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Cat Health & Behaviour => Health & Behaviour General => Topic started by: Kittybabe (Ruth) on September 07, 2009, 16:43:17 PM
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It appears this extra boost Lexy has had in confidence was maybe a bit too much. Early hours of the morning she was zooming up and down the house. Morning time found found limping and she can just put weight on her back leg but favours it a lot.
Vet will be round tomorrow night to see her, as she's comfortable and there is no need to stress her with a carrier and possibly cause more damage as she's not keen to be kept confined.
After her surgery 3 years ago some scar tissue formed over the ligaments and made them a bit stiff so vet thinks that her confidence in her new "the world is my queendom" freedom was a bit too much and possibly damaged the ligaments instead. She doesn't believe it to be a knee dislocation like three years ago.
So for now she's comfortable, eating and drinking and moving around when she wants to, but we might have another surgery down the line which I am not pleased about. In 3 years, 4 surgeries :tired: And :omg: what a drama those were!
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Poor Lexy, best of luck tomorrow and everything crossed her leg will be ok xx
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I hope its just rest and it will get better jobbie and no more ops needed, get well soon Queen Lexy :hug:
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Ruth hope Lexy soon recovers,give her gentle cuddle from me. :hug:
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They will career about so :tired: I too hope it's just a temporary thing :hug:
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Sending :get well: vibes to Lexy :care:
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Ooooo Lexy you silly girl ....hope it feels better soon xxxx
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:thanks: everyone. I got home today and she was scadoodling down the stairs to greet me :Luv: limping, but still!
And then she went up one step (obviously the weight on back legs is much more when going up than down) and then looked at me as if to say "what now mum?!". So I picked her up gently and took her to her basket. Have since fed her, and put her snuggle safe, nice and warm, into her basket for her.
As of now, madam has gone to litter tray and has gone to check out the rest of the chicken I gave her. The fact that she's willing to move and not just lay like a lump is encouraging to me. Her willpower is amazing :Luv:
I will dispense hugs and love as soon as Lexy lets me.
As for surgery, well :tired: I changed insurance as the likelihood of Lexy slipping a kneecap again were very slim and my old insurance was just no good... now this. So if its considered recurring I am (bloopered) since her surgeries were a tad 'spensive!
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From what you have just said it sounds like she will be back to her normal self in a couple of days ;D
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awwww, sending lots of love and healing leg vibes to Lexy :Luv2: :hug:
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Positive healing vibes being sent to darling Lexy~~~~~Best of luck with the vet visiting! :Luv: :hug:
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We had a bit of a play session last night, only a couple minutes but Lexy decided she wasn't in the mood for bed. So she lay on her side and attacked the laser :evillaugh:
I put her to bed with her snugglesafe hidden under her blankie and she snored the night away. This morning at 5am I hear this little purr and there is madam on my bed :Crazy: looking at me saying.. fud pleez :shify: :evillaugh: If Lexy can guarantee one thing is that her tummy always comes first!
I really hope its just a minor injury and that she's not hiding anything behind that purr and snore. :wish:
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Fingers crossed for a positive vet visit tonight.
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Lets hope it's just case of Lexy forgetting that she isn't a kitten any more (we have all been there :shy: ) :hug:
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You said it. Seriously, it sounded like a herd of baby elephants. It woke me up. Rarely has it since I got used to it, but then again, Lexy hasn't had a fit of the "chase the invisible mice" for a long time. I was quite happy to hear her, reminded me of the good old days :evillaugh:
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Lots of vibes for the vet visit for you both
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Ok's here is the update.
Poor Caroline had a mare of a day. Her car broke down so our 5:30 had to be pushed back. Thankfully, she was able to get a cab out, but the poor woman was frazzled. Her car is her business lifeline so she's going to have a tough couple days whilst it gets fixed.
So, it seems that upon examination it could be Lexy's knee. It is swollen but upon further examination it looks like one of Lexy's toes is also inflamed. Her claw appears to have an infection. During her run around her claw may have caught on carpet, tugged and pulled her knee tendons. So the toe is sore, as touching it resulted in me nearly losing an eye :-:
So for now our challenge is to see if the toe is the cause of the limping and the knee inflamation is a result of that, or if the toe works out fine but the knee remains inflamed then we need to go the next step and see if it's loose. The knee is in the socket so she didn't dislocate it.
Lexy is now the proud host of various injections of anti-inflamatories (Metacam injection for 24 hours), an antibiotic for her toe and a pain killer. I have to give her a course of medication from tomorrow.
I am being ignored studiously, I am the devil incarnate and cannot be trusted or loved. :-: :shify:
That being said, as it's a warm night I don't need to provide the snuggle safe but I will cetainly be providing some love later, whether madam likes it or not! ;)
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Aw bless her for I bet that was a lot of examining her painfull places! :hug: I really hope it is all caused by her toe and only through that affected her knee... Its good to know that the knee is still in its socket! :phew:
Positive healing vibes for the gorgeous Lexy (HRH) hope the meds act quickly on her, Im sure once she feels better she will forgive you! :Luv: :hug: :hug:
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Thanks, mate. I appreciate the vibes and wishes. Really need Lexy to be ok.
Lexy (HRH)
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Poor Lexy and hope its her toe that has compounded the aother areas and once better everything will return to normal :hug: :hug: :hug:
I can imagine how you are being ignored and Sasa does a fair bit of that too :rofl:
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Hope that the meds help her and things heal nicely :hug:
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How does Lexy seem today Kitty? I do hope there's some improvement! :Luv: :hug:
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Sending lots more healing vibes Lexy's way hun :hug: :Luv2: hope she's doing better again today x
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Well, my friends, I have no idea.
Madam is still wobbling but the anti-biotics are working as are the anti-inflamatories. She's walking better (ie her back isn't hunched) but still limping noticeably.
For now I have to see how she's doing. That being said I spent a bit of time this morning watching videos of how to give a cat a pill because clearly my methods don't work. Lexy didn't take her anti-biotic this morning but she did take a good bit of skin off my belly and my hands (my belly... when she launched herself off me!). :doh:
So I have to toughen up a bit but I can guarantee you that madam is not an easy cat to pill...so much so Caroline prefers giving her meds via injection!
Now that's saying something.
We will see. For now I just need her to show an improvement and we can then assess her knee and see if there is any damage there.
So pls keep your fingers crossed for us. I want my baby to get better quick :Luv:
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the anti-biotics are working as are the anti-inflamatories. She's walking better (ie her back isn't hunched) but still limping noticeably.
I hope that the medication carries on effecting an improvement :hug: :hug: :hug:
It's so hard when you can't just explain to them why they should take pills etc, isn't it? :(
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sending lots of good wishes and hope that lexy takes her pills without skinning you alive :hug: :hug:
i know lexy has a history of knee probs but locjka slipped on a floor back in london and was limping bad but it turned out just to be strain....so fingers crossed for lexy
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Unfortunately I have spent the last hour trying to get the pill into her. I can't do this on my own :( There is no way to hold her, even in a towel and try to do this, I hurt her mouth as I tried, she yelped and then we spent a few games of me trying to trick her.
I am down two prawns, one of them so painstainkingly eaten AROUND the bloomin pill. She even licked the pill to clean the prawn juice off :-: and now we have tablet slathered in Primula as a next step. It has been ignored.
I just bought a pill gun and some pill pocket treats from RWC veterinary. I've left a message for Caroline admitting defeat. I need to get these things into Lexy but I just cannot do this on my own. I just can't. And she's still limping. And ignoring me and growling at me.
Oh, and Lexy has just gone to the litter tray, naturally, of all day, today is the day she gets a dangly thing and has toddled down the corridor leaving me a skid mark to clean up :tired:
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Aw Kitty, what an awful time your having and your sounding really stressed out.... Its awful knowing they need the bloomin meds but cant get them to take them...... I do hope you can get something sorted for her to take them! :hug: :hug: :hug:
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Aw hun, sending you a :hug: as it sounds like you need one.
Have you tried Deferrum treats? Max was hard to fool with pills, but they worked every time with him, and he need tablets every day for a good while?
xxx
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Awh, poor Lexy. Healing huggles from Auntie Witty.
Ruth, tip to pill cat - armchair is invaluable. ;)
Put cat with bum jammed in the corner so no tactical retreat is possible - the armchair controls the back end of cat so you only need to control the front end.
Grip just behind the whisker pads with finger and thumb of the hand you don't write with (dunno if you're left or right-handed) so that the palm of your hand goes over the top of the face and have pill ready in other hand between finger and thumb. Pull head back gently but firmly so that nose is pointing towards ceiling. With free finger of pill hand, ease mouth open and quickly shove pill in right to the back of the mouth. Close mouth just as quickly to avoid spittage.
That works with Toby and he's a 'mare to get his arthritis pill into the system. (Mind, it's a rather larger pill and he can spit them several feet...)
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Ruth, tip to pill cat - armchair is invaluable. ;)
:thanks: Witty. However, armchair is tried and tested ;) and results in failure.
We're just taking it one day at a time. Just waiting on call from vet in the meantime to discuss next steps.
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Ruth just flying in to say dont despair :hug: As for you admitting defeat I will be honest you are a braver woman than me because having witnessed that Lexy claw there is no way I would even attempt to give her a pill. Caroline needs to inject her for you.
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:thanks: Teresa.
That claw is pretty well known now ;)
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When I have to give Jess a pill on my own I try to jam him inbetween my legs, this usually works for on but not the second pill. If you only have one pill it might work for you.
I usually find taking time out myself and walking away calms me and Jess down before tyring it all again.
Good luck.
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:innocent: spoke to Vet who has said that I shouldn't keep trying. She may injur herself more in trying to stop me.
So we'll see how she is tonight, either way I'll let the vet know and then we'll either need to sedate her to check on her leg and administer other meds and then see if the knee does need work.
So fingers crossed!
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All that stress huh! :Crazy: Yep I always think in situations like this if you air your worries to the vet there are always other solutions... ;)
Everything crossed for sexy lexy, hope her knee will not need any work done.... Thinking of you both! :wish: :grouphug:
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Sorry Ruth. To my shame, I've only just seen this :-[ and hope lady Lexy improves very quickly :hug:.
I dread our Billy needing pills. Have to say the relationship between us mums and certain "attitude" cats gets in the way sometimes. Sometimes they just know they are in charge and there's nowt to be done about it except get someone else to do the deed :hug:
Have you tried the blob of dairylea yet? OK :scared: just a thought ;)
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No worries Rosella :hug:
I think you know what I mean then!
Dairylea? Oh yes. Rejected :evillaugh:
Caroline will come round Monday and we'll sedate her and investigate further. Sadly if it is her knee we have to explore surgery. We'll need an x-ray under GA and see the damage. Fingers crossed not, as a) I can't bear the thought of it again and b) insurance won't cover it. So will have to be a pauper for a couple months! :evillaugh:
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Sending Lexy lots of get well wishes. :hug:
Ruth let me know if you need any help with her .x
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Sending Lexy lots of get well wishes. :hug:
Ruth let me know if you need any help with her .x
Are you offering to be Kitty's human shield then Pav! :evillaugh: ;) :hug:
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Aw thanks Pav. I did get your email, honey, but for some reason I'm struggling sending replies. Thanks for the offer to hold my little minx while I give her tabs but vet and I agreed she will need to be sedated for next course of treatment which we will do Monday.
You know, I do think she plays some of it up :shify:
Today, I was watching her and she didn't seem aware I was and the limping was decidedly minimal. As soon as she saw me looking the limp became more pronounced :shocked: :rofl:
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Ruth I think madam Lexy has you wrapped round that little claw :rofl: Hope she makes some good progress, :hug:
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Vet just arrived, will update later. About to see Lexy go into la-la-land for a bit. :doh:
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:crossed: For a brilliant outcome! ;) :hug:
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Best of luck :hug: xxx
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Ok.
Lexy has indeed torn her ligament. However, Caroline is 99% sure that the way it tore is as a result of her yanking her toe on carpet.
So, surgery it is. :-:
However, insurance will cover it as the kneecap was firmly in place and Caroline will ensure insurance company is aware. It's a common injury for cats.
Surgery is important but not immediately urgent so we'll sort it out this week and book my baby in.
So there you go. Lexy fought off the sedation so had to have two doses, she's sleeping it off, next to me, still resists me now and again but at least she's calm now. :tired:
I am knackered!
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Oh thats a pity she has to have surgery bless her, but its not as bad as it would of been had the knee cap been displaced....Look on the upside Kitty! ;)
She is such an energy is our Lexy, 2 doses for her to get her controllable and you were trying to give her meds....Eek defo rather you than me! :scared:
Glad its now over for you both and hope she dont blame you for too long! :Luv: :hug: :hug:
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Cheers, Baz. :Luv:
Have to say that vet was surprised that Lexy fought off the first one, and then the second was a bit of a mission, but it did knock her for six. :innocent:
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The extra dose must of been just for her claw! :evillaugh: :Luv: :hug:
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Sorry it's not better news but at least you have a firm diagnosis (and the insurance will cover it!) will be sending get well vibes and magical healing head kisses Lexy's way :care:
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:thanks: we'll take all the vibes we can get. Caroline laughed when she said that I'm probably more freaked out than Lexy is. :rofl:
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I'm glad our feisty little Lexy has got a diagnosis and a treatment plan :hug:
Wood floors in your new place, KBabe :innocent:
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I'm glad our feisty little Lexy has got a diagnosis and a treatment plan :hug:
Wood floors in your new place, KBabe :innocent:
Are you moving or have you moved? Yes I can hand on my heart recommend wood flooring....they can slide for miles! :evillaugh: :hug:
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Sending Lexy a little headrub for being such a brave girl, even though it took 2 doses to calm her down, she's a fiesty wee girl :Luv2:
I'm sure the surgery will be absolutely fine, and yes you probably are more worried, but that's what makes you the wonderful slave that you are :hug:
Also pleased the insurance will cover the op, always nice to know :hug:
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poor little Lexy that sounds ouchy!
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I'm glad our feisty little Lexy has got a diagnosis and a treatment plan :hug:
Wood floors in your new place, KBabe :innocent:
I actually mentioned that to vet and she frowned a bit and said for Lexy it would probably be better having carpets (or firmly placed rugs) as a slide the wrong way would have her hurting her knees anyway and knowing Lexy she'd knock herself out by banging her head on furniture :-:
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Are you moving or have you moved?
Hoping to move, Baz. Got my house on market right now but it may be a while :tired:
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Awww poor Lexy :Luv:
Mind you its good news that the insurance will cover it and that its not a displaced knee cap or cruciate repair needed
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Hope all goes well for Lexy :hug:
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Thank you T, for thinking of Lexy when you're feeling so low. If Lexy could speak English she'd be telling you you're in her thoughts x :hug:
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If Lexy could speak English she`d be saying wheres that finger. I`m low but as long as I keep brain occupied I will get through :hug:
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Sorry to hear that Lexy needs an op but I am sure she will come out of it fighting fit and determined to prove it :shify: :shify: :hug:
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Great that it is something that can be fixed - even if it isn't very nice :hug:
For Lexy :ahh:
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Always sounds a bit :shify: to say "glad" it's something that can be fixed relatively easily :shy: but of course I am glad it's not something that might be more serious/permanent/costly Ruth :hug:
I haven't come across a torn ligament on a cat yet. Any idea how long she will need to recuperate?
Have you booked the lovely Lexy in for op yet? Hope she has come round now from sedative and has forgiven you :hug:
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:shify: Allo me Faberlush Lady Lexy, Lushuss Luvverly of Londonly-bitz. :Luv: I iz wiv yer everee steps of der way, yoo noes dat, dunt yoo, me gorjuss gal? I nots wants yoo or me luvverly Aunty Roof worritin 'bout nuffink at all. Yoo keeps doin der exersizez like wot I showed yer - nosh, breeve, nosh, breeve - dat all yer needs to remembur. :catplay2: Oh - an' yoo watch dem slippury floor fingies, yeah? Yoo tells Aunty Roof wot yoo wants in der noo howse. ;) :hug: :shify:
Paddy xxx :Luv2:
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Oo! Does this mean the amazing love stories are to continue! :blow kiss: :cccooorrr: :yes:
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Paddy :catluv: yoo is my sunshine!! I's bin tellin mum orl abowts dem flooors ana she does sed we cans 'ave any flooors me wants ;)
I's doin dem nosh; breeve fings too!
orl my loves,
Lexy :Luv2:
That made me smile Paddy, thank you :hug:
Surgery booked Monday 21st. :-:
I'm grateful it wasn't worse but my anxiety is high.
