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Cat Forum / Cat Anecdotes / October 2007Bad News About Archer
The vet just called and said that when they got the cast off they saw that the skin on his leg was almost flayed - there's even one spot where the skin is gone completely! They're going to keep him over the weekend so they can leave the cast off and allow his leg to heal a bit. She said that they will have to put another cast on because, even though the bone is healing nicely it's still not strong enough for him to go without one. I'm so upset - I didn't even know he was in pain! I know how much it hurts when I've rubbed a blister on my foot but still have to walk around in the same shoes all day - I can't even imagine how bad he much have been hurting. I'm just sick about this. I'm second guessing myself now about agreeing to leave him at the vet - I know they'll check on him, but he'll be there alone and they have more than just him to see to. They're closed now so I can't get them to say I've changed my mind. Please, please send some healing purrs to my poor baby - and some good thoughts to let him know that I didn't abandon him in a strange place, alone and in pain!  SignatureHugs, CatNipped See all my masters at: http://www.PossiblePlaces.com/CatNipped/ > The vet just called and said that when they got the cast off they saw that > the skin on his leg was almost flayed - there's even one spot where the skin > is gone completely! They're going to keep him over the weekend so they can > leave the cast off and allow his leg to heal a bit. > please send some healing purrs to my poor baby - and some good > thoughts to let him know that I didn't abandon him in a strange place, alone > and in pain! Oh, poor little guy. Sending whatever purrs Hobo can muster along with best wishes for all of you. I sympathize with you, Lori, I know how you feel leaving him at the vet's. Hobo had such a horrible time when left overnight in February (almost killed him, *literally*) and he's never gotten over his terror. I've sworn I'll never let him spend another night, would rather rush him to the ER if we have to. Anyway, good luck to the little fellow, he's having such a rough time. Hugs. Jeanne > Oh, poor little guy. Sending whatever purrs Hobo can muster along > with [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > > Jeanne Gee, Jeanne, what a thing to tell Lori right now! Bobble >Gee, Jeanne, what a thing to tell Lori right now! > > Bobble Oh, you're right, you're right!! Ouch. What the heck was I thinking? Red-faced and ashamed, I'm sooooo sorry. I truly wish all the best for Archer and I'm sure he'll get it. Thanks. Jeanne >>Gee, Jeanne, what a thing to tell Lori right now! >> [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > Red-faced and ashamed, I'm sooooo sorry. I truly wish all the best for > Archer and I'm sure he'll get it. No problem, Jeanne - I understood your intent. Either way I'm still going to worry - it comes with the "mommy" job! ;> Hugs, CatNipped > Thanks. > > Jeanne > Please, please send some healing purrs to my poor baby - and some good > thoughts to let him know that I didn't abandon him in a strange place, alone > and in pain! Dunzi is sitting here purring madly and Sarsi will be on purring duty just as soon as she wakes up from her current coma (it's cold and there's a nice bit by the raidiator) We are all on full alert (apart from Sarsi but she will know when she wakes up and I tell her) and purring madly for little Archer Lesley Slave of the Fabulous Furballs > The vet just called and said that when they got the cast off they saw that > the skin on his leg was almost flayed - there's even one spot where the skin [quoted text clipped - 14 lines] > thoughts to let him know that I didn't abandon him in a strange place, alone > and in pain! Sending purrs that Archer will sleep through the ordeal and while he is sleeping he will heal. Best get well quickly wishes. MLB > Please, please send some healing purrs to my poor baby - and some good > thoughts to let him know that I didn't abandon him in a strange place, alone > and in pain! Lots of purrs for Archer. SignatureVictor M. Martinez Owned and operated by the Fantastic Seven (TM) Send your spam here: uce@ftc.gov Email me here: pistorLITTER@BOXaustin.rr.com aw, poor ARcher. We will purr and pray that he does ok all weekend and that his leg heals soon. You are a good mama. Lily & her mama SignatureIrulan from the stars we come to the stars we return from now until the end of time. > The vet just called and said that when they got the cast off they saw that > the skin on his leg was almost flayed - there's even one spot where the [quoted text clipped - 14 lines] > thoughts to let him know that I didn't abandon him in a strange place, > alone and in pain! > The vet just called and said that when they got the cast off they saw > that the skin on his leg was almost flayed - there's even one spot [quoted text clipped - 14 lines] > thoughts to let him know that I didn't abandon him in a strange > place, alone and in pain! Poor baby :-( lots of good thoughts and healing purrs on the way. SignatureAdrian (Owned by Snoopy & Bagheera) Cats leave pawprints on