You're very fortunate people here..........

"MaryL" -OUT-THE-LITTER wrote

Bringing the conversation back down to earth...A suggestion to seek a
second opinion is actually wise advice. We are not suggesting that you go
"vet searching" and seek opinion after opinion. But, just like with
humans, it is good practice to get a second opinion when the first vet
seems to be having difficulty. It is possible that the second vet will
also diagnose inner ear infection, but it is *also* possible that the
second vet will find something that was originally overlooked. This does
not necessarily mean that your current vet did not do a good job. None of
us are perfect, and there are numerous instances when even a small change
in protocol can locate new information. And you are thinking about the
ultimate, final decision--killing your cat. I really cannot understand
doing that without at least seeking a second opinion, and especially for
something that is usually as treatable as inner ear infection.

I know I react emotionally and in ways some people find, err, offensive, but
there it is. I find it offensive that anyone would consider euthanizing when
there are still paths to pursue and they are not even that expensive. To me
it is common sense and a normal heart to do so. Anything else ****es me off.
Thanks for being a calm voice, MaryL. I am sure I will not change, so I kill
file to try to keep the flames to a minimum. I actually don't enjoy getting
upset at this kind of thing, or anything, in fact. I have a feeling this cat
is a goner, for the very reason that it has suffered for this long without
Kelly taking it to another vet. That she could just sit there. FFS. Okay,
time to wrap it up.