So we'll see. For now Lexy is ambling along enjoying making me suffer with withering looks of disgust and then maybe a little head butt. So it continues!
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:shify: Rites. I dun got me spot bookt. Twenny'furst - I dun be dere fer yoo. We duz dis tergevver. :Luv2: Yoo not goez alone inter dat sitchooayshun. I be dere too. I makin shoor yoo wakes up der rite brite an perky. :hug: (An I jus' knowed Aunty Roof wuddn't do nuffink wiv dem floors wot yoo not likes. :agree: She be der gud meowmy. :Luv: :shify: I gives yer der gentul g'night kiss, 'cos I'se goin ter bed urly ternite, ok? Kiss, kiss. :Luv2: :shify:
Paddy xxx
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Sending positive vibes for Lexy's surgery today~~~~Im sure you will be a total wreck, am thinking of you both! :hug: :hug:
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Ruth stop wearing your shoe leather out and nibbling your beautifully manicured nails, relax confident in the fact that Lexy is in good hands :hug:
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:luck: Lexy - the boys asked me to send you a magical healing head kiss for when you wake up :care:
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Good luck, Lexy. :hug: Ruth.
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:thanks: everyone :Luv:
I got madam to the vets a little late due to terrible traffic, so the journey was a little difficult as Lexy was, naturally, wary of all the cyclist wizzing past the car.
When we got to the vet, there was a large lorry outside that banged their door so Lexy huddled into the corner of the carrier into a little ball. You know that complete trance they get into when they try to make themselves invisible? Well that's what Lexy did.
I checked her in, and I was fine until the nurse started asking me all sorts of questions about thinks Lexy liked and didn't like (food/cuddles etc) and then I just burst into tears. Lexy refused to look at me she was so fixated on the corner of the carrier. :'( I told her I loved her and then left, cried all the way to work.
I know it's just a knee op, I know she's done this before. It's me that's ruining the soles of my shoes ( :thanks: Teresa, you reminded me I am human :hug: ) worrying about her.
Anyway, nurse told me I can visit her tonight, so will stop over for as long as they let me.
Bring on the evening, I want to see my little girl.
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The trip to the vets with a cat scared as Lexy is a real ordeal and I swear it takes more out of the owner than the cat!
I am sure she will be fine and everything will go well. Its at times like these that although we know how much we love our little friends, it becomes clear that we are inseperable :hug: :hug: :hug:
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Hope that everything goes well today for Lexy xx
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Awww, I'm sure everything will be fine with Lexy's op, fingers and toes crossed :hug: :hug:
Its horrible when we have to leave them, when Maxy had his dental a few years ago I burst into tears as well, just shows how much we love our babes :hug: xxxx
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Due to a few emergencies at the surgery Lexy didn't get put under under 5:30pm. She has now only started to come out of it and she's in recovery. By the time she's ok to be seen by me it will be too late, so I will wait until morning to call up and find out if she can come home.
Vet said surgery went well, all repaired though due to her previous issues in her knees she does have some arthritis so we will need to get her to lose weight more rigorously than before. She's been a gem for them (apparently) though my friend Jess told me today (in an attempt to get me out of my funk) that Lexy had probably spent the day plotting my demise. :)
So, thank you all so much for your thoughts and good vibes, really do appreciate it. My mind has been a bit muddled today :hug:
Thank you xxx
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What a relief - and Lexy will be sleeping it off tonight so won't be upset (even if you miss her terribly, as of course you will) :hug:
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So glad that her surgery is now over and she has been a star at the vets.....Today must of been one of the longest days in your life! :hug: :hug:
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I already am, Christine. :)
Got home and missed her calling for me, our "hello" cuddle. And am now sitting eating my dinner and feel terribly guilty as I never eat without Lexy getting her meal first.
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It was a terribly long day.
My friend Jess is so great. I was on the phone talking to Axa when they asked me what breed she is, so I said (stupidly) "a cat". And immediately Jess said "miaow". I found that so hysterically funny the poor man from Axa must have thought he had a nutter on the phone. If it wasn't for Jess the day would have been unbearable. That and coming on and reading about Garcia and the Sir Alots. :Luv:
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:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: sorry but! :innocent: :hug:
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Shame you can't see Lexy today but great that the surgery all went well :)
Just don't tell her she's got to lose weight after she comes home...!
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Glad it went well Ruth :hug:
Are you off tomorrow? - I doubt you will get much sleep tonight :hug:
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Glad she's come through the surgery OK, bet you can't wait til tomorrow now :hug:
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Glad the surgery went well, Ruth. :hug:
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:) Good to hear the op went well and hopefully she can come home tomorrow xx
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Thanks everyone. It means so much to me, it really does, the support you give.
Mark, yes, I took tomorrow off so I could spend it with her.
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Glad Lexy's surgery went well, albeit later than expected, and only one sleep until she comes home again :hug: :hug:
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So pleased that surgery went without a hitch Ruth and glad you were sensible enough to take tomorrow off. Can you imagine trying to concentrate on work? :Crazy:
Hope you get some shut eye coz need to retain your strength to perform best ever slave duties tomorrow :hug:
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Cant believe this is first chance I`ve had to check on Lexy; well Done Lexy wishing you a speedy recovery and heaven help your poor mum if you need pills :hug: Ruth try and relax a bit now :hug: :hug:
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So pleased the surgery went well and Lexy should have a good nights sleep :hug: :hug:
I hope she recovers quickly and reckon your friend is right, your demise as planned by Lexy will soon follow :rofl:
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So glad that Lexys surgery went well - I bet she will get more sleep than you tonight. :hug:
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I am glad the surgery went well, it might also be worth starting on glucosamine supplements now for her arthritis.
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Hoping that miss Lexy is home by now and not blaming you too much for this..... :hug: :hug:
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Hoping you havent felt the Lexy claw yet and that she is doing well :hug:
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Lexy is still at the vets, I'm collecting her later.
She has to have crate rest for a few weeks :( but it's for the best.
I visited this moring as was allowed to spend some time with her. A little grumpy but mostly just scared. :(
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She will be feeling so much better at home Kitty, cage and all! :hug: :hug: :hug:
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Aww, I'm sure she'll be feeling much better when she's back home with you hun, the sound of your voice and your presence will reassure her no end :hug:
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Claire she will be plotting how to make you feel guilty for quite a while!
So glad you can collect her later make sure you have all the required treats ;)
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Claire she will be plotting how to make you feel guilty for quite a while!
You kept this quiet Kitty....Did'nt know she had been adopted! :innocent:
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Poor Lexy having to stay in a cage but I am sure you will be able to makr her feel at home :hug:
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So glad all went well and jusst hope Lexy's time in the cage whizzes by :hug:
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So very glad to hear that Lexy's coming home this evening :Luv:
Cage rest, eh? 8) Has to be done though...
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Well, we're home. Journey got a bit bumpy but no grumbles.
Madam is in her cage and has gone to eat some of her food, she's clearly ravenous. She's not very happy with me and can't seem to understand why she can't come out to join me and it appears is plotting ways to get out.
Suffice it to say, I am relieved she's home. Two weeks in the cage though :( with only limited time out with me, lap time that I can extend slowly but only after the two weeks. 3 weeks more like and then another 3 with limited movement.
Oh, and Paddy, Lexy has another fetching blue banduj for you ;)
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Ruth 5 weeks seems forever but you and Lexy will soon sail through, Monica coped for 5 weeks :hug:
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That's true and Monica coped in a pen smaller than the cage. It just seems so tiny and Lexy is not happy right now.
Oh bring on tomorrow, I think me being home makes it more difficult so when I'm at work she can snooze away with the kitty dvd playing for her to keep her entertained.
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Pleased she is home and can understand her not being happy but dont be tempted to do anything too soon :hug: :hug:
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Am flying through, as on me way to Stevenage and leaving in 15 ins, but Paddy said I had to log on, and see - and I saw. Am soooo pleased Lexy's op went well, less so about the cage rest as know how much this will get to you both :hug: but Paddy says "be d'bravest and bestust" of his girls and - "anuvver Bloo banduj! :Luv2: :Luv2: I still gots me firstest.... :Luv:"
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A Lexy Diary (transcribed in hoomanspeak by slave):
Day One
After many cat days of being prodded by people who thrill in torture, I have returned. To prison.
Guard
I am told my sentence is 10 cat weeks. Guard I attempted my escape, unsuccessfully this morning, and have now been returned to my cell. It appears my claw and fangs are not deterrents.
I'm off to dream of Paddy. And plot my next escape.
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Awww poor Lexy and poor you, what an ordeal you've both had.
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Poor you guys....I'd say Lexy but I know how awful I feel when I have to make any of my cats deal with something. Sage gets allergies and her eyes are so runny today - which means eye drops. She absolutely hates them..... :tired:
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Aw poor Lexy and Kitty, its awful having to be confined not fun for you Lexy and certainly not for mum! This cage will make you big and strong once more so you must trust your mum as she does this all for you! :Luv2: :hug: :hug:
Escaping is not good.....I hope you settle madam, tis for your best! ;)
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I am sendin yoo my best wishes for a cleva escape Lexy an can understand ow yoo feel, I will try and think of some cunnin plot to elp yoo :hug:
Sasa
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Sending lots of love and speedy recovery wishes to you and Lexy xxxx Bilbo is wondering if Lexy would like to be his
pen cage pal seeing as they are both stuck in cages at the moment
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Dear lexy
Bailey Wilson - recovered here
I spent 6 weeks in captivity - in a pen at the vets - humans did visit and then in to pen at home then moved on up to isolation suite or the guest bathroom
I have all sorts of idea's to help with the escape plot and the Clan Cats have lots of idea's as we were all grounded for 3 days in June after Parents abanonded us.
Puma another Clan Cat here I spent 11 weeks in a kitten pen with a metal object in my body after a car hit me - I know all the escape plans and am willing to share
PS there are a lot of Clan cats so plenty idea's on how to freak out humans
If in doubt dial Sweetie and she will round us up for a pow wow! :naughty:
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Lots of gentle headbutts from Archie and Parki :hug:
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:shify: Dunt yoo be der worriting Lexy - yoo sees how we's all plottin cunnin' feline plans ter getchoo owt. :Luv2: Hold on dere, me luvverly. :hug: :shify:
Paddy xx
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(dictated to and translated by hooman slave)
Day Two (Day 10 in Cat Days)
My friends, my plans for escape were once again rumbled.
Guard Mother came home and proceeded to tut tut at me, claiming my abilities to maintain my impecable hygiene standards are failing. I haven't let on that destroying the contents of my cell are merely part of my master plan for escape. If she sees the damage I do to my cell, she will eventually fear what I will do to her precious chairs :sneaky: One moment of distraction and I'm outa here!
I may have to revise how I trash the place though, as mother has reduced the amount of litter in my toilet in a vain attempt to stop me trying to spread it across the room, and provided me a smaller water bowl to prevent the water/clumping effect that is left after the litter hits it.
And I would have been successful in my escape had the evil torturers not forgotten to tell my idiot mother that the bandage around my front leg (the one where they injected all sorts of mind manipulating drugs to get me to comply) could actually be removed. I suppose I can't blame mother for that, history has shown that I am far superior and remove these myself, she just expected me to do it again. Again, part of the plan :sneaky: The result of said bandage on leg was that my paw was rougly just over twice the size it should have been.
Clearly, mother has no idea of these things as she flew into a panic, restrained me (ok cuddled me, I'm allowed poetic license) and removed the offending bandage whilst talking to the torturers on the communications implement she uses. Note to self: It is a link to the outside world. Must learn to use it.
So we go onto Day 3. I shall be back with more.
Bilbo, pen cage pals would be ideal, we must share our techniques. Bailey, Puma, we should talk :sneaky: Please liaise with Paddy, he's got cunning plans on this. :Luv:
Lexy
(Lexy speak)
Paddy, :Luv2: mummy did destroi banduj :( is icky buts you can haz it if ya likes :Luv:
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Hey Lexy
Bad ennit kid? :hug: :care: It'll be over before you know it though (honest) and your poorly knee will be better and no limping. It'll be worth it. Promise .... :hug: :hug: :hug:
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Lexy keep baiting the human the escape committee will be holding talks :evillaugh:
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This is a grave concern to me, Lexy, a grave concern. Humans are very strange and unpredictable in their ways: mine seem to feel the need to torture me from time to time too, with evil smelling drops and vile tablets, not to mention the green people and their terrifying ways (why? :Crazy:) but confinement is a terrible thing :scared:
I shall have to give this matter some serious strategic categic thought...
xBlip
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Oh dear all escape attempts failed, not for the want of trying tho....yoo will win in da end Lexy and us cats mus get our eads togever and come up wiv a brilliant plan wot umans cant beat.
Sasa
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View it another way Lexy! :sneaky: You have your hooman even more wrapped around your claw, what would you love mostest in the world...getting out is not an option.... ;)
Bip Bips x
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(transcribed by hooman slave)
Day Three of my captivity (15 cat days)
Uneventful day. Have decided to keep my head down today. Mother left opened my cell to let me wonder about a little, which I did. I did my morning rituals, and then moved myself into my cell to have a wash, since it's a bit comfortable I find.
Before I could do anything, door locked and I was confined again :tired:
So one more day of plotting. Despite it all, I'm thinking of my pen cage pal, Bilbo. :hug:
Lexy
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Lexy I iz glad you is coping with Jail, you are lucky to be let out, when I add to stay in Jail I couldnt get out at all, and no one stroked or fussed me cos I would have taken their hand off :evillaugh: must admit Mumty spent ages telling me its not forever and that Wilma was looking for me, anyhows I ended up good as new well just a ickle limp so fink Jail will really help you :hug:
Love
Monica Feral
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Oh Lexy you have to plot more carefully :rofl:
Mind you if you are comfy thats a good reason for not being locked out!
Sasa
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Dear lexy
Plan your escape for when they take out the litter tray
Worked for me
Love
Puma from the Can Cats - I spent 13 weeks in prision due to metalwork and a car :shocked:
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:shify: Do you now have your mum's full attention for the next couple of days Lexy? :shify:
Be sweet, sweeter than your mummy has ever known you, be good on your daily let outs and be the perfect patient.....Its nice to boggle our humans sometimes....remember to giggle to yourself as you watch her pamper to your every whim! :sneaky:
Love
Bip Bips x
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:shify: hey - woss' goin on fer day four? I not got me meowmy ter keep loggin on jus now, and needs ter know! Lexy me Faberlush Lady luv, you hangs on in dere, yeah? I not sure wotta do, but I is finkin' hard (is makin me brows beetul - like dis - :doh: ) :hug: :hug: :shify:
Paddy xxxx :Luv2:
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Lexy sorry we haven't been on line but parents have ben at the vet with 6 of us and Sky today for injections and boosters also they "wormed Big Shads and Inca and other doggy brother is on restricted playing due to his boy bits removal yesterday
We are digging the escape tunnel but Sat Nav not giving good directions keeps telling us we are in a field no we keep telling her this is the garden!
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Paw Lexy :hug:
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I am waiting for instructions ow to elp ;D
Sasa
PS my catnav is useless and sends me to feilds!
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(transcribed by hooman slave)
Days Four and Five (that's Cat Days 20 to 25 to you hoomans)
Nothing eventful to share. Spent day four indoors with Mother. No opportunities for escape. Sasa, Bips, Bailey, Puma: hate to tell you this but I fear catnav may not find its way here :-: I have been moved from one cell block to another. :scared:
After my nap this morning, I was unceremoniously deposited in the hooman can on wheels....... (excuse me, you were packed up gently into your carrier! ............shoosh.... I's still speakin... type pleez)...