your heart http://community.webshots.com/user/clowderuk > The vet just called and said that when they got the cast off they saw that > the skin on his leg was almost flayed - there's even one spot where the > skin is gone completely! They're going to keep him over the weekend so > they can leave the cast off and allow his leg to heal a bit. Poor little guy! But at least it's very much for his own good, assuming TED knows how hyperactive he is & to keep him sedated or less mobile. Purrs for Archer's ordeal to prove successful and for both him and your CCard to heal PDQ Gordon & the FF > The vet just called and said that when they got the cast off they saw that > the skin on his leg was almost flayed - there's even one spot where the [quoted text clipped - 14 lines] > thoughts to let him know that I didn't abandon him in a strange place, > alone and in pain! We will certainly send healing purrs for Archer and calming purrs for you. Tweed > The vet just called and said that when they got the cast off they saw > that the skin on his leg was almost flayed - there's even one spot [quoted text clipped - 16 lines] > thoughts to let him know that I didn't abandon him in a strange place, > alone and in pain! Keep in mind he may be a little more subdued at the vets than at home so it may be a good thing. I know your feeling down but anything that lets Archer heal better will be good in the long run. I know this has been hard on you and D.H. as well as Archer but you know how many folks are out "here" thinking good thoughts for all of you and I hope that helps a little. As for me I can't wait to hear about the first "good safe" trouble Archer gets into once he is better. :) Andy > The vet just called and said that when they got the cast off they saw that > the skin on his leg was almost flayed - there's even one spot where the skin [quoted text clipped - 14 lines] > thoughts to let him know that I didn't abandon him in a strange place, alone > and in pain! {{{{CatNipped}}}} Revving up all the purr motors here that Archer heals soon and can come home. Purrs for you, too, to ease your worries. Ginger-lyn SignatureHome 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 will be okay CN. His life is not in danger. It might not be very pleasant for him for a bit but it's not going to leave him crippled or risk his life. There are some good points here, that at the vet's he might have some of the p*ss & vinegar taken out of him, so he will be quieter with that injured leg, and they can make sure it heals right and that he doesn't overdo it. Then they can give him a comfier cast on Monday. Kumani didn't like being at the vet's so much when she was sick, but there they could give her IV and if she threw a fit from her fever they would be right on hand to give medicine if she needed it. Nocturne stayed at the vet when she had her hernia so that she would be on hand for the vet to operate ASAP the next day (They were going to make her wait 2 days! but by leaving her there, we got her in within 24 hours...and before you yell at the vet, SEVERAL other vets said she was just sore from her spay, when in fact she had split her stitches inside!) I think you are probably taking it worse than he is. ;) Purrs for both of you. Archer will be just fine. --Fil > > The vet just called and said that when they got the cast off they saw that > > the skin on his leg was almost flayed - there's even one spot where the skin > > is gone completely! > > Please, please send some healing purrs to my poor baby - and some good > > thoughts to let him know that I didn't abandon him in a strange place, alone > > and in pain! Lori, You can leave him there for two weeks and he won't know you've left him two weeks. He knows you've left him there but it has been my experience that a cat will forgive you fairly quickly if not right away. All of ours are just so happy to have us home that they forget to punish us. Granted ours have a sitter come in so they don't have to stay at the vet in a cage. But he's in a cage at home so that's not different. He's going to be fine staying with the vet. You're going to sleep better not worrying about him and when the two of you are reunited you'll both be in better condition to deal with each other. You are doing the right thing for both of you right now. Trust your instincts. Julie oh gosh,purrs & hugs to you both. > The vet just called and said that when they got the cast off they saw that > the skin on his leg was almost flayed - there's even one spot where the [quoted text clipped - 14 lines] > thoughts to let him know that I didn't abandon him in a strange place, > alone and in pain! > The vet just called and said that when they got the cast off they saw that > the skin on his leg was almost flayed - there's even one spot where the skin [quoted text clipped - 14 lines] > thoughts to let him know that I didn't abandon him in a strange place, alone > and in pain! Purrs for both of you from all of us. Many cats sleep through this sort of situation and he is better off without the temptation to try to do his normal thing all the time. Rest and healing for Archer and peace of mind for you. Will in New Haven -- "Salad is what FOOD eats."