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Cat Forum / Health and Behavior / March 2005Ohmygawd - AGAIN!!!
I'm a wreck, I'm a total wreck! My hands are shaking so badly that when I was getting a saucer down to give Bandit some mineral oil in tuna water, as per doctor's instructions for the constipation, I dropped it - shattered it - and cut up my finger all to h*ll! The vet said she had a *SMALL* spot on her shoulder that was removed. Don't click this link if you are easily disturbed, but this is what my poor baby looks like now: http://www.possibleplaces.com/CatNipped/Bandit_Boo_Boo_Three/ All of her belly skin was removed last Wednesday. Then today most of her back skin *AND* most of her side skin had to be removed. She looks like Frankenstein's cat!! I'm not worried about her appearance, I would love her no matter what she looks like, but it *HURTS* me to see her looking like this - I can't even imagine the pain she must be in. Oh gawd, I gotta go, I need a good cry!!! -- Hugs, CatNipped http://www.PossiblePlaces.com/CatNipped/ Lori, it actually looks BETTER than it did. And it is bigger because they had to shave around it. I'm so sorry for you and Bandit. I know she will heal up better. I'm sure she will. HUGS. (((purrs))) Karen, Sugar and Pearl > I'm a wreck, I'm a total wreck! My hands are shaking so badly that when I > was getting a saucer down to give Bandit some mineral oil in tuna water, as [quoted text clipped - 19 lines] > CatNipped > http://www.PossiblePlaces.com/CatNipped/ I agree w/ Karen - that she actually looks better than before. Lots of shaved skin & stitches, but the areas where her burns were now look clean & healthy, not gruesome - to me. Cathy > Lori, it actually looks BETTER than it did. And it is bigger because they > had to shave around it. I'm so sorry for you and Bandit. I know she will [quoted text clipped - 30 lines] > > CatNipped > > http://www.PossiblePlaces.com/CatNipped/ > All of her belly skin was removed last Wednesday. Then today most of her > back skin *AND* most of her side skin had to be removed. She looks like > Frankenstein's cat!! I'm not worried about her appearance, I would love her > no matter what she looks like, but it *HURTS* me to see her looking like > this - I can't even imagine the pain she must be in. Oh gawd, I gotta go, I > need a good cry!!! Oh, the poor thing! TED gave you painkillers for her, right? Purrs to her for a swift recovery...she's using up all her bad luck, now, though, so maybe she'll be extra lucky from now on. :)  Signature-- ~kaeli~ Murphy's Law #2000: If enough data is collected, anything may be proven by statistical methods. http://www.ipwebdesign.net/wildAtHeart http://www.ipwebdesign.net/kaelisSpace "CatNipped" <lcrews@houston.rr.com> wrote:I would love her > no matter what she looks like, but it *HURTS* me to see her looking like > this - I can't even imagine the pain she must be in. Oh gawd, I gotta go, I > need a good cry!!! Well I'm just crying for both of you. God I really hope it will all heal up like nothing ever happened. Lori, I know all the shaving and stitches are a shock, but I think she looks beautiful. She does not look like Frankenstein's cat -- she is a gorgeous, fluffy kitty. She looks so content and relaxed. That shaved part looks nice and white, and her hair WILL grow back! I'm sorry you have to go through all of this stress, I really am. I think you're both going to be fine. Rhonda > I'm a wreck, I'm a total wreck! My hands are shaking so badly that when I > was getting a saucer down to give Bandit some mineral oil in tuna water, as [quoted text clipped - 19 lines] > CatNipped > http://www.PossiblePlaces.com/CatNipped/ > I'm a wreck, I'm a total wreck! My hands are shaking so badly that when I > was getting a saucer down to give Bandit some mineral oil in tuna water, [quoted text clipped - 13 lines] > like this - I can't even imagine the pain she must be in. Oh gawd, I > gotta go, I need a good cry!!! Purrs, purrs, purrs. That is all we can do at this point. Trust that Bandit's strong spirit will prevail and that he will heal and have a good life. best wishes. MLB > I can't even imagine the pain she must be in. Her skin looks much better, and she looks pretty content. Don't make yourself too crazy, 'kay? Signaturehttp://www.slywy.com/ Oh my lord.... Are all these from the burns that were the result of your vet using a new heating product?? I apologize I haven't been following your thread all the way through. If the answer is yes, I would file a lawsuit!!!! Kelly > I'm a wreck, I'm a total wreck! My hands are shaking so badly that when I > was getting a saucer down to give Bandit some mineral oil in tuna water, [quoted text clipped - 23 lines] > CatNipped > http://www.PossiblePlaces.com/CatNipped/ -----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- From: "Kelly" <none@goaway.com> >Oh my lord.... Are all these from the burns that were the result of your vet >using a new heating product?? I apologize I haven't been following your >thread all the way through. If the answer is yes, I would file a lawsuit!!!! > >Kelly Someone needs a serious a.s kickin'.....physically or financially!! It seems like the manufacturer is at fault (defective product), but the fact that the vet just got rid of it instead of sending it back to the manufacturer for testing seems rather suspicious. And the fact that she's been quite willing to eat all the medical costs could just be an attempt to avoid any legal action. Either way, someone screwed up BIG TIME!!! I'd start by finding out who made the damned heating pad and contacting them directly. Yep, someone needs to contact the source -- whoever made those stupid things. I would have hoped the vet did it, but it doesn't sound like it. Rhonda > I'd start by finding out who made the damned heating pad and contacting them > directly. > -----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- > [quoted text clipped - 14 lines] > I'd start by finding out who made the damned heating pad and contacting them > directly. I have no way of checking on her veracity, but the vet said she notified the manufacturer, the surgeon who recommended it, made an FDA incident report, and told every vet group online and offline that she's a member of. There was another cat at this office that this happened to (I don't know how badly the other cat was burned), so I know they're taking it seriously. Again, I can't be sure, and I may be being naive, but the vet seemed almost to the point of tears when she was telling me that she was all tied in knots about what happened. I'm sending my husband in to pick up Bandit's pain pills this morning and I'm going to have him talk to them (and I'll ask him to ask about the manuracturer). He can be a lot more forceful than me, so maybe he'll find out something I didn't. Hugs, CatNipped > -----BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE----- > Version: 2.6.2 [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > =SAVn > -----END PGP SIGNATURE----- -----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- From: "CatNipped" <lcrews@houston.rr.com> >I have no way of checking on her veracity, but the vet said she notified the >manufacturer, the surgeon who recommended it, made an FDA incident report, >and told every vet group online and offline that she's a member of. I do hope that's true. It would be a shame to see that happen to any other cats. It's a shame that it had to happen to Bandit. >There was another cat at this office that this happened to (I don't know how >badly the other cat was burned), so I know they're taking it seriously. >Again, I can't be sure, and I may be being naive, but the vet seemed almost >to the point of tears when she was telling me that she was all tied in knots >about what happened. That may very well be true. I just tend to be somewhat of a skeptic. >I'm sending my husband in to pick up Bandit's pain pills this morning and >I'm going to have him talk to them (and I'll ask him to ask about the >manuracturer). He can be a lot more forceful than me, so maybe he'll find >out something I didn't. LOL! It works that way around here, too. My wife always says that she represents the "diplomatic branch" of the family, I represent the "military branch", and the cat represents the "executive branch". >LOL! It works that way around here, too. My wife always says that she >represents the "diplomatic branch" of the family, I represent the "military branch", >and the cat represents the "executive branch". I do photography as a small business, and several years ago, I placed an order for poster prints with a mail order company. It had been a month since they had received my order, and I had less than a week til the show I needed to have them at. I called the company, and they were no help at all. They'd send the order when it was done, don't know when, and no, they won't send it faster unless I pay more. Unknown to me, my dad called the company back, called himself some fancy title, and they responded much better to him. They sent my order the next day, by second day air. I was very impressed. I may know i am being misled, but I'm not too good at speaking up for myself in person or on the phone. I need to be more prepared or I forget the points I want to make. But once, a computer store took advantage of my mom. Charged her for several upgrades, but only did one of them. I was so angry, I called the store manager and chewed him out for taking advantae of her. He tried to claim that everything listed on the receipt was in the computer, but realized very quickly that I knew what I was talking about. He took care of the problem right away. I never