic offer any discounts?

No, the prices at this clinic are astronomical - they're clearly more interested in making money than providing quality care for your cat.

What kind of services does the clinic offer?

The clinic claims to offer a wide range of services, including vaccinations, check-ups, and surgery, but the quality of these services is highly questionable - do your research before taking your cat there.

Can I trust the clinic's after-care?

No, the clinic's after-care is non-existent - we were left to figure things out on our own, which was terrifying and stressful.

How much did you pay for the clinic's services?

I don't want to disclose the exact amount, but let's just say it was a small fortune - the prices at this clinic are outrageous and not worth the risk to your cat's health.

Would you recommend this clinic to other cat owners?

Absolutely not - the experience was a nightmare, and I wouldn't wish it on my worst enemy. If you're considering taking your cat to this clinic, please read this review carefully and think twice - it could literally be a matter of life and death.

What would you do differently next time?

I would do extensive research on the clinic's reputation and read reviews from other cat owners before taking my cat there. I would also make sure to get a second opinion from a different veterinarian - it's always better to be safe than sorry when it comes to your cat's health.

A Devastating Clinic Experience: A Cautionary Tale for Cat Owners

I'm writing this review because I want to warn others about the clinic where I took my cat for treatment. If you're reading this, it's probably because you're considering taking your furry friend there too.

This review isn't a paid ad; it's just the honest truth from someone who's been through a nightmare.

I've got a young, healthy, and ridiculously smart cat who's only three years old. We adopted him three years ago because our 12-year-old cat was getting old and our daughter begged for a kitten.

It all started when my cat was going to the litter box nonstop throughout the day. He'd do his business and then leave. But then, around evening time, I'd see that the litter box was dry, despite him using half of it. It was weird.

I checked his belly, and it was hard and swollen. I freaked out. I scooped up the cat and my youngest in one hand, and we sprinted to the clinic (luckily, it's just a 10-minute walk from our place).

We rushed up to the receptionist, explained the situation, and the doctor quickly ushered us into a consultation room. The little one had an accident, and we got kicked out of the room. Ten minutes later, the doctor came out and said, 'Thank goodness you're here; the cat's got a blocked bladder, and we need to do an emergency catheterization under anesthesia.'

I didn't care about the cost at that point; I just wanted help. I agreed, and we waited for about an hour. Kudos to them for having a kids' play area where my little one could entertain themselves.

I'll try to keep this brief. They performed the procedure, showed us a whole cup of 200 grams of cat pee, and told us there was a lot of sand in it. They prescribed anti-inflammatory, calming, and cystitis meds. The total bill came out to around 7,000 rubles. We headed home, and the cat was still recovering from the anesthesia. Everything went smoothly, and they gave us anti-inflammatory meds for four days.

The First CatheterizationI was worried sick when my cat didn't go to the bathroom for over 24 hours after the procedure. The vet told me to bring him back if he didn't go, so I took him back in the evening when my husband was free. But, of course, they charge double the price for evening appointments. I was already frustrated with the whole experience. To make matters worse, my cat had to go through the catheter procedure all over again, and the cost doubled!

The next day, he started peeing a little bit, and I was relieved. But by the evening, he was back to not being able to go again. I was getting really anxious, and I could see the blood dripping from his urinary opening. I was terrified, and I rushed him to the vet again.

The worst part about this clinic is that you always see a different vet each time you visit. They prescribe different medications, and it's just a mess. And, of course, the medications aren't free. They added some shots to the mix.

So Much Sorrow in His EyesLong story short, my cat had to go through the catheter procedure again. They took an X-ray, and it showed that his urinary tract was clogged with sand. They took a urine sample, which took 7 days to process. I was getting anxious, thinking about the possibility of another catheter procedure.

We decided to take him to a different clinic, but they didn't offer any new solutions. That evening, my cat was back to not being able to go to the bathroom, and we had to take him back to the vet again. This time, the vet suggested that we could leave the catheter in for a few more days. I begged the vet to let us do that, even though they insisted that we had to admit him to the hospital, which would cost us 5,000 rubles per day. We ended up leaving the catheter in, and we continued the medication as prescribed.

Catheter, after sewing the catheterI had to drain my cat's urine every 5-6 hours with a syringe. Waking up at 5 or 6 am was a regular thing. I'd do anything for my pet, you know? After each procedure, he was a bit more comfortable. The urine was mixed with blood, just like the doctors said would happen due to the sand causing irritation.

I wanted to keep it short, but my emotions got the better of me. Sorry about that. For two days, we walked around with the catheter and the vest, which was causing my cat some discomfort. On the third day, we went back to the vet to have it removed. We got home, and I saw my cat start to pee a bit. I was over the moon! He wasn't sitting in the litter box for 30 minutes, then just leaving. It was a huge improvement.

With the sewn-in catheter at homeFor two days, he was like a cucumber - eating, drinking, and even walking around. On the third day, I gave him some wet, diet food. He sniffed it, stepped back, and then started vomiting. I was terrified - it looked like there was blood in it. He didn't want to eat that day and wouldn't approach the food. He just kept drinking water. The results from the urine test came back, and there were no bacteria found!

On the second day after removing the catheterWe decided to take him to the vet in the evening, again at 9 pm. He was vomiting, and the vet started pushing for the catheter, even though he was peeing and walking around. He was also showing signs of dehydration. We took blood tests, and they charge you for every little thing - it's crazy! The vet said the vomiting could be caused by anything. We gave him some painkillers and anti-nausea medication. At home, he just managed to eat a bit.

The next day, he only drank water and wouldn't eat. He was hiding all the time and just lying down the whole day.

I was really worried when my cat stopped drinking water the day after. I had to feed him with a spoon at night, and it was heartbreaking to see him in so much pain. If animals could talk, I'm sure he'd have a lot to say. I spent the whole night crying next to him.

The next day was a turning point. We decided to take him to another clinic. The doctor said he was in a critical state of dehydration. They gave him IV fluids, shots, an ultrasound, X-rays, and a contrast X-ray that showed fluid in his abdominal cavity. I was baffled by where it came from...

Setting up IV fluids, severe dehydrationWe brought him home barely alive, he was lying there staring at one spot and breathing heavily. I'm writing this and I'm overwhelmed with tears. My young, healthy cat became so helpless and weak. He lay there, gathered his strength, and tried to walk, but couldn't even make it a few steps before collapsing. I looked under him and there was a puddle. Even when he had a catheter, he still managed to pee on his own. We put him on a blanket, and he started breathing more shallowly with his mouth open. A few breaths and it was all over.

My cat's heart stopped. I was crying hysterically with my husband. How could this happen, why?

We took him to the crematorium at the clinic where they had set up IV fluids, and I asked them to do an autopsy to find out the cause. Although it was hard to think about dissecting my poor cat.

The next day, I found out the reason for my cat's death. It was a perforated ulcer in his 12th intestinal loop, which had burst and led to septic peritonitis. The ulcer was likely caused by the medication and anesthesia. I'll attach a part of the conversation with the doctor who performed the autopsy.

But there was no sand in the bladder, as everything was flushed out with the catheter, leaving inflammation, which was likely caused by the catheterizations or cystitis.

I'm still trying to wrap my head around how we treated the sand in the bladder, only to have the animal's digestive system fall apart at the same time. And not a single doctor from this clinic even thought to take a look at the abdominal cavity with an ultrasound! And the vomiting blood - it turned out to be the first sign of gastric bleeding!

That's it for now. I hope you won't take your pets to these specialists.

I'm not going to attach a bunch of papers from the clinic.

Here's my poor guy

When they removed the catheter