I'm a clumsy Mum

pombina · Jan 10, 2006

Last night we were playing and I accidentally stepped on Nismo's paw! I feel like a terrible Mum I'm never going to get rid of the sound of her scream from my head! She ran away and was holding her paw up and hiding, when I managed to get her I gave her a cuddle and then felt her leg and paw all over to see her reaction and she didn't seem to be in any pain so I put her down and she just went on top of the cat tree and lay down.
I felt so terrible I can't even tell you. I've discovered that she likes a bit of cheese so I took her to the kitchen and Mark gave her some which she ate but she normally purrs frantically and wasn't at all... When I put her down on the counter she was holding her paw up again so I phoned the vet straight away and they said to take her up.
The vet was brilliant and spent a long time manipulating her leg and feeling all over it, must be like trying to find a needle in a haystack... he said he couldn't feel anything but said something about a possible Green Line Fracture? Has anyone heard of this? He said it can be a fracture on one side of the bone? He said if we wanted to make sure we could take her back this morning and they would sedate her and take an X-ray... I'm really not keen on this.
I watched her like a hawk last night and she seems ok, quite subdued though, I think she got a shock.
She is certainly now putting weight on that leg and is running around, I'm just not sure how far I need to go with this, or if she would still be running around on a fracture?
If anyone's been in this situation please let me know as I'm not sure whether to take her back or not...
Thanks so much
Lauren

singinghymns · Jan 10, 2006

IMO keep an eye on her and contact your vet if you notice any swelling or if she shows any unusual symptoms. The best medicine right now would prob. be tons and tons of lovin's.

pombina · Jan 10, 2006

Originally Posted by singinghymns

IMO keep an eye on her and contact your vet if you notice any swelling or if she shows any unusual symptoms. The best medicine right now would prob. be tons and tons of lovin's.

Thanks, I feel so horrible espescially since I'm stuck at work all day. Mark is at home with her though so at least he's able to watch her.

I forgot to mention the vet didnt give her a pain killer injection as he said she was less likely to look after herself or be cautious.

sar · Jan 10, 2006

Oh Lauren!

Molly had her paw caught under the door one time and she did the limpy thing for a short while but all was okay!

I think if you just keep an eye on her and see if she limps anymore or as mentioned, shows any unusual symptoms, then I would take her in. I don't imagine that you stood on her too hard, so I think most of it will be the shock and a bit of bruising!

You say she's putting weight on it now, so that's a good sign that it isn't too painful for her!

I hope Nismo's feeling all better soon though!

renny · Jan 10, 2006

Poor Nismo....accidents like that happen though. And it was an accident. You have to stop beating yourself up. When Lucky was little she would play with the bottom of the door when i was leaving and one time she got her paw squished when i went to close the door. The sound was heart wrenching. I tried calling several emergency vets but i kept getting put on hold...about an hour later i realized she wasn't limping at all. She had a bit of a bruised pad but that was it. It took me much longer to forgive myself!

pombina · Jan 10, 2006

I know it's awful, I was so glad I managed to get our vets as they were still there but we kept them way back, it was really good of them to stay though.
TBH I did stand on it pretty hard,

just the way I was kind of jumping about (dont know how else to describe it). I havent checked for swelling but there was nothing last night. I'll check her when I get home.
Thanks guys, it's good to hear Im not the only one. Its just so hard she gets everywhere she's so fast!

laureen227 · Jan 10, 2006

Originally Posted by Pombina

Last night we were playing and I accidentally stepped on Nismo's paw! I feel like a terrible Mum I'm never going to get rid of the sound of her scream from my head! She ran away and was holding her paw up and hiding, when I managed to get her I gave her a cuddle and then felt her leg and paw all over to see her reaction and she didn't seem to be in any pain so I put her down and she just went on top of the cat tree and lay down.
I felt so terrible I can't even tell you. I've discovered that she likes a bit of cheese so I took her to the kitchen and Mark gave her some which she ate but she normally purrs frantically and wasn't at all... When I put her down on the counter she was holding her paw up again so I phoned the vet straight away and they said to take her up.
The vet was brilliant and spent a long time manipulating her leg and feeling all over it, must be like trying to find a needle in a haystack... he said he couldn't feel anything but said something about a possible Green Line Fracture? Has anyone heard of this? He said it can be a fracture on one side of the bone? He said if we wanted to make sure we could take her back this morning and they would sedate her and take an X-ray... I'm really not keen on this.
I watched her like a hawk last night and she seems ok, quite subdued though, I think she got a shock.
She is certainly now putting weight on that leg and is running around, I'm just not sure how far I need to go with this, or if she would still be running around on a fracture?
If anyone's been in this situation please let me know as I'm not sure whether to take her back or not...
Thanks so much
Lauren

i stepped on Cable's paw when she was little...she has this bad habit of getting under my feet, or sitting right behind me when i'm in the kitchen. she cried & limped & acted like it really hurt her...so i took her to the vet. what he did was hold up her back feet & make her walk only on her front ones, like a wheelbarrow race. he said he thought it was only bruised. what i'm surprised about is she still has a tendency to do this...you'd think she'd learn! anyway, if Nismo is putting weight on the paw, she's probably fine.

kumbulu · Jan 10, 2006

I don't think there is a cat owner alive that hasn't accidently stepped on a paw or tail or have had a cat crash into their legs. I'm sure Nismo will be fine. I know it's hard but try not to blame yourself.

jennyr · Jan 10, 2006

Accidents happen - it doesn't make you a bad mom! In fact the way you're dealing with it proves the opposite. I would say that if she is walking and running normally and there is no swelling, then she is fine.

darkeyedgirl · Jan 10, 2006

Don't feel bad. Some cats are like that always.

