My cat is missing - Eastwick (Found)

[Samis Mummy]

Sami had another vet visit today, he's doing great...the surgeon has stretched the skin and sowed it up (80%] and is hopeful he won't need a skin graft but will see.

[alanc]

Thanks for keeping us posted - glad to hear he is still doing well. Hope he won't need the skin graft.

[Samis Mummy]

Thanks for keeping us posted - glad to hear he is still doing well. Hope he won't need the skin graft.

You'll welcome...thank you...me to, we will know more next Thursday when he has to go again.

[Samis Mummy]

Sami update...he's doing really well, put on some weight. The surgeon is very happy with how it's going, but Sami will still need a bandage on for a few weeks

[alanc]

That's very encouraging. At this rate, the vet will soon be complaining Sami is overweight!

[Lilith]

Hey that's good - light at the end of the tunnel, well done you and Sami and vet

As ever, all the very best x

[Mayday21]

Great to read Sami's coming along ....

[Samis Mummy]

That's very encouraging. At this rate, the vet will soon be complaining Sami is overweight!

Lol hopefully not! But it's going well

[Samis Mummy]

Hey that's good - light at the end of the tunnel, well done you and Sami and vet

As ever, all the very best x

Thank you...Sami's a tough little guy. I'm very proud.

Thank you. Hope all is well with you x

[Samis Mummy]

Great to read Sami's coming along ....

Still a little way to go, but Sami's going great guns!

[bobbys girl]

That's good news.

[Samis Mummy]

That's good news.

I'm so pleased...thanks for the message

[Lilith]

Hey that's good - light at the end of the tunnel, well done you and Sami and vet

As ever, all the very best x

Thank you...Sami's a tough little guy. I'm very proud.

Thank you. Hope all is well with you x

Yes thanks - it's been shall we say an 'interesting' year but ok in the end - paws crossed! But nothing anywhere near as traumatic as it's been for you and Sami - hope he keeps progressing now and that you have a peaceful holiday and a great New Year x

[Samis Mummy]

Yes thanks - it's been shall we say an 'interesting' year but ok in the end - paws crossed! But nothing anywhere near as traumatic as it's been for you and Sami - hope he keeps progressing now and that you have a peaceful holiday and a great New Year x[/quote]


I understand. Thank you...I'm sure he will continue well...thank you, have a wonderful holiday time too

Xx

[Samis Mummy]

Sami has his bandage off today...but is pretty stressed with the collar and could lick the wound...we have tried to stop him, but any ideas welcomed?

[Lilith]

Oh poor chap - is it the 'cone of shame'? They hate them.

I've never used these but have heard good reports of 'comfy collars' which are a sort of inflatable doughnut shaped thingy that serves the same purpose as a cone but is easier on the cat - about the worst time of the year to recommend this unless you're willing to brave the pet supermarket hell (IF they stock them) or feeling rich enough to pay extra delivery charge to get it tomorrow - Amazon pets section still offers next day delivery; I would post you a link but the damn computer won't let me.

All the very best with him and lots of fusses and commiserations, he's been so brave and I can imagine he's now very convalescent and cross in his cone, poor old lad x

[Samis Mummy]

Oh poor chap - is it the 'cone of shame'? They hate them.

I've never used these but have heard good reports of 'comfy collars' which are a sort of inflatable doughnut shaped thingy that serves the same purpose as a cone but is easier on the cat - about the worst time of the year to recommend this unless you're willing to brave the pet supermarket hell (IF they stock them) or feeling rich enough to pay extra delivery charge to get it tomorrow - Amazon pets section still offers next day delivery; I would post you a link but the damn computer won't let me.

All the very best with him and lots of fusses and commiserations, he's been so brave and I can imagine he's now very convalescent and cross in his cone, poor old lad x

The vet put it on him to let the wound heal...but it's bleeding a bit and he can still lick it...we've tried to tape it up a bit to stop him (but he can still breath and eat) I think if he can still lick it tomorrow/not calmed down I'll tell mum to take him back and get the vet to look again. But thanks I'll look on Amazon for ideas.