- my friend JoAnne, I don't know where she got it. > -- > [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > > See all my masters at: http://www.PossiblePlaces.com/CatNipped/ > The vet just called and said that when they got the cast off they saw that > the skin on his leg was almost flayed - there's even one spot where the > skin is gone completely! They're going to keep him over the weekend so > they can leave the cast off and allow his leg to heal a bit. She said > that they will have to put another cast on because, even though the bone > is healing nicely it's still not strong enough for him to go without one. I have to wonder, they can keep him at the vet without the cast on, and you have been keeping him in a crate at home. That sounds like he ought to be able to be at home without the cast as well. Especially since he is having such a problem with it. But I'm sure that has occurred to them and to you already. >> The vet just called and said that when they got the cast off they saw >> that the skin on his leg was almost flayed - there's even one spot where [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > > But I'm sure that has occurred to them and to you already. I think the cage we have is the problem. I wanted him to have as much room as possible since I knew he had to stay confined for six weeks, so we bought the biggest dog kennel Ben could find at PetsMart. It's big enough for him to climb up the inside and I think that's how he got the idea to shed his cast - he would get in wedged in the bars and then twist around and pull his leg. I think that's how he got his skin so flayed - all the twisting and tugging kept scraping the inside of the cast against his leg. I did ask the vet about us buying a smaller cage (one the size of the vet's cages), but she still thought he'd be better there - I think because they can give him injections of pain medication (at least I hope so, I was so rattled when I talked to her that I didn't ask nearly enough questions, and then when I thought of them it was too late, they were closed for the weekend). I've been sobbing off and on all day, second-guessing myself, but that's not doing a whole heck of a lot of good, so I just have to try to convince myself that he's best off there. You guys have been helping me a lot with that, so I really am grateful for all the support and purrs. Hugs, CatNipped > >> The vet just called and said that when they got the cast off they saw > >> that the skin on his leg was almost flayed - there's even one spot where [quoted text clipped - 33 lines] > > CatNipped- Don't beat yourself up, good grief, he's a lucky cat that he has a slave who has taken care of him. He'll survive this, Lori; and he'll forgive you (they always do)....I promise, they *know* when you're trying to help them. I've thought about Archer a lot. I've just never heard of a cat to break a limb (and so badly) from such a freak mishap. Think maybe he was malnourished before you got him, and his bones aren't strong? Did the vet say anything about vitamins, or other supplements to help the healing, and make his bones stronger? (I'm mentally filing this info. away in case [God forbid] I ever need it. Purrs still coming for Archer. Sherry >> >> The vet just called and said that when they got the cast off they saw >> >> that the skin on his leg was almost flayed - there's even one spot [quoted text clipped - 65 lines] > > Sherry No, the vet and I talked about that. Archer was in his litter box right next to the garage door. My garage door is 33 years old - it makes a *LOT* of noise and sort of jerks when it starts to open. This scared Archer so bad that he took off at the speed of light and when he got to the door going into the house (the bottom of which is 6 inches higher than the garage floor), he hit his "shin" on the door sill. Archer, I believe, was the runt of the litter - his bro-fur Ozzy is much bigger and heavier-set than Archer who could be described as "having a delicate build". So a combination of his shin bone being small and light, the height of the door sill and where on his leg he it, and the speed he was running when he hit it combined to break the bone. It's not actually a bad break, it's just that it's in a bad place. The hind leg tibia (or "shin bone") takes the brunt of the force in walking, running, and jumping. And, being a kitten, he doesn't allow a little thing like pain or a broken limb to slow him down. The few times he's gotten away from me when I had him out for petting, he's 1) run down the stairs to jump on Sammy, 2) climbed to the top of the cat tree and started to jump down when I frantically grabbed him, 3) run downstairs and jumped up onto the window sill to look out at a squirrel, etc. Hugs, CatNipped > The vet just called and said that when they got the cast off they saw that > the skin on his leg was almost flayed - there's even one spot where the skin > is gone completely! They're going to keep him over the weekend so they can > leave the cast off and allow his leg to heal a bit. She said that they will > have to put another cast on because, even though the bone is healing nicely > it's still not strong enough for him to go without one. > Please, please