Spare a thought

Sonia - I will answer your questions in the morning or afternoon dependant upon how tomorrow goes - I am sureyou can under stand.

I removed that straight thing tonight on my thumb and was horrified to see the amount of swelling and its weeping a lot. My thumb is massive so I guess I may have to make a further visit tomorrow and catch up with the nurse and see if can get a shot, although it may due to the damage done and the way she has caught the bone.

We do now believe that Vicki could be as old as 12, we found this evening that she was 8 when we got her and have had her nearly 4 years.

All I can do is wait, see and hope.

24 hours from now 21.23 Gmt will possibly give me a better idea.

Kev

The lonliest chair in my house is where Vicki should be sat - right now or on my knee purring and giving me those love nips she gives and I adore getting her to that stage.
I have not sat there tonight whilst watching tv, its her spot and I just hope to have her back in it, wanting the love again and the sound of that thunder purr.
Its a lonely night here in Yorkshire without the pair of them.

Sending healing vibes to both of you. You need each other and should not be appart.
((((hugs))))

Nothing new to add, Kev, except mega positive vibes on their way to you and Vicki from BC. Hope this all turns out well. I'll be watching for your updates.

Kev,

I've just read about this, I am so sorry...and sending healing thoughts your way, for both of you. I hope (assume) you are also on oral antibiotics already for your bites, please do not waste any time in going back for a re-check if it doesn't look good. The last thing you need atop the fracture and ?nerve damage is an infection landing you in the hospital!

Kev, has the vet mentioned the possibility of FLUTD??? Many years ago, we lost a young cat because of FLUTD. I was very inexperienced with cats at that time, and I didn't realize my cat was ill until it was too late. My poor cat was in a lot of pain due to a completely obstructed bladder. The cat's behavior changed drasticly(sp?) and was very similiar to what you said Vicki's behavior was like this morning. When I had to handle the cat to get her to the vet, I put on a heavy coat and gloves and had a friend come over to help because I was really afraid of being severly scratched and bitten. I hope I haven't upset you, but I just wanted to mention this because the sudden change in behavior is so similiar.

Oh Kev, I hate to 'kick you when you are down' but you NEED to see a doctor as soon as you can. As your thumb is weeping, it is usually a
sign of infection. This is not good. Please get yourself seen as soon as possible. If your doctor won't give you antibiotics, I'd seriously get yourself to the local hospital, for a second opinion. Cats mouths have much more bacteria in their mouths than a dog does. Cat bites are a lot more serious. I talk from sorry experience, here, Kev.

I wish you well.

Peace, Love, and Happiness, Always
Sonia

Oh Kev!

Sending major vibes to both of you!

I'm so sorry about all this Kev! ((((HUGS)))) I'm sending best wishes to you and Vicki.

P.S. -- I know it's been said already, but please take care of your thumb. You need to make sure you are healthy so you can be there to take care of Vicki when she comes home.

Kev, I have to add, after reading your desciption of the current state of your thumb,you MUST see a doctor ASAP. It does indeed sound as if you have an infection brewing inside there.

Are you current on yout tetanus shot? If not, you need to get a booster shot. Also, there are only a few antibiotics that work well for cat bites, I had a terrible bite from a cat a few years ago and they tried 3 before they found one that worked, in the meantime I was developing red lines stretching down my hand into my arm, a sign of blood poisoning.

BTW, I am a registered nurse. Feel free PM me to ask away any medical questions about your thumb....

Kev, please keep us posted on Vicki...and yourself too! Please get that thumb looked at...it can be a very SERIOUS thing! Take Sue's advice please...get a tetanus shot if you haven't had one in a while.

We definitely don't need both of you seriously ill!

Any news on Vicki? And did you get yourself to the doctor yet? If not, please do so!

Kev-

I am so sorry about Vicki. What a horrible week you are having.
From my own experience with George (the cat that I lost on 7/19), I can sympathize with you . . . your level of anxiety, saddness, and that sick feeling in the pit of your stomach.

My prayers are with you and Vicki. May she pull through with flying colors so you can enjoy her company for more years to come!

And as everyone here has already nagged you about. . . . get that thumb taken care of pronto!

Laurie

I sure hope your kitty will be ok, I will be keeping her in my thoughts. I agree about getting your thumb seen about, my neighbor just got out of the hospital from his cat biting him on the knuckle while he was playing with him. He had to stay in for 3 days on IV antibiotics and just came home today.

I can only add, I am sending good thoughts and prayers your way.

Please take care of your self.

Waiting for a update.

hey kev,

vicki is gonna be ok..and tell yourself that.. u need to get that thumb of yours looked after and get some proper rest. vicki will be fine and will claim that spot again. i'll be praying for her and always believe in the powers of prayers.

Any news Kev? I think the UK is two hours earlier than here so it should be early morning for you. I hope Vicki is doing better and that your thumb is treated asap!

I am now closing this thread so all future replies can go to the "Update on Vicki" thread - may she rest in peace

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