Update on my cat Simian.

As some of you may know, one of my darling kitties, Simian, was in an altercation with a car sometime last night.
When I found him this morning, curled up under one of the chairs in the lounge, I knew something was very wrong. He had no movement at all in his hind quarters, and was very distressed. He was admitted to the Vet hospital this morning, and has had tests and xrays today. His one leg was shattered, and he'd dislocated his other leg. They're bringing in a specialist surgeon tomorrow, who will operate to repair his leg. Thankfully they have been able to re-place the dislocated leg, and it seems there are no breaks in that one. He is terribly bruised though, as one can imagine. He's had a little bite to eat, and has had strong painkillers to help him through the night.

They'll be keeping him in tomorrow night for observation after his op, but if it all goes well, he may.. may, be able to come home Saturday evening, or Sunday morning. He's going to need complete rest for quite some time. That he is going to find hard, as even though he's a dinky dot, at just over 2 he's still a lively tyke.
I do have a large dog crate, so he'll have to reside in there for some hours of the day initially, and will only be able to come out under supervision. Poor little mite.

I cried my eye's out when I came home, after leaving him at the hospital today. I felt so helpless that I couldn't take his pain away. Thankfully, I know a wonderful team who can.

Thank you to all who commented on my post in the Latest Moan thread. I wasn't moaning, but just needed to talk to someone about it. Thank you for letting me offload this morning.

 

Aaaawww Joolz. So sad to find this tonight.
Wishing you well Simian. Be brave; so much love and gentle care to look forward too,
Jenny

 

Thanks Jenny.. Blubbing away again now after reading your lovely words. Thank you. xxx

 

Wishing him the best for his opp

Does he like to go in bags at all? as one way my mum kept her cat from using her leg after her paw got trapped in the door is she carried her around in one of the bags for life shopping bags ( not the plastic ones) it mesnt the cat was entertain and not bored but wasnt using her leg.

My cat missy loves it anyway so sometimes I just walk around the house with her in a bag while she enjoys herself. That sounds weird doesnt it

Anyway its just an idea and might help keep him off it and gives him some interest out of the dog crate :-)

 

Wishing him - and you! - all the best and hope you are both feeling better soon.

 

Thanks @SimonZ

@Dips actually, he doesn't mind being carried in a bag, lol. He likes the big Ikea bags, so I can always have a look at that option once he's had a week or so's rest.xx

 

He's a tough one for a little cat. Our cat flap is set up slightly off ground, so he'd have had to climb through that, and then negotiate two steps up, to get into the lounge. I have no idea how he managed it, but I am so glad he did. My brave lad.

 

Perfect then he will enjoy it :-)

 

Thanks @ARMANDII I'll be sure to update when I can. xxxx

 

Wishing him a speedy recovery, he'll be upto mischief again in no time!

 

Aw how awful, and so lucky you found him, he'll have lots of cuddles and attention when he gets home

 

@Joolz im really sorry I've only just got in the forum. I'm really sorry to hear your news about Simian, I have a cat too so totally understand the love you have for your cat . What a really terrible experience for you & for Simian. I have everything crossed that he will make a full recovery . Please please keep us up to date, I shall be thinking of you lots
Here's a very big hug for you & a very gentle cuddle for Simian.