Recently, a veterinary hospital shared a distressing video that captured the heart-wrenching situation of a British Shorthair cat suffering from a severe heart condition. During the festive season, the cat began to vomit blood due to a heart attack, leaving its life hanging by a thread.
Upon hearing the exorbitant medical costs required for treatment, the cat's owner immediately stated, "I don't want to save it; this cat was only bought for my grandson to play with for a few days. Just euthanize it." The veterinarian was infuriated by such an irresponsible comment from the owner.
The official account of "Fuzhou Ruipainuo Veterinary Hospital" posted this heartbreaking video showing the lavender-colored British Shorthair cat vomiting blood at home for unknown reasons. After being rushed to the hospital, it was diagnosed with acute heart failure, requiring immediate intervention to save its life. However, when the owner learned about the treatment costs associated with the cat's heart condition, they flatly refused to proceed with any medical care.
The owner expressed that they only intended to keep the cat for their five-year-old grandson's enjoyment and had never considered saving its life. They even suggested letting the cat fend for itself or opting for euthanasia. The veterinarian was deeply angered by this lack of responsibility, stating, "You may not want to save it, but the cat still wants to live." Data from the life-support machine indicated that the cat was fighting for survival despite its owner's indifference.
Ultimately, the veterinarian decided to take matters into their own hands and proceeded with treatment despite the owner's negligence. Fortunately, thanks to the dedicated efforts of the veterinary staff, the British Shorthair successfully recovered from its near-fatal condition.
The video has garnered over ten thousand views online, sparking outrage among viewers who condemned the owner's irresponsibility. Many comments expressed disbelief at the notion of treating an animal as merely a toy: "What does it mean to buy something for a grandchild to play with for a few days? Do you really think this is just a plush toy and not a life?" Others lamented that some people still do not recognize animals as living beings deserving of care.
The so-called ignorance of people is evident in such cases. Thank you to the veterinarians who showed compassion and did everything possible to save this cat.
Comments continued with sentiments like, "The owner may not want to save it, but the cat still wants to live," and harsh critiques directed at the owner regarding their future health: "This owner shouldn't expect help if they ever face health issues themselves."