As I was saying... *ahem*... I was moved. I, the cell, my toilet, and all my food and mind manipulating medicine were packed up into the can on wheels and after what took forever, I was deposited in a large room, my cell made up again with all my worldly goods, and.. oh the indignity... a wet sheet placed under it all. >:(
Then mother's littermate walked in and helped to get me settled (that's what they call it, I call it "hypnotised") and then they left me. Mother returned one more time to let me wonder around the room and sniff around for enemies. I guess the good thing is that Mother left me the fur she was wearing that morning, so I guess it's all ok. Apparently my cousin Pippa is a mole on the inside. She has freedom around this place and seems to have the guards entranced with her cuteness. May be able to use that :sneaky:
So this torture continues. Blip, I need your skills my friend. :hug:
Paddy, maybe we should do that thinking together :doh: through your Lexy Locatur Wiskas? :Luv2: Maybe others can tune in too so you can all find me. I am sure Pippa may be convinced to help me... being on the inside and all :sneaky:
I'm not sure I'll have the same access to you all as Mother's littermate may not be able to transcribe (took me a while to teach Mother to do it you know), but keep wishing me outa here!
Lexy
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Well, that's it.
I had to take Lexy to my sister's today, she will spend the week there, continuing her recovery. She was a little star in the car and the 45 mins it took to get to my sister. She settled right in and her eyes lost that glazed look after about 25 minutes once she was in her new room.
I'm off to Dubai for work tomorrow and if it wasn't for the fact that I have to go, I'd be sitting here with my baby. At least Lexy is comfortable with my sister. Pippa is a confident little madam so as long as she has run of her house, she's had no issue with Lexy being inside the house. Lexy is fine too, no panics either :Luv2: so hopefully things will stay the same for the next few days. I'll go collect Lexy on Saturday.
So, here I am. Alone at home, feeling miserable :tired: and missing her cute little nose pressed up against the wire giving me that pitiful look as if to say.. "yoo no love me? lemme out!"
Off to pack.
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:hug:
So hard to do - but so necessary. I know how it is :hug:
I won't say 'enjoy Dubai' as of course it's a dump, albeit a warm, sandy, gold-plated one.
xC
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:thanks: Christine,
Must admit I'll be in the gold-plated aream but doesn't take away from the fact that I'd rather be home. I'm not normally such a baby about this stuff.
Lexy has also been a star. Her knee is heeling nicely, albeit a bit naked right now. :)
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:hug: it will soon pass Ruth but I can understand how you feel. Glad to hear Lexy's knee is healing well and hope things go well at work.
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Keep strong ruth,at least Lexy is healing and is in safe hands and I`m sure Pippa will keep her entertained from a safe distance :hug:
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The time will fly Ruth but rather you than me over there, Be careful and you know Lexy is in good hands :hug: :hug:
Push shove......I will tune my whiskers in to ur frquency Lexy and chat wiv yoo and Paddy and any ovas that get get on air.I am sure your meowmy will be putting yoo back in the tin on wheels again very soon to bring yoo ome :hug: :hug:
Sasa
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Ruth - not sure if you're on your way now (probably, I would guess) but can just imagine how little you want this trip. Sending lots of positive vibes to you (I suspect you'll need them more than Lexy) :hug: :hug:
Paddy was washing his Lexy Locatur wikskas this morning and said he would be "tooning in arown abowt now......." yep, reckons he's got Sasa's frequency (and paid his "respecks ter Franta" :)) and Bilbo....... :Luv:
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A week will fly by....just look how quickly this year is passing! :shify:
Thinking of you both! :hug:
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Sasa is asleep with whiskers twitching so reckon that they are all tuned in ;D
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A week will fly by....just look how quickly this year is passing! :shify:
Thinking of you both! :hug:
Very true :hug: :hug:
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Hi Lexy
Can you ask your mom to help update us on your progress sweetie when she gets home as your fan club are wonderin'. Good news please as too much sad stuff atm. Sending good strong get well vibes through the bars just for you :hug: (Paddy sed OK to send just one hug :innocent: )
love
Freddie & Billy
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Evening all,
Lexy is having a snooze so will update when she's feeling less annoyed with me.
I got home early (I mean early!) yesterday morning, and just crashed. Later on I went over to spend the night at my sister's and saw Lexy for the first time all week. She was all purry and fluffy with me, but was quite happy for me to leave her be after a bit.
It was great to cuddle her. She's still limping naturally, I am worried as when she walks her leg is at a tiny angle so will be seeing Vet on Monday I think to check in and be sure that's she's ok.
We got home about an hour ago and Lexy has settled into the crate again. A couple more days of crate rest, and then she can come out when I'm here so I can watch her.
I'm allowed to touch the leg so I hope that's an indication that the leg may just be healing a particular way and not that something's wrong.
Otherwise, Lexy was a good girl for her Aunty, Pippa Pipsqueak actually handled having another cat in the house well, both of them were pretty tolerant but of course they only had each other's scent to go by, no visual contact.
And now we're home ready to get back to our own lifestyle.
Thank you to everyone for all your thoughts.
Lexy will pop on soon to tell her tale of captivity once she's had a good rest.
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Good to hear you're safely home and all is well. The tiny angle may be caused by inflammation still?
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Glad you're back and that Lexy is doing well :hug:
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So pleased Lexy is getting on so well Ruth :) :). Must be such a relief having someone you can trust to look after her at times like this :)
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Good to hear that Lexy has been fine and that she hasn't got much longer in prisun ;) and nice to have you back :)
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Glad your home safe with darling Lexy....Sounds like she has been a brilliant patient for her aunt! :Luv2: :hug:
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:welcome: home and am sure Lexy has missed you deep in her heart cos she told Sasa ;D
However I bet she is working out ways of making you pay :rofl: :rofl:
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Unfortunately its bad news. The surgery failed. Or something happened after that caused the ligament structure to break down. The knee is unstable which explains the uneven gait that Lexy has had this week. It means another surgery to repair and then complete pen rest, no time outs as advised before to exercise the knee. We had to sedate Lexy again so she's sleeping it off in her pen. It's cheaper for me to buy my own pen then rent this one out weekly so this weekend I'll get my own and take this one back to the vet. I'll keep the pen for a while and then donate it to a rescue. Probably not the things to be thinking of but am trying not to focus on the fact that Lexy will once again, as the cold weather starts to set in, be confined. I know cats can do it, and have done, look at Monica and Puma.
I just don't understand when she had her other knee surgeries to tighten the ligaments, she wasn't required to be confined and she recovered perfectly fine. Now with tearing her ligament, with similar sutures inside her knee, she has to be confined and does her very best to escape at any given time and has no doubt stretched too far and probably broken down the sutures.
I'm so upset. I'll know tomorrow when the next surgery will happen.
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Ruth so very hard for you and Lexy, just wish I could do or say something to help :hug: sending all the positive vibes I can muster to you both :hug:
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Oh, Ruth :hug:
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Ruth I'm so sorry, it must be very hard keeping her penned knowning she hates it
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Oh No! Really sorry to hear that :hug: Did they say how long the recovery period would be after the next op?
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:thanks:
No not yet. Probably another 6 weeks.
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On no, poor Lexy having to have more surgery :( I'm so sorry it didnt work, sending you lots of :hug: :hug: xx
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Poor Lexy, and poor you. :hug: :hug: Hope this surgery is more successful.
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:hug: oh that is a shame, hope that the next op is successful, I would mention the confinement situation and see what your vet says
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Sorry it didn't all go to plan Ruth for you and Lexy but now you have to think positively and start learning how to be the Commandant in your new prision block! ;D
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So sorry the surgery didnt work for Laxy and sending lots of head rubs for her and these for you :hug: :hug:
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Sorry it didn't all go to plan Ruth for you and Lexy but now you have to think positively and start learning how to be the Commandant in your new prision block! ;D
Can't you come over and do it for me please, Liz? I need willpower.
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:hug: for you and :hug: for Lexy. I'm sorry to hear it didn't work.
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Sorry Ruth, At least she has another chance. Not nice but it really is a case of having to be cruel to be kind. At least she isn't going to be stuck in a cage when it's nice outside :hug:
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Sorry Ruth :hug: sending lots of positive vibes from us and the furry four :hug:
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Sorry to hear this Ruth :hug:
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Oh no! I cant believe your both gonna be back to square one! Sorry Kitty.....Head rubs for Lexy! :( :hug: :hug:
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Ruth - am sending big hugs for you and gentle snuzzles for the Faberlush Lady Lexy. :cuddle: :cuddle: :catlove2: :catlove2:
Paddy is devastated, he says his "Mastur Plan" dunt work. (Dont tell Lexy but he thought if he didn't encourage her escape efforts she might take things easy :innocent:) I see he's "tooning in" now, so you know we all have everything crossed for the surgery. Chin up, petal. :hug:
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Oh no poor Lexy and poor you :hug: :hug:
Is it her cruicate legiment?
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:thanks: everyone,
Yes it is Leanne. Rebuilding it once and now twice. :(
Lexy was so docile this morning. Despite the surgery not working I have still left her in her pen as I don't want her to cause more damage before her surgery. She ate and then just limbered back into the pen without me asking. :(
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Just topping up the feel good vibes for Lexy and you Ruth :hug:
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Oh Ruth. :care: I really hope she doesn't have to go through any more surgery for this after this time.
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Oh sweetheart, i am sorry. :( Sending you and gorgeous girl big :hug: :hug: x
I am here if you need any help.
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Oh Ruth I'm just so sorry :hug: Have you got a date for next surgery yet. I feel so down for you both :hug: :hug:
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Probably Monday. Other surgeon (not the same one) does Friday's, Mondays and Thursdays so I'm going to aim to get her in Monday. I need her to be seen sooner rather than later. I won't have her in pain which she clearly is again.
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Sending lots of good vibes for Monday and in a way its good she has gone back in her cage cos then it woont be such a shock to have to stay in it again :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug:
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:( What a shame it didn't work :hug: Fingers crossed it's third time lucky.
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Oh Ruth! Lots of :hug: :hug: :hug: from everyone chez Casa Witty to you and Lexy.
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Topping up special snuzzles for Lexy :cat rub: :cat rub:
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:thanks: everyone.
I'm going to speak to Axa to ensure they have actually received the previous claims. Vet thinks that we can wait a week without major discomfort to Lexy to let her recover a little more from the last one before we put her heart through another GA too soon.
So probably next Friday. I'm booking it in today if I can.
We had a restful night, but Lexy was very wary of me yesterday evening, obviously it all came back to her that I had been one of the people to cause her fright during her examination. She hid from me.
We can only but wait now.
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:hug:
It's so upsetting when they are wary of you in that way too :(
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Awwwwwwwwwwwwwww poor Lexy :hug: :hug:
Sasa had an anesthetic/sedation last year so she could be properly examined and she still hasnt forgiven me :(
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Poor Lexy and poor you....If only Lexy knew that her mum is only doing this for her best! :care: :ahh: :grouphug:
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So sorry to hear your news Ruth, I hope you and Lexy have a good weekend xxx
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I so feel for you both Ruth :hug: :hug:
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:thanks:
Lexy is resting in her new pen. She has a gorgeous fluffy blue donut bed and (oh the indignity) a kitten litter tray! She needed more room and she appears to be more relaxed than before.
Surgery is Friday 16th. Then another 6 weeks in the pen. So 10 weeks in total. I get the odd glare, but mostly lots of purrs when I pick her up and hold her for a while. She's happy for that and doens't fight me so all going well I won't be devil incarnate for much longer.
Am thinking of Teresa right now. :hug:
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Well done Lexy, and sounds like she is fairly happy as she hasnt got her claw out yet :hug: :hug:
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:hug: :hug: for you and for Lexy.
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So glad our brave Lexy is seeing the light and acceptance of her situation....I bet she makes a much better patient that you ever expected! :Luv2: :hug:
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:shify: Mornin' ter me Faberlush Lady Lexy. I finks yer noo donutt bed sownds wunnerful. PPPrrffpppt :Luv2: :shify:
Paddy. xxx
:shify: Oh - Aunty Roof - dis fer yoo :cat rub: :shify:
Paddy xx
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Sending positive vibes to you both for tomorrow.....I so hope this is gonna be the last and she can just rest and mend after this! Will be thinking of you both! :Luv2: :hug: :hug:
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Lots of good wishes for Lexys surgery tomorrow and hope it goes really well this time and works :hug: :hug: :hug:
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Sending some more of them vibes for Lexy tomorrow! :hug:
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Yep, also topping up the cuddles for Aunty Roof and the calming, healing vibes for the Faberlush Lady Lexy :care:
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Me too. Enough of the practising, let's get it right this time veterinary team!
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Best of luck for tomorrow, and hope all goes well for madam Lexy :hug: :Luv:
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:thanks: everyone. I'll be sure to be giving madam extra cuddles in the morning.
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:luck: for tomorrow Lexy, make sure your Mum has lots of Temptations and Dreamies (strictlly for medicinal purposes only you understand :naughty:) waiting for you.
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Wishing Lexy all the best for tomorrow xx :hug:
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Good luck for tomorrow Lexy and Ruth. :hug:
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Very best wishes for successful op tomorrow. Will be thinking of you both :hug:
xx
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Just sneaking in for a quick one of these for Faberlush Lady Lexy :cat rub:
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Just got home after dropping Lexy off. She's going to get a more robust surgery to make sure we get this right this time.
Lexy was fine, a bit quiet, but that was expected. I will hear by 2pm. Thanks everyone for your well wishes.
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Thinking of you both hun! ;) :hug: :hug:
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Well, just had a call from vet.
The surgery went well, Lexy was just waking up and was an electric blanket getting cuddles from the nurses. Apparently she's been a little charmer for them :Luv2:
When they opened they saw the problem. The nylon sutures they use had been snapped. The little tube they use to tie the sutures to had moved and cut through the sutures. The leg was all over the place. Vet said that she could move the leg in any direction freely due to that. As this rarely happens what she did was repair the damage, and used a different type of nylon suture, and did it twice! All cleaned up and sewn up. Knee is solid and so is leg.
I can call later to see how Lexy is doing, and then can go pick her up at midday tomorrow.
Fingers crossed people!! My baby is ok!!!
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Glad the problem was immediately obvious, and that madam Lexy is now out of surgery and getting some well deserved cuddles :Luv2: :Luv2: :Luv2:
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That all sounds really positive, great news :hug:
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great news, hope she starts to get well soon!
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So glad her surgery is now over, that's a big "weight off" Im sure! :hug: :hug:
Head rubs for darling Lexy for being a sweetie at the vets! :Luv2:
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So pleased they could see the problem immediately and repair ;D
well done Lexy for being such a good girl and now you will be wanting to come home I am sure :hug: :hug:
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Ruth - phew! :phew: :cuddle: :cuddle:
(Paddy says he's still too anxious to eat, though. :shify:)
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I'm always cautiously optimistic if a problem is immediately obvious and has an obvious solution. :crossed:
Hugs to Lexy :hug:
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Great news Ruth :hug:
Get well soon Lexy :ahh:
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Thinking of you and Lexy Ruth xxxxxx :Luv:
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Glad that things seem to have been sorted and hopefully things will start to improve for Lexy now she's had a rough old time poor girl :hug:
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Glad the op went well, I bet you can't wait til midday! :waiting:
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Great news Ruth :).
Hope you get a decent night's sleep tonight now you know she is out of the woods. Hope midday tomorrow comes round quickly :hug:
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Thats great news -glad its been sorted out and hope thats it now.
:hug: :hug:
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Ruth will be picking Lexy up about now...
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Ooo yes! :wow: :hug:
:shify: ppprffppppttt! :shify: (A Paddy Wow! :Luv2:)
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Thinking of you two! :Luv2: :hug:
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Well not suh great news. Lexy has had to stay an extra night. As they were prepping her to come home they noticed that her wound was bleeding and it was fairly swollen.
The swelling is normal but they want to keep an eye on the bleeding.
I got to visit with her so when we opened the door I leaned in and Lexy shuffled over to me and practically crawled into my arms. Something she never does.
We had a good natter and she purred for me. On her best behaviour as usual.
I am just trying to get the image of my baby's spotlessly white paw all bloody where the blood dripped.
