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Cat Forum / Cat Anecdotes / October 2004Rocky needs purrs
Rocky usually comes in about 9. About once a week, when the weather is nice, he stays out all night. So, I wasn't really worried when Rocky didn't show up this evening. When the late news came on they forecast rain overnight and tomorrow, so I looked out and sure enough the ground was wet. I went out and looked around a little, and called. I didn't see him, so just figured he had found a dry spot to spent the night and would be hear in the morning. About a half hour later I looked out the patio door and saw him dragging himself home. I don't know how he hurt himself, there isn't a mark on him, but his back feet are cold to the touch and he has no control over them. I tried pinching him and he doesn't seem to feel anything from about 2 inches in front of his tail. I'm afraid he must have a serious back injury. The good thing is that he doesn't to have any pain. I laid down on the floor and poked and prodded him, and then scritched him for awhile. He actually purred a little before he fell asleep. So, I'll be sitting up with him tonight, waiting for TED to open up in the morning. I'll post an update when I get some news from TED, but until then about all I can do is sit with him - and of course ask for some purrs. This is one of those times when I truely wish we had a 24 hour TED. The good thing is that this is Monday. TED care is almost impossible to get from noon Saturday to Monday morning.  SignatureSteve Touchstone, faithful servant of Sammy, Little Bit and Rocky stouchst@JUNKsirinet.net [remove Junk for email] Home Page: http://www.sirinet.net/~stouchst/index.html Cat Pix: http://www.sirinet.net/~stouchst/animals.html >Rocky usually comes in about 9. About once a week, when the weather is >nice, he stays out all night. So, I wasn't really worried when Rocky [quoted text clipped - 21 lines] >The good thing is that this is Monday. TED care is almost impossible >to get from noon Saturday to Monday morning. Steve, there is a 24-hour vet in the city if Rocky needs to go tonight. It is on the N. side of 74th St. next to Western..They are real nice up there and if you want to call and just talk to them, they're very friendly and try to help you with information. Their number is 405-631-7828. If he's not in pain I know you will probably wait till tomorrow though. We will *all* be purring for him and waiting for some news. I am so sorry he got hurt. They told me once that the way to tell if a cat has been hit by a car is if his claws look shredded. Sherry >Steve, there is a 24-hour vet in the city if Rocky needs to go tonight. It is >on the N. side of 74th St. next to Western..They are real nice up there and if [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] >hurt. They told me once that the way to tell if a cat has been hit by a car is >if his claws look shredded. Thanks for the purrs, everyone. Thanks for the information. I knew they had one up there, but didn't have the number or address. Sure would be nice if we had something closer, though <sign> He still doesn't appear to have any pain, so I'll wait until Dr Haney opens at 7:00. He woke up a couple hours ago and starting dragging himself into the kitchen. It's really heartbreaking to see him dragging himself along with his back legs straight out behind him. I thought he might want some food or water out of the regular bowls instead of the ones I had next to him, but he was actually on the way to the litterbox. I had to help him into the box. I gave him some privacy for a couple minutes (peeking over the counter), but he didn't do anything. Then I had to help him out of the box. He dragged himself three-quarters of the way out, then I had to help him the rest of the way. Of course that was heartbreaking, too. He just laid down on the towel I have in front of the box and went back to sleep. I'm just letting him sleep now, peeking around the corner every so often, but will take a closer look at his claws next time he wakes. I'm really afraid he must have a back injury. I suppose it could be his pelvis, but as I said in the first post it seems his feeling stops a couple inches in front of his tail. His back feet are still cold to the touch, so there must be circulation problems as well as nerve damage. Just three more hours and I'll be able to get him in to see TED. SignatureSteve Touchstone, faithful servant of Sammy, Little Bit and Rocky stouchst@JUNKsirinet.net [remove Junk for email] Home Page: http://www.sirinet.net/~stouchst/index.html Cat Pix: http://www.sirinet.net/~stouchst/animals.html > Just three more hours and I'll be able to get him in to see TED. I'm so sorry to read your news, Steve. This must be so difficult for you to watch. Many purrs are coming over for Rocky and you. -- Marina, Frank and Nikki Oh, god that's scary! We'll be sending our absolute best purrs for Rocky to be ok. Please, keep us posted. Oh no!! Emergency purrs coming. Oh dear dear Rocky please get better :( Purrs for Rocky! Jeanne Hedge, as directed by Natasha ============ http://www.jhedge.com > Purrs for Rocky! > > Jeanne Hedge, as directed by Natasha > > ============ > http://www.jhedge.com And More Purrs for Rocky! Pan once came home crying and in pain late one night years ago, but I still remember that, and I can definitely relate to the anxiety. I hope Rocky will be okay. Melissa Purrs for both of you are on their way, and I'll be waiting for the report. -- Joy "You can never do a kindness too soon because you never know how soon it will be too late." - Ralph Waldo Emerson > Rocky usually comes in about 9. About once a week, when the weather is > nice, he stays out all night. So, I wasn't really worried when Rocky [quoted text clipped - 28 lines] > Home Page: http://www.sirinet.net/~stouchst/index.html > Cat Pix: http://www.sirinet.net/~stouchst/animals.html >... but until then about all I >can do is sit with him - and of course ask for some purrs. Oh Steve, you must be sick with worry. Purrs for the both of you, I'm sure you're right about the back injury, buy don't assume anything is permanent till you get the word from TED in the morning. My thoughts are with you. Regards and Hugs, O J > About a half hour later I looked out the patio door and saw him > dragging himself home. I don't know how he hurt himself, there isn't a > mark on him, but his back feet are cold to the touch and he has no > control over them. I tried pinching him and he doesn't seem to feel > anything from about 2 inches in front of his tail. I'm afraid he must > have a serious back injury. That sounds scary! I hope he doesn't have a serious injury. Purrs that he will be OK. Please keep us posted. Joyce > Rocky usually comes in about 9. About once a week, when the weather is > nice, he stays out all night. So, I wasn't really worried when Rocky [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > anything from about 2 inches in front of his tail. I'm afraid he must > have a serious back injury. It sounds like what happened to our Maggie when a pair of dogs goe her. And play make a wish. Keep him as still as you can. The vet will give him something to keep him still and something to bring down the swelling. I hope you get a good result. Jo Purrs and healing thoughts going out to you and Rocky, I hope that something can be done for him. Jeanette Many, many purrs that Rocky is just bruised, healing swiftly and nothing more serious. helen s --This is an invalid email address to avoid spam-- to get correct one remove fame & fortune h*$el*$$e*nd**$o$ts**i*$*$m*m$o*n*s@$*a$o*l.c**$om$ --Due to financial crisis the light at the end of the tunnel is switched off-- > I'll post > an update when I get some news from TED, but until then about all I > can do is sit with him - and of course ask for some purrs. Purring as hard as we can that Rocky's injuries are only temporary and he will heal soon - Deb. Signaturehttp://www.scientific-art.com "He looked a fierce and quarrelsome cat, but claw he never would; He only bit the ones he loved, because they tasted good." S. Greenfield Huge purrs coming your way -- please keep us posted. Maybe you can call the 24-hour vet and describe the condition and get their suggestion about how soon he should be seen. hugs -- will be thinking of you and Rocky today Christine > Rocky usually comes in about 9. About once a week, when the weather is > nice, he stays out all night. So, I wasn't really worried when Rocky [quoted text clipped - 21 lines] > The good thing is that this is Monday. TED care is almost impossible > to get from noon Saturday to Monday morning. Oh, Steve (((hugs))) What dreadful news. Loudest purrs possible and prayers that he will recover. Please keep us posted. Tweed > Rocky usually comes in about 9. About once a week, when the weather is > nice, he stays out all night. So, I wasn't really worried when Rocky [quoted text clipped - 21 lines] > The good thing is that this is Monday. TED care is almost impossible > to get from noon Saturday to Monday morning. > Rocky usually comes in about 9. About once a week, when the weather is > nice, he stays out all night. So, I wasn't really worried when Rocky [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > anything from about 2 inches in front of his tail. I'm afraid he must > have a serious back injury. <snipped> Purrs on their way for Rocky. > Rocky usually comes in about 9. About once a week, when the weather is > nice, he stays out all night. So, I wasn't really worried when Rocky [quoted text clipped - 28 lines] > Home Page: http://www.sirinet.net/~stouchst/index.html > Cat Pix: http://www.sirinet.net/~stouchst/animals.html Oh Steve, I'm so sorry to hear this! We'll be purring that he recovers from whatever injury he may have sustained. Please let us know as soon as you hear something from the vet. Hugs, CatNipped Lots of healing purrs on the way. SignatureVictor Martinez Owned and operated by the Fantastic Seven (TM) Send your spam here: uce@ftc.gov Email me here: pistorLITTER@BOXaustin.rr.com A four-part harmony of purrs heading your way, Steve, both for Rocky and you to be strong and be comforted; and for the vet, that his mind be clear and his hands skillful as he does his work. Please keep us posted. Blessed be, Baha > Rocky usually comes in about 9. About once a week, when the weather is > nice, he stays out all night. So, I wasn't really worried when Rocky [quoted text clipped - 28 lines] > Home Page: http://www.sirinet.net/~stouchst/index.html > Cat Pix: http://www.sirinet.net/~stouchst/animals.html Multiple purrs and healing vibes are on their way. Sincerely hope Rocky will be all right. Purrs for your own anxiety also. Jeanne > About a half hour later I looked out the patio door and saw him > dragging himself home. I don't know how he hurt himself, there isn't a [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > an update when I get some news from TED, but until then about all I > can do is sit with him - and of course ask for some purrs. Mega purrs coming for you and Rocky. Jill > Rocky usually comes in about 9. About once a week, when the weather is > nice, he stays out all night. So, I wasn't really worried when Rocky [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > didn't see him, so just figured he had found a dry spot to spent the > night and would be hear in the morning. That is so terrible, I am so sorry. Purrrrs a plenty from the Jellicle Tribe SignatureMike The early bird gets the worm; but the 2nd mouse gets the cheese!! >Rocky usually comes in about 9. About once a week, when the weather is >nice, he stays out all night. So, I wasn't really worried when Rocky [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] >anything from about 2 inches in front of his tail. I'm afraid he must >have a serious back injury. Oh no! Poor Rocky! Purrs for it to be some weird little phenomenon he will snap out of quickly. Theresa Stinky Pictures: http://community.webshots.com/album/125591586JWEFwh My Blog: http://www.humanitas.blogspot.com > Rocky usually comes in about 9. About once a week, when the weather is > nice, he stays out all night. So, I wasn't really worried when Rocky [quoted text clipped - 21 lines] > The good thing is that this is Monday. TED care is almost impossible > to get from noon Saturday to Monday morning. Purrs are being generated fast and furiously. We always look forward to hearing about your gang. I hope Rocky is going to be fine! Margaret, Steve, Oliver, and Boone. SignatureMargaret Fine mefine@mindspring.com Many, many purrs for Rocky and for yourself. SignatureElise (supervised by Gossamer & Jeeves) dragonandthistle at snet dot net >This is one of those times when I truely wish we had a 24 hour TED. >The good thing is that this is Monday. TED care is almost impossible >to get from noon Saturday to Monday morning. Purrs and prayers are winging their way to Ok. I hope TED can help Rocky. Since he didn't go potty when he tried, maybe this is caused by stones of some sort? -- CATherine > Rocky usually comes in about 9. About once a week, when the weather is > nice, he stays out all night. So, I wasn't really worried when Rocky [quoted text clipped - 21 lines] > The good thing is that this is Monday. TED care is almost impossible > to get from noon Saturday to Monday morning. Oh, no, Steve! Purrin up a storm for Rocky to get over this ASAP! Sam >Rocky usually comes in about 9. About once a week, when the weather is >nice, he stays out all night. So, I wasn't really worried when Rocky [quoted text clipped - 21 lines] >The good thing is that this is Monday. TED care is almost impossible >to get from noon Saturday to Monday morning. Don't know where you (or anyone but Bev) are, but best to Rocky. 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