Good vibes for Gatto (Teufel)

Poor little guy! I hope he's feeling better today. (you too!!)

Poor, sweet baby! How awful he took such a beating. I hope both of you recover quickly.

for poor Teufel... ....

How's he doing today, Fran?

I see that you using Teufel's tooth brushing avatar...
one of my all time favorites.

I hope that your sweetie is healing without complications.
Gatto

awww poor lil guy hope hes doing better today

Keeping up the vibes!

I was about to post last night, but i fell asleep on my laptop at about 6:30ish, hubby looked a bit puzzled that i was using it as a pillow, i was laying down in bed..

I went to work yesterday and when i got home he was very happy to see me, i let him out of the kitty room, and he walked with me to the lounge room, he was still limping which i was concerned about because the vet said he should stop by last night, anyway he couldn't get up on his spot on the couch and it made my chest hurt, i had no way of helping my little boy. He started growling at him self because he hurt his leg even more.

So he went back in to his room and in his spot, i followed him and gave him some wet food with the tablet in it, he didn't even eat the tablet, so i squished it into a chunk of iams, then i fell asleep and woke up went in to check on him, and he had only half chewed it, then i squished it into powder and gave him some more iams and he ate it all yay!!

I then sat there for about half an hour just giving him love and scritchies and talking to him, he was purring so loudly

I left his door open last night, and this morning i woke up to him being by the doorway, he is still limping but i dont think its as bad as yesterday and the swelling has gone down a fair bit.
To me his leg looks a bit twisted just his back one that is sore, i dont know if its because of the way he is limping but I am getting alarm bells.
I will see how he goes today and if he is still limping by tonight I will take him back to the vet.

I spoke to the guy who let him out he feels awful but i cant blame him because of how the day went, he said Teufel escaped as he went out the back yard to smoke, (Teufel tends to do this a fair bit but Hubby and I are too smart for him these days) Hubby then gave him a brief lecture but because it was morning, he said i will be back just after lunch so it will be ok, and then i was rushed to hospital and never got home!

Had the boys around on monday and gave them all a lecture about being in this house and to be mindful about the cats! I did sound like a B**** but its my house, and the fact when ever they are around it looks like a bomb has just hit the loungeroom and kitchen! I then went off my tree at hubby and he now feels bad!

He better come home today and help around the house

I better feed the kitties they are meowing at me!

How are you both doing?

I am fine! Infact i feel very healthy now

Gatto is getting better, he is still limping, but he can use both back legs now and been jumping up in high places, he has been a good boy and eating his antibiotics, I am still concerned with his ankle because he ripped off his fur, and to me it looks like a massive wound, I can touch his leg now and he doesnt seem to care but I am taking him to the vet tomorrow after work and lets see what they say!

Originally Posted by fwan

I am taking him to the vet tomorrow after work and lets see what they say!

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You are wise to have Gatto's wound re-checked just to be sure it is healing without problems.
Gatto

I'm just seeing your thread, Fran. I'm glad to see he's making progress. I would have the wound re-checked as well. Hope that Teufel is back to normal soon!

I'm so glad!!!!! Bummer about the one wound on his leg, but I'm sure you'll feel better after visiting the vet.

Glad to hear you're feeling better, and Gatto is on the mend, but good idea to get that ankle checked -- better safe than sorry.

Well luckly i had made an appt its in half an hour, because when i came home he was relieved to see me but it seems his limping is worse and he smells funny!!

His wound does not look good, i had to leave him in over night, he has a temperature of over 40, the bite is right near the joint and she is hoping it hasnt infected the joint, he is having surgery tomorrow to drain it all out and possibly an x-ray, there is a lot of puss coming out of the wound, which she explained was good because it means the body is trying to push it all out.

I wish i could have protected him more, or help him more and take all the pain away from his leg. I wish i didnt go into work that day or go to hospital.

Hubby is amazed at how i know my kitties so well, i had told him last night that gatto had a fever and that he had to be taken in today.
Kaylee and Johnny are smothering me with cuddles and kisses, they know something is up.

I just hope he doesnt need to have his leg amputated or have FIV.

Please keep him in your prayers. I love him so much and i could not stand to lose him

Originally Posted by fwan

Please keep him in your prayers. I love him so much and i could not stand to lose him

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Oh how worrisome,
At least now, your boy is under the care of a vet who will clean up that nasty wound and monitor his progress.
Will they be testing for FIV?
Gatto

Sending lots of for your darling boy.

Healing

lots of healing coming your way for lol Gatto

calming for you to