I apologise to those of you who may have read a post this morning concerning Princess who may have had to have an amputation of her leg.
I removed the post shortly after receiving a call at home from the Orthopaedic Specialist who had looked at the x rays.
He was very much against amputation and recommended that we leave the leg uncovered and let it heal itself. She still has the other three bones to support the broken one and he thinks this is the best option.
I cannot for the life of me understand why she had to have splints on for 8 weeks if this is the way forward but I am not the expert.
This is what the leg looked like yesterday after coming out of the splint.
The toes are swollen and the inside of the 'knee' is raw.
The vet was angling for pinning the leg but reading up on this I did not fancy putting her through it and then maybe it going wrong as it appears it often does.
So thank goodness for the expert opinion.
Today she has cleaned it up a bit and is managing to walk a few steps. The heat isn't helping but I do feel that overall she is better than she was.
So, £700 later I am hoping that there will be no more visits to the vet.
We both feel drained today after not sleeping much last night going over and over what to do but a good nights sleep tonight and we'll be back on track tomorrow.
Meanwhile 'Bayleaf' the gardener is watering the 'Bijou' garden having a close eye kept on him by Miss Polly the overseer. lol
Really pleased with it this year, everything has been brilliant.
My heart sank when I read your beginnings of the post earlier and I did think amputation. I do now think this advice is the best way forward. While she had the pot on etc. she wouldnt use it would she. Hoping and etc this works. I really feel for you, so worrying. xxx
ReplyDeleteIt sounds a little more hopeful. I'll keep everything crossed for youx
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What happened to Princess? I tried to check back on your blogs, but couldn't find anything. How did she break her leg? We had a cat that broke her leg - getting it caught when climbing over a fence. She wore a cast with a metal brace for a long time, but it healed well. I did see something about a fox with mange that you were treating? What did you use? We have a feral cat that has mange on his nose... and didn't know there was anything to do for it but a medicated bath... which is impossible as he is feral.
ReplyDeleteHave sent you an email about the treatment for mange.
DeletePoor little love, no wonder you feel drained. Lets hope if she takes it easy it will heal on it's own.
ReplyDeletePoor little girl I do hope it all heals now. What a shame she and you have been put through all that trauma. Hugs.
ReplyDeletePoor sweet girl. I wonder if it was hurting her all the time it was in the cast and that's why she was so miserable. Anyway, hoorah for experts! I hope it comes along better now. And with three other legs, she will get around okay while it's healing. Not like us humans with only two :) Here's to having a good sleep and feeling better tomorrow.
ReplyDeleteOh, I feel for you. I hope it all goes well from here. I understand fully the stress that goes with a sick or injured cat. Sending a hug to you both and Princess. Deb
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry for all that you and she have been through. I hope she heals well. I understand how worrying this and other situations with pets can be, so sending well wishes and hugs all round.xx
ReplyDeleteFresh air and Nature can often work a little miracle. An emotionally draining day for you (even without the financial aspect and the heat) so I hope today is a better day for all, especially Princess.
ReplyDeleteOh good, that seems less traumatic. For Princess and you.
ReplyDeletePoor baby.Sometimes,I really do think that things will heal better when the fresh air gets to it.I really feel for you because it is gut wrenching to see your animals suffering in any way,but Im sure that Princess will be alot happier and in a few days be back to her old self.Sending love and best wishes to you all.And your garden looks beautiful!xxx
ReplyDeleteI am sorry you have all had such a stressful time. Hopefully Princess will start to heal properly now (I am sure she will be happy without the plaster cast too).
ReplyDeleteBest wishes
Ellie
I read the post yesterday and thought oh no, then thought cats do well with three legs, then it disappeared and now today I read this and am relieved for all of you. prayers it will heal itself and so sorry you had to go through all this trauma and worry and expense. hope Princess is healed soon
ReplyDeleteI read that other post and my heart was breaking for you having to make that decision. Thank goodness the orthopedic surgeon had better sense. Hope she heals fast and has no more issues with the leg.
ReplyDeleteYour garden looks fantastic
Thankfully you were able to get a second opinion and Princess will be well again soon-Bless her x Ps-Bay leaf is a treasure too x
ReplyDeletePoor Princess, let’s hope it keeps improving, such a worry xx
ReplyDeleteThe garden looks great! I hope Princess's leg continues to improve. Any time you can avoid surgery, that's a good thing.
ReplyDeleteI see so many street cats who have leg injuries and they manage to heal themselves without intervention. Perhaps not 100% but they do manage. It's good they finally took the splints off Princess.
ReplyDeleteI hope Princess will heal soon. She's a beautiful girl. you have a lot of flowers in your little yard. you 2 have made a garden paradise for yourselves.
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