On Sunday, a person returned home to discover blood spread throughout the apartment. Their cat was inside a litter robot, making noise and biting at its tail. The cat’s mouth was bloody, and another cat was hiding in the kitchen, afraid. The owner took the injured cat to urgent care, where the staff said it needed a tail amputation. They were referred to another clinic, which confirmed the need for amputation as well. The owner felt heartbroken and unsure about the situation. They mentioned feeling skeptical about whether the surgery was necessary and hoped that the tail could heal. The doctors planned to remove almost the entire tail, and the owner expressed feelings of guilt, wondering what had caused the injury. They asked others if anyone had similar experiences and how to cope with the situation.
In an update, the owner clarified that the cat had entered the litter robot before they came home and did not believe it was related to the injury. They acknowledged feeling like they might be misled but confirmed their trust in the doctors since they had already signed the paperwork for surgery.
Later, the owner shared that the surgery was completed successfully and they would pick the cat up the next day. They also thanked those who had offered their stories. What advice do you have for someone in a similar situation?
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