Hammie, since Day One at the age of 12 weeks, has been a living Speed Bump. He is going on 4 years old this year, and the little bugger makes it a POINT to come speeding down the stairs while I'm walking, putting himself right in harm's way.

You close the fridge door, he puts his head in the door, just to see if you'll close the door on his head.

Dryer door? He'll try to jump in it as you're folding laundry.

Every step I take, my orange boy is right there with me. If I had a dollar for every time I've stepped on Hammie's paws or closed his head in a door, I'd be a rich woman. And I am a REALLY good cat-momma. He's just ... a living obstacle course?

alessandra · Jan 10, 2006

OMG .. my husband and I have stepped/nearly stepped on various paws and tails a hundred times ! Mostly cat tails and puppy paws ! I know what you mean about feeling terrible ! I always feel like a big clumsy oaf and hubby does too. I'm sure your baby will be fine and with time (and many treats and snuggles) will forgive you!

laureen227 · Jan 10, 2006

Originally Posted by darkeyedgirl

Don't feel bad. Some cats are like that always.

Hammie, since Day One at the age of 12 weeks, has been a living Speed Bump.

Cable jumps up to precede me down the darkened hall to the kitchen in the evenings...but she stops somewhere along the way & lies down on the floor & stretches! i've gotten trained to watch for her, altho she's difficult to see since she's pretty dark herself.

consumerkitty · Jan 10, 2006

Originally Posted by singinghymns

IMO keep an eye on her and contact your vet if you notice any swelling or if she shows any unusual symptoms. The best medicine right now would prob. be tons and tons of lovin's.

I am in the process of introducing 2 kitties and it's stressful enough for them, but one day I accidentally stepped on April Joy's tail. She let out a loud scream and boy did I feel terrible. Like everyone else said, it's inevitable that these accidents will happen no matter how much we try to avoid them.

pombina · Jan 10, 2006

Oh wow thanks everyone so much! Not that I'd ever want any kitties to get hurt but it's a relief Im not the only one! She's fine today I'm at home now and she loves me again aaaaah

apparently she's been good all day so Im happy again. It's just a big scare because they can't tell you where it hurts

Thanks everyone you're all so great
Lauren

solaritybengals · Jan 10, 2006

Even if there is a fracture, is there anything the vet can do? Cats are very good at hiding pain especially if its small. I think small fractures like that will mend themselves eventually.

I accidentally kicked my girl when she made a dash to get out of the house. That girl cried out like a baby! When she continued to cry (I mean eerie baby cry) I thought I had hurt her somehow. When I started talking to her, asking her if she was ok, she hopped up and walked off like nothing had happened. It took about 2 months for her to try going out the door again

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pombina · Jan 10, 2006

Originally Posted by SolarityBengals

Even if there is a fracture, is there anything the vet can do? Cats are very good at hiding pain especially if its small. I think small fractures like that will mend themselves eventually.

I accidentally kicked my girl when she made a dash to get out of the house. That girl cried out like a baby! When she continued to cry (I mean eerie baby cry) I thought I had hurt her somehow. When I started talking to her, asking her if she was ok, she hopped up and walked off like nothing had happened. It took about 2 months for her to try going out the door again .

Oh no!!

Its a horrible noise isn't it! I stepped on some part of Sleeves when he was tiny, I was so not used to have a kitten around I didnt even see what I stood on but just heard a hiss, that was bad enough but last nights noise from Nismo made me feel sick.

anakat · Jan 10, 2006

Poor Nismo, she didn't have a good day yesterday did she, good job you bought her a new toy.
Anne

pombina · Jan 10, 2006

Originally Posted by Anakat

Poor Nismo, she didn't have a good day yesterday did she, good job you bought her a new toy.
Anne

I know! and it happened while Mark was putting up the cat tree! but she has been playing on it today so thats good!

katachtig · Jan 10, 2006

I almost have killed myself avoiding tails and paws when I'm in the kitchen. Why they like to stand directly behind me is a mystery. Lucy will run in front of me and flip over to show me her tummy and then almost get stepped on.

But the one I worry about is Carly because she has no feeling in her tail. I know it has been pinched and stepped on without a peep from her. I'm so afraid we will do more damage to her. So we are especially careful.

I'm glad little Nismo is doing better and guilting you into all sorts of treats. There is nothing more unnerving than a cats howl.

pombina · Jan 11, 2006

I know I'm normally really good at avoiding stepping on them, just wasn't this time! Anyway you'll all be pleased to know the little monster is absolutely fine, I think she was just milking it for as many cuddles and treats as she could get (don't blame her). She's back putting all her weight on it and we were playing with the cat dancer last night and I had her jumping sooo high so she's obviously not in any pain. Phew!
Thanks for everyones support though

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