Kitten In Emergency Vet

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Btw you could put it to sleep next week, a month, why now? Why are the vets so he'll vent on putting animals to sleep straight away? As I said once it's done it's done there is no coming back. Big decisions don't have to be made straight away unless they're in a lot of pain and obviously suffering or having no quality of life. Your cat doesn't appear to have any of those things so there is no need to put it to sleep.

As smokem said her cat made a good recovery. These vets don't want to wait and see? I don't get this.
 
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oh, i hope i didn't misqoute you! maybe i wasn't clear in my reply -- i posted that i thought the idea of a second kitten to help angelo when he got home again would be a good idea, to give him another young one to play with/identify with and to possibly help angelo want to try to move around or walk. i meant when angelo is able to move around and play more, though i didn't write that. i'm sorry if i wasn't clear in my reply.
Oh, maybe I didn't read it right. No problem

Thank you again everyone. He's been moved from the emergency vet to my regular vet, just for the sake of cost. He was given his first laser therapy session today, which I've read can be greatly beneficial in cases like his. The only thing the vet seems really concerned with at this point is that he hasn't gained use of his bladder yet. She said if it doesn't come back by the end of the week then it probably never will. I made it clear to her that I had no problem expressing his bladder for him, she said that's fine, but that I can't do it for the rest of his life. I've read about all the risks involved; UTIs, stretched bladder walls, blockages, etc. While I've got a good grasp on the fact that he's at a higher risk, I was under the impression that if properly managed by the caregiver a cat having its bladder expressed every day could still live a full filling life? I refuse to think I'd have to put him to sleep just because he can't pee on his own? And is it true if his bladder's reflexes don't return by the end of the week they never will? I thought the recovery process could take much longer than that?
There is no magic time. It depends how each individual heals. I wouldn't euthanize after only a week. That is way to soon. It could take weeks, it could take months, it could never happen. There is no way to know and I think it is wrong to put a time limit on a kitten like that.

There is a website called handicappedpets.com you should go on that site and check out some of the information.
 

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thaat website sounds great.The pet mentioned was actually a dog.and about 6 to 8 weeks before she had some

return of bowel and bladder control.

It is the same for humans,so you have to ready yourself.

Understand why you are doing this.You try to help anyway you can,sometimes they make it,and sometimes they dont.

Its not a personal or moral failure.
 
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Thank you both so much. You have no idea how much better I feel after reading your replies. He did urinate a bit last night at the hospital, but they think it was just his bladder over flowing. He's coming home this evening, & were going to try a medication that's supposed to stimulate the bladder walls to contract & see if that helps. I'm more than willing to give him all the time in the world, it just made my heart drop when the vet said that about only giving him a week. I've just been on that website you recommended, there's so much helpful information! I can't wait for my sweet boy to be home with me. I'll have post a picture for everyone. Thank you all so much!
 

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That is so great to hear.

How is the babies mental status??

ask the vet,fearful?scared?depressed?

something to think about when returns home.

LOL(lots of love)required.

You may get a cat you can carry around and snuggle a lot,that would be an upside.
 
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He's doing great! He's home and resting comfortably. He's walking! His legs get tangled a bit from time to time and his little toes curl under his feet and get caught once and a while, but he is mobile! He's been chasing his toys and loves the attention. He's very happy. When I expressed his bladder for him last night, I gave a little squeeze and then released with intentions of repositioning my fingers, and he just kept peeing! I'm so excited. Only thing I'm having trouble with is his lack of interest in water. I'm having to syringe feed him water every couple hours because he won't drink out of a dish?
 

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Glad to hear your news, keep up the good work, I know it's not the same but my elderly dog came back after stroke and being unable to walk. He now gets around on grass and carpeting just fine. Slippery surfaces give him a hard time because he gets no traction like on kitchen floor.
 

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UH..cats dont actually like water,they get it from prey in the wild.But I have bowls

on top of something at chin level.

so great baby is doing well.that is exactly how the dog did.

or they can get water from wet food.some people turn taps on,I hear

some breeds will even swim.
 

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So glad to hear kitten is doing better.

He is still young and developing, so there is plenty of hope that he will heal up enough to be somewhat independent.  
 

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I used to work at an emergency vet. I was the ICU tech. He may have just pinched the spinal cord. Kittens are very resilient. I have faith that he will be okay. They said his ribs are fractured. Did they say anything about his spine? When you dropped him off at the vet how was he acting? I feel confident he will urinate. I don't know you but I will pray for him and you.
 
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He's doing amazing! He's walking flat footed and goes potty on his own almost every single time now. Were still continuing the laser therapy since he still has a little droop in his back end, but he's come a long way. I took everyone's advice and adopted another kitten to act as his companion. He only has 3 feet! Theyre getting used to each other, but I can already tell Angelo enjoys the company! Thank you for thinking of my little guy.
 

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He's doing amazing! He's walking flat footed and goes potty on his own almost every single time now. Were still continuing the laser therapy since he still has a little droop in his back end, but he's come a long way. I took everyone's advice and adopted another kitten to act as his companion. He only has 3 feet! Theyre getting used to each other, but I can already tell Angelo enjoys the company! Thank you for thinking of my little guy.
this is so wonderful to read!
 
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Its been a wonderful experience! A horrible accident, but it has shown me how strong this little guy is. He's an amazing cat. When it first happened, I had posted about how I felt I didn't have the right to try and be a vet. Someone replied and told me people who have had these types of experiences make the best vets. I see that point now! I'm even thinking of specializing in physical therapy and rehabilitation after I get my degree, so that I can help other babies like my Angelo!
 

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Good stuff kitty mama. Good to hear your baby is doing well and the situation has made you both stronger, opened up your eyes, and given you new ideas. Awesome news!
 

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Its been a wonderful experience! A horrible accident, but it has shown me how strong this little guy is. He's an amazing cat. When it first happened, I had posted about how I felt I didn't have the right to try and be a vet. Someone replied and told me people who have had these types of experiences make the best vets. I see that point now! I'm even thinking of specializing in physical therapy and rehabilitation after I get my degree, so that I can help other babies like my Angelo!
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