Need positive thoughts

Nightsong · 05-08-2007, 09:21 PM

My poorpoor kitty. He's spending tonight in the hospital. It seems that the other day he fell off the side of the porch. The porch sits about five feet up. 'pern was four footed. Right now he is walking on three. At least till the doctor gets the shipment of small pins he needs to fix the broken leg he suffered.

As much as I love this pest that I have had for the last twelve years I am having a hard time rationalizing the 300 dollars I spent at one vet for xrays and the thousand I will end up owing the other. The break is a nasty one though. otherwise I would have splinted it myself. Now it is just a matter of waiting to see what happens next. So think kind thoughts for my kitty. He needs all the love he can get, even if he is a miserable little flea bag.

HungLikeJesus · 05-08-2007, 09:56 PM

I suppose staples and duck tape are right out?

bluecuracao · 05-08-2007, 09:59 PM

Poor furry guy. Hey, they depend on us to take care of them, so his health is definitely worth the money. I bet he'll be really happy to come back home to you, his human, once the doctor is done patching him up.

Nightsong · 05-08-2007, 10:36 PM

Actually that is why he is at the second vets office. I had to find oe that would make payment arrangement.

My wife works at a store that has a vet but they wanted the money in a lump sum. This doc was willing to work with me. Plus the roommate I had when I got 'Pern has offered money to help since he was our cat.

And beleive me, duct tape and staple was considered

xoxoxoBruce · 05-08-2007, 10:42 PM

He'll be fine... he did this just to get attention, and it worked. Now we're all worried about him, the little shyster.

Beestie · 05-08-2007, 10:43 PM

Bummer. I'd go ahead and fix it but you have to do what makes sense for you.

Hyoi · 05-09-2007, 07:32 AM

And to think one reads every so often of a cat surviving a fall from six stories up. There have been studies by physicists that show the saving grace mechanism. Are you certain it was just a fall?

Cloud · 05-09-2007, 08:26 AM

I'm kinda suprised, too, since 5 feet isn't that much, but he is older. I know what you mean about the cost though, phooey!

I will think good thoughts! and prosperous ones for you!

Madman · 05-09-2007, 09:14 AM

I have a soft-side for Gods critters.

That is a cute cat! I love cats. I love dogs too.

You have had the cat for a long time. If it were my cat and the "quality of life" for the cat is still good. I would spend the money.

Griff · 05-09-2007, 10:25 AM

I sank similar money into a coonhound years ago. I don't regret it, but I think he would have suffered if he had gotten much older. He made another unfortunate decision that took care of the arthritis problems he was developing.

lumberjim · 05-09-2007, 10:42 AM

12 isnt that old for a cat. mine are both 14 and still seem spry. it would suck to incura surprise $1400 vet bill, but in the face of that, you aren't really left much choice. I hope Pern gets good treatment and recovers quickly. And I'm allowing a one time double bonus on the good karma points you'll be earning for this. You'll spend them on something you really enjoy if you're wise.

Elspode · 05-09-2007, 06:01 PM

One of the hazards of pet ownership is unexpected costs of medical care...just like having children.

Your kitty looks really great. I hope she gets better soon. Looks like a really nasty break.

HungLikeJesus · 05-09-2007, 06:11 PM

I have a friend whose dog lost a front leg. It got along fine (hint).

They changed its name to tripod.

Nightsong · 05-09-2007, 08:02 PM

Doc left a message but Iwas late calling back and the office was already closed for the night. He said that the surgery went well and that Pern is doing fine. To call him tomorrow about the rest of the arrangments.

As for if it was a fall, He had just broken his leg when I found him. It had not even started to swell and he was still sitting below the porch. It helps to also know that Khar'pern is not really all that graceful a cat. He tends to fall deeply asleep and fall over unlike other cat who can sleep sitting up. He drops like a sack of potatoes instead of alighting on the ground. Did I mention he actually chases squirrels but stops at the base of the tree and "meows" up at the squirrel. A dog in a cats body.

ps thanks Lumberjim!

Nightsong · 05-14-2007, 04:43 PM

Well, The kitty is home and has six pins in his leg. He is doing well and this doc helped on the price so in the end we will probably pay a thousand total instead of the 1500. Still he's a good cat. I guess I'll just put of retirment another year LOL.

05-08-2007, 09:21 PM	#1
Nightsong Wang Dude Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Carolina Posts: 177	Need positive thoughts My poorpoor kitty. He's spending tonight in the hospital. It seems that the other day he fell off the side of the porch. The porch sits about five feet up. 'pern was four footed. Right now he is walking on three. At least till the doctor gets the shipment of small pins he needs to fix the broken leg he suffered. As much as I love this pest that I have had for the last twelve years I am having a hard time rationalizing the 300 dollars I spent at one vet for xrays and the thousand I will end up owing the other. The break is a nasty one though. otherwise I would have splinted it myself. Now it is just a matter of waiting to see what happens next. So think kind thoughts for my kitty. He needs all the love he can get, even if he is a miserable little flea bag. Attached Images

05-08-2007, 09:56 PM	#2
HungLikeJesus Only looks like a disaster tourist Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: above 7,000 feet Posts: 7,208	I suppose staples and duck tape are right out? __________________ Keep Your Bodies Off My Lawn SteveDallas's Random Thread Picker.

05-08-2007, 10:42 PM	#5
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	He'll be fine... he did this just to get attention, and it worked. Now we're all worried about him, the little shyster. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

05-08-2007, 10:43 PM	#6
Beestie -◊\|≡·∙■·∙≡\|◊- Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Parts unknown. Posts: 4,081	Bummer. I'd go ahead and fix it but you have to do what makes sense for you. __________________ ♠ ♥ ♣ ♦

05-09-2007, 07:32 AM	#7
Hyoi Faithful Companion Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 188	And to think one reads every so often of a cat surviving a fall from six stories up. There have been studies by physicists that show the saving grace mechanism. Are you certain it was just a fall? __________________ When you stop trying to make sense of it all, it all begins to make sense.

05-08-2007, 09:59 PM	#3
bluecuracao in a mood, not cupcake Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 3,034	Poor furry guy. Hey, they depend on us to take care of them, so his health is definitely worth the money. I bet he'll be really happy to come back home to you, his human, once the doctor is done patching him up.

05-08-2007, 10:36 PM	#4
Nightsong Wang Dude Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Carolina Posts: 177	Actually that is why he is at the second vets office. I had to find oe that would make payment arrangement. My wife works at a store that has a vet but they wanted the money in a lump sum. This doc was willing to work with me. Plus the roommate I had when I got 'Pern has offered money to help since he was our cat. And beleive me, duct tape and staple was considered

05-09-2007, 08:26 AM	#8
Cloud ... Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 8,360	I'm kinda suprised, too, since 5 feet isn't that much, but he is older. I know what you mean about the cost though, phooey! I will think good thoughts! and prosperous ones for you! __________________ "Guard your honor. Let your reputation fall where it will. And outlive the bastards!"

05-09-2007, 09:14 AM	#9
Madman has left the building. Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 455	I have a soft-side for Gods critters. That is a cute cat! I love cats. I love dogs too. You have had the cat for a long time. If it were my cat and the "quality of life" for the cat is still good. I would spend the money.

05-09-2007, 10:25 AM	#10
Griff still says videotape Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 26,813	I sank similar money into a coonhound years ago. I don't regret it, but I think he would have suffered if he had gotten much older. He made another unfortunate decision that took care of the arthritis problems he was developing.

05-09-2007, 10:42 AM	#11
lumberjim I can hear my ears Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 25,571	12 isnt that old for a cat. mine are both 14 and still seem spry. it would suck to incura surprise $1400 vet bill, but in the face of that, you aren't really left much choice. I hope Pern gets good treatment and recovers quickly. And I'm allowing a one time double bonus on the good karma points you'll be earning for this. You'll spend them on something you really enjoy if you're wise. __________________ This body holding me reminds me of my own mortality Embrace this moment, remember We are eternal, all this pain is an illusion ~MJKeenan

05-09-2007, 06:01 PM	#12
Elspode When Do I Get Virtual Unreality? Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Raytown, Missouri Posts: 12,719	One of the hazards of pet ownership is unexpected costs of medical care...just like having children. Your kitty looks really great. I hope she gets better soon. Looks like a really nasty break. __________________ "To those of you who are wearing ties, I think my dad would appreciate it if you took them off." - Robert Moog

05-09-2007, 06:11 PM	#13
HungLikeJesus Only looks like a disaster tourist Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: above 7,000 feet Posts: 7,208	I have a friend whose dog lost a front leg. It got along fine (hint). They changed its name to tripod. __________________ Keep Your Bodies Off My Lawn SteveDallas's Random Thread Picker.

05-09-2007, 08:02 PM	#14
Nightsong Wang Dude Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Carolina Posts: 177	Doc left a message but Iwas late calling back and the office was already closed for the night. He said that the surgery went well and that Pern is doing fine. To call him tomorrow about the rest of the arrangments. As for if it was a fall, He had just broken his leg when I found him. It had not even started to swell and he was still sitting below the porch. It helps to also know that Khar'pern is not really all that graceful a cat. He tends to fall deeply asleep and fall over unlike other cat who can sleep sitting up. He drops like a sack of potatoes instead of alighting on the ground. Did I mention he actually chases squirrels but stops at the base of the tree and "meows" up at the squirrel. A dog in a cats body. ps thanks Lumberjim!

05-14-2007, 04:43 PM	#15
Nightsong Wang Dude Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Carolina Posts: 177	Well, The kitty is home and has six pins in his leg. He is doing well and this doc helped on the price so in the end we will probably pay a thousand total instead of the 1500. Still he's a good cat. I guess I'll just put of retirment another year LOL.

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