I have never heard of animals getting burns during surgery or recovery from surgery. It surely sounds as though someone dropped the ball and didn't check Bassett often enough. I would ask around about that. Since your vet bills are sky high to begin with, I would certainly try to get the vet to pay for the treatment of the burns. Fair is fair.

Have you asked the vet for some meds to relax Luna? I bet her skin is itching more than painful. Does it look like it is clearing up?

It is such a shame that you and Bassett have to go through this, after all the success with the surgery. It just isn't FAIR!

Chin up.

By the way, the cone isn't going to kill the cat. She will have to hang in there until the wounds heal. Miley had one on for awhile and she hated it, but she dealt with it. She may have one on tomorrow, who knows!

Good luck, keep us posted. Keep your chin up. Lots of hugs and headbumpies coming your way!

L,
SAS