Topic: Soft Claws (Read 6097 times)

saffron · « **Reply #38 on:** February 07, 2007, 20:25:15 PM »

very sad news,so sorry

Desley (booktigger) · « **Reply #37 on:** February 06, 2007, 21:52:28 PM »

Jack, it really does sound like from what you posted that there was nothing more that could be done for her, except that final act of love you gave her. Thank you for being strong enough to be able to make that decision. xx

Marie · « **Reply #36 on:** February 06, 2007, 13:23:58 PM »

So so sorry to read this new about Parsley. It seems unbelievable thats only a few days ago we were talking about soft claws and now this has happened.

Susanne (urbantigers) · « **Reply #35 on:** February 06, 2007, 13:02:38 PM »

So sorry to hear about poor Parsley

What sad news but you did everything you could for her.

Kittybabe (Ruth) · « **Reply #34 on:** February 06, 2007, 12:57:28 PM »

So very very sorry JackSpratt.

RIP litle Parsley, always remembered and loved

Christine (Blip) · « **Reply #33 on:** February 06, 2007, 12:50:55 PM »

I'm so sorry, JackSpratt.

Dawn F · « **Reply #32 on:** February 06, 2007, 12:45:17 PM »

poor Parsley, it doesn't sound like there was anything you could have done hugs

Smudgey · « **Reply #31 on:** February 06, 2007, 11:57:37 AM »

Oh Jackspratt not the news I was hoping to hear I'm so sorry for your loss

to you all
Love and furry headbutts from me and my two xx

Mark · « **Reply #30 on:** February 06, 2007, 11:53:35 AM »

Sorry to hear the sad news.

You did everything you could for her.

RIP little Parsley

Ela · « **Reply #29 on:** February 06, 2007, 11:42:39 AM »

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feeling like I should have tried something, anything to help her.

I am so sorry. There was nothing more you could have done than gave permission for the final act of kindness.

JackSpratt · « **Reply #28 on:** February 06, 2007, 11:28:37 AM »

Thank you all for your caring words.

I'm currently flutuating between knowing the choice my partner and I had to make was difficult but necessary and feeling like I should have tried something, anything to help her. But the vet said she really didn't think there was anything else to try.

It's so awful that she went through the operations so recently only to have this happen to her. Nature can be so cruel sometimes, I thought we'd have the pleasure of sharing our home with her for at least another few years. The other four seem to know something's happened, but they aren't entirely sure what.

And you're right, Sam. She'll be missed huge amounts; I already miss the chin nips she used to give me as her way of kissing.

Sam (Fussy_Furball) · « **Reply #27 on:** February 06, 2007, 10:04:38 AM »

Oh no .... I am so sorry to hear this shocking news.

RIP Parsley .... Mummy and Daddy loved you very much and you will be greatly missed baby.

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Desley (booktigger) · « **Reply #26 on:** February 06, 2007, 08:00:50 AM »

I am so very sorry to hear this, RIP little one. Much loved and much missed.

Tiggy's Mum · « **Reply #25 on:** February 06, 2007, 00:36:45 AM »

So sorry to hear your sad news, my Benji will take care of her at the Bridge until you come for her. RIP Parsley xx

Remember Our Love

I was chosen today
I'm learning to fly
the world took me away,
but please don't you cry

And I chose you today
to try and be strong
so please don't you cry
and don't say that I'm gone

When you're feeling alone
just remember our love,
I'm up near the stars
looking down from above.

Remember our love
In a moment you'll see
that I'm still here beside you
when you're thinking of me

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #24 on:** February 05, 2007, 23:18:36 PM »

I am shocked and so very sorry to hear this sad news. Thinking of you tonight

RIP Parsley, play hard on the Bridge little one.

JackSpratt · « **Reply #23 on:** February 05, 2007, 23:12:01 PM »

Definately news, but not good I'm afraid. Parsley had suffered a stroke, they tried to treat it with steroids, but she only perked up temporarily and then her condition worsened. She was vomiting blood and struggling to breath and after we were told there was nothing more that could be done for her, my partner and I couldn't let her suffer anymore.

RIP, Parsley. I hope you know how much you were loved, and how much of a gap you'll leave in our family.

Smudgey · « **Reply #22 on:** February 05, 2007, 20:05:37 PM »

Any news Jack spratt????

Kittybabe (Ruth) · « **Reply #21 on:** February 05, 2007, 12:57:59 PM »

Fingers crossed she's ok Jack...what a mess today! Poor little mite

Sam (Fussy_Furball) · « **Reply #20 on:** February 05, 2007, 12:53:28 PM »

Oh no what's happened .... is this anything to do with the soft claws!!!!! Has she sniffed the glue ..... fingers crossed it's nothing serious.

JackSpratt · « **Reply #19 on:** February 05, 2007, 12:50:29 PM »

Heeelllpp. Waiting for a lift to the vets, old girl looks in a bad way. Don't know what's happening.

JackSpratt · « **Reply #18 on:** February 05, 2007, 12:04:00 PM »

Won some Soft Claws on Ebay for £8! Will let you know how my old girl gets on with them!

Sam (Fussy_Furball) · « **Reply #17 on:** February 01, 2007, 18:25:20 PM »

poor Maisey I bet she is getting really depressed having to wear a "cone of doom" for so long. Fingers crossed the hospital will finally get to the route of the problem. Big hugs to you both.

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #16 on:** February 01, 2007, 17:45:57 PM »

Good luck at the hospital and hope they can sort her out. Please keep us updated cos I am sure peeps will be interested.

