I am glad the kitty is ok.
I am always broke too and my cat one day ( he's only 1) wouldn't move..eat...nothing. I was so upset I just took him to the er vet 45 minutes away. Turned out he had a 105 fever. 235 dollars. I had to spend my rent money.
It's very hard to have animals if they are sick...but I still have them--so I know your pain.
But next time...just call-tell them ahead of time. No real vet will let an animal die over money...they can make arrangements. They have for my mom many times.
Another thing...maybe keep the cat in until everything clears? My cat BooBoo ( rip) was an outdoor cat from 1985 until 1998 when dogs got to her. We thought she was going to die-but it turned out she only had torn ligaments and she stayed inside the bathroom for a week and turned out very healthy. The rest of her life ( 1998-2005) she was an indoor cat. She would meow her head off but I think keeping her in prolonged her life and after awhile..she got used to it. My cats now do NOT go outside.
But I know that's hard to do...I mean my cat would just scream at the door at first...everyday you wanted to give in and just let her out.
You are a good mommy and I hope your beautiful kitty is ok