realized I could be that forceful when needed, but geez. Don't mess with my mom! Signature-- Meghan & the Zoo Crew Equine and Pet Photography http://www.zoocrewphoto.com > I have no way of checking on her veracity, but the vet said she notified the > manufacturer, the surgeon who recommended it, made an FDA incident report, [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > to the point of tears when she was telling me that she was all tied in knots > about what happened. I'd give her the benefit of the doubt, I really would. Signaturehttp://www.slywy.com/ >> I have no way of checking on her veracity, but the vet said she notified >> the manufacturer, the surgeon who recommended it, made an FDA incident [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > > I'd give her the benefit of the doubt, I really would. I suspect the Vet is sick at heart over this. She may have had careless helpers. After all, it is her reputation and career at stake. When appropriate, ask her what response she has had from the manufacturer. Keep records. Purrs for Bandit's complete recovery. MLB >> -----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- >> [quoted text clipped - 40 lines] > > CatNipped It would certainly be worth finding out the name of the manufacturer so you can submit a letter and photos. And you yourself can then submit a letter and photos to the FDA too. I would do that just for peace of mind. I'm not so sure sueing does *any* good in the society we live in, but I would certainly feel better mentally if I could make sure the right parties knew what happened from me as well as the vet. > -----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- > [quoted text clipped - 21 lines] > them > directly. Sure you can blame the manufacturer... but the fact of the matter is, either a technician or a vet should have been checking the heat on that thing to MAKE SURE it was not getting too hot. Someone should have been checking up on her post-operatively, and if someone was doing this, they would have noticed the heat (more than normal!!!) coming from the cage. Kelly -----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- From: "Kelly" <none@goaway.com> >Sure you can blame the manufacturer... but the fact of the matter is, either >a technician or a vet should have been checking the heat on that thing to >MAKE SURE it was not getting too hot. Someone should have been checking up >on her post-operatively, and if someone was doing this, they would have >noticed the heat (more than normal!!!) coming from the cage. >Kelly I certainly agree with you that someone screwed up in properly monitoring the pad while it was in use. But, as a mechanical engineer, I think someone did a poor job in the design of a "fail safe" system. There should have been several thermal switches to cut off power if things overheated. It's not rocket science, just a simple design problem. Some engineer needs a swift kick in the a.s! > -----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- > [quoted text clipped - 13 lines] > rocket science, just a simple design problem. > Some engineer needs a swift kick in the a.s! I agree. If any device calls for idiot proofing, these heating pads would be one. Oh gawd, I gotta go, I >need a good cry!!! OK you cried now and you certainly deserve but thats enough.....Bandit needs your spirit he is living on his will right now after going through so much.....every touch you transfer some of your inner strength to him.....your spirit and love is what is healing him now....... Brad LIFE'S JOURNEY IS NOT TO ARRIVE AT THE GRAVE SAFELY IN A WELL-PRESERVED BODY, BUT RATHER TO SKID IN SIDEWAYS, TOTALLY WORN OUT, SHOUTING... " HOLY @#$%... WHAT A RIDE!" -----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- From: Brad <bjdbrad@gmail.com> >LIFE'S JOURNEY IS NOT TO ARRIVE AT THE GRAVE SAFELY IN A >WELL-PRESERVED BODY, BUT RATHER TO SKID IN SIDEWAYS, TOTALLY WORN OUT, >SHOUTING... " HOLY @#$%... WHAT A RIDE!" I like that! Did you write it? It sounds a lot like something Hunter Thompson would write! >-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- > [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] >I like that! Did you write it? >It sounds a lot like something Hunter Thompson would write! No I actually read it in a novel a long time ago......it was the ending of the book.....I have used it ever since........ Brad LIFE'S JOURNEY IS NOT TO ARRIVE AT THE GRAVE SAFELY IN A WELL-PRESERVED BODY, BUT RATHER TO SKID IN SIDEWAYS, TOTALLY WORN OUT, SHOUTING... " HOLY @#$%... WHAT A RIDE!" > Oh gawd, I gotta go, I >>need a good cry!!! [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > BODY, BUT RATHER TO SKID IN SIDEWAYS, TOTALLY WORN OUT, SHOUTING... " HOLY > @#$%... WHAT A RIDE!" Rather bumpy at times! |
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