OMG I'm So Worried

Chezza · Posted: Thu Apr 03, 2008 6:58 am Post subject: OMG I'm So Worried

Jay has come in with a massive lump on his head Crying or Very sad

He is lethargic and slow and dopey, the vets are not open till tomorrow morning Crying or Very sad

It looks like someone has hit him over the head, why would someone do that to my baby, he is sooooo friendly and gentle and would not hurt a fly Crying or Very sad

I wiped the area where it is and a whole load of puss came out and blood too Crying or Very sad

It looks like a hole. Crying or Very sad

Can someone tell me what else I can clean it with until tomorrow morning, straight up he is going to vets..
He's my precious boy
Crying or Very sad

Bente · Posted: Thu Apr 03, 2008 12:16 pm Post subject:

Oh, im so sorry Chezza Crying or Very sad

Is he eating and drinking as normal? Have you done a search for emergency vets in your area? Or maybe you can call your vet's private number? I don't have any advice on the lump/wound, but I know it's important for him to get enough water, or else he could get dehydrated. Mary has a mix she recomends, but I can't remember the ingredients right now...

*big hugs*

HDrydr · Posted: Thu Apr 03, 2008 1:30 pm Post subject:

OMG I am sorry to hear about Jay!!! that would be horrible if someone did that. It sounds like he got a bite or a little scratch and it got infected..... sometimes those things "blow" up overnight with puss and junk..... Keep the area clean and I would suggest some kind of saline because it is sterrile.. Push the puss out if you can the less in there the better that's what the vet will do anyways (flush and push) they may surgically open it a bit more or put a drain in it??

Keep us informed!!! Poor Jay and Poor you!!!
hugs!!

is there any kind of emergency vet anywhere close??

Mary_NH · Posted: Thu Apr 03, 2008 1:34 pm Post subject:

I would call the vet - they probably have an answering service. Even if they recommend he wait until they are open they could probably tell you waht to do.
A puncture wound isn't anything to mess with. You don't know how deep it might have gone with. It's also possible no one hit him, perhaps he was attacked by a dog and got bit in the head.
The mixtures is AD cat food (canned) which you get from the vet so proably won't do you any good if they aren't open.
NutraCal, pedialyte and mix into a gravy and syringe feed.
Get some chicken or tukey baby food (no onions) and see if he'll eat that warmed up.
I would search around for a vet who is open

sunset05 · Posted: Thu Apr 03, 2008 4:23 pm Post subject:

Oh my gosh. That is terrible. How is Jay doing today? I sure hope he is alright. Please keep us updated.

Cassie · Posted: Thu Apr 03, 2008 10:01 pm Post subject:

All the vet's I know have an after hours emergency number. Another alternative would be an animal ER clinic.

It sounds like Jay may have possibly been shot and the bb or what ever lodged under the skin perhaps.

Please keep us posted on this. I am so worried for Jay.

Chezza · Posted: Thu Apr 03, 2008 10:35 pm Post subject:

Ok update, I rang the emergency number just after I posted, they did have one, he was drinking to much water and I pinched his skin he was dehydrated there was no way I was going to wait, thank god they had one, he was panting which means his temp was up too Crying or Very sad

Come hell or high water I would of traveled to another vet if I didn't get him in.. He was admitted last night over night, to go under anesthetic .. He has an abysses Crying or Very sad

The vet said he must of got into a fight and got bitten by another cat, he got a shot of antibiotics straight away.. He was such a good boy, he layed there calmly while he got examined for any other injuries, even when he rolled him on his back, he just layed there, he was soo good, the vet loved him, he said I wish all cats were as gentle as him.
Anyway he goes under Anesthetic today to flush out all the infection, and I can pick him up this afternoon, he has to stay on antibiotics untill its cleared and back to vet for a check up..

Other than the abysses he has a clean bill of health, he said his teeth were perfect.
Smile

I will post later when iv picked him up..
Thank you my friends for being so caring..
Me and my furbies are lucky to have you all ((((((hugs)))))).

Cassie · Posted: Thu Apr 03, 2008 10:48 pm Post subject:

That's such wonderful news! I'm so relieved.