send some healing purrs to my poor baby - and some good > thoughts to let him know that I didn't abandon him in a strange place, alone > and in pain! Oh, poor baby! Did they give him something for pain? You know, when it quiets down there, chances are he'll sleep. It must feel good to him to have that cast off, no matter what else is going on. It really is the best place for him to be right now-with the vets and the techs available to confab with, and to watch for any problems that come up. Purrs are going out for you and young Archer...now and through these next weeks... PatM Being a Mom whether it is to a kid or cat is never easy when you can't "make it better". Prayers and Purrs for peace and healing to all of you. >> The vet just called and said that when they got the cast off they saw >> that [quoted text clipped - 22 lines] > > PatM OMGOMGOMG!!!! I've seen my share of sores caused from casts but I can't imagine what that must look like. The poor guy!!! Though I know you must feel bad, I'm sure he is in good hands at the vet's. I know that as a tech I take cases especially those when the animal stays overnight very seriously and you do develop a bond with the animal and the animal eventually learns to trust you as you give them care and love. Right now infection would be the biggest worry and I'm sure they have given him something for the pain. When he does get better enough to go home, I'd really ask the vet for some tranquilizers. Acepromazine is something we will prescribe animals we know to be 'energetic' to help keep them calm so they don't injure themselves. big purrs from me and my threesome and purrs for your wallet too. Kristi > OMGOMGOMG!!!! > [quoted text clipped - 18 lines] > > Kristi Thank you, Kristi - it was good to hear that from a vet tech. They do really like him at the vet's - besides being a little lover boy with sad eyes, he doesn't ever try to bite or scratch (I keep his claws clipped in case of accidents ) - instead he'll just lick your hand when you're doing something that hurts him. I *will* ask for some tranquilizers for him when he comes home Monday (I wish they'd give out frantic mommy tranquilizers too!!). Hugs, CatNipped >> OMGOMGOMG!!!! >> [quoted text clipped - 27 lines] > I *will* ask for some tranquilizers for him when he comes home Monday (I > wish they'd give out frantic mommy tranquilizers too!!). Sometimes they just don't recognize a frantic mommy when they see one. Most ER's do not allow parents in the treatment room. You don't hold your own child while they get stitches, etc. Only I look very calm and in control. Same with my furkids. I can always hold them still for darn near any procedure. Including s dental on a dog that was too old for anesthesia. But those are the only times I get home and get a glass and a bottle and sit in a corner. Jo >>> OMGOMGOMG!!!! >>> [quoted text clipped - 41 lines] > > Jo LOL! Yep, I'm the same way - except I can't drink alcohol, it makes me deathly ill. I usually just take a long hot bath with candles lit instead! ;> Hugs, CatNipped > LOL! Yep, I'm the same way - except I can't drink alcohol, it makes me > deathly ill. I usually just take a long hot bath with candles lit instead! > ;> > >Okay light the candles, pour some nice smelly oils in and lower yourself into nice hot water (I fancy doing that myself!) and stay in there until your skin resembles a lobster- you've done the best for little Archer- keep us posted! Lesley Slave of the Fabulous Furballs >> LOL! Yep, I'm the same way - except I can't drink alcohol, it makes me >> deathly ill. I usually just take a long hot bath with candles lit [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] >>your skin resembles a lobster- you've done the best for little Archer- >>keep us posted! I'm doing chores today (including scrubbing out litter boxes), but I think I'll take your advice tonight to get ready for a trying week at work. Hugs, CatNipped > Lesley > > Slave of the Fabulous Furballs > I'm doing chores today (including scrubbing out litter boxes), I would say the chores can wait but in my experience the one chore that can't wait is the litter boxes! Lesley Salve of the Fabulous Furballs (who had theirs done today) > I *will* ask for some tranquilizers for him when he comes home Monday (I > wish they'd give out frantic mommy tranquilizers too!!). You probably have "frantic mommy tranquilizers" in the fridge or the liquor cabinet (Don't have one, I like beer and that's it- last January we ordered a blow out from our local Indian takeaway and because it cost so much they gave us a half bottle of white wine-it should be very nicely chilled it's still in the fridge! Last Xmas I got a couple of bottles of wine and champagne given to me at work and they are still in the filing cabinet at work- I might have a Drambuie at the end of a meal and that's it) When we took Fugazi and Isis to be spayed....Well it seems to be slighlly different in the UK, we were going to a council run spay/ neuter scheme for people on low income (We were at the time) (I am saying nothing against them- the care they gave was so good that when the time came for the current Fabulous Furballs we looked for the place but it's no