Update on my cat Simian.

just caught up with the thread , like everyone else , I will keep him in my thoughts

and you.. as well Joolz

Spruce

 

Just caught up with this Joolz. Loads of healing thoughts to Simian and a big for you

 

Fingers crossed for your wee cat. it's awful when our pets are ill /get hurt. Keep us up to date.

 

Thank you all, for your very kind and thoughtful comments about my Simmy.

I've spoken to one of the Surgeons, and they are pleased with how the operation went. His dislocated leg, is still holding well, since they put it back in place yesterday, so that's really good.
They've put an iron pin through his tibia and it's held internally with wire. They've put the frame on the inner part of his leg, so it won't snag on bedding and the cage as easily as if it was on his outer part. I'm sure there is a word for this, but I don't know it. This should be in situ for around 8 weeks or so.
They didn't recommend that I went to see him tonight, as he only came out of surgery about 5, so even though he's come out of the anesthetic well, he'll still be a bit groggy. I don't want to impede any good work they've done today, by making him distressed as he's not able to come out of his pen, so would possibly only get upset by seeing us and not being able to be fussed or come out. His recovery is much more important than my giving him a cuddlle, even though I so desperatly want too, his health comes first.

To coin the term that the Surgeon used about him eating after he'd come round. "He inhaled his food!" lol.. So, that's brilliant that he was so hungry. If he goes on ok through the night, and tomorrow during the day, all being well he'll be home tomorrow night.
He's got to have complete cage rest or about 4/6 weeks, can only come out whilst I clean his cage, change the litter etc. Maybe after about 2 weeks he can come out for 5 or 10 mins, to stretch his body.
It's going to be a long recovery, but he will recover. There is always the slight risk that he could re-break his leg, as it was so badly broken, but it's not an often occourance, but the risk will be there for some time.

I can't tell you how releived I am that he came out of the operation ok. He's such a tiny thing, but has the will of an ox. Bless him.

I've to ring them by 11 tomorrow, if I've not been called before then, and will hopefully know then if he can come home.

Thank you all so much for your very kind comments, they mean such a lot to me. Keep your fingers crossed that I can bring him home tomorrow. His brother is missing him terribly too..

 

great news

 

So glad the operation went well that all sounds like such good news :-)

 

It really is brilliant. I've been so worried, so the relief tonight is immense. I feel like I could sleep standing up.

It is, and I am so pleased for him. They've all fallen in love with him at the hospital as he's been a total fusspot, despite being broken and in pain.

 

Soooo pleased for you and for the beautiful Simian too

 

This news has made my day . I'm so pleased your gorgeous boy got through his operation, I'm delighted he's scoffed his food, that's such a good sign.
Fingers crossed, legs crossed, toes crossed Simmy is back home tomorrow .
Sending lots of chin rubs for Simmys bruv.
Hope you have a better night sleep tonight @Joolz.

 

Awww @Beckie76 Bless you chick. He must have been ravenous, poor mite. I can't wait to have him home, and its going to take an iron will of my own to not hug him. He'll be too fragile for huggles just yet I'd imagine. Just having him home and giving him chin rubs and tickles will have to suffice.

 

Hello @Joolz, I have just logged onto the forum and read about the terrible incident with Simian. I am so very sorry and hope that the little soul is through his surgery now. I think that is a fabulous idea that @Dips had re the bag when he is feeling a little better. I am sending love, light and healing vibes to heal Simian and to comfort you. I'm thinking of you. Please update us when you are able x x x

 

I think a chin rub will do you both the world of good . I'm sure he will be really pleased to see you. Purr purr purr I'm sure is what you will hear
It's so stressful when you have a poorly cat, I've been known to pace the floor all night over my cat being at the vets I'm looking forward to hearing that your big brave boy can come home tomorrow