Now, I order you to take at least 20 deep breaths and relax because I know that you've been a basket case.

Hugs to you both Smile

Mary_NH · Posted: Fri Apr 04, 2008 12:33 am Post subject:

what a good boy Surprised

he knew he'd feel better soon.
Those abcesses can certainly be dangerous.

HDrydr · Posted: Fri Apr 04, 2008 1:07 am Post subject:

Chezza I am sooo relieved that Jay is going to be ok!!! Abcesses are nothing to mess with and can get very ugly and dangerous to the health.....I'm very glad that you knew some of the signs and got him medical attention as quick as you did!!! You are such a good mom!!! Our fur babies are our family and we have to be able to look at them and see if they are not feeling well and take them to the doctor.
Glad that he is going to be ok..... Surprised

vene · Super Senior Member Plus Joined: 25 Mar 2004 Posts: 4298

You gave me quite a shock. Thank goodness he's alright. You must be so relieved. Surprised

Good job on the quick thinking and acting! Your the best

Chezza · Posted: Fri Apr 04, 2008 5:15 am Post subject:

LOL Cassie, I was.. Very Happy

I'm picking him up very soon, the day has dragged on and on..See how how my baby is, I'll bet he will be soar Sad

So it will be extra extra spoiling and extra cuddles Wink

Thanks again guys for all your support..

Chezza · Posted: Fri Apr 04, 2008 7:08 am Post subject:

YAY he is home.. Surprised

Doing well, it was a massive abysses Shocked

They cut it all out, and flushed the whole thing clean, he has stitches and drains to drain any more infection if there is any, but they reckon it was a good operation and they got it all out.. The vet said he was a true gentleman, they all fell in love with him lol Mr. Green

He charmed everyone..
He is a bit tired and woozy but ay ok Your the best

He is not allowed to eat tonight, he is meowing profusely at me for his dinner Crying or Very sad

But I know better.. Wink

I'll give him a small brekky tomorrow. Very Happy

Im soooo glad he is ok..
The Vet said you got him here in excellent time before it got worse, he said he has had some people come in with cats that are in bad bad shape.
Neutral

How people can do that is beyond me, I would of driven to the City if I had to, to get him seen.

Anyway here is some piccies of him....

Back In His Bean Bag.. Mr. Green

It looks like he has horn Mr. Green

Chezza · Posted: Fri Apr 04, 2008 8:11 am Post subject:

I have to keep telling him off Sad

He keeps licking his paws and rubbing his paws over the wound..

Tiff wont go near him, she is hiding from him, I think its the smell maybe of the vets or the anesthetic. Smile

sunset05 · Posted: Fri Apr 04, 2008 1:56 pm Post subject:

I'm so glad everything is okay. I bet Jay is so happy to be back home and in his familiar bean bag. He's such a cute kitty.

HDrydr · Posted: Fri Apr 04, 2008 2:33 pm Post subject:

I bet he is glad to be home and I bet your glad to have him home..... I can't see the pic's here at work does he have to wear an e-collar?? that will help keep him from messing with the stiches and drains....
Will have to wait to see the pics until I get home tonight..
Glad he is ok now!!
Surprised

Chessmind · Posted: Fri Apr 04, 2008 3:06 pm Post subject:

Hi Chezza. So glad he is doing well. That was quite a large injury! Those pics really showed us how bad it was. Thanks for posting them and I wish him a speedy recovery. It will take a few months for all his hair to grow back. He'll just be punk rock cat for a bit. Wink

vene · Super Senior Member Plus Joined: 25 Mar 2004 Posts: 4298

Awwww poor baby. Sending well wishes his way.

Chezza · Posted: Fri Apr 04, 2008 10:56 pm Post subject:

LOL Chessmind, he will Very Happy

Thanks guys for all your kind thoughts and wishes
He has scoffed his Brekky Laughing

He loves his food Mr. Green

He is so much brighter today, back to his old self, he is even playing, so he is feeling so much better. Your the best

I've never come across anything like this before, they have never had any injuries before. So he will spending all his time inside..
Smile

Mary_NH · Posted: Fri Apr 04, 2008 11:21 pm Post subject: