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Cat Forum / Cat Anecdotes / March 2005Taking a short break
OK, when I get upset I clean. When I get *VERY* upset I start stripping cabinet and floors, waxing, cleaning out closets. I've been going at it for about 10 hours now - cleaning and crying, crying and cleaning. It's so frustrating because I don't know what to do - I don't think Bandit is in immediate danger, so I didn't take her to the ER, but I know she's got to be hurting (and they only gave me 3 pain pills yesterday morning, I used one last night and just gave her another - I'll give her another before going to the vet in the morning). I just can't quit thinking about this and worrying. This doesn't look like it happened when the first one did, so I got to thinking - was the vet stupid enough to use the heating pad again during the surgery to fix the first burn???!!! I think after this, unless there is a *REALLY* good explanation in the morning, I'll have to start looking for another vet - I don't know if I'll be able to trust them ever again. Oh gawd, what do you guys think? I have to take off work again in the morning to take her in - after taking half days all last week to take care of her - my boss isn't going to be real happy with me. So I need multi-purpose purrs please, please, please!!??? -- Hugs, CatNipped http://www.PossiblePlaces.com/CatNipped/ Easy now, breathe, BREATHE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm sure there has got to be a good explanation for this. Just try to stay calm while talking to the vet. Purrs for you and Bandit, and not to mention the rest of your house too. :) Kristi >OK, when I get upset I clean. When I get *VERY* upset I start stripping >cabinet and floors, waxing, cleaning out closets. I've been going at it for [quoted text clipped - 19 lines] > >So I need multi-purpose purrs please, please, please!!??? I think she can wait until tomorrwo. It is not as bad as the first burn. But I just looked at the picture and the first thing that popped into my mind was chemical burn. Could that be possible? I had a client with a chemical burn and it looked just like that and size and shape as well. The doc put Silvadine on it. But I agree about having her whole body checked under all that dense hair. Purrs, -- CATherine > So I need multi-purpose purrs please, please, please!!??? Lots of purrs on the way.  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 > OK, when I get upset I clean. When I get *VERY* upset I start stripping > cabinet and floors, waxing, cleaning out closets. I've been going at it for [quoted text clipped - 25 lines] > CatNipped > http://www.PossiblePlaces.com/CatNipped/ Big purrs coming. Crying isn't going to help Bandit, and she doesn't seem upset. I personally would not give a pain pill in the morning if you are going to the vet because you don't know what they may need to do. She may be super susceptible to heat. I guess it's cliche but waiting is the hardest part. I think you have done all you can for tonight. Just give her gentle head skritchies. We are thinking of you. Purrs, {{{Lori,}}} just many mega- purrs for you and your household. Christine > OK, when I get upset I clean. When I get *VERY* upset I start stripping > cabinet and floors, waxing, cleaning out closets. I've been going at it for [quoted text clipped - 25 lines] > CatNipped > http://www.PossiblePlaces.com/CatNipped/ > So I need multi-purpose purrs please, please, please!!??? Lots of calming, soothing purrs to you, Lori, and burn-healing purrs to Bandit. That does look nasty, but I don't think a trip to the ER is called for. Just calm down, take a deep breath, and scritch Bandit for us. SignatureMarina, Frank and Nikki marina (dot) kurten (at) pp (dot) inet (dot) fi Pics at http://uk.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/frankiennikki/ and http://community.webshots.com/user/frankiennikki > OK, when I get upset I clean. When I get *VERY* upset I start stripping > cabinet and floors, waxing, cleaning out closets. I've been going at it [quoted text clipped - 30 lines] > CatNipped > http://www.PossiblePlaces.com/CatNipped/ General Mega-purrs on the way, Lori. Sam, closely supervised by Mistletoe We're still thinking of you and Bandit. I'll be very interested to know what the vet has to say. Please try to get some sleep tonight and don't worry. Susan M Otis and Chester > OK, when I get upset I clean. When I get *VERY* upset I start stripping > cabinet and floors, waxing, cleaning out closets. I've been going at it [quoted text clipped - 30 lines] > CatNipped > http://www.PossiblePlaces.com/CatNipped/ Calm down, take a deep breath, remember our babies can sense our moods and emotions and can get agitated just because we are. It is so hard having our furbabies hurt and not knowing what to do. It sounds like you're handling everything the right way so far, and you've done all you can for now, so just rest and concentrate on what you're going to say to the vet tomorrow. I've found that it always helped me when Nikita was sick to write a timeline down, with everything that I noticed and everything I did noted, so there was an exact history available for them. I'd also write down any questions you're going to have for the vet in advance, so you don't forget any when you're face to face (something I tend to do). I just hope there is some other explanation for Bandit's new burn, as the sheer idiocy of putting her back on the same heating pad that caused such a terrible injury in the first place just boggles my mind. All three motors are going strong here for you and poor Bandit, just hang in there and let us know what you find out. Kerrie > OK, when I get upset I clean. When I get *VERY* upset I start stripping > cabinet and floors, waxing, cleaning out closets. I've been going at it for [quoted text clipped - 25 lines] > CatNipped > http://www.PossiblePlaces.com/CatNipped/ The MultiPurr--Covers all sorts of stressful cat-related situations, now in a pill bottle near you! I realize you are very upset, right now, CatNipped. To put it mildly. And with good reason. Since they did