He's not impressed at all bless him, but he's sleeping now...but he was struggling in the tray so mum took it out...but we can just wash the bottom of the cage

Have a great Christmas x

[Mayday21]

Hi Folks 1. Hope to hear good news on a Sami's ongoing recovery in the NY. Lots of fusses & ear rubs for Sami. I'll post general cat chatting too re Xmas & NY. Vivian

[Samis Mummy]

Hi Folks 1. Hope to hear good news on a Sami's ongoing recovery in the NY. Lots of fusses & ear rubs for Sami. I'll post general cat chatting too re Xmas & NY. Vivian

Thank you. I'll keep you posted. He's getting used to the collar and can't lick the wound now so hopefully it will heal. Thank you for the fuss and ear rubs. I'll past them on. Jane x

[Lilith]

Aww I'm glad he's settling a bit - it's just occurred to me, would newspaper or a puppy pad be ok in his crate if he hates the tray? Make cleaning up a bit easier.

Hope you have a great Christmas too x

[Samis Mummy]

Aww I'm glad he's settling a bit - it's just occurred to me, would newspaper or a puppy pad be ok in his crate if he hates the tray? Make cleaning up a bit easier.

Hope you have a great Christmas too x

Thank you. He's much calmer today. We have newspaper down now. I put his tray in and he's used it. It's not he hated it. He's was just stressed with the cone. He's always been good with the tray. Sorry if that wasn't clear

But I'll just leave newspapers overnight.

What's a puppy pad?

Thank you. Talk again soon Jane x

[Lilith]

Ah sorry, thought you meant that it was bothering him having to have his tray next to his bed.

Puppy pads are a posh improvement on newspaper - I've never had a puppy since they brought them out but it is just that - an absorbent pad that you train the pup to use. And easy to bundle up into a binbag afterwards.

All the best with the lad x

[Samis Mummy]

Ah sorry, thought you meant that it was bothering him having to have his tray next to his bed.

Puppy pads are a posh improvement on newspaper - I've never had a puppy since they brought them out but it is just that - an absorbent pad that you train the pup to use. And easy to bundle up into a binbag afterwards.

All the best with the lad x

No ive left it in there now. He's pretty much asleep so probably won't move til morning.

They sound a good idea

Thanks so much x

[alanc]

Sorry to hear you have had a bit of bother with Sami having to wear a collar. I am glad that Tilly was a very good girl with her stitches so I never had to bother with a cone, so haven't any experience on how to deal with this sort of problem.

[Samis Mummy]

Sorry to hear you have had a bit of bother with Sami having to wear a collar. I am glad that Tilly was a very good girl with her stitches so I never had to bother with a cone, so haven't any experience on how to deal with this sort of problem.

He's getting used to it. Lucky you! Happy Christmas janex

[Samis Mummy]

Sami went to the vet yesterday and he's happy with how the wound is. Back for another check up next week

[alanc]

That's good news. Slow but steady progress.

[Samis Mummy]

That's good news. Slow but steady progress.

Thank you. Yes definitely. Happy new year

[Samis Mummy]

Another little update -

Sami went back to the vet on Thursday...and was kept there as the surgeon was happy to try and sow up the top part of the wound...ends up he managed to sow up the whole wound...there was enough skin.

His right leg has healed perfectly, and you can't see where the fracture was (they may or may not take out the plate)

His left leg is healing, but the surgeon had slight concern about an area of bone - there may be an infection or it may be dead bone (both of which can be dealt with) Sami is on stronger antibiotics now, alongside the other tablets until they run out...he can walk about in a closed room(although I think I'll do this in a couple of days...to help the stitching...although there is still a chance he may end up loosing the leg still (but I don't think that will happen)

Well that's about it for now, and we haven't got to go back for three weeks..

[bobbys girl]

That's really good news! Thanks for updating us. Now you'll just hav to keep him in and quite until he has healed completely! Good luck with that one!