So one more night. I couldn't stomach going home to an empty house so came to Bucks to my sisters and to be fussed by Pippa Pipsqueak.
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Paddy I hope you're eating :hug:
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aww that's a shame but for the best I suppose :hug:
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:hug: Ruth. Poor little Lexy :hug: Still, better there than at home until they are completely satisifed all is well (I know you know this).
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Sorry to hear that Kitty...Try to think towards the future, she will be home soon with nothing but healing and resting to worry about... ;) :hug:
Glad you went to your sister's for company.... :hug:
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Aaw I'm so sorry Ruth. Poor Lexy and you. Know how upset you must be for your girl and glad you went to your sister's place for some tlc. Here's hoping everything OK for her to come home tomorrow :hug:
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Awwww, sorry she's having to stay in another night, but for the best so they can ensure she's in tip top shape when she does come back xxx
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Oh Ruth. :( I just know how gut wrenching you'll be feeling. (Although I'm fairly certain Pippa Pipsqueak will do her level best to cheer you up. Paddy sends you this :cuddle:, and says he is "toonin in ter his luvverly Laydee :Luv2: "
Sending you both much love tonight. x
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Sorry to hear about the setback but she's in the best place :hug:
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Sorry to hear that there has been a problem and hope its not serious. She is in the best place to be cared for :hug: :hug:
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Lexy remains at vets. Her wound continued to ooze. They are not keen to rush in to do any major repairs right now, so when her surgeon is in tomorrow she will assess further and decide if there is a requirement to do more suturing.
Lexy, I hear, is doing well and is comfortable. She has a hidey hole if she wants to get away from it all but seems to be aclimating to the vets, is even coming to the front of her pen to say hello and the nurses are in love with her little black nose and her curious eyes.
So all in all it's going ok I think.
I spent the night at my sisters and am back home now to do my laundry for the week.
Thank you everyone for your well wishes, it's a comfort to me, especially with the worry over Teresa, it's been a tough weekend to say the least. So thank you. :hug:
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Aw bless her! So glad that her stay in the vets is obviously to her liking! :Luv2:
I know you will be missing her dearly at the mo Kitty.... So hope all news will be positive once the surgeon looks in on her! :wish: :grouphug:
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Oh dear another day at the vets for Lexy, what trials and tribulations for both of you :hug: :hug:
I do hope they can sort this out tomorrow cos surely it should have started to heal by now. Lts of hear runs to Lexy and hope they are keping all there eyes on here :hug: Cant understand what i wrote :-[
Lots of love to Lexy and hope they are keeping all their eyes on her :hug: :hug:
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Hope that things go well tomorrow when the surgeon sees Lexy :hug:
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Best of luck for tomorrow Ruth. This must be so exhausting :hug:
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Hope Lexy is a lot better tomorrow and the surgeon sorts her leg out and she can come home soon :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug:
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Ruth, keep your chin up sweetheart. :cuddle: :cuddle: :cuddle: :cat rub:
(I knew Paddy was "toonin in" earlier as his purrs were to the tune of "yoo is me sunshine, me onerlee sunshine, yoo makes me 'appeee wen skies is grey..." ;) :Luv2:)
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Got a call this monring. The wound looks better and the vet doesn't feel it necessary to do anything further to it. It's healing nicely and she feels I may have been worried unnecessarily >:(
However! Good news! I can take Lexy home tonight! So will be leaving a little early to get my car then off to collect my baby for 7:15pm :)
All these special thoughts are so very appreciated! Thank you!!
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Great news Ruth :) :hug:
Time to crack open the prawns :evillaugh:
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good news!!
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;D yay, great news!
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Best bit of news all weekend and hope it starts a trend ;D ;D
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Grea news ;D
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Time to crack open the prawns :evillaugh:
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Great stuff!
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So pleased Ruth :) :) :)
The wound looks better and the vet doesn't feel it necessary to do anything further to it. It's healing nicely and she feels I may have been worried unnecessarily >:(
Just think though Ruth if Lexy had been at home and you noticed the wound bleeding :scared: and vet didn't see what it looked like over weekend so may have been best that she stayed where she was esp if she seemed relatively settled.
Trying to be voice of reason .... not even convicing myself really ;)
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So glad she has been okay'd by the surgeon and can come home later..Really pleased for you both! :hug:
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Excellent news Ruth, bet you can't wait :hug:
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Paddy wants me to send this: :yayyy: :Luv:
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Paddy
I's home!!!! :Luv2:
An happies.
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Lexys homeeeeeeeeeeeeee , thats great and so pleased you are happy Lexy and bet your meowmy is too :hug:
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Lexy's mum is VERY happy. Knee still a little red and swollen, stitches on show :( but Lexy is happy as pie investigerating her spots. Has used litter tray twice and had some dins and water. Will soon be bed time for her, a 30 minute wonder around the living room has netted a few washes of bum and feet :naughty:
I am so pleased to see her happy, knocking my feet a few times and being a little madam already with a few growls. :naughty:
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;D and no cage rest this time Ruth?
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Oh yes, cage rest when i'm asleep or at work to prevent her jumping as she'll hurt herself but she can be out the cage when I'm around. Grumpy miss is inside now grumbling, but its for the best.
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oh right - it is for the best though and will be worth it in the end :hug:
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So pleased she's home again hun :hug:
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What a relief :phew:
So let's tick em off one by one... eating, drinking, using tray, grooming and grumbling. :yayyy: :cheer: :yayyy: :cheer: :yayyy:
Way to go Lexy :)
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What a relief :phew:
So let's tick em off one by one... eating, drinking, using tray, grooming and grumbling. :yayyy: :cheer: :yayyy: :cheer: :yayyy:
Way to go Lexy :)
ahhhhh definately ;D
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:shify: ;D ;D :phew: A still wurries, but I'se so glad yoo's home :Luv2: :shify:
Paddy xxx
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Aw! I bet the assistant's in the vets cant believe she can be such a madam after being the perfect patient! :shify: Mummy knows best! :evillaugh: :hug:
How many weeks in the cage to go now Kitty? :hug:
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Two weeks minimum, but she is encouraged to walk around.
I am not feeling well today, I think I caught a chill last night collecting her, the waiting room was a bit cold as well. The sudden chill last night must have caused this, so have been home today.
Lexy spent a couple hours crashed on my lap, both of us asleep, and then she toddled into the pen and went to sleep on her donut bed. She's now watching Animal Planet in between snoozes.
The wound is fine, I think she ate through one of the stitches but it looks fine and is healing.
She's able to walk, with a tiny limp and she seems to know her limitations this time. She has tried to jump up on sofa but I caught her before she could.
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Sounds good :Luv:
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Sorry you have caught a chill Kitty, a lot of it going around at the mo! :hug:
Glad she is being such a darling and now has an understanding of being in the cage....Im sure all will be good this time, bless her and you! :Luv2: :hug: :hug:
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Sorry you have caught a chill Kitty, a lot of it going around at the mo! :hug:
I missed this aspect of your post in my eagerness to be pleased about Lexy. Get well soon :hug:
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Awww, Lexy probably made you get a chill so you could spend the day together :Luv2: :Luv:
Cuddles are good for both of you, enjoy :hug:
Seriously though, hope you feel better very soon, and glad that Lexy is not trying to do too much :hug:
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:Luv: bless her for getting in her pen herself! and get well soon you too Ruth :hug:
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so pleased that lexy is doing well and that you feel better tomorrow :hug:
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So glaqd Lexy is home and happy!
Hope you feels better soon tho Ruth! :hug:
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:shify: Aunty Roof..... :cuddle: Lexy, me faberlush Lady..... :Luv2: :Luv2: :Luv2: :shify:
Paddy xxx
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Wound is open, going to vet now.
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Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr I hope its OK Ruth good luck :hug: :hug:
I guess Lexy must have eaten the stitches........sigh
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oh dear :(
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Oh no !!!
Hope its okay - has she eaten the stitches !?
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Oh Ruth. Hope vet sorts Lexy easily and she can come back home with you tonight.
Hope you feel better soon too. Poor you :hug:
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Lexy stayed overnight. Night vet was the one who treated her each night since her last surgery so he's familiar with the surgery.
The site where it was oozing had opened and he could see a hole which needs irrigation to prevent infection. She'll be comfortable tonight. They have to wait for morning to treat as she ate at 7pm and they have to wait to be able to put her under GA again.
so here we go again :(
Just got home and am pretty tired now. Feel like cr*p, thankfully not as cold out tonight as last night so hopefully I'll be well enough by tomorrow to go to work and focus elsewhere.
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Oh Ruth :( :( :( So very sorry the two of you are having to go through all this.
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Oh Ruth this is so sad and must be so stressful for you and Lexy. :hug: :hug:
Surely this should not be happening unless Lexy got the stitches in which case, perish the thought she should have a collar :scared:
Have they explained why this is happening cos I would be so worried now :hug: :hug:
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It's hit and miss, Gill. Unfortunately due to the location and the requirement that she does move and walk around it can happen. She most likely will have a collar, even though she's never needed one before. It's just because the area has been cut twice in 3 weeks, so it's weaker.
I'm just tired. I'm not freaking out (yet). Lexy is comfortable and is the best care right now.
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Yes she is in the right place and hopefully will heal quickly if its not ummmm touched :hug: :hug:
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:care: Really hope poor Lexy can come home soon. :hug: to you.
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Oh heck! Sorry this has happened Kitty, what a total mare for you and darling Lexy....Bless her as she was being so good too! :( :hug: :hug:
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Oh Ruth. Just caught up with this. You must be feeling so down. :hug: It's so worrying with our little 'uns, because they can't talk about what's going on, and cats are so darn good at "being stoic" but am hoping after today, they'll be able to get this sorted out once and for all. :care:
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It was a lonely night, have to say. And this morning, went into a panic on the way into work thinking I'd forgotten to feed Lexy :tired:
I'm hoping for good news today all around.
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Sorry you're going through all this, let's hope that things are more positive from now onwards :hug:
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Aw hunnie, sending you a massive :hug:
Hopefully Lexy has had a good night, and you won't have too long to wait to find out how she's getting on xxx
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Best of good vibes for Lexy today Ruth :hug:
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Hope Lexys wound has settled down again and she will be home with you again soon :hug:
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hope Lexy is ok, at least she is being watched carefully
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Oh no what a blow to you both.
Hope Lexy gets home today :hug: and hope you're feeling better too :hug:
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Oh Ruth :hug:
You must be wondering when it will all get sorted. If only we could explain to them...
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Irrigation took place, but they need to let it settle before they suture it up so that will be done tomorrow morning under mild sedation. That means one more night.
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Oh! :tired: :hug: :hug: :hug:
I bet she is as fed up as you Kitty hun.....Thinking of you both! :hug: :hug:
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Urgh. Bet this is dragging for the both of you. Sending you lots of hugs and hoping Lexy is coping without you. :hug: :hug:
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Poor Lexy and you :hug: :hug:
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Ruth poor you and lexy :hug:]
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Oh Ruth :hug: I thought she'd be home by now, didn't realise there were complications - sending her the largest magical healing headkiss the boys can muster :care:
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Hope Lexy and you are back together by this evening Ruth and no more set backs prevent a quick recovery for our girl :hug:
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:thanks: the boys for me Helen.
I hope so too, Rosella, I can't bear another night without her home.
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Keeping fingers and toes crossed that she's home with you tonight hun :hug:
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Just heard from surgeon. They're going to restitch and try to work out the best way to do internal stitches on a wound that has been cut twice, as well as externals. She'll have a dressing. Its only that Lexy hurts herself trying to get out of a buster collar that she can't wear one. So we'll take it all into consideration. They'll let me know how she's doing in a little while after the procedure. All going well I'll take her home tonight.
She ate (or licked off) 3 stitches... :-:
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The little terror :Luv:
What a complete nightmare for you.
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The little terror :Luv:
What a complete nightmare for you.
Can't improve on Leanne's observation, umfundisi :hug: :hug:
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Oddly enough today I'm finding it all quite funny :evillaugh: (I'm a terrible mum) ;)
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Kitty! You are awful! :naughty:
Will she have to wear a lampshade for a while now cos of this? Hope all goes good this time for her! :Luv2: :hug:
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Oddly enough today I'm finding it all quite funny :evillaugh:
Aw gawd. It's the hysteria setting in :shify:. Quick get the men in white coats :innocent:
Fingers firmly crossed here
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Why is it that something that should be relatively straightward becomes so complicated due to the actions of tha patient :innocent:
Oh well cats will be cats and do hope this can be soted in the most comfortable way for Lexy :hug: :hug:
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:shify: Urm, dat me Faberlush Lady Lexy? :no no: Yooz not gotta eet dem stichers. Dey is wot is keepin yer knees tergevva. :innocent:
:cat rub: :Luv2: :shify:
Padster xx
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Paddy, if you could have words nightly please? Lexy doesn't listen to me!
Well, she's home ;D
Bandage has been licked off :tired: but thankfully no external stitches this time. The wound is nicely secure and tidy. Since Lexy historically has not bothered with external stitches lets hope that she leaves things well alone. Vet agreed that a cat like Lexy, who will hurt herself to remove a buster collar, confined in a pen whilst she does, is not suitable for a collar at all. Not even a halfmoon collar.
She's comfortable and just getting her energy back. Eyes still dillated and drinking loads of water. I've given her some food which she inhaled.
I will post some pictures of the sorry looks I keep getting saying: "Let I OWT!"
Lexy has decided she will be posting on Aunty T's thread since she knows her mum has been worried about both of them. My little muffin is home (again... :tired:) :evillaugh:
So fingers crossed everyone, not sure I can handle another late night run to the vets with her.
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Wow Ruth you must be exhausted and sending lots of good wishes that everything heals nicely now and then Lexy can get back to being a very happy cat :hug: :hug:
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Yay! So please lady Lexy is back home! :wow: :hug:
Im sure she has much to say to Aunty T! :hug: :hug: :hug:
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Here's she is. My little drama queen :Luv2:
You can see just a little where the incision is on her leg. She was drinking some water so managed to nab this so I can see a difference if she bothers it.
(http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p63/kittybabe_photos/SANY2991.jpg)
Ignoring me.
(http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p63/kittybabe_photos/SANY2992.jpg)
"Let I OWT? Yes?"
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She is lovely and hope that it heals well, and what a lovely leg she has ;D ;D
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Phwoarrr! That's one sexy leg on one sexy Lexy! :Luv2:
I can see the scar just, it looks rather good actually....pretty clean looking! :wow: :hug: :hug:
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aww bless her :) poor little love in her cage but I bet she'll be good as new soon :hug:
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Am a bit concerned at Paddy seeing that leg at his stage of life :naughty:. Introduce him to it real slow Sue :shify:
Am so pleased the wound looks so neat and tidy after so much messing about Ruth and hope she plays ball for at leat a few days to allow it to heal a little. So pleased she is home with you Ruth :) . You might just be able to get some sleep without worrying so much ..... by Sunday ;)
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Am a bit concerned at Paddy seeing that leg at his stage of life . Introduce him to it real slow Sue
Me too Rosella - you shoulda seen his little face - he woz all come over pink! :shy: Like that. yeah, just like that. :Luv2: I have to say, it is indeed an extremely shapely little leg. ;D :Luv:
Now Lexy, hope you had a quiet night, and didn't "eet enee stichers" and Ruth, I hope you had a better nght too, 'cos I suspect you feel as though you've undergone this op as many times as Lexy has, bless her. Me and Paddy are sending you both a big, hearty "PPPPPPrrrrffppppTttt" with knobs on to start off your Friday. :cuddle:
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Hiya hun, did Lexy have a good night? xx
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..... and hope she plays ball for at least a few days to allow it to heal a little.
Ooopps :-[ I didn't mean that literally Lexy :shify:. Hope you've both had a good night's rest :hug:
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Hope today has been a good one with no hiccups! :Luv2: :hug:
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Lexy had a quiet night, and I tricked the antibiotics into her! :evillaugh:
But more so, she is just getting used to being home again.
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Oops, missed Lexy's homecoming :-:
That looks like a very neat incision and stitch-up: let's now hope it stays that way (Lexy - take note please).