longer run) and we took them in for 11.00am and were told that they would be ready to go home about 2.00-3.00 in the UK it's unusual for queens to be kept in overnight for an uncomplicated spay So we had 3-4 hours and the place was a long way from home so we went to the nearest pub to get something to eat and we sat there...remember this is the first time we have ever submitted our tiny little kittens (okay they weren't that tiny but at the time to us they were ESPECIALLY at this particular time)...taking small doses of "Frantic mommy and paw tranquilizers" and syaing things like "They'll be fine", "They've probably done it by now and here we are sitting worrying over nothing" "I'm sure they'll be okay" And had hanging in the air between us- what if something goes wrong? I have an unfortunately vivid imagination and was imaging going back and having the vet say "I'm really sorry but....." 2.00 came and we both said "They said between two and three let's give it another half hour" because we were by now half dreading the worse Finally we gritted our teeth and headed back to collect them.. Isis was most vocal about having been left in this strange place even through being Isis she had been so well behaved the nurses were all in love with her and half hoping we'd tell them we didn't want her so they could fight amongst themselves as to who took her home Fugazi had achieved the unusual distinction of having her background challenged as in "Are you sure she's a domesticated queen? We've had a lot less trouble off feral toms!" We're a little more blase these days but you never stop worrying when they're at the vets do you? CatNipped have a relaxing evening, Archer's in the best place at the moment and he will forgive you ( as soon as Dunzi and Sarsi got back from the vets they explored to make sure none of their best places had been moved and then it was business as usual apart from the bald patches) Lesley Slave of the Fabulous Furballs >> I *will* ask for some tranquilizers for him when he comes home Monday (I >> wish they'd give out frantic mommy tranquilizers too!!). [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > they are still in the filing cabinet at work- I might have a Drambuie > at the end of a meal and that's it) LOL! I wish I could drink, but it makes me deathly ill. I have to settle for a long hot bath with candles lit and soft music playing. > When we took Fugazi and Isis to be spayed....Well it seems to be > slighlly different in the UK, we were going to a council run spay/ [quoted text clipped - 32 lines] > challenged as in "Are you sure she's a domesticated queen? We've had a > lot less trouble off feral toms!" LOL! Yep, I had one like that. Bandit had the "cougar scream" so down pat that she terrorized vet techs from 30 feet away! ;> She gave one last trademark scream to scare the vet tech that was holding her when she was euthanized - I had to smile through my tears. > We're a little more blase these days but you never stop worrying when > they're at the vets do you? Nope, not ever - it comes with the "mommy" job! > CatNipped have a relaxing evening, Archer's in the best place at the > moment and he will forgive you ( as soon as Dunzi and Sarsi got back > from the vets they explored to make sure none of their best places had > been moved and then it was business as usual apart from the bald > patches) Thank you, Lesley. I know that in my head - the problem is convincing my heart to agree! ;> Hugs, CatNipped > Lesley > > Slave of the Fabulous Furballs > > Fugazi had achieved the unusual distinction of having her background > > challenged as in "Are you sure she's a domesticated queen? We've had a [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > trademark scream to scare the vet tech that was holding her when she was > euthanized - I had to smile through my tears. Try this they put the pair of them in seperate cages at which point Isis started crying and set every other cat in the place off apart from Fugazi who was having a wash (and planning). The nurse allowed me to fill in one consent form for both cats otherwise it would have probably been too much for Dave and me and we would have snatched them up and run out- I mean Isis was crying like a lost soul obviously thinking she was being deserted to face her doom... We left, Isis (phd in emotional manipulation of Hoomins and emeritus professor of feline cuteness) immediately gave the nurse the full on head tilt, wide eyed, pathetic mew and was stroked and behaved like an angel, the nurses could not believe it, they lifted her out of the cage, she snuggled up while they carried her into the operating room., she purred like the little angel she could be as the needle went in, rolled over and went to sleep happily. After all was done, apparently they took her back and she was purring and asking to be stroked when they put her back in the cage I suspect they thought "Now we have to do the little angels sister...bound to be the same" So some unwary nurse reached in to take Fugazi out only as soon as she opened the door Fugazi came out, landed on her shoulder and tried to make a run for it. By the time, they rounded her up at least one nurse was bleeding and