Italian Doctor Faces Investigation After Using Hospital Resources to Save His Cat

The physician performed a life-saving operation on his cat in a public hospital, prompting accusations of misusing public funds.

An Italian doctor operated on his cat, Athena, in a public hospital after it fell six stories and sustained severe injuries.
The procedure included a CT scan and a complex lung-thorax surgery, which the doctor conducted after regular hospital hours.
The local health authority has accused the doctor of misusing hospital equipment and resources intended for human patients.
The doctor has expressed willingness to reimburse the hospital for any costs incurred and insists no human patients were neglected.
Authorities are investigating potential charges of public fund mismanagement and improper use of medical facilities.