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Pleased all is going well ;D
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let's now hope it stays that way (Lexy - take note please).
Lexy is trying her level best to get her way onight, so sh's back in he pen after a brief 5 minute spell out cuddling so I could see the incision. It's fine for now, she has been licking at it but not anything I'm too worried about. She's taking her antibiotics :wow: and that's a miracle in itself.
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These are for lexy angel :care: :catlove2: :care:
an sneakin vibes for Ruth :hug: :hug:
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Glad everythings okay with the doll! :Luv2:
Wow pleased you manage to get the abs into her! :wow: :hug: :hug:
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I think I'm losing my mind.
I noticed last night Lexy was pretty keen to get back in her pen after eating a somewhat limited amount of food. She has to get out of the pen for a few minutes and she was fine, but her limp was pronounced.
This morning, took her AB without any issues (another miracle) would not let me pick her up for a cuddle (unheard of), at all her dry food with encouragement (which is never needed) left all her wet food (which she normally laps up). And the clincher. Her walk. Foot lands at same angle as before second surgery. How on earth she could have displaced this all again is beyond me as her knee was stable when we came home. She's been in her pen continuously, no jumping, no running.
So we're back to the vets for an 11:15am appointment to check her out.
I'm starting to feel like the hypochondriac in my grandmothers village.
I hope I'm wrong and just being oversensitive to her every move. So fingers crossed.
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Hope all is OK this morning and you're just being a paranoid meowmy :hug: x
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It's impossible not to get paranoid when you watch your littly all the time for any changes or improvements. I think we all do when we are nursing like this and we notice any change and wonder about how significant or drastic it is. I hope you have nothing (more) to worry about and wish you all the best :hug:
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Oh I hope its just you looking to deeply Kitty but Im sure your aware of what to look out for also! Do hope its nothing serious as this has been caused by no fault on either part by the sounds of it! :( :hug: :hug:
Dont they have such things as leg braces to keep her knee straight but still be able to bend it? Hope so!
Thinking of you both! :Luv2: :hug: :hug:
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Oh Ruth. Can only send these :hug: :hug: :hug:
Will check later to see what vet says but every good luck vibe I can muster is going to Lexy and you meanwhile
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oh ruth, i do hope that lexys knee is OK, what a terrible worry :hug: :hug:
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Oh no :scared: I do hope it's you being oversensitive, Ruth :hug:
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Any news, Ruth? I do hope everything's okay, and not as you fear. Keeping everything crossed. :hug: :hug:
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Was that title changed before or has it just changed? :scared:
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:crossed: it's just her Mum being understandably paranoid :hug:
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How did the appointment go?
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I was right to be sensitive to her mood.
The incision is fine but there is a possible infection in the knee. Temp was normal but knee and around incision was too warm, and a gunky liquid was expressed from underneath. A swab of that has gone to be tested to confirm infection.
Lexy took a large dose of Marcobyl and has a course of those to take with the Synulox from tomorrow.
The knee is ok but the movement is abit loose for the vets liking. The movement she displayed this morning and at the vets could be as a result of an inflamation and a possibilty the muscles and ligaments together with the implants have stretched, which can happen as a result of two surgeries.
Worst case if it is an infection, the knee needs to be opened up again to remove the implants which won't help any infection clear up. If there is no infection then we will work to find a solution of therapy to help the muscles tighten up.
We got home and Lexy went to sleep. She's had a little chicken and is now dozing off again. We will return Monday morning to the vets for a follow up. Goal is to see if she's perked up and eating better and wants to move around.
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Oh Kitty this just isnt fair on poor Lexy or you! :( :hug: :hug:
What bloomin next? I do hope that she improves over the weekend and there's no need for further surgery! Positive healing vibes being sent, for your mind and her beautiful leg! :wish: :hug: :hug: :hug:
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I do hope the abs work and feel so sorry for Lexy and you. this really should not be happening :hug: :hug: :hug:
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Oh Ruth. :( How are you both this morning? Paddys sends a very big "pppffrrrppppptt" and a snoozle. :cat rub:
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:Luv2: Thank you all so much.
Sue you can tell Paddy that Lexy was perkier this morning. Took her medication, ate her food (most of it) and after a brief wonder close to the pen, decided she needed to go to sleep.
I left her with Animal Planet and a snuggly.
I have to work today so I'm here in the office, knowing Lexy is warm and snuggly.
She's still quiet but that's to be expected.
Off to order more pill pockets and Zylkene. With this post strike no idea when things will get to me.
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:hug: to both of you :hug:
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Im sure she is being the perfect patient when you are having to work! :hug: :hug: :hug:
Working on a Sunday eh? There really is no peace for the wicked is there! :naughty: :rofl: :hug: :hug:
Hope she has much improvement to show the vets tomorrow! :Luv2: :hug:
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:hug: Paddy says to let you know that Lexy has the TV on, is watching Animal Plant and eating a packet of dreamies. :naughty: But he's looking nonchalant :innocent: so he could be making it up! :) :hug:
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Lexy has the TV on, is watching Animal Plant
Is that a sci-fi, like Day of the Triffids?
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Lexy has the TV on, is watching Animal Plant
Is that a sci-fi, like Day of the Triffids?
:evillaugh: :evillaugh: :evillaugh:
:rofl: Yuss.... :shy: (a cereal killer thriller)
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There must be so many wicked ones on Purrs then :rofl:
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What are you lot like?! :evillaugh:
Well, Paddy must have been onto something. Judge for yourselves how madam is feeling tonight...
(http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p63/kittybabe_photos/SANY3043.jpg)
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awwwwwwwwww she just wants to be loved ;D
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Aw hope she heals up quickly!
I had to keep Pixie on cage rest for 5 weeks, they sure know how to make you feel bad about it!
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Poor Lexy! At least she's getting some quality snoozes tonght. Hope her knee is better soon.
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Aw bless her, she must be so happy when out of the cage! Hopefully soon the cage will be but a distant memory to you both! :Luv2: :hug:
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Oh Ruth - that picture speaks volumes, bless her little cotton socks! :Luv: Do hope that now she can just get on with the process of healing proeprly. :hug: :hug:
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:Luv2: She still loves her mummy :Luv:
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Oh no poor Lexy she is going though it isn't she :hug:
How did you get on today?
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There is infection in the knee, she stayed with them to do a haematology and she will have surgery first thing tomorrow to remove the implants.
Infection has to be eliminated which could take up to 4 weeks.
Then we go next steps.
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Poor Lexy :hug: :hug: :hug:
This is such a shame for both of you .
Hope it gets sorted out soon :hug: :hug:
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Oh no! Poor Lexy and you! :hug: :hug: :hug:
Sending positive calming vibes to you both! This is really terrible! :( :hug: :hug:
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Lost my post agin grrrrrrrrrrrrrr
Poor Lexy having to go through all of this again :hug:
did they say what caused the infection or could it be the implants being rejected by her body?
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Just reading this makes my heart sink, so lord alone knows how you must be feeling, Ruth. :care: Lexy's being such a brave little lass, and she must be fed up with all of this. Special snoozles to you both from us. :( :catlove2: :cat rub:
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Oh no! Ruth, my thoughts are with you both: despite your brave face, this must be awful :(
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Ruth. Just don't know what to say to you. You must feel so down :( Hope you can stay strong :hug: :hug: :hug:
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:care: I don't know what to say - if this were one of my cats I'd be having a meltdown! :hug: to you and :catlove2: if allowed to Lexy.......
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I got a call from the vet, they are giving her antibiotics intravenously at the moment to aggressively tackle the infection.
They're going to wait until morning to reassess. If they can, they want to save the implants and try to make this work. Their fear is that infection has made it into her cartiledge and that may mean that her use of this leg will be greatly reduced once this settles down. If they can avoid surgery they will as we go back to square one.
For now Lexy is comfortable and resting.
I'm off for a while, am exhausted and will expect another sleepless night.
Thanks everyone for your support.
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So sorry Ruth, you must be gutted :hug: Hope they can do the necessary and get her back on the road to recovery ASAP :hug:
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i would be very angry and upset by now and also unable to sleep and send lots of best wishes for Lexy and you :hug: :hug:
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Everything crossed here hoping that the abs get into her system and work some magic overnight! :hug: :hug: :hug:
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What a nightmare, hope the abs do the trick :hug:
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i would be very angry and upset by now and also unable to sleep and send lots of best wishes for Lexy and you :hug: :hug:
I know I would be too. :hug: Ruth, hoping you and the Faberlush Lady Lexy have had a comfortable night, and we're sending all our love for you both. :cuddle: :cuddle: :wish: xx
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Really hoping you had some positive news and that Lexy wont need another op! :hug: :hug:
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:thanks: everyone and :thanks: to everyone who has sent a PM. I haven't had a chance to reply to all yet.
I just spoke to vets. They will flush the joint at around 3pm. They are not going to commit to any surgery until the culture is back on the last swab test. The type of treat will depend on that result and the head surgeon will be the one to make the final call on what they do. They want to save the knee and the leg to ensure that Lexy regains full use of it. At this stage they cannot say either way.
Lexy is on 3 antibiotics at the moment to tack any and all infections. My little girl is taking them intravenously. She's quiet and closed up in her little medical cell, under a blanket in her igloo. :(
I'm struggling to keep it together knowing she must be hating every minute of being there right now. I'll know more later on the flushing.
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oh ruth this must be heartbreaking to have to sit by and watch and sending Lexy and you loads of these and hoping for success in saving the knee and leg :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug:
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Lexy is on 3 antibiotics at the moment to tack any and all infections. My little girl is taking them intravenously. She's quiet and closed up in her little medical cell, under a blanket in her igloo. :(
I'm struggling to keep it together knowing she must be hating every minute of being there right now.
Blip would be the same so my heart goes out to both of you :hug:
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Ruth I'm sorry I seem to have missed all of this - hope that the vet can do something to avoid anything too drastic for poor Lexy
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what a nightmare :hug:
but the 3 abs will no doubt be making Lexy very drowsy so she probably isn't as stressed as you Ruth
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Lexy is on 3 antibiotics at the moment to tack any and all infections. My little girl is taking them intravenously. She's quiet and closed up in her little medical cell, under a blanket in her igloo. :(
I'm struggling to keep it together knowing she must be hating every minute of being there right now. I'll know more later on the flushing.
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Any more news Kitty? Hope you are okay....Such a bloomin worry and poor Lexy is getting her patience well and truly tested, but well done to her for being a star! :Luv2: :hug: :hug:
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I'll be seeing Lexy tonight. She's going to stay there for the rest of the week until Monday. The specialist surgeon who did the first surgery is going to be there on Monday. He's apparently the european top guy on orthopaedics. Anyway, he's going to assess. For now there are different options, but their key goal is to see if we have a sterile infection (which means the implants must be removed) or a tissue infection which means we don't.
Overall, she's comfortable, eating her meals like a good girl and giving the medical staff her claw now and again. Clearly showing her frustration. So I'll go see her every night so that she gets some comfort.
I actually did sleep last night. I'm just tired from not having to cleann up after her (if that makes sense) :evillaugh:
Anyway, thank you to all of you, and to my two special mates who sent me lovely emails, one wiv der paw ter leans on ;)
R xxx
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Hi sweetie, have been poorly for a few days so just catching up.
Poor Lexy,and poor you :hug:
Keeping fingers and toes crossed that the abs kick in quickly and further surgery can be avoided xx
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Poor you and poor Lexy but it sounds like she is in good hands now, or will be from monday when the specialist takes charge. I hope that it all works out for her and you'll have good news next week. At least you can go and see her every night which I'm sure is a big comfort to you both x
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I bet you are wondering "will this ever be over"....This must be now an awful wait till Monday for you....Glad you are giving Lexy much pleasure with your visits! :hug:
Love and positive vibes to you both! :Luv2: :hug: :hug:
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Hoping for goods news on Monday for Lexy and you :hug: :hug:
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so pleased that lexy is in the care of someone good and that you are visiting her every day, cos cats do better like that.
i do hope all this can be resolved without any more surgery and she can come home very soon :hug: :hug: :hug:
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Lexy is, how can I put this delicately, ahem..well known in the hospital :naughty: There is a label on her pen titled "care" now. She's stopped being an angel. Oddly enough she makes her feelings known when they have to medicate her. :evillaugh: Her claws have been clipped so she can't injure the nurses :evillaugh: Aunty T if you read this, Lexy's Claw has been put to good use :naughty:
She has a catheter in her leg to give her the ABs. So apart from that she looks fine, normal, and was purring away for me and cuddling with me. :Luv2:
For now all is good. She wouldn't let me see her leg but that's ok :Luv2:
Food, water, poop and pee all normal!!
So will see her tomorrow again. For now, all ok.
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Lexy not an angel anymore :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
I am sure she has got used to the place now and demands to be treated as she expects, which will not include meds :rofl:
As long as she gets better and they are looking after her and she is doing all that is necessary, thats all for the best......get that claw out Lexy ;D
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Lots of love, huggles and healing vibes for the lovely Lexy and great big :hug: for you Hun xxx
I hope they can sort her leg without having to operate again xxx
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Well all I can say is that you've got one hell of a star there Ruth. After all Lexy's been through, to be eating, toileting and fighting back is truly wonderful :agree:
Very much hope the infection is of the tissue variety and clears up very quickly :care: Meanwhile, hope you can continue holding it together. My heart goes out to you Ruth :hug: :hug:
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Glad to hear she is taking all her naughty spells out on the vets employees, and saving all the love for her mum! :Luv2: :hug: :hug:
Positive healing vibes cos we really need the implants kept in! ;) :hug:
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:shify: Ah finks me Faberlush Laydee is jus' lettin' it be knowed wot she not gonna be messt abowt noe mores, an' wanna haz her leg back pleeze. Dey do rites ter respeck' dat, eveun if dey haz dun fings wivver claws.... :agree: dey nots wants ter ferget she got dem luvverly gnashers too :sneaky: Dunt worree Anty Roof. I'se keepin der eyes on fings. Bofe der eyes. :hug: :shify:
Paddy xxx
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:hug: :hug: :hug: for Lexy and for you.
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franta sends headbutts to lexy cos he doesnt like staying at the vets either and says that if they dont be nice to her, trashing the cage helps :shify: :shify: :hug:
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Morning everyone.
Just got off phone with Vets. Lexy had a quiet night, and is still coping well and is comfortable.
I'll be back to see her tonight.
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thats good news and hope the infection is going :hug: :hug:
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Glad that Lexy is ok and fingers crossed the abs are working well :hug: x
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Glad she has had a good night, and I hope you did too! :Luv2: :hug: :hug:
Thinking of you both! :hug:
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At least she's calm and resting Ruth, this will definitely allow the drugs to work more effectively :hug:
It must be horrible seeing her like this, but she truly is in the best place right now, and I'm sure she can't wait for your visit later :hug: :hug:
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Sounds like Lexy is getting her own back at the vets :sneaky:
Glad to hear she is comfortable though :hug:
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Spoke to the vets again.
Lexy is just coming out of a light sedation while they cleaned her wound. It's nice a clean. Still some oozing but not as bad as before. The ABs are working. The last swab culture should be back tomorrow at which point they can tell which type of infection. By Monday when she sees the specialist Lexy should have some kind of prognosis and treatment plan.
Apparently physio is not to be snuffed at. I'm just trying to picture Lexy doing it.
Up, down, and around... one more Lexy... " :censored: off mudder >:(, I'll up down yoo ter da endsava erf"
:evillaugh: oh yes fun and games. Can you tell I'm punchy?
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sounds good news!
Swampy has to do physio exercises. He thinks they are for the birds! But you can get a purr if they think it's fun. Good luck with everything.
