I feel HORRIBLE!

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I feel so guilty guys.
I went to go into the bathroom this morning to get ready for work, not knowing that as I shut the door, Azizi's tail was in the back part of the door, getting caught. I heard a growl and a hiss, opened the door to find a huge bunch of fur caught in the door, Azizi booting it down the stairs, blood dripping from his tail!
The tip of his tail, a little over an inch is bald and bloody. It's obviously bothering him because he keeps attacking it. I'm just waiting for the vet to open to have him checked out. Dana doesn't think there's much they can do, but I don't care, he NEEDS to be checked out. Please wish us luck.
 

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Don't beat yourself up, accidents unfortunately happen. I lifted the kids metal kibble bowl up to be refilled on sunday and accidently tapped Sophie's face with it because she moved further in
She ran away from me and looked at me in sheer fright, but once i picked her up to cuddle and say sorry she was fine.

Lots of mega healthy healing coming from Azizi, and start getting ready to grovel to him
 
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Thank you hun.


So I just got home. As feared, the tip of his tail was what they call "degloved" meaning the tissue came off with the fur and it needs to be amputated. They kept him there to fast, will operate this afternoon and we can bring him home this evening. My vet is wonderful and was very gentle, but I think I need a few stiff drinks now.
 

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Awww bless his little heart. I'm sure he'll soon forget about it eventually, but that's great that you get him back home this evening. At least you know your vets lovely as well so that's reassuring to know he's in good safe hands


You have a couple of drinks because i can imagine how you must feel even though it was an accident.

If your anything like me, after this your eyes will be everywhere. If i'm in the kitchen, you can guarantee Rosie will either sit or stand right behind my legs, so i've learnt now to always look behind me before i move
 

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Oh I am glad he is going to be ok.

Go ahead and have a drink. It is so stressful when we do something ourselves to cause our buds pain. And we beat ourselves up over it...I know I do.

You are a good mom to take him in so fast. Accidents do happen. Just cuddle him and he will forgive you. He already has.
 

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Sweetie, these things happen to all of us sometimes. It was an accident and he's all ready forgiven you. Please forgive yourself. I know you are more upset about this than he is...I've stepped on Bella so many times and she still loves me!!! You took him took the vet ASAP, that's what counts. All the wonderful things you do for kitties in this world--DO NOT BEAT YOURSELF UP over this... Yes you are a fantastic mama kitty to all your babies
 

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Awwwww.....
I know we feel so helpless and blame ourselves when we accidentally do something to our little buddies. But he'll welcome your hugs and kisses when you get him back, and it's so good you got him to the vet right away. You're a wonderful mommy to all kitties......he'll be happy to be home!
 

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Kailie, I'm sorry. Poor Azizi. But accidents happen and they even happen to the best kitty moms......and you're a great kitty mom!
Sometimes they just get into the wrong place at the wrong time. He'll be fine, he just has to recuperate from the operation and he'll come back home. He'll forgive you.....I know he will.

As Rosiemac said, be prepared; you've got some major groveling ahead of you!

Sending you and Azizi some (((hugs))).
 

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Aw, that's just rotten luck. I hope he'll be better soon.

Try not to beat yourself up about it, accidents happen. Almost everyone has had things like that happen (or will in the future) I'm sure. I know we have.
 
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Thank you so much all, you're all so wonderful...


I'm just waiting for the call saying he's fine, poor doll. Oh trust me, I'll be groveling all right, but I know he'll forgive me because he is such a sweet, adorable baby boy.
I guess a new nickname for him now will be stumpy.
 

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Oh, poor both of you! Best wishes for a good surgery and quick healing - and accidents do happen, no matter how vigilant any parent (human or pet) is.

I think you did absolutely the best thing by getting into the vet so quickly -you're a good momma.
 
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The vet just called and Azizi is out of surgery and it went fine. He has stitches that will have to be removed in 10 days and we can pick him up later this evening. Can't wait to see my lil man.
 
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Originally Posted by Bellaandme

Oh I know a little man who is going to get whatever he wants when he gets home.....
Well really, that's just a regular day around here. He ALWAYS gets whatever he wants.
Mommy will be doing absolutely everything possible to make him happy and comfortable though.
 

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Glad everything is going ok


And yeah try not to beat yourself up, when I was younger I was running my mouth and not paying attention to my gray tabby when he came in and shut a sliding glass door on the end of his tail!

Best wishes to both of you!
 

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Do not feel bad it was just a accident.
I have done it before also and my cat screamed.
Sorry he needed surgery but I am glad he will be home soon.
 
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