I was told by my vet that my persian mix kitty was born ...

I think there might be a couple of things going on here.

A cat can be born with a dormant virus, such as Feline Leukemia or Feline Aids. I'm a little surprised that your vet didn't tell you what it was and explain it to you.

As for the anesthesia, Telezol is a standard anesthesia used on cats, but the results Tucker had were completely abnormal. Telezol should keep a cat unconscious for 30-60 minutes. If Atropine is not given beforehand, there could be a prolonged recovery and pulmanary edema.

My guess now, and I don't feel like I know all the facts, is that the vet who gave Tucker the anesthesia wasn't aware of the dormant virus, and also didn't monitor Tucker properly. He never should have let him leave in that condition.

I think Tucker's dormant virus was activated by the anesthesia. He either didn't tolerate it well or the amount they gave him was a little too high, but that certainly coincides with when he started having problems.

I don't think your vet has done a very good job explaining this to you, and the least you deserve is an explanation of what he thinks happened to your cat specifically, not in just vague terms. If he can't do that, if you can find out the name of the virus and the dosage of Telazol and any other drugs he was given, I'll try to give you a better idea of what happened.

I hope this helps.

You have confirmed my own suspicions about Tucker's death.

I was absolutely shocked when my daughter brought him home totally unconscious, unable to blink his eyes, and his mouth gaping open. I myself felt he should never have been sent home in that condition. All I had in mind was a mild tranqualizer so he wouldn't mind getting his coat brushed & trimmed.

He was only two and a half years old, so now I know I am totally responsible for his death, even tho the vets won't admit any wrongdoing.

Tucker's regular vet stated he would never have used telazol, and that the other vet now longer works there, but still wanted to charge over a thousands dollars for the surgery. He also never mentioned Atropine at all.

I am so glad I found this site, for I have received to replys about the mishandling of Tucker.

Susan gave you an excellent answer and I do not think she will mind if I add a few things.
The virus your vet was referring to is called the Carona virus and the the disease is called FIP (feline infectious Peritinitis.
While it is remotely possible that Tucker had FIP in his system - it is much more likely that he was given an overdose of sedative. In fact, Persians and Persian type cats have an innate sensitivity to certain anesthetics and should never be prescribed them, as this occurance is more common then you think.
The next thing I have to say is REALLY IMPORTANT:
THIS IS NOT YOUR FAULT - PLEASE DO NOT BLAME YOURSELF!!! There is no way you could have known or forseen that an incompetent imbecile was going to work on Tucker. This is a truly tragic event - but it is certainly not your fault.
You can never replace Tucker - but you can fall in love with another cat. Please get one!
Give the wonderful, loving home you can provide to a shelter cat.In that way you will ease your grief and save a life as well.
This is the best way to honor darling Tucker's memory.
I am so sincerly sorry this happend to you and that you had to indure such grief.
Tucker is with God now - may God be with you as well.
All my best and sincerest wishes always,
Terri

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