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Not sure Lexy will allow me to have her exercise. She's a stubborn little moo :evillaugh:
Visited tonight. They've moved her to a larger pen and gave her the igloo. She stepped in and won't come out :rofl:
Got a little purr and a cuddle but had to let her be after, she's a lot little annoyed ;)
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Lost my post again....this is becoming a habit grrrrrrrrrrrrrrr
Oh dear Lexy is in a hump then :shify: :shify:
I said in the missing post that physio with Lexy would be almost as bad as with Sasa......well impossible with Sasa LOL and by the sound of it not any better with Lexy now,,,,,,,,,,,she just wants to come home and stop being poked and prodded and sent to sleep when she doesnt want :hug: :hug:
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Physio + Lexy = EEK! :scared:
Sounding good about the infection getting less, just hope it manages to go with the abs so no more surgery is ness! :wish:
Thinking of you both! :Luv2: :hug: :hug:
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:shify: Erm, Aunty Roof, is yoo shoor dey not mean Fishy-o's? A delikatsee fer poorly paws. :shify:
Paddy xxx
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Paddy I think you could teach dem vets a thing of two ;)
Am at vets now waiting to see Lexy. A couple emergencies came in so have to wait a few mins.
Apparently Lexy's been nicer today. :naughty: yeah I bet!
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Lots of cuddles to Lexy from me .....if she will let you ;D ;D
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Oh I got cuddles and then some. Lexy was far more chilled today. Vets were very impressed with how relaxed she got when I was there. She was all lovey with me and even allowed me to hold her while a new bandage was put on her leg so that she didn't nibble on the staples.
Good as gold my girl. Lots of purrs, and head butts. Spent a good 45 mins with her with no hassles.
Left me with a smile. :Luv:
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Soooo pleased. reckon that also means she is feeling a bit better ;D ;D ;D
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They said that the ABs are definitely working, the leg is good. It was so funny though. Now that they moved the catheter to her back leg (the good one) and it's bandaged up she can't use it as much. She sat back to scratch her ear and the little leg went "thump, thump, thump, thump" and couldn't reach her ear. So while she was thumping I scratched it for her. The leg kept thumping :evillaugh: Had me in fits of giggles, and then the nurse turned up and she joined me in laughter.
Poor staffie in the next pen who had exactly same surgery as Lexy today was disturbed :-[ and just gave a growl :rofl: as if to say "shuddup!"
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Glad to hear she is doing ok.
It's so hard leaving them at the vets for so long :(
Hope she gets to come home soon
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so pleased the abs are working :hug: :hug:
just a side to your story and somthing that always makes me laugh but feel rude lol.....when franta scatches with one of his back legs his little tongue goes in and out at the same time....... :-[
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:evillaugh: loving it.
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:heeee heeee: Sending gentle hugs for Lexy (and Franta) :Luv:
:shify: Ann'a bigger wun fer Anty Roof 'cos she nut pawly ankan gets squeezied more :cuddle: :shify:
P xx
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I do that for Mog, Ruth. She tries to scratch her ear but I don't think she can reach any more, so she does the leg motion and I scratch. Hope Lexy is continuing to improve and a hug to you. :hug:
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Lots more cuddles to Lexy and hope she is still doing well today :hug:
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Sounding promising! :wow:
More positive healing vibes coming over to darling Lexy~~~~~~Best of luck! :hug: :hug:
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Lots more healing vibes coming to Lexy! :hug:
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Sounds promising indeed: I do hope Lexy has turned the corner :hug:
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Hoping things are now more positive for Lexy :hug:
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Lexy was a bit doped up tonight, catheter is now removed. She's so funny. Was napping half in and half out of her litter tray (clean of course). We had a cuddle but only for a short while. They had an emergency surgery so had to leave.
Infection came back negative but she has a staff infecton on her skin, so they're treating that.
All in all an ok night.
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Awwwwwww poor Lexy but that result sounds a good one?
I hope that meds will clear everything up and then she will be able to heal and come home :hug: :hug:
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Glad to hear it was an okay night, good outcome for the tests and sounding like she wont have to have her implants removed...Hope so! :Luv2: :hug: :hug:
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Glad to hear it was an okay night, good outcome for the tests and sounding like she wont have to have her implants removed...Hope so! :Luv2: :hug: :hug:
If it's just staph, she shouldn't have to :crossed:
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Hope all goes well today Ruth. Think the surgeon is meant to take a look at our girl today?
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Hope all goes well for Lexy today hun :hug:
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Best of luck for today :hug:
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:shify: Pppprffffppptt from me. :shify: :Luv2: :Luv2:
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Hope Lexy is able to come home today :Luv2:
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Hope Lexy will be home today feeling much better than of late! :hug: :hug: :hug:
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Lexy could come home tonight, but I've had a bit of a family emergency so have had to leave her there another night.
But she's ok. She will need surgery but for now we won't be doing it. The wound is ok now, and she will need to be monitored to not mess with it. Some "fishio" therapy and then we assess what her muscle structure is doing and then make a call on the surgery.
So hopefully I'll be in a position tomorrow to bring her home, but all depends on situation at home.
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Hope the family emergency is not serious :hug: :hug:
Bet Lexy will be so happy to come home tomorrow, why will she need surgery again?
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The leg is still not as stable as they'd like it, but that's down to her muscles being too weak. Once she builds it up again they can decide on the type of surgery.
Family emergency is serious, but just not up to talking too much about it.. had a day of it. :hug:
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Very sorry that its serious :hug: :hug: :hug:
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Hope things improve all round for you Kitty....Thinking of you and darling Lexy! :hug: :hug: :hug:
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Sending you many :hug: :hug: :hug: Ruth
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:hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: sounds like you need these right now
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:hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: sounds like you need these right now
Indeed, so I'll add some more :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug:
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I'm sorry to hear that you have yet more on your plate :hug: Hope Lexy can come home today.
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:thanks: eve4ryo9ne. Hopefully I'll be able to collect Lexy later this evening and get my little girl home. I need her cuddles right now.
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I hope Lexy feels sp happy to be home and thats she gives you big cuddles :hug: :hug:
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:crossed: That Lexy will be home with her mum tonight, Im sure you can both take much comfort in each other! :Luv2: :hug:
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Hope Lexy gets to come home and your family emergency is sorted soon. :hug:
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sorry that you have so much on your plate at once. I hope Lexy can come home tonight to comfort you and you her :hug:
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Thinking of you and Lexy. :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: x
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For ease right now Lexy is remaining one more night so she can see the specialist again tomorrow morning. I went to visit her and she was wonderful. Healing nicely and she was very cuddly (that's the xanax :naughty: ) but all in all she's ok.
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I am sure she will be very happy when she makes it home and you will be forced at a point of a claw to give her everything she feels she has missed ;D ;D :hug: :hug:
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:shify: Didja see d' moon, Aunty Roof? It woz hooooj las' nite, likes me lurve for d' Faberlush Lady Lexy of d' hooky claw. Ai singed a bit fer her - hum hum hum.... (like dat) - "Iz d' stars owt ternite, I dunt knows if iz clowdy or brite, coz I only gots eyes fur yooooooo".
Iz 'orrible wen she nut home wiv yoo. An yoo needz d' cuddels meowmy sez. Snoozles fer yoo an me luvverly Lady. :cat rub: :shify:
Paddy xxx
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Here's hoping that tonight is the night she is home....You both needs big hugs! :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug:
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Bringing my baby home tonight :yayyy:
Paddy, Lexy was in a good mood today. Apparently she had a dreamy night ;) :Luv2:
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:yayyy: :yayyy: :yayyy: :yayyy: :yayyy: :yayyy: :yayyy: :grouphug: Glad to hear that! ;)
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Oh good :hug:
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That is wonderful news. :) :hug: :hug:
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Fabby news! :wow:
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Great news ;D
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Yay :cheer: :cheer: :cheer:
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:shify: :yesss: :yesss: Woop woop! ;D :Luv2: :shify:
Paddy xxx
(Seconded from me! :Luv:)
Sue xxx
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great news
hope she has a dreamies dreamy night tonight too :Luv2:
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We're home now :Luv:
Madam is going a bit nuts with her buster collar and the pen. She's not happy. I've let her be so she can settle but sounds like she's tearing up the pen :tired:
Me think the Xanax is wearing off.
I have started with her exercises, and she's not stable. That's to be expected. Her cruciate is not as stable as it looks like her platella is going the same way. Vet told me to expect it but she must build up some muscle.
We're going in for a check up on Monday to get the staples off and the buster collar can come off then.
I have to admit to having a hard time listening to her. She had a bigger pen in the vets and she was quieter there. Lexy certainly knows she's home right now.
We'll have one more cuddle before bed time and then we start again early tomorrow morning.
I just hope the collar doesn't stop her going to the loo as normal since she keeps knocking into the pen. :tired:
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I hope she understands it's all for the best and you will be back to normal soon :hug:
Must be really hard for you both :(
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I think the hardship is seeing her struggle to walk, knowing that her knee is not fixed properly yet. She can put her weight down on it but nearly falls over. That in itself is the toughest.
I took her collar off and we just snoozed for a bit with her on my chest. She's really not happy about the pen. If she at least had some decent movement in her leg I'd be less upset but it is very upsetting seeing her like this. At the vets she wasn't as lively so I expect their view of how she walks is different.
Not sure how I'll cope until Monday. But that being said I am glad she's home with me.
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:care: to Lexy and :hug: for you
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I am so pleased she is home and think this will be a very tough few days for both of you but do not despair she will get used to the collar and the cage and its not long and for her own good :hug: :hug: :hug:
I expect part of it is, is that she is so pleased to be home and thought it was going to be back to normal and she has found its not and doesnt like to not be in charge of you ;D ;D
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:shify: Mornerin, me Faberlush Lady, and me Roofiest Aunty. :cuddle: Yoo's two 'as gots ter be nice ter eech uvver, coz I sez so. An meowmy sez I can 'cos I gots seenerorritty (I finks) :agree: :blow kiss: :blow kiss: :shify:
Yer evvur luvvin Paddy. xxx
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Morning
Paddy, your Roofiest Aunty sez :thanks: it means the world to us. :Luv2:
We had an ok night. I slept in the living room on the sofa so if Lexy needed me she could see my feet. She was fine until 3am where she meowed for Africa (:slap: did not, yoo jus def :shify: ) but settled down after a bit.
We were up at 5:30am as usual (did I mention I had not missed getting up that early this past week :tired: ) and after getting Lexy's medication breakfast ready went for a cuddle. We took the buster collar off (why do they call them buster collars? Far as I recall, Teresa's Buster didn't have a cone head, it was a glorious snuzzle he had :Luv2: - I digress) and had a good cuddle, Lexy ate all her dry food with her Metacam, but would not touch her wet as it had Flagyl (liquid antibiotic to combat bacteria) in it. Lexy also had her Synulox and her Xanax.
We then had a bit of exercise so that the leg is moving, it wasn't much but she just wanted to come sit in my lap. So we cuddled some more and I fed her a bits of wet food without the liquid.
Before work, on went the collar again and a syringe full of Flagyl down the throat and madam dozing off in front of Animal Planet and her heater.
I feel exhausted!
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Awww, glad she's still wanting her snuggles, that's a sure sign she's not holding any of this against you :hug: :hug: :hug:
Give her a snuggle from me when you get back from work tonight xx
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Really glad to hear that Lexy is home.
You be okay till monday once you get into a little routine and and find your feet (scuse the pun)
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lexy sounds more chilled this morning and an so pleased she is home with you. lots of cuddles to her :hug: :hug:
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It's so difficult when we can't explain to them but it does sound like Lexy has reconciled herself a little this morning. Not long until Monday - although it'll probably seem like an age :hug:
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You will get there Kitty, This must all seem so unreal as most things that could of gone wrong did...Its so disheartening when you do all the right things and mishaps still happen! :hug: :hug:
Here's wishing darling Lexy and yourself a patient time of understanding that will carry you both over till Monday! :hug: :hug:
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Lexy my sweet Claw girl, I have just seen this as I too have been held prisoner in ospital for 4 weeks, best way to get betta is charm those around you, eats ze fud and medicine and sleep when no one is around. :hug: zen plan escape when you can
Ruth I thinking of you both :hug: :hug:
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Aunty T!!!! :blow kiss:
Well I tells you. Dis hotel jus aint wot it shud be. I haz to liv wiv dis 'orribol collur, Aunty T. Mum calls it dem Buster fingies. Buster didna haz a funny shaped hed, now didz he? :no no:
I haz a runny tummy :( but mum sez I's gettin chikun tonite. I still not warkin proper (i'z keep farlin over) but den dat/s not so bad, mum haz t'pic me ups lots :naughty:
I's glad yoo bin homes now Aunty T. Wez missed yoo diiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiis much :Luv2:
Lexy x
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:shify: Allo Lexy me Faberlush Lady, me bestestest girl. :Luv2: I not duz d' walkin proppully neever. Sumtimes d'legs dunt do wots yer wants 'em ter do, dunt they not? :hug: Still, iz gud if yoos getting d'cuddles from Aunty Roof. Anna messuj from Aunty T :wow: Takes care me luvver. :shify:
Paddy xxx
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Hope you're getting a lie in Ruth and hope Lady Lexy had a good night :hug: Not long till Monday ...
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Lexy had a quieter night. She's had diarrhoea since she got home, we've now moved onto grilled chicken and a few loads of laundry to clean bedding.
Thankfully I have a vet bed that I had put into her pen last night as Lexy had a bit of an piddle accident on it. What a relief it was to have that as I hadn't noticed until after I had cooked our dinner. She's been pretty good as her poop has been done consistently in her tray so I could monitor it.
We had a little more this morning, and I had to encourage her to eat so she could take her meds. Thankfully this time round the poop was a small one so she didn't try to clean up in her bed and I caught it just after it happened. She tends to call for me if she needs a clean up..... now isn't that just like a princess :naughty: :Luv2:
I spoke to surgeon yesterday about her instability and falling over. He said she won't make the leg worse at all. For now he wants to wait until the antibiotic regime is over (Monday) and then we book her in for her next surgery Monday 16th. It is heartbreaking seeing her try to walk. She manages a little and then she gets too tired so starts to flop over. She's spending a lot of time cleaning, so I guess that's normal after the collar being on for so long she can't clean as normal.
I've kept the collar on her only when I can't be with her in the room. So for the most part she's ok, just a little frustrated during the week. Next week, no collar and no staples so just rest without stress.
Here are a couple photos.
One last night having a well deserved clean (Paddy close your eyes, no gentleman should see this position) ;)
(http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p63/kittybabe_photos/Nov_leg.jpg)
And one this morning after another clean up, resting on her new Flectabed.
(http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p63/kittybabe_photos/Nov-Chill.jpg)
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Awwwwwwwwwwwwwww Lexy you are looking as beautiful as ever and hope that you are able to walk soon ;D
I am sure it will be the abs that are doing her tummy in Ruth and worth starting her on Lacto B, it can be used when they are still on Abs and Franta had it all the time he was last on marbocyl and he was much better tummywuse than the last time and he is now completely firm and off it after 6-7 months.
I hope what ever they do next will sort Lexy out but reckon it may be still a while before she can walk properly cos she will have a lot of muscle wastage :hug: :hug:
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:Luv: poor girl, you can see she's been through the mill with her leg, bless her. Hope that things improve now onwards :hug:
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Poor little Lexy :hug: Where did you get the flectabed, Ruth (you may have said already, but if so, I missed it)?
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Aw bless her, Im sure it will be the abs that have gave her an upset tum! :hug:
She looks adorable on her bed in front of the radiator! :Luv2:
Thinking of you both! :Luv2: :hug: :hug:
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Poor little Lexy :hug: Where did you get the flectabed, Ruth (you may have said already, but if so, I missed it)?
I got it at Pets At Home in the Dog section, Christine. There are cheaper online but I was there getting litter and thought it would be a nice rest pad for Lexy.
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Lexy my sweet claw, Aunty T is gonna tell youz big secrets an it will make you laugh but will give you hope for quick recovery, them antibiotics were so bad that poot aunty t ad a nappy put on her for over a week in hospital cos everything went splat but her tummy is gud now so dont worry your tummy will soon get there, as for learning to walk aunty t still struggling badly too, so we take it slowly and carefully and we get there safely together.These fings take time :hug: :hug:
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Hope you and Lexy are having a nice quiet evening and hope things improve for both of you :hug:
I now have a pic of lexy and Aunty T doing exercises together and seeing who can walk best first ;D
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I now have a pic of lexy and Aunty T doing exercises together and seeing who can walk best first ;D
Oh dear... now i have that image too! :evillaugh:
We've had a good day today. I spent a good portion of it out and Lexy took all her meds. She wasn't keen last night, but I managed to get the Flagyl into her. She wasn't keen on other meds in treats.
