DNR

Yes, it's true.  We've signed off on a resuscitation order for our cat, Maybe.  She has been to the vet's twice this week, for grooming issues and a possible recurring urinary tract infection.  Initially, she was prescribed an antibiotic, but she refused any of their attempts at much-needed grooming. So the word is that she will need to be anesthesized for this to be carried out. So she had to return for shots, injections, and blood tests.  Only then will she be accepted for the grooming/clipping/shearing process.  In addition  to the cost of hundreds of dollars, there is an additional fee of $500 if we choose for them to attempt to resuscitate her if she stops breathing during the procedure.  We opted to spare her from this.  
        Coincidentally, or not,  I received my statement for my July surgery, and noted there was an additional charge for special anesthesia services applied to patients under 1 year old and over 65.   I didn't notice any DNR sign above my bed. (But then, it would have been out of sight, wouldn't it?