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Emergency vet visit for Rosie

post #1 of 80
2/10/11 at 12:19am
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Please God let my little girl be ok!!

Tuesday she wasn't herself and she walked a lot slower. She was eating and drinking ok but I kept a close eye on her. She doesn't like being touched for long at the base of her back anyway, but I noticed she was more sensitive there when I touched her and her tail was hanging down more.

She was managing to jump on their tree and my bed ok, and by last night she seemed her old self, and this morning ran ahead in front of me for breakfast as usual.

I was having breakfast and she was on the kitchen unit, then she jumped down and let out such a low cry when she landed. I jumped up and she was slinking as she walked and again let out a cry. So the carriers out and I'm just waiting for the surgery to open to run her up.

She's ate a few kibbles since the episode and she's curled up beside me now, but to say I'm scared is an understatement!!!
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post #2 of 80
2/10/11 at 1:42am
Oh dear, it could be arthritis? Sending lots of for Rosie to be okay!
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post #3 of 80
2/10/11 at 1:44am
Rosie and you are in my prayers. I do hope it's nothing serious!!! Sending health and good luck please let us know
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post #4 of 80
2/10/11 at 2:00am
Oh no poor rosie I hope she is ok Susan
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post #5 of 80
2/10/11 at 2:31am
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Were back!!. He could feel swelling and said she's damaged the ligament at the base of her tail. She's been given an anti-inflammatory shot which he said lasts a week.

He said how it usually happens is if a cats tail goes back over too far, so it could have happened when she's been play fighting with Jack?.

He said sometimes they can have a tiny fracture which can leave a kink in the tail, but he doesn't think theres one there because she was still able to lift her tail slightly and it was straight enough. If she's no better next week i have to take her back, and worse case scenario they may have to remove her tail, but he doesn't think it'll come to that.

Soooo, i have to try and stop her from jumping heights which he knows is hard, but i'll have to stop any fun fights with Jack, but on Tuesday night she let him know she didn't want to play because she growled at him so i'm sure she'll tell him again

I was filling up in the surgery just thinking the worst
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post #6 of 80
2/10/11 at 2:49am
So glad you had her examined. I sure hope she won't need any further treatment.

We always think the worst, don't we.

Get better Rosie girl!!
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post #7 of 80
2/10/11 at 2:53am
no surgery is needed
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post #8 of 80
2/10/11 at 3:50am
I'm sorry Rosie injured herself, but thank heaven it was nothing more serious!
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post #9 of 80
2/10/11 at 4:15am
Awww, Susan. Thinking of you and Rosie and sending lots of vibes for a quick recovery.
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post #10 of 80
2/10/11 at 4:27am
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I imagined him saying a tumour at the base of her spine, or nerve damage. It's bad enough though that she's in pain with it

I'll have to keep Jack occupied for a few days while her tail heals because she has to rest it as much as possible
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post #11 of 80
2/10/11 at 4:49am
Oh sweetie!!! How terrifying! I am so glad that this is easily treatable and that she is ok. I'm sending precious Rosie tons of get well soon vibes!
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post #12 of 80
2/10/11 at 5:01am
I'm sorry Rosie is hurt! I hope she gets better soon!
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post #13 of 80
2/10/11 at 5:28am
I'm sorry Rosie hurt her tail, but I'm glad there's no tumor or anything. Hope the anti-inflammatory works OK for her. And I really hope your pretty girl doesn't have to lose her tail! for a quick recovery and for her not to be in pain for a long time.
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post #14 of 80
2/10/11 at 5:49am
Oh Susan. I know just how terrified you must have been, imagining the worst. Masses of vibes for a complete and speedy recovery for Rosie. Is there no way you can keep her iso;ated for a day or two to rest?
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post #15 of 80
2/10/11 at 6:08am
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Originally Posted by jennyranson View Post
Is there no way you can keep her iso;ated for a day or two to rest?
I could leave her in my room, but i don't know how she would be being closed in and knowing that Sophie and Jack were on the other side of the door?. I know whenever i've closed them in the kitchen so i can go out the conservatory door, she'll bang at it until i open it again. They usually just sleep while i'm at work as well

Fortunately i'm going home soon and i usually do my housework today, but i'm just going to dust and swiff quickly and leave the vaccuming so i can get her settled on my lap. I suppose that's one good thing about cats, the amount of sleep they do, so her tail should get some recovery time that way
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post #16 of 80
2/10/11 at 6:53am
Poor Rosie! So glad you were able to get her into the vet quickly and that it's nothing more serious. Praying she's back in tip-top shape soon.
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post #17 of 80
2/10/11 at 7:00am
for Rosie.
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post #18 of 80
2/10/11 at 7:03am
I was so worried when I heard her tail was drooping. After researching Carly's tail injury, I found tail pull injuries could be serious. I'm glad to hear it is a slight injury. that she heals just fine.
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post #19 of 80
2/10/11 at 7:06am
How's Rosie feeling now?
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post #20 of 80
2/10/11 at 7:08am
Oh Bless her sweet heart Thank God she's ok, I was holding my breath reading this
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post #21 of 80
2/10/11 at 7:17am
So glad Rosie is going to be ok Susan!

