Jenny, I'll be sending good vibes to Persil, hoping that her operation tomorrow repairs her problem. Hugs to you too, this is so hard for you, you care so deeply for Persil - stay strong and let us know how Persil is as soon as you can.
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Jenny, surely you can't blame yourself for whatever it was that happened to Persil! Those that were watching her may or may not be responsible. It's been my experience that kittens are unsurpassed in their talent for putting their lives at risk at least several times per day. Of course I don't have all the information regarding her injuries, but perhaps it could have been the result of a fall, maybe she climbed too high & fell on something? Regardless, all that matters now is that sweet Persil comes home!
As for the people at the animal hospital giving you "looks"...
As for the people at the animal hospital giving you "looks"...
Prayers and thoughts and vibes are flying over to You from me and the kid and half-kid
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Jenny, you and Persil are definitely in my thoughts, and I'll be keeping my fingers crossed for her tomorrow. Good luck!
Jenny,
You and Persil will be in my thoughts and prayers, I so hope to see a bit of better news from you about her soon.
You and Persil will be in my thoughts and prayers, I so hope to see a bit of better news from you about her soon.
My thoughts are with you and Persil
Jenny, I am praying for Persil and you!
Jenny, is it possible he just had a genetic defect? That's just absurd that they think you would have abused him!
Anyway, I'm praying for Persil
Anyway, I'm praying for Persil
Jenny, this must be such an agonizing wait for you.
Persil remains in my prayers.
count me in on the praying!
aawww.... That is horrible. I would definately be talking to the person kitty-sitting. Maybe a guest kicked or steped on, or she fell... or... ... ... OMG... That is just horrible, all these days worrying. That poor little girl must have been in such awful pain, and you were doing all you could to try to help, but you didn't know what was going one.
I will be thinking extra hard for your beautiful baby tonight. I so hope everything will work out on the positive for you.
Had you explained to them that you took her off the streets, washed oil out of her fur... Or that you were on vacation, and this was going on when you got back? Not that it would make any difference in their eyes.
Sometimes animal lovers can be hard to deal with when they have none of the story and a hurt cat.
I so hope everything works out good. I'm so sorry.
I will be thinking extra hard for your beautiful baby tonight. I so hope everything will work out on the positive for you.
Had you explained to them that you took her off the streets, washed oil out of her fur... Or that you were on vacation, and this was going on when you got back? Not that it would make any difference in their eyes.
Sometimes animal lovers can be hard to deal with when they have none of the story and a hurt cat.
I so hope everything works out good. I'm so sorry.
OH my, Jenny!!! I just was able to catch up and I am glad I have the chance to send HUGE healing and praying vibes to you and Persil. You were so helpful in the aftermath with Sasha, I never forgot your immense kindness from so far away. OH MY!! I will check first thing in the morning for any updates. BE STRONG FOR HER!!!
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Jenny, this can be a birth defect and not have symptoms for quite some time. If you vet has a book called The Feline Patient, by Gary Norsworthy, it explains it there. A quote: A diaprhagmatic hernia is a rent in the diaphragm through which one or more abdominal organs may pass. The most common cause is trauma, usually associated with automobile related injury or a fall from several stories. A sudden increase in abdominal pressure directed cranially can tear the diaphragm at any point. It may also occur in a congenital form with communication between the abdomen and the pleural space or between the abdomen and the pericardium. Other congenital defects involving the heart may also occur with congenital diaphragmatic hernia. Clinical signs may include tachypnea and orthopnea {fast breathing and only being able to breathe while sitting up}. Cats may become dyspneic {short of breath} immediately or a few hours later as more viscera enter the pleural space. Without treatment, some cats stabilize in a few days, adhesions form between the viscera and the diaphragm, and clinical signs are associated only with increased activity. This is the chronic form. These cats often become sedentary but may live for many years without surgical correction. The acute traumatic form produces dyspnea, which may increase over 1 to 2 days as more abdominal organs are displaced into the thorax. The congenital form is often diagnosed incidentally, but gaseous distention of organs within the pericardium may produce acute signs of dyspnea. The chronic form may produce only marked lethargy and shortness of breath on exercise.
The last line is "the prognosis for all forms of diaphragmatic hernia is good as long as shock and arrhythmias resolve and surgical repair is successful."
So, while this isn't good, there is really a good chance she may be successfully treated surgically. Sending board magic and prayers. Becky
The last line is "the prognosis for all forms of diaphragmatic hernia is good as long as shock and arrhythmias resolve and surgical repair is successful."
So, while this isn't good, there is really a good chance she may be successfully treated surgically. Sending board magic and prayers. Becky
poor kitty! I hope she recovers well with the surgery and things improve for you..
Great information Becky - it certainly means that Persil should have a decent chance of getting over this.
Jenny - my thoughts are with you and Persil this morning - sending powerful vibes for Persil that the operation goes well today.
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Oh my God, I am crying with relief and joy - she has got through the op OK and if there are no complications she should be all right. I had a call 5 minutes ago from the faculty. I can go and see her this afternoon and I will talk to the surgeon and see what they found, whether it was the result of a genetic problem or an accident. I still can't think what could have caused it, though the cats did knock over a large plant pot during the night about two weeks ago and I wonder if it fell on her. I have been in touch with my house mate in Canada and she can't think of anything, and there were no visitors while I was away.
Oh thank you guys for all the good vibes and prayers - it only goes to show what Board magic can do. It is not all over yet, but I am feeling so much more optimistic.
Ellie has been missing her so much - she has been all over the house meowing and sniffing.
Ok, I am off to see her - will let you know the results. Thank you again for so much support
Oh thank you guys for all the good vibes and prayers - it only goes to show what Board magic can do. It is not all over yet, but I am feeling so much more optimistic.
Ellie has been missing her so much - she has been all over the house meowing and sniffing.
Ok, I am off to see her - will let you know the results. Thank you again for so much support
Fantastic news Jenny!! I bet you just can't wait to see Persil.
I'll keep sending those vibes to make sure she has a swift recovery and will be back home with you soon.
