Tragedy strikes, broken leg

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My 6 month old Savannah, Deizel, severely broke his back leg! He was in my wifeâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]s arms when he got badly spooked. He started to claw and panic and my wife was trying to calm him when he kicked out of her arms. She happened to be holding his leg and he twisted on his leap and she heard the crack. We took him to our regular Vet who took e-rays and it showed a brake through the growth plate. I had to bring him to a specialist who is performing surgery this morning, Saturday. The surgical doctor is not real confident he can fix the brake but will do his best. There is such a small amount of bone and the bones are so soft that there is no telling if it will take. We have only one shot at this and if the surgery is successful Deizel will have to be immobile for 8 weeks!!! If anything happens, such as the surgery not taking or Deizel moving the wrong way and re-braking the repair then he will loose his leg. I just can't believe this has happened, so, so sad.

Thanks for listening, Michael

Here are two of my favorite pictures of him:
 

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Oh no your poor, poor boy!! Man, things can change on a split second! I will keep him in my thoughts and say a prayer for your friend. We saw a special on Cats 101 about Savannah cats. They are certainly regal. I am pulling for your guy. Keep us posted. Stay strong. He is in good hands.
 

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Oh no Michael! This is so sad!!!!
He is young, so let's hope he does make a full recover... Vibes to him, you, and your wife...
 

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sending healing & - hey, Icky [eilcon's foster] made a full recovery from a badly broken paw!
 

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Poor baby. Lots of for a successful surgery and full recovery. I'll be praying for Deizel, your wife, and yourself during this sad time.

Get well soon Diezel!
 

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Vets can do amazing things theses days...My tiny chihuahua broke her leg just this past summer..the only advice I can give is def keep her immobile...and she I bet will heal fine....That in itself isn't easy at all but will pay off in the end ..I'm so sorry this has happened
 
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Thank you all so much for your thoughts.

Deizel had surgery this morning. Going in the surgeon couldn't guarantee that he could repair the damage but he called me at 11am and said things went well. He will be calling me on Sunday morning and if all is well we can bring him home. He will need to be crated for a minimum of 6 weeks, maybe 8. He will need to be recasted at least twice because he is growing so fast so my next 8 weeks will be hard on my wife and I but we will do everything possible for him.

Thank you again, Michael
 

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Glad to read that the surgery on your handsome little man went well. Continuing to pray for a speedy and full recovery.

BTW, you might want to invest in a large dog crate for his recovery period at home. Not a dog carrier, but one of those kinds that's black metal and stands about 3 ft high. You'll be able to keep him confined and he'll be able to see what's going on.
 

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We ran into another issue dealing with my Lola's broken leg...she was so tiny they couldn't cast it ...only splint it...and it came off NON stop.....each time they had to put a new one on she had to be sedated...and they charged me $200 each time...the last time I let them do it..it only lasted to the next morning...so I went out and bought my own supplies and splinted myself best I could...I hope you dont have that issue....but if u do....and the vet whats to charge you each time...just know it can be done at home...with a good supply of vet wrap and medical tape and gauze....and a plastic splint..but since its your kitties back leg they might just wrap it...good luck...it could be a trying few weeks
 

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Oh I am so happy for you and your precious boy!! I have been thinking of you all and hoping things worked out. Looks like things are looking up! He is such a beautiful guy!! What eyes and ears!!
 
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