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Cat Forum / Cat Anecdotes / December 2005Abelard Has A Broken Tail!
He just came in with his tail all bent and hanging at an odd angle, and can't stand for me to touch it. What next? And meowmie with less than $50 to last the rest of the month! > He just came in with his tail all bent and hanging at an odd angle, and > can't stand for me to touch it. What next? And meowmie with less than $50 > to last the rest of the month! Pat, can you make a deal with your vet to pay in installments? If so I can help you out by calling in a credit card payment if you'll post your vet's contact info - it can't be much 'cause I'm pretty broke myself, but maybe others here could help out also. I just can't stand to think of Abelard in pain! Hugs, CatNipped >> He just came in with his tail all bent and hanging at an odd angle, and >> can't stand for me to touch it. What next? And meowmie with less than $50 [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > > CatNipped I could send a little bit too. Wouldn't be a lot, maybe $10 as I'm still quite poor, but every little helps. Take him and get him seen to at the vets. Somehow the money will come. Tweed > I could send a little bit too. Wouldn't be a lot, maybe $10 as I'm still > quite poor, but every little helps. Take him and get him seen to at the > vets. Somehow the money will come. > > Tweed Oh no, the poor guy! We're pretty broke to, but we could chip in $25 or so. Dan >>> He just came in with his tail all bent and hanging at an odd angle, >>> and can't stand for me to touch it. What next? And meowmie with [quoted text clipped - 15 lines] > > Tweed I'm sorry but I can't contribute any funds. I just sent a donation for a friends mom to the hospice her mother was in; she lost her mom just over a week ago. I'm pretty much broke. Purrs for Abelard on the way. Jill > Pat, can you make a deal with your vet to pay in installments? If so I > can help you out by calling in a credit card payment if you'll post your > vet's contact info - it can't be much 'cause I'm pretty broke myself, but > maybe others here could help out also. I just can't stand to think of > Abelard in pain! I think after receiving payments on his behalf from far and away, before, if I go to the same vet, they will accept such an arrangement. I can't stand to see him in pain, either, but having struggled to scrape together enough to get my house (closing in less than two weeks now, and I am still far short of the mark) and with almost all of next month's income delegated to the house, too, the well is dry here. For tonight if I can get the tail washed clean I will apply arnica gel + DMSO (my standard pain/trauma emergency treatment). The vet info: Whetstone Veterinary Clinic 9493 Hwy. N Mountain Grove MO 65711 417-926-6277 They open around 8 AM Central Time (GMT -6:00) - if you call early tell them Abelard probably hasn't been seen yet but will be there later on. I have horse chores to handle before I leave in the morning, probably wont be able to get out before noon and it's a 40-minute drive. Thanks so much. > Whetstone Veterinary Clinic > 417-926-6277 > They open around 8 AM Central Time (GMT -6:00) Central time - that's 2 hours ahead of Pacific, right? What time do they close? I just called (it's just after 5PM here, so I guess it's 7PM there) and got their answering machine, so they must close by 7. Guess I'll try tomorrow. Joyce > Central time - that's 2 hours ahead of Pacific, right? What time do > they close? I just called (it's just after 5PM here, so I guess it's > 7PM there) and got their answering machine, so they must close by 7. > Guess I'll try tomorrow. They close at 5 PM. You're right, it's just after 7 here now. Thanks for being willing to help with the cost of his care. > If so I can >help you out by calling in a credit card payment if you'll post your vet's >contact info - it can't be much 'cause I'm pretty broke myself, but maybe >others here could help out also. Yes, me too. Who is managing the catslaves fund atm? It would be much easier for me to Paypal some across rather than calling overseas, but I am willing to help however I can.  SignatureMogget > Yes, me too. > > Who is managing the catslaves fund atm? > > It would be much easier for me to Paypal some across rather than calling > overseas, but I am willing to help however I can. I'm not sure there is a catslaves fund any longer, or if there is, what the PP address for it is. My PP address is pdavis (at) fidmail (dot) com, but I don't have the PP debit card yet so it won't be of much use at the vet's where they don't take PayPal! > Who is managing the catslaves fund atm? Unfortunately, there is no catslaves fund anymore. I found this out when Smudge was attacked by dogs, resulting in a very high vet bill. Folks are just pitching in where they can. But I think there are some people on this ng who have their own paypal accounts which could be used, I think. Joyce > > Who is managing the catslaves fund atm? > [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > > Joyce Seems most of us with beloved cats have problems with funds these days. But we send purrs! Jill > Seems most of us with beloved cats have problems with funds these days. > But > we send purrs! And the purrs are extremely valuable. Abelard has eaten supper and is now sleeping (not sure how soundly) in his little bed. I hate to disturb him to do anything just yet. I told him when he first came in "This is it, you're an indoor cat from now on, I can't handle seeing you hurt." Yes, I am willing to PAYPAL a little bit also for Abelard instead of using my credit card. Lily's mama, Lydia SignatureIrulan from the stars we come to the stars we return from now until the end of time >> If so I can >>help you out by calling in a credit card payment if you'll post your vet's [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > It would be much easier for me to Paypal some across rather than calling > overseas, but I am willing to help however I can. >Pat, can you make a deal with your vet to pay in installments? If so I can >help you out by calling in a credit card payment if you'll post your vet's >contact info - it can't be much 'cause I'm pretty broke myself, but maybe >others here could help out also. I just can't stand to think of Abelard in >pain! Pat, you can count me in too. Having just spent roughly $1500 on Speckles the past few weeks, I'm a little more short than usual in the vet budget but can sure find *some* to help Abelard, poor little guy. Let us know how. Jeanne > Pat, you can count me in too. Having just spent roughly $1500 on > Speckles the past few weeks, I'm a little more short than usual in the > vet budget but can sure find *some* to help Abelard, poor little guy. > Let us know how. Oh, Jeanne... I doubt I've spent $1500 at the vet in the last 20 years! How you manage that kind of expense and still offer to help another cat is beyond my comprehension, but if you want to do it, we are most grateful, and vet info is: Whetstone Veterinary Clinic 9493 Hwy. N Mountain Grove MO 65711 417-926-6277 They open around 8 AM Central Time (GMT -6:00) - if you call early tell them Abelard probably hasn't been seen yet but will be there later on. > He just came in with his tail all bent and hanging at an odd angle, > and can't stand for me to touch it. What next? And meowmie with less > than $50 to last the rest of the month! My vet lets me do time payments. He knows I will pay him. Meanwhile, wrap his tail in a stretch bandage or a strip of cotton gauze so it will 'set' correctly until you can get him to the vet, which I would still do ASAP. Jill > My vet lets me do time payments. He knows I will pay him. Meanwhile, > wrap > his tail in a stretch bandage or a strip of cotton gauze so it will 'set' > correctly until you can get him to the vet, which I would still do ASAP. He won't even let me touch it, let alone wrap it, but I'll give it a shot. First I better wash it and apply external pain relief. Hey Pat, I came in a little late on this but I can help out a bit too. Poor hurting baby.... The folks at the clinic are going to be inundated with calls from everywhere in the morning! PatM > Hey Pat, I came in a little late on this but I can help out a bit too. > Poor hurting baby.... > > The folks at the clinic are going to be inundated with calls from > everywhere in the morning! Well if the folks here don't mind, any excess funding could be used to help poor sweet Baby Eyes, who I fear is most likely asthmatic. There was a thread here a month or so ago from a new person about a coughing cat, and someone posted a link to a video clip of how an asthmatic cat looks during an attack, and a vet's written description also. I'm sorry to say that is precisely what Baby Eyes has been doing. I always thought it must be hookworms, but after several wormings which did not resolve the problem, I have to assume the cause is something worse. She was doing it again a few days ago.... So far she has not had a really severe episode but it could come at any time. I had looked up the price of the mask for the inhaler, and the sprays, etc. and knew it was out of my reach, so I never mentioned it. >> Hey Pat, I came in a little late on this but I can help out a bit too. >> Poor hurting baby.... [quoted text clipped - 14 lines] > the inhaler, and the sprays, etc. and knew it was out of my reach, so I > never mentioned it. I just called in and they said you had not made an appointment for Abelard yet. I told them you probably would be, but it not to just put the payment towards your future account for any of the kitties. I'm just sorry it couldn't have been more. How is Abelard this morning? Hugs, CatNipped > How is Abelard this morning? P-o'd at being locked in. I just woke up. Couldn't sleep until past 4 AM. > The folks at the clinic are going to be inundated with calls from > everywhere in the morning! Wen I made the appointment (just now) the receptionist told me so far only one call has come in. >He just came in with his tail all bent and hanging at an odd angle, and >can't stand for me to touch it. What next? And meowmie with less than $50 to >last the rest of the month! That happened to Sheba many years ago. Only it was just dislocated. A retired vet friend showed me how to gently straighten and then massage the tail with gentle pulling motions. It healed with just a bit of a kink. I hope that is all that is wrong with Abelard. Although the way he doesn't want you to touch it makes it sound like something worse. Could you get someone to help hold him while you at least splint it? Healing purrs on the way. -- CATherine > That happened to Sheba many years ago. Only it was just dislocated. A > retired vet friend showed me how to gently straighten and then massage [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > Could you get someone to help hold him while you at least splint it? > Healing purrs on the way. Many thanks for the purrs. Unfortunately there's no one around who could help hold him. Gloria is in Arkansas until after New Year's. I sure hope it's only dislocated. It is quite swollen now near the bent spot. I do not feel confident or competent to handle this one and will be glad to let the vet take care of it. I'll get him in as early as I can in the morning. Meanwhile I am going to take a bath and try to dip his tail into the water and rinse it off as well as possible, then apply the arnica and DMSO, and make sure he stays indoors for the night. I'm so very sorry to hear that. Lots and lots of healing purrs and best wishes that the vet can fix whatever is wrong with Abelard's tail, Polonca and Soncek > He just came in with his tail all bent and hanging at an odd angle, and > can't stand for me to touch it. What next? And meowmie with less than $50 to > last the rest of the month! > He just came in with his tail all bent and hanging at an odd angle, > and can't stand for me to touch it. What next? And meowmie with less > than $50 to last the rest of the month! Poor Abelard, purrs for rapid treatment and recovery. SignatureAdrian (Owned by Snoopy and Bagheera) A House is not a home, without a cat. http://community.webshots.com/user/clowderuk > He just came in with his tail all bent and hanging at an odd angle, and > can't stand for me to touch it. What next? And meowmie with less than $50 to > last the rest of the month! Shoots, I was working all day yesterday and I missed this thread. Is there anything the vet can do for a broken tail? I'd think they'd have to amputate, unfortunately. I wish I could contribute, but I can't even afford to get my husband a Christmas gift this year. kili > Shoots, I was working all day yesterday and I missed this thread. Is > there > anything the vet can do for a broken tail? I'd think they'd have to > amputate, unfortunately. I wish I could contribute, but I can't even > afford > to get my husband a Christmas gift this year. Please, no mention of the A word... and not to worry on the $ I think the vet bill is gonna be more than covered. >He just came in with his tail all bent and hanging at an odd angle, and >can't stand for me to touch it. What next? And meowmie with less than $50 to >last the rest of the month! Oh, no! Poor Abelard. Purrs that you can get him fixed up ASAP and he'll be feeling fine in no time. Ginger-lyn Home Pages: http://www.spiritrealm.com/summer/ http://www.angelfire.com/folk/glsummer (homepage & cats) http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~summer/index.htm (genealogy) http://www.movieanimals.bravehost.com/ (The Violence Against Animals in Movies Website) > He just came in with his tail all bent and hanging at an odd angle, and > can't stand for me to touch it. What next? And meowmie with less than $50 > to last the rest of the month! Pat, were you able to get Abelard to the vet? What's the diagnosis? How is he? What did they do for his tail? Hugs, CatNipped > He just came in with his tail all bent and hanging at an odd angle, and > can't stand for me to touch it. What next? And meowmie with less than $50 to > last the rest of the month! Many purrs for Abe and meowmie. --Fil Just back from Mtn. Grove and TED. Full report has been posted in a new thread... |
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