it took two of them to take her in. The first needle went flying and when the vet bent down to pick it up, Fugazi went off the table and climbed up the vet leavng claw marks in his bum so someone grabbed her (probably promised an extra 20.00 in their wage packet if they did) wrestled her onto the table whereupon the vet cautiously (because he was worried about sitting down) put the needle in Didn't appear to work they now had a groggy mainac who then went for a nurse leaving claw marks down one arm Finally they had two nurses hanging onto her for dear life whilst the vet waved a needle at her and while she was so busy trying to rip it out of his hand (or trying to rip his arm off she wasn't fussed) a third nurse crept up behind her and gave her the second dose of anaesthetic (We should not laugh it took her 2 days to get over it) We were told this by the nurse who took the understandly groggy Fugazi out of the pen and made the mistake of saying "Well you didn't get me did you?" (possibly she was hiding in a cupboard at certain points) and as she said that her white coat developed a yellow stain as Fugazi then emptied her bladder over her Lesley Slave of the Fabulous Furballs (who were a lot better behaved when their time came) >> > Fugazi had achieved the unusual distinction of having her background >> > challenged as in "Are you sure she's a domesticated queen? We've had a [quoted text clipped - 53 lines] > and as she said that her white coat developed a yellow stain as Fugazi > then emptied her bladder over her ROTFLMAOWTIME! Man, I needed that laugh!! OK, Fugazi joins the "hall of shame" along with Bandit and Nocturne as reigning queens of evil! ;> Hugs, CatNipped > Lesley > > Slave of the Fabulous Furballs (who were a lot better behaved when > their time came) >ROTFLMAOWTIME! Man, I needed that laugh!! OK, Fugazi joins the "hall of >shame" along with Bandit and Nocturne as reigning queens of evil! ;> > >Usually she was quite well behaved actually but she did not like vets (and they weren't keen on her either)/ I think when the vet took her out of the carrier and she swiped at the vet and missed it was her way of telling me "It's time for me to go" normally she wouldn't have missed Lesley Slave of the Fabulous Furballs > I suspect they thought "Now we have to do the little angels > sister...bound to be the same" [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > make a run for it. By the time, they rounded her up at least one nurse > was bleeding and it took two of them to take her in. Sounds like Nikki. It's nice with a good little girl like Mir, but I do miss my feisty Nikki a lot. SignatureMarina, Miranda and Caliban. In loving memory of Frank and Nikki. Well, if you have a good drambue you don't need anything else, thank you very much. >> I *will* ask for some tranquilizers for him when he comes home Monday (I >> wish they'd give out frantic mommy tranquilizers too!!). [quoted text clipped - 57 lines] > > Slave of the Fabulous Furballs >Well, if you have a good drambue you don't need anything else, thank you >very much. Bourbon, maybe. It's been my little buddy the ast week... Blessed be, Baha > The vet just called and said that when they got the cast off they saw > that the skin on his leg was almost flayed - there's even one spot [quoted text clipped - 16 lines] > thoughts to let him know that I didn't abandon him in a strange place, > alone and in pain! Purrs for poor Archer :( > Please, please send some healing purrs to my poor baby - and some good > thoughts to let him know that I didn't abandon him in a strange place, alone > and in pain! Poor baby boy. We are sending lots of healing and comforting purrs. SignatureMarina, Miranda and Caliban. In loving memory of Frank and Nikki. >Please, please send some healing purrs to my poor baby - and some good >thoughts to let him know that I didn't abandon him in a strange place, alone >and in pain! Healing purrs from NY coming your way! Signatureannoyed@net.spammers Craig, Kathi & "Cat Five" the tabby girl "One way that you can tell that 'Mythbusters' has been in the area is to look for shrapnel in the trees." - Jamie Hyneman Purrs on the way for you and Archer. You did what you thought was the best for him. This way they can get his leg healed. Ann Signatureread Sam's blog at http://kittens-3.blogspot.com/ > The vet just called and said that when they got the cast off they saw that > the skin on his leg was almost flayed - there's even one spot where the [quoted text clipped - 14 lines] > thoughts to let him know that I didn't abandon him in a strange place, > alone and in pain! > The vet just called and said that when they got the cast off they saw that > the skin on his leg was almost flayed - there's even one spot where the skin [quoted text clipped - 22 lines] > > See all my masters at: http://www.PossiblePlaces.com/CatNipped/ Spiceypurrs on their way. Suz&Spicey How awful! Huge purrs for Archer's leg to heal well and quickly! Christine and kitties > The vet just called and said that when they got the cast off they saw that > the skin on his leg was almost flayed - there's even one spot where the [quoted text clipped - 14 lines] > thoughts to let him know that I didn't abandon him in a strange place, > alone and in pain! > The vet just called and said that when they got the cast off they saw that > the skin on his leg was almost flayed - there's even one spot where the skin [quoted text clipped - 14 lines] > thoughts to let him know that I didn't abandon him in a strange place, alone > and in pain! Good Grief! Poor little fella. We're sending our best purrs and good thoughts for him to heal quickly. Sam, closely supervised by Mistletoe Of course! healing purrs aplenty, and for both of you...I know what it must be like not to know how one of my dear ones must be feeling. Archer sounds like quite a little fighter though. Good karma through the Most Glorious Sound of Purr, coming your way. Blessed be, Baha >The vet just called and said that when they got the cast off they saw that >the skin on his leg was almost flayed - there's even one spot where the skin >is gone completely! They're going to keep him over the weekend so they can >leave the cast off and allow his leg to heal a bit. She said that they will >have to put another cast on because, even though the bone is healing nicely >it's still not strong enough for him to go without one. > >The vet just called and said that when they got the cast off they saw that > >the skin on his leg was almost flayed - there's even one spot where the skin > >is gone completely! They're going to keep him over the weekend so they can > >leave the cast off and allow his leg to heal a bit. She said that they will > >have to put another cast on because, even though the bone is healing nicely > >it's still not strong enough for him to go without one. Poor archer, and poor you! I can't imagine how difficult this must be for both of you - Archer for the discomfort he must be causing himself, and you for having to worry about keeping Archer from hurting himself worse. But like others have said, don't blame yourself, Lori. Archer is doing the damage to himself by being a normal, active kitten. It does sound like tranquilzers might be a really good idea to keep the little guy from hurting himself. > The vet just called and said that when they got the cast off they saw that > the skin on his leg was almost flayed - there's even one spot where the skin > is gone completely! They're going to keep him over the weekend so they can > leave the cast off and allow his leg to heal a bit. She said that they will > have to put another cast on because, even though the bone is healing nicely > it's still not strong enough for him to go without one. That is one *willful* little cat! He wants that cast off, and by God, he's going to remove it, whatever the cost - literally and otherwise. I think the smaller cage is a good idea - clearly when he has room to move around, he gets in trouble. Purrs for a quick healing of his skin and bone, and your nerves and bank account! Joyce > Please, please send some healing purrs to my poor baby - and some good > thoughts to let him know that I didn't abandon him in a strange place, alone > and in pain! Healing purrs for Archer and nerve-soothing purrs for you - you left Archer in a place where he can be kept calm and still and where he can get more intensive care (like pain medication injections and IV antibiotics) as needed. Maeve >^..^< Signaturehttp://volatiledreams.deep-ice.com http://www.flickr.com/photos/minnow/ >The vet just called and said that when they got the cast off they saw that >the skin on his leg was almost flayed - there's even one spot where the skin [quoted text clipped - 14 lines] >thoughts to let him know that I didn't abandon him in a strange place, alone >and in pain! Oh, this sounds just awful! But I hope that given treatment from TED, Archer will heal everything, as quickly as possible. ~~~~~~~~~~~~ "Life without cats would be only marginally worth living." -TC, and the unmercifully, relentlessly, sweet calico kitty, Kenzie. How you behave towards cats here below determines your status in Heaven. - Robert Heinlein Life is very difficult. Once you understand that, life becomes easier. -Buddha > The vet just called and said that when they got the cast off they saw that > the skin on his leg was almost flayed - there's even one spot where the [quoted text clipped - 14 lines] > thoughts to let him know that I didn't abandon him in a strange place, > alone and in pain! I am so sorry about your poor baby, Lori. I know how it goes right through you when one of the boyz or girlz suffers. Sending him mega-mega purrs, and you, too. > The vet just called and said that when they got the cast off they saw that > the skin on his leg was almost flayed - there's even one spot where the skin [quoted text clipped - 14 lines] > thoughts to let him know that I didn't abandon him in a strange place, alone > and in pain! I felt the same way when Soncek was ill in February. It's so hard to leave them at the vet even if it is the best for them. I hope that Archer is back home by now (I'm way behind with the posts) and that he is healing nicely. Lots and lots of healing purrs and best wishes for Archer's bones and skin and hugs for you, CN, you are a great meowmie, Polonca and Soncek |
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