Today madam had a good breakfast and then spent a lovely day snoozing in her bed.
We had another piddle accident, but I saw it happen so bed went straight into washing machine.
I bought her another square "donut" bed today, so I at least have one in use, one in wash and one drying. Blankets only last so long with Lexy before she trashes them :tired:
My sister came over for a quick snack after being out today with me, Lexy had a cuddle and now is washing her belly.
One thing I have noticed is that with the amount of strength she has to muster getting up each time, her tail is becoming nice and thick at the base, where it was thin before. Love thick tails :Luv2:
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Aunty T :blow kiss:
I'z not worid if'n yoo haz t'wer dum nappies :naughty: yoo iz big cat soes dats ok ;)
Lexy
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So pleased Lexy seems wel and happy and I love thick tails too ;D ;D
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Wishing Lexy and Teresa another day of progress today :hug: :hug: :hug:
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Big Monday 9 November cuddles to Lexy from Blip and me :hug:
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Come my sweet Claw Lexy, keep building up your strength :hug:
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Sending Lexy get strong soon vibes :Luv: :Luv:
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Thank you.
We had a small accident this morning, stupid collar kept knocking her over so she had to get into tray a little at an angle. Being the mum I am I moved her into position. Sadly after she had a splodgy poop she lost her balance and sat in it... :sick: So I was cleaning Lexy up, much to her consternation!
Vet visit tonight, I want this collar off now so my baby can have some dignity.
She's getting brave. Sits up like a meerkat to get my attention. Its so cute. :Luv2:
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Sending lots of good vibes to Lexy for tonight. :hug: :hug:x
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Loads more vibes coming to Lexy xx
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Good luck at vets and sounds she needs Lacto B immediately :hug: :hug:
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Aw bless her, this is not lady Lexy, she must be sooo :-[ :hug: :hug:
Sending big vibes for her collar to be off tonight plus the very best news possible! :Luv2: :hug: :hug:
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Thanks.
Lexy can't take Lacto B, Gill, so that's not an option. I will, however, ask vet about other remedies that will settle her down.
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Oh thats sad cos it works so well, I hope they know something that will help her tum :hug: :hug:
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We're back. Staples came out, no collar!!
I'm giving Lexy Pro-Kolin which is a probiotic so it should settle her tummy. She's currntly munching her chicken and will no doubt go for a wash in a minute.
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I keep a few tins of Hills i/d in and give to anyone that has upset tummy -mainly Smartie .
Hope Lexy feels better soon :hug: :hug:
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Wonderful and I am sure she is so happy ;D
I was amazed at staples cos Kocka had about 10 of them after having a lump removed from her side, no collar and they came out without a wince even
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So pleased for you both returning to some form of normality :hug: :hug:.
Hope Lexy's tummy feels better very soon.
Was going to ask about the latest plan but think for now it's enough to concentrate on enjoying cuddling time :).
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Happy to hear her staples are out and her collar is off, she will feel like a new woman Im sure! Bet you two are so contented and long may it last! :Luv2: :hug: :hug:
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Glad to hear that the staples are finally out and things getting back to normal, hope Lexy's tum is soon sorted too :hug:
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:shify: Allo an' mornerin, me Faberlush Lady Lexy. :Luv2: I'se so pleezed yer sticherers is owt now an yoo dunt haff ter wear dat nasty collur. I'se been keepin me eyes avertered til yoo woz feen betterer an more onna mend as I knoes dat sumtimes yer needs ter have yer privercy. :care: I stills croons ter yer tho at peepy times. :Luv: Yoo takes der care now, ok? :hug: ppprrffpppt! :shify:
Paddy xxx
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Yeay! No collar, great stuff. :)
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We're back. Staples came out, no collar!!
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Brilliant news - I bet the lovely Lexy is feeling much more comfortable without the nasty collar xxx
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Yay glad that nasty collar has gone! ;D
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so pleased you at last have good news :hug:
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How is her ladyship today.... :shify: Hope you have both had a peaceful night with no worries whatsoever! ;) :hug:
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Her Ladyship Faberlush Lady Lexy was a little quiet this morning. I think she's a little off everything right now.
She tumbled a bit last night and landed on the bad side and may have hurt her knee a little. However, the soft poos are still coming. I spoke to the vets and what I will do is gather tonights and tomorrow morning's samples and take them to them first thing to go to the lab. With the amount of antibiotics she's had gut lining can be affected and bacteria like salmonella and campylobacter can take an opportunity to grow. So a culture of her poop will determine whether she is capable of having another surgery so soon.
We'll see. I am off home at 6pm and by the time I get there I will be looking to scoop up some poop into a bag and putting it in the fridge :sick:
What a lovely life I lead!
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Poor little love, give her a hug from me please :hug:
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Awww poor baby, hope her tum settles soon :hug:
As for scoop the poop, I think you're in for a fun evening :sick: :naughty:
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Bless her, hope she is okay after her stumble! :( :hug: :hug:
Will you be doing the task before or after Tea Kitty? :sick: :hug:
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Thanks.
Not sure Baz... I think I need to triple bag it and then ziplock it all in a plastic container to even feel remotely sanitary. :sick: Maybe after... oh ew. Can't believe I'm even thinking about it!
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Hope your Tea is of a firm consistency not to remind you! :naughty: :rofl: :hug:
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Oh Roof..... :heeee heeee: Poor beyyyyoooterful Lady Lexy though. Paddy is in serious snooze mode, so assume he is soothing her furrowed brow. :hug: Looks like you'll have to settle for a glass of wine. :catplay2:
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Sending lots of good wishes to lexy and you :hug: :hug:
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Thinking of you and Lexy today.x :hug:
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Morning Ruth, Morning Lexy you lushush vision of luvverliness. :hug: :hug: Hoping you both had a good night last night, with no discomfort of mishaps. Hope your fridge is fresh and fragrant. :Luv:
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Morning me lovelies!
Well this morning have delivered poop scooped last night and this morning to vets. Lexy remains infamous at the hospital and is well known for wanting to get her way. :evillaugh:
Still a little off this morning, walked right into pen without being asked or manipulated into it, so I know things aren't right. But Lexy is eating and still dreaming her days away watching Animal Planet and using her ESP to communicate with Paddy :Luv2:
So far so good.
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Just catching up with this, sorry to hear that Lexy has an upset tum :hug:
Great news about losing the staples and collar though :hug:
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Cheers Leanne :thanks:
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I do hope they can sort her out quick cos this is dragging on far too long for poor Lexy and you :hug: :hug:
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How long before lab results come back Ruth? Is Monday still a possibility for surgery?
Sending the lovely Lexy many gentle cuddles. :hug: :hug: :hug:
Was surprised to discover her full name is Alexandra on another thread. Shudav realised perhaps.
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Hope the results from the samples come back fine and that Lexy's tum is back to normal soon :hug: On top of her leg, its the last thing she needs, and is probably what's making her feel rotten :hug:
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They should be back by Monday morning, Rosella, so hopefully we'll know then.
I just need to her to perk up a bit so will be trying to coax her into playing tonight to see if it gets her going.
Yes, her full name is Alexandra. Was my mum's cat's name as well when I was little and we used to call her the Russian diminutive form of Sasha. They look alike so I decided to call her Alexandra too but shorted it to Lexy and she responded to it so it stuck :Luv2:
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Aw bless her, she must be getting so down with this also! :( :hug: :hug:
Wishing for the results to come back so they can get her tum sorted soon! Love to you both x
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Sending lots of gentle stokes for Lexy xx
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Every best wish for tomorrow Lexy and Ruth :hug:
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Good luck tomorrow, Lexy and Ruth. :hug: :hug:
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Thanks everyone. There is a strong chance Lexy won't have surgery tomorrow. Sadly her botty is still runny and she's been throwing up last night and again tonight. Still drinking water but if she throws up water I have to take her in tonight.
Either way she may not be well enough for the op.
Sorry, just a little down seeing her and knowing that if she needs a drip tonight I'll now need to worry about her kidneys as well.
All this from a mad run around the house.
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Oh sweetheart i am sorry Lexy is not feeling well, i hope she is better in the morning.
You know i am here if you need any help. :hug: :hug:
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I am so sorry that Lexy is not well, I hope its just the abs having a really bad affect on her and they get her sorted properly before surgery :hug: :hug: :hug:
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This is so crazy, like you say all from a little running around the house! :( :hug: :hug:
Positive healing vibes being sent to you both....I wish you both through this quickly! :hug: :hug: :hug:
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Thanks. We've made it through the night with no dramas and no more being sick.
Those vibes work. X
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:( I do hope she is soon properly well, it's been one thing after another poor girl :hug:
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:shify: Dis no good, Aunty Roof! :( I finks me, me meowmy, Aunty Christine and d'Bonny Blip needs ter cum rown' an fights dis n'feckshun, wot me Faberlush Lady Lexy dun got. (An Aunty Pav cums too?) Iz bad enuff wiv Aunty T bein in d' hospickal wivowt yoos havin dis an all. :boxer: We biffs dem nasty 'feckshuns. Biff! Biff! :-: :shify:
Paddy xxx
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:shify: Dis no good, Aunty Roof! :( I finks me, me meowmy, Aunty Christine and d'Bonny Blip needs ter cum rown' an fights dis n'feckshun, wot me Faberlush Lady Lexy dun got. (An Aunty Pav cums too?) Iz bad enuff wiv Aunty T bein in d' hospickal wivowt yoos havin dis an all. :boxer: We biffs dem nasty 'feckshuns. Biff! Biff! :-: :shify:
Paddy xxx
Count us in, Paddy :boxer:
xBlip
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Oh, Ruth. :hug: I don't know what to say, this must all be so draining for the both of you. :care:
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Aw Ruth, sending Lexy and you lots of good vibes, hope she's feeling much better and no more being sick :hug: xxxx
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:thanks: Lexy has remained at the vets. She will indeed have surgery today. Her bloodwork came back normal so her kidneys are fine. She's healthy enough to have the surgery. The orthopaedic specialist discussed the solution he proposes in securing her knee. So Lexy will remain in tonight after her surgery, I'll probably collect her tomorrow night or Wednesday.
For now she's ok. I got a huge purr when I left her and a snuzzle.
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Glad that the bloods were all ok and everything must go well for her this time :hug:
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I am sending huge success vibes and hope Lexy gets fixed up proper this time once and for all, cos she has been through too much now and deserves to be back at home with her meowmy :hug: :hug: :hug:
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I hope all goes well for you both :hug:
Me thinks like Aunty T she seems to like healthcare practitioners ;)
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good luck Lexy (I'm sorry Ruth some how I missed that the op needed doing again :hug:)
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Lexy is now the most famous patient they've had. Everyone knows her well. :tired: Not sure if that's something to be happy about.
She will be anaethetised in the next hour.
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Tons of vibes on their way :hug:
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Fingers crossed this is the last time Ruth :hug: The boys send Lexy a magical healing head kiss for later :care:
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:thanks:
I'm nothing if not anxious at the moment.
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Keeping everything crossed for Lexyxx :hug:
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Sending lots of good vibes for Lexy and :hug: for her mumy.x
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Sending lots of vibes and :hug: :hug: for you and Lexy
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I bet you are anxious and so would I be, hope all goes well :hug: :hug:
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Thinking of you both, glad she has passed for the op....Get this over and done with!!! ;) :hug: :hug:
Positive vibes for her and so glad her kidney's are fine, one less worry anyway! :Luv2: :hug: :hug:
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Lots of good luck vibes and healing for Lexy -really hope this works and she doesn''t have to have any more treatment , bless her . :hug: :hug:
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I hope all has gone well. :hug:
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I just called and she's still in :scared: but it was going to be a longer surgery so I'm just keeping calm.
Thank you all so much. :hug:
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my goodness seems long :hug: :hug:
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Ah but I am sure that means they are doing a thorough job! ;) :hug:
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Just so you know... I think I'm not the only one waiting and hoping for good news Ruth :hug: :hug: :hug:
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Lexy came through it ok. It's nice and stable, but she'll be in for a couple days until she's well enough to be home on her own during the day. They did a bit of repair to her knee cap and the teeny little bone at the back of her thigh bone that they use to anchor sutures on was weak and had to be removed, so she has a little screw in place now.
Overall, it was a good surgery, but its complete rest for at least 10 days with only a bit of movement allowed three times a day. She should be trying to get her weight on the leg within a couple days but if not in three days she has to go back to check.
I'm relieved, a lot! It's early days but some positive vibes will go a long way. Thank you all so much. :hug:
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Glad to hear that the op went well :hug:
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sending lots of positive vibes ..i reckon i am as worried as you :hug: :hug:
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Bless you Gill :hug:
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So glad all went well Ruth they do like to have us paranoid :hug:
Now we just have to see who is home first Darling Lexy or Aunty T ;)
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I'd like to see them both home at the same time. Nothing like a little virtual commiseration between the two of them. They have a special bond since Lexy has tasted Aunty T's blood :evillaugh:
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They have a special bond since Lexy has tasted Aunty T's blood :evillaugh:
:) So very pleased our super Lexy babe has excelled once again. I am so in awe of you both for the strength you have mustered together.
Best of all positive vibes being emitted constantly without any interruption
:wish: :wish: :wish: :wish: :wish: :wish: :wish: :wish: :wish: :cuddle:
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Glad her op is finally over, I think a couple of days will give you a head rest and her a body rest! ;) :hug: :hug:
She's a very brave lady you know! :Luv2:
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So pleased the surgery went well Ruth hun, and hope that Lexy recovers quickly and settles down for some good rest and recuperation :hug:
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poor Lexy and poor you, what an ordeal this has been
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So glad to hear it went well, hope Lexy is home with you soon :hug: :hug:
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Well, my Faberlush Lady Lexy has had a good night, she will stay one more night so they can monitor her pain, make sure the wound does not seep and she's stable.
All in all, she gave them what for and bit a nurse :evillaugh: (sorry I shouldn't laugh but it indicates that she's in good spirits).
I get to visit her tonight, so all happy :Luv2:
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way to go Lexy and sending lots more good vibes for her :hug: :hug:
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Lexy is such a feisty lady isn't she? No wonder Paddy adores her. ;) Glad she's doing well.
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Lexy is such a feisty lady isn't she?
That's one way of putting it :evillaugh:
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Wouldn't put it any other way. ;)
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Glad she has had a good night Kitty....So now she is not only famous for her claw! :evillaugh: :hug:
Yep another night and she wont feel so raw and you will have a little less to worry about! Have a good visit later! ;) :hug: :hug:
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Just found this thread and sending healing white light to the little girl. :Luv2: :Luv2: :Luv2: :Luv2:
Love,
Sparklecat and Tulip
xxxx
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:shify: Sigh...... I sends me faverrut Laydee der gentul snoozle. :Luv2: I jus' wants'er 'ome agin. :shify:
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Don't you just klove it when they get the vet or the nurse :evillaugh: So glad Miss Lexy is doing well and hope you had a nice visit :hug:
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Sending Lexy more good vibes and pleased she is doing well. :) x
:hug: :hug: for Lexy's mum.
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Topping up the cuddles Ruth :hug: :hug:
Am not surprised Lexy has been getting abit of her own back at the vets - she's been a very patient patient, but enuuf's enuff! ;) :evillaugh:
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How is Lexy doing this morning?
I think I'd want to bite someone too if I'd been messed about with like Lexy has :hug:
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More huggles for Lexy and hope the wound is OK :hug: :hug:
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He he, the vet had a good laugh when I told him I was glad to see the "care" lable on Lexy's pen at the vets had been upgraded to "extreme care" :evillaugh: She only lets one nurse handle her and purrs for Africa.
I'm collecting Lexy tonight. Her tummy has settled somewhat, no more runny but still soft and labs came back negative for any baddies.
Lexy is putting weight on her leg and its pretty stable right now. She has to live with blasted buster collar for the next 10 days or so and then she can get stitches out. As regards how's she's feeling, se first paragraph :evillaugh: :Luv2: :Luv2:
I love my little baby!!!!
