Some people can't accept responsibility for their own actions and are always pointing the blame at others. Don't let his comment get to you, for usually people who are busy pointing fingers are clueless in life.

It's a lame excuse, but he was probobly lashing out over feeling guilty that he caused harm to his cat. Being spiteful as I am, I would have implied that he sucks at being a pet owner.

Maybe he shouldn't have pets if he's not going to take care of them properly.

Some cats are really good at hiding being sick,but it's not your job to judge the client but to heal the animal. I wouldn't take my cat to someone who made comments like that without knowing the full situation.

I once had a client accuse me of trying to charge her for unnecessary procedures because I recommended a test for her cat and she didn't understand why. If she'd told me my explanation wasn't clear I would have gladly clarified, but instead she went home and wrote a 2 page long letter to complain about it. Some people...

I work in a vet clinic so I can help animals, but quite often it's extremely disheartening. Just know that others in the field feel for you, OP. Going through these kinds of situations every day (especially ones that can be prevented) takes its toll.

Who else read it as "vegetarian" instead of "veterinarian" and was very confused

Don't let the idiots get you down. I'm very thankful there are people out there strong enough to be vets in the first place. when I was 15 I brought my cat in after I noticed she wasn't eating (not even ham!) and was just behaving a bit oddy. She was only four so it was a real shock find out she had multiple kidney tumors and only a couple of months left to live. I had her put down that same day and cried so hard from the moment he said "kidney tumors" I almost passed out. I had always wanted to be a vet, but that day I saw a harsh reality that my heart just couldn't take. I know it was worst case scenario, and the joy you must feel when you can save a pet probably outweighs that by a million, but I couldn't keep myself so composed when I have someone that upset infront of me. So just... a big thank you for all that you and other vets do.

Most people are ignorant. And he doesn't deserve to be an owner of a cat. I am glad you told him what he should have done. The sad thing is people like the idea of owning pets but don't want to take any responsibility for the welfare and the financial obligations that having. Furry family member entails. Animal owners should be screened and must prove financial viability and care and common sense. I wished you have told him off more. Keep doing what you are doing. Animals are so important. And so special

I get it #2 !!!! Ahh funny joke