own up to the first burn, and did what they could to make it right, I'd say don't burn your bridges with your present vet right now. You've done what you can for Bandit, and exhausting yourself might force you to lose more time at work, which will cause you more stress in the long run. You've done your best to care for Bandit, and I'm sure she knows you love her. I think right now, you need to take care of yourself a bit more. Cleaning helps me relieve stress, too, but I usually leave it at sweeping, mopping and vacuuming, and scrubbing out the bathtub. Closet cleaning I leaveBy your own statement, you're exhausted. I think it's time to call it a day, and get some sleep. Issues will seem clearer when you've had some rest. Your earlier instinct that she wasn't in actual danger right now seems sound, to me. Melissa > OK, when I get upset I clean. When I get *VERY* upset I start > stripping cabinet and floors, waxing, cleaning out closets. I've [quoted text clipped - 21 lines] > > So I need multi-purpose purrs please, please, please!!??? Purrs for you and for Bandit. Hopefully the silvadine cream will help. And they'd better have an explanation for this new "burn". Jill (who has to pick up Persia's x/d food order today) ((((((((((((Lori))))))))))) Got the crew here sending loads of calming purrs your way, and purrs that it looks worse than it is >OK, when I get upset I clean. When I get *VERY* upset I start stripping >cabinet and floors, waxing, cleaning out closets. I've been going at it for [quoted text clipped - 19 lines] > >So I need multi-purpose purrs please, please, please!!??? SignatureSteve Touchstone, faithful servant of Sammy and Little Bit 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 Breathe, in and out, there you go. Tons of healing and soothing vibes being sent your way. > I just can't quit thinking about this and worrying. This doesn't look like > it happened when the first one did, so I got to thinking - was the vet [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > > Oh gawd, what do you guys think?/// I think you & Bandit need some big hugs {{{{HUGS}}}} and lots of purrs, which are being sent now. :o) I also think that you need to start looking for another vet because you will never be comfortable with this one after an experience like this. Hugs and purrs Helen M Purrs are on the way. I know all about missing work for vet-care reasons, particularly after Harmony got sick last fall. Is there any kind of work that you can take home and do, on the days when you have to leave early? Or is there a way to work out flex time or go in on a weekend? Then your boss might be appeased somewhat. I'm fortunate -- at the times when I've had cat-related health crises, I've been lucky enough to have bosses who had pets themselves, and understood. But I do realize that the whole world isn't so empathetic, so here are some extra purrs/prayers/good thoughts for your boss(es) to be understanding. And, of course, purrs and prayers for Bandit's continued recovery. Donna, Captain, and Stanley > Purrs are on the way. I know all about missing work for vet-care reasons, > particularly after Harmony got sick last fall. [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] > > Donna, Captain, and Stanley Actually, I can (and do) do about 98% of my work from home. The big boss (chairman of the board of our company), whom I work for directly, does not have pets, is a hard-hitting business man, and is *NOT* amused. My other bosses have pets and understand, so I'm hoping they can intervene for me with my direct boss. Hugs, CatNipped > > Purrs are on the way. I know all about missing work for vet-care reasons, > > particularly after Harmony got sick last fall. [quoted text clipped - 22 lines] > > CatNipped Show them the pictures. And explain she is about the age of a geriatrician. Purrs still coming. I"ve been thinking and thinking about Bandit. I really wonder what the heck that is. > OK, when I get upset I clean. When I get *VERY* upset I start stripping > cabinet and floors, waxing, cleaning out closets. I've been going at it for [quoted text clipped - 25 lines] > CatNipped > http://www.PossiblePlaces.com/CatNipped/ Purrs, purrs, purrs, purrs and more purrs from my five furbabies and gentle headbutts for both you and Bandit. You've both had a tough time lately. We'll be thinking of you. Julie, Hobbes, Selena, Lacey, Sam and Barnabus > Oh gawd, what do you guys think? Is this second burn definitely newer than the first one, or could you have missed it somehow? If the second one is newer, I'm wondering if it's at all possible that these burns are somehow happening at home, not at the vet's. Poor Bandit and poor you =/ Purrs incoming. Signaturemonique, who spoils Oscar unmercifully pictures: http://www.bounceswoosh.org/rpca > > Oh gawd, what do you guys think? > [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > > Poor Bandit and poor you =/ Purrs incoming. I just got back from the vet and they said that this burn is from the same incident it's just that since it wasn't nearly as deep it took longer to slough off the skin and hair. Since she's been home she's been confined to my bedroom and there isn't any heat source in that room except the vent in the ceiling. Hugs, CatNipped > -- > monique, who spoils Oscar unmercifully > > pictures: http://www.bounceswoosh.org/rpca Lots and lots of healing purrs and best wishes for Bandit and lots and lots of gentle calming hugs for you, CN, SignaturePolonca & Soncek > OK, when I get upset I clean. When I get *VERY* upset I start stripping > cabinet and floors, waxing, cleaning out closets. I've been going at it for [quoted text clipped - 25 lines] > CatNipped > http://www.PossiblePlaces.com/CatNipped/ > OK, when I get upset I clean. When I get *VERY* upset I start > stripping cabinet and floors, waxing, cleaning out closets. I've [quoted text clipped - 24 lines] > CatNipped > http://www.PossiblePlaces.com/CatNipped/ Lots of purrs for you and Bandit. SignatureAdrian (Owned by Snoopy & Bagheera) A house is not a home, without a cat.
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