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I love my little baby!!!!
We know :evillaugh: :hug:
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BIG BIG kisses to the little girl and lots of healing vibes! :Luv2: :Luv2: :hug: :hug:
Love,
Sparklecat and Tulip
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:shify: me luvs her too...... :Luv2: :shify:
Paddy xxx
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I love my little baby!!!!
We know :evillaugh: :hug:
:tongue 3: :slap: :evillaugh:
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:shify: me luvs her too...... :Luv2: :shify:
Paddy xxx
Oh and she knows that Paddy ;) She luvs yoo too :Luv2:
Have a stupid :naughty: on my face now.
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This sounds fantastic ;D ;D
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This is all sounding really good, Ruth, so pleased that Lexy is being a feisty madam, must mean she's feeling much better in herself :Luv2: :Luv2: :Luv2:
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Yay I'm so glad shes on the mend! ;D
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He he, the vet had a good laugh when I told him I was glad to see the "care" lable on Lexy's pen at the vets had been upgraded to "extreme care" :evillaugh:
Ah yes.
Glad she's coming home :hug:
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:get well: Lexy :care:
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:thanks:
Counting the miinutes!
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Not surprised. Great news she's being "released for good behaviour." ;)
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Sorry not been around to support you Ruth and Lexy but you have been in my thoughts, hope all is purrfect soon :hug:
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Come on Lex sweetie. Are you coming home at same time as Auntie T? Pretty please? :wish: :wish: :wish: :waiting:
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Aunty T is home!!!! And so is Lexy!!!! :cheer::cheer::cheer:
T don't you worry at you you just ficus on gettimg well xxxxx
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just ficus
A rubber plant? :-: :-: :-:
Glad Lexy is home :hug:
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lexy is home yesssssssssssssss :hug:
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just ficus
A rubber plant? :-: :-: :-:
Glad Lexy is home :hug:
:evillaugh: eager typing!!
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Ficus very apt, we both keep bouncing back
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You both are home for the auction and for a long time for some R & R and home comforts where all cats and cat lovers should be :hug:
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Bouncing is right! Lexy won't sit still in her pen and keeps growling :evillaugh: :-:
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Im so glad that the op went well and that Lexy is home - keeping everything crossed for success this time and sending love and healing vibes for Lexy and big :hug: for you Hun xxx
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Sounds like she is trying to get her slave on side to go against vets orders,,,,,,,,,,,,,she knows a soft touch when she meets one :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
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Ficus very apt, we both keep bouncing back
:rofl: Love it! :)
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Ficus very apt, we both keep bouncing back
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Welcome back to the Lushush Lady lexy of the Luvverly Leg. ;D Paddy says "she not growlerin', she grumberlin' in d' happy way."
Apparently. :-: :hug: :hug:
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Ah well yes, I am sure it was grumbling! Paddy has to know.
As for madam this morning she gave me a good cuddle (she was glad to be out!) but annoyed when she had to go back in. Clean up was interesting. No water (all over the floor of the crate (papered of course)), litter tray used (poop getting normal now!), and litter all over her bed. :tired:
Ate a hearty meal and then off to sleep again. She's so cute.
:Luv2: :Luv2:
Aunty T! Hope you had a good sleep!! x
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Lexy you eat,sleep and growl as much as you need to, just carry on making a good recovery and Ruth keep smiling :hug:
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glad she is doing ok, fingers crossed it all goes well this time
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This sounds very positive Ruth ;D
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;D glad to hear that things are going well xx
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Big kisses for the little girl. :Luv2: :Luv2: :Luv2: :Luv2:
Love,
Sparklecat and Tulip
xxxx
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So very pleased for you Kitty that the lovely Lexy is back where she belongs!!! 3rd time lucky! :Luv2: :hug: :hug:
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:crossed: :crossed: :crossed: :crossed:
(not that I'm superstitious or anything!)
Let's hope when I get home madam has had a nice quiet day with Animal Planet and hasn't trashed her pen again.
Aunty T. Don't encourage her! ;) :evillaugh:
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Well, we had a quiet day it seems and a quiet night, until Madam removed her buster collar with some force! :tired: However, stitches left alone.
I'm working at home today and have Lexy laying next to me, collarless, so she can stop fretting. She'll have a nice quiet day I think.
Leg still a bit wobbly but that is expected. She's putting weight down on it and it doesn't appear unstable, if just tender. No swelling, no antibiotics, a little xanax at night only to keep her resting while I sleep, and we're on the road to recovery me thinks. :wish:
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:shify: Dat wot she finks of dat Buster Collur, Aunty Roof. Biff! Biff! :boxer: All she dun needz iz her meowmy. :Luv2: She gonner be fine she sez. xx :shify:
Paddy
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This all sounds very positive Ruth and fingers and toes crossed she continues to progress :wish: Just wondered to meself how long it's been since op and realised it's already 4 days. Time is just flying by.
I imagine you are very glad to have today at home with her and am sure you will keep an eagle eye on her whilst no collar on. It's always such a difficult one to call. When Dinah was spayed, she was very good about stitches but Lexy has a stitch removing history doesn't she? :scared:
Very frustrating that I can't help in a more positive way but can only send that lovely girl and you too the best quick healing vibes I can muster and a :cuddle:
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:thanks: ladies.
Rosella, historically Lexy has been good with stitches, just the last time she wasn't and I suspect that as there was infection she bothered it. I have to pop down the shops in a min so collar has gone back on.. much to her distress. She does keep trying to lick the collar :evillaugh:
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Wow! Lexy got her collar off!!! I can imagine the panic on your face as you ran to check her stitches! :hug: :hug: :hug:
Glad she has left them alone, they must be healing nicely this time with no swelling or infection to annoy her...Glad she is getting some much needed mum time! :Luv2: :hug: :hug:
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hope the day has gone well and lexy is all relaxed :hug:
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Apart from a manic morning where Lexy wanted to get out, she settled down and spent the day snoozing.
She's now had her dinner and is itching to get out again, so me thinks we need some cuddle time!
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Bless her. I think Madam is doing remarkably well with all this. Hugs to you both. :hug:
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Thanks JS, yes I think for the most part she is.
It's a good sign that she's so keen to get out and is willing to trash her pen (again :tired: ) which means she's able to stand on her leg.
There's an odd angle to the knee when she walks and she can't yet put her full weight on it. When she's eating she does tend to favour the leg but it is sitting nicely in position when she bends it. It's only been 5 days since the surgery so I expect that we'll continue to see an improvement.
Lexy's stitches are due to come out Thursday evening (no more buster collar!) so she just had to put up with 5 more days of it. At that point we'll be able to spend another week and a half of pen confinement and then after that she can spend more time out of it when I'm home. By the time Christmas comes along, Lexy should hopefully be able to be unconfined.
Fingers crossed this has worked. It just has to have worked.
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I really hope its worked and that she will be able to be herself again very soon :hug: :hug:
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Will be keeping everything crossed that it has worked honey, its all sounding very good so far though, so hopefully all is well :hug: :)
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It just has to have worked! ;) :hug: :hug:
No swelling, no oozing they are all positive signs Kitty....I will keep the healing vibes coming, our sweet claw does need this to be over now....She has been so tolerant of all that is happened, I wish for the day when you can both fully relax! :Luv2: :hug: :hug:
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I agree....third times a charm. ;) You and Lexy have been through quite enough now!
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:Luv: Kissie, Kissie Lexy! :hug:
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Keeping everything crossed that this has worked and she can get back to normal :hug:
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Just checking in to say night night and hoping all going to plan :hug:
Very strange. Dinah just jumped up and lying directly between screen and keybord :shify:. Think she's sending some rather nice vibes to her cyber sis :)
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:shify: Ppppst. Lexy, meluvver. Iz me. Jus' wantud ter ssay "PPppprrfffpppt" :cat rub:
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I'm having some difficulty this morning.
Whilst the leg appears stable (ish) Lexy has diarrheoa again, this time much worse than before and she's not holding food down. We'll be back to the vets later today. I left her this morning with a clean pen and water, no food to try to starve whatever bug she has. My worry is if she doesn't hold water down now. She's very clingy and clearly her tummy is sore as she just wants to curl up.
Its only happening at home, at the vets her tummy settled without a problem. Soon as she came home it started so I'm starting to think its something she's eating or ingesting that I can't see.
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Oh Ruth. :( :hug: What's she had to eat and drink over the weekend, if anything? Wonder if this is something to do with the Ab's? Sending much love to you both from me and The Padster. :hug:
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She's not had ABs this time round. The others finished last Sunday and I know it takes time for tummy to clear but when she went in for surgery she got a nice firm stool again, but last two days its become worse and this morning at 5am I woke up to hear her retching and badly. Her whole pen bedding was left washing in the machine, her poop had dripped outside the pen onto the floor.
I'm so worried about her, I feel like I'm making something worse for her and I don't know what. If I could trust her not to jump she'd be out of that pen and not around anything that needs to be sanitised every 20 minutes.
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Yes, I see what you mean.
Is there any way you could remove things from your rooms, or make them inaccessible for her to jump on (I think I know the answer to this as I burble, but......) so that you could safely leave her while you're away from her? Perhaps in one room at least? I'm now trying to imagine how you possibly "cat proof" a room, especially from one such as her Faberlush Loveliness, and I admit it's probably unlikely, but I can see where your thoughts are, and I think you have a good point. :hug: I do sometimes wonder if we shouldn't all just trust our cat's Judgment more than ours at times. Except for jumping, of course. :-:
When Paddy was very ill after his last dental (when he was a young slip of a thing around 15) the first thing he wanted when we got him home, was to be out. Outside, with a capital O. I wasn't at all happy, but having witnessed first hand how badly things had gone, I decided to give him his head, although I admit I was pooping myself with anxiety, questioning the wisdom of my choice. I let him out and went with him into the garden. he wanted to be Out. I still hadn't grasped it.
He wanted OUT. Out on to the field with the wide open space, and the grass and the breeze, so - again incredibly reluctantly - I went outside with him, panicking in case he took off on his wobbly little feet as fast as he could go. He didn't. He threw up in the garden, wobbled out onto the grass, and I lay down beside him while he closed his eyes and just breathed. He slept for about an hour, in the open air, with me sitting guard, then he was happy to go back inside.
I couldn't recommend it for everything, but sometimes Ruth, you gotta go with your instinct and I suspect you have something there. :hug:
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:thanks: Sue
I have to admit that whilst I'm being vigilant with her I can't control her every movement while I'm cleaning up after her, this morning she jumped up on the sofa to give herself a good wash whilst I cleaned out the gruel that was in her pen. I saw her as she did and she favoured her healing leg. The other leg is very muscular now as its bearing her weight, poor mite.
I feel for her as she's such an immaculate cat, always clean and preens with it.
I spoke to nurse now and she said that until Lexy throws up water, she can stay at home on water only, and some light chicken again later. If she can't hold that down then they'll give her something for her tummy and some I/D for a bit.
Feel useless. (and sorry for myself I know!)
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Which one of us doesn't feel useless in the face of our little 'uns so helpless. :hug: You're a Mummy. That's your job. :hug:
:shify: Aunty Roof, we'ze feelin sorree fer yer too. :shify:
Paddy xx
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This so terrible for you and Lexy and wondering if her problem is just stress with being at home but confined, she is obviously much happier to be out of the cage but wonder how much risk it is for her, cos its so imprtant that the surgery works this time. :hug: :hug:
I have a story similiar to Sues , well two actually!
The first was with Kocka who had an op and was supposed to stay inside for 24 hours until all the grogginess had gone.
I had locked the cat flap and she suddenly bolted for it found it was shut , rushed into the bathroom and couldnt believe my eyes cos she was up on the washbasin and half way through the top little window.......which I had forgotten about..............and had to fight with her to stop her getting out. Was a 6ft plus drop outside.
I decided it would be better to just let her go outside cos she wouldnt use a tray inside. I even tried to block the garden half way down but she was far to clever for me.
Sasa last year was sedated so she could be examined properly at her health check and was still very groggy when I brought her back hiome, infact she was falling over when she tried to walk but despite this she wobbled to the cat flap and left. She was so determined that she was not going to be shut in and luckily once realizing she could come and go, came back and went to sleep.
I think the cats basic instincts kick in and when they are used to being free and back at home they revert instantly to their normal behavior. I have to think that Lexy feels she is fine and thinks she is being caged for no reason, in her little mind.
Soooooooooo very hard Ruth and feel for both of you :hug: :hug:
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:thanks: Gill, Sue, Paddy
I'm so glad I don't have human children, not sure I could cope with it, it's bad enough with an independent minded furry kind. :-:
Let's hope I get home and pen is still clean. I would hate for her to be in a mess when I get home, as the buster collar prevents her from cleaning.
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I'm sorry to hear all this :hug:
Blip was similar to Paddy, Kocka and Sasa after her dental: she stayed in overnight simply because she was so groggy but the next morning she was literally climbing the walls to get out. So I let her out and she was fine after that.
Blip would be unimaginably stressed to be confined and I suspect Lexy feels the same way. But what can you do? My heart goes out to you both.
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Oh Kitty and Lexy! :hug: :hug: :hug:
How do you think her gut flora is with all them abs she has had of late? :shify:
Positive healing vibes to you both! :Luv2: :hug: :hug:
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How's she doing, Ruth? :hug:
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I got home and she looks ok. Had a little sick near her water bowl but litter tray was clean.
Some light dinner, not too much, and some water, and madam was perky, but now that she's gone back in pen, she's a little subdued.
Fingers crossed for the morning. :hug: thanks all. x
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Fingers crossed for the morning.
Mine are :hug:
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Oh Ruth :(.
Am so very sorry Lexy and you are going through such an ordeal. Is collar due to be removed on Thursday did you say? I so hate collars and locking cats inside let alone in a cage and my heart goes out to you both. Hope the chicken and water diet help Lexy's tummy stay settled :hug: :hug:
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Oh no Ruth :hug: :hug:
Finger crossed Lexy feels better in the morning. Is she still on Xanax? Just thinking it may be too strong for her!
Sending you both a big hug.x
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Hope its nothing to worry about Ruth but so hard to tell when you are so stressed and worried :hug: :hug:
Its tue now so only 2 more days to go before collar is off ;D
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Just tiptoing in to give you both a gentle hug this morning :hug: :hug: and hoping Lexy's had a restful night with no upsetting mishaps. :cat rub:
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:thanks: all, keep those vibes going.
An ok tummy, empty litter tray, and a quiet night. Let's hope that breakfast this morning as made it's way to the right place and stays there.
All of you are so wonderful, thank you so much.
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Topping up with lots more get well soon vibes for Lexy :hug: :hug: :hug: xx
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Tons of get well wishes heading Lexy's way :get well:
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hopes this is the beginning of things going right :hug:
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A very tentative :yes: ..... a nice solid poop released just 20 mins ago! :cheer:
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This is all I needed to hear for a good night's sleep :innocent:. Well done Lexy sweetheart. Really well done :) Your ma might just get to relax a wee bit now :hug:
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Fantastic! Im so pleased to hear this! ;D ;D ;D
Way to go Lexy sweatheart!!!! Maybe you can finally start to relax now Kitty! ;) :hug: :hug:
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:blow kiss: :cuddle: :cuddle: Clever girl, Lexy. Now keep up the good work, for all of us. (Paddy sends his love, of course) :Luv2:
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A very tentative :yes: ..... a nice solid poop released just 20 mins ago! :cheer:
:yayyy: Happy birthday, Ruth! ;) (We are an odd lot, you are all aware aren't you.....? :evillaugh:)
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Thats great news, sorry I am just catching up on developments, lots of vibes coming your way :hug: :hug:
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That certainly sounds positive ;) topping up the healing vibes :hug:
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Stitches due out tomorrow. Lexy is being her usual ornery self tonight so maybe some vibes to calm her would be good :evillaugh:
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Stitches due out tomorrow. Lexy is being her usual ornery self tonight so maybe some vibes to calm her would be good :evillaugh:
Lexy? Are you listening to your fearsome Aunty C?