Sending tons of healing vibes her way
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post #22 of 80
2/10/11 at 7:21am
Oh Susan, What a scare for you. I am so glad for you and Rosie that she will be alright. She will just need to stay quiet for a few days. Glad it was nothing serious
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post #23 of 80
2/10/11 at 7:31am
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Originally Posted by Rosiemac View Post
.... I suppose that's one good thing about cats, the amount of sleep they do, so her tail should get some recovery time that way
This is so true!!!

Sending vibes for sweet Rosie that she recovers quickly. I'm so glad you got her into the vet's quickly.....it's so worrisome when we don't know what's wrong.
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post #24 of 80
2/10/11 at 8:00am
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The poor baby was on my bed when I got home. She was sitting up and seemed pleased to see me?. It seems to be when she jumps down that its more painful, so Ive put their old tree at the bottom of my bed, that way she can come down in tiers.

Their litterboxes are large storage boxes with high sides, so I've unclipped the top off one of their carriers and filled the bottom with litter so she can just walk into it.

Her poor tail must be more painful after the vet had a good feel of it, and Jack is staying by her side
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post #25 of 80
2/10/11 at 8:02am
for you and Rosie. Get better sweetie
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post #26 of 80
2/10/11 at 8:07am
Susan, I'm so sorry Rosie's in pain, but thank goodness it's something that can heal with rest and anti-inflammatories and isn't more serious. Of course that doesn't mean we fret any less - seeing our kitties in pain or just not right is something that is scary to all of us.

I'm sure the things you've done for her will really help, and how sweet of Jack!

for Rosie to heal up right quick!
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post #27 of 80
2/10/11 at 8:41am
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I feel sick Laurie. She couldn't get comfortable on the sofa so jumped down and cried out in pain. I've tried to get her to go in their bed here in the livingroom but she just wants to curl up on my bed so I'm just leaving her there because she's comfortable and still. I've took her litterbox in and put a bowl of kibbles and water on the bed as well so she doesn't have to walk far.
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post #28 of 80
2/10/11 at 9:01am
She has the best nurse of all Susan. Try to not to fret as it will just make her anxious and she needs to be stress-free. So do you. Their tail is part of everything they do. It is like a rudder, it raises slightly when they jump, it drops as they walk- it raises when they pee or poop. Like a gymnist, it is their balancing pole. Will she tolerate having it iced? You can use a package of frozen peas and just set it gently on her when she is at rest to see if she will tolerate it. They usually can only tolerate this for about five minutes before moving off.
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post #29 of 80
2/10/11 at 9:48am
Susan, I know that feeling in the pit of my stomach all too well. We're going through it right now with Tuxie, only that additionally gives me heart palpitations from time-to-time (literally, I have a heart murmur and it's been going crazy).

I never thought about it, but of course MA's right.

At least Rosie's settled. And she does have a wonderful nurse. That you would put a litter box on your bed or her - Susan, that just says it all, because I can imagine how difficult that must be for you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (OK, weak attempt at making you smile).

I do kind of know what she's going through. I cracked my tailbone as a kid, and it was impossible for WEEKS to get comfortable. I had to stand in the back of the classroom because I couldn't sit (yeah, that was fun). Moving at all hurt, sitting was near impossible, and getting to sleep was sooooo uncomfortable - and then hopefully I wouldn't move around in my sleep, or I'd wake myself up in pain.

More headed her way!

Susan - did they give her anything for the pain specifically? Or they don't want her not in pain so it'll force her to rest?
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post #30 of 80
2/10/11 at 10:47am
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I've just tried resting a small bag of frozen sweetcorn against the bottom of her back and tail and she stood up straight away As far as I know its just the anti inflammatory shot she was given?, and he said to keep her from jumping where possible.

And yes Laurie, me the houseproud queen with a litterbox on my bed LOL. Only you cat lovers would understand why I've done it though.Good job its a king size bed as well LOL

I've just plugged in an led light because I don't want her lying in the dark either with me downstairs, but ill go to bed earlier tonight to read so she has us all with her
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