Marie · « **Reply #15 on:** February 01, 2007, 13:45:19 PM »

Yes, she is still wearing it. She has had a cyst removed from the area, blood tests and a biopsy as well as numerous steroid injections and creams. Everytime she has a operation or scratches she then has to keep the collar on again for weeks until it heals and then within a short time she scratches it again. She is only 10 months old and has been wearing it permanently for 5 months. This is why we are off to see a specialist, our vet says she could try different foods but it would be trial and error and her main priority now is to get the cone off her.

I really hope they work for your cat, please let me know how she gets on with them.

JackSpratt · « **Reply #14 on:** February 01, 2007, 13:35:46 PM »

I'm hopefully getting some neutral/clear ones that will only have to be applied to one foot! Maybe if she has them on for a few months, she'll realise nothing is happening and will deprogramme herself!

Marie, your cat had her collar on for five months? Poor thing.My old girl's going mad at just under a fortnight. Hope both you and Linda figure something out to help with Maisy and Stitch.

Marie · « **Reply #13 on:** February 01, 2007, 13:21:47 PM »

We have the same problem as Linda. We are desperate for something else to use to stop Maisy scratching. She has had the plastic collar on for 5 months! Does anyone know of anything else that can do the same job as the collar but kinder. We now have an appointment at Langford Vet School to see a specialist for 21 Feb to try and get to the problem of her scratching as the allergy food is not working.

Desley (booktigger) · « **Reply #12 on:** January 31, 2007, 08:13:01 AM »

Fingers crosed this works Jack - if not, you could try getting one of the collars that Pete has used, it is more of a material one than the hard plastic.
Linda - I would defo ask your vet what they think, but I do think it would be worth trying.

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #11 on:** January 30, 2007, 23:42:44 PM »

I think you should definately speak to your vet first.

I have nevr felt one of these but if someone itches so bad that they will just scratch till they bleed................I have skin problem so know.........then you can scratch yourself or rub the area so much no matter what protection and still make it bleed.

Susanne (urbantigers) · « **Reply #10 on:** January 30, 2007, 22:18:57 PM »

Quote from: Linda (Bengalbabe) on January 30, 2007, 20:09:18 PM

Do you think these would work for a cat that scratches itself around the facial area until it bleeds due to 'allergy'? My Stitch has been like this since I rehomed her 15 months ago and has been on steroid injections every months which are taking their toll. Views please

Maybe have a word with your vet to get his/her opinion on whether they would help? It's certainly the kind of use for which I think these are useful.

JackSpratt · « **Reply #9 on:** January 30, 2007, 22:18:38 PM »

They might work, Linda. That's the theory I'm going on. My poor old girl can't walk round with the "cone of doom" on for the next however many weeks it takes for her ear to completely heal, same goes for your Stitch, I guess.

Kittybabe (Ruth) · « **Reply #8 on:** January 30, 2007, 20:22:15 PM »

IMHO, if you think that medically your cat needs this, even despite clipping claws, which let's all be honest, are great but they can still nick you if the cat sees fit, then these are a viable alternative.

Linda I would go for it, getting meds can't be nice for stitch and if getting these stops her scratching her face until its fixed I think its perfectly acceptable...not pretty, but for her best interests.

Linda (Bengalbabe) · « **Reply #7 on:** January 30, 2007, 20:09:18 PM »

Do you think these would work for a cat that scratches itself around the facial area until it bleeds due to 'allergy'? My Stitch has been like this since I rehomed her 15 months ago and has been on steroid injections every months which are taking their toll. Views please

JackSpratt · « **Reply #6 on:** January 30, 2007, 20:05:56 PM »

Cheers Sam!

(And thanks for the link Millys mum!)

I'm keeping track of some on EBay and will hopefully be able to get some for a decent price.Then there's just the fun of trying to fit them to her "scratching foot!"

Sam (Fussy_Furball) · « **Reply #5 on:** January 30, 2007, 18:56:19 PM »

Boo Hiss Boo

only joking mate.

I totally agree if they are for "medical reasons" and therefore only on short term then I think it's an excellent idea and definately more prefereable to the "cone of doom"

Keep us informed on how you get on.

Sam

Millys Mum · « **Reply #4 on:** January 30, 2007, 17:22:02 PM »

www.spuk.com

Thats their homepage so ordering direct would probably be cheapest

JackSpratt · « **Reply #3 on:** January 30, 2007, 15:21:38 PM »

No, most definately not! I'm trying to find clear/natural. Looked on Ebay, but they only had coloured ones! She's such a numpty!

Susanne (urbantigers) · « **Reply #2 on:** January 30, 2007, 14:39:15 PM »

No boo hissing from me if they're for medical reasons! Just don't you go getting her sparkly pink ones!

Don't know about suppliers but I imagine they'll be cheaper on the internet than from your vet. You could try froogling for them!

JackSpratt · « **Reply #1 on:** January 30, 2007, 14:35:54 PM »

I know, I don't agree with them as a rule either! Unfortunately, it looks as though one of my mob is a self harmer! She had major surgery on her ear before Christmas, and that should've been that. I was told NOT to put a protective collar on as it might rub on the ear that was healing. Well, something did! My cats paw as she obsessively cleaned it and scratched it. So, she had to go in again this month to remove part of her ear as it had gone necrotic.

Getting to the point, it seems she is utterly incapable of leaving her ear alone, so I think that for the few months after the op to let it heal fully I'm possibly getting some soft claws.(Boo hiss!)

Does anyone know of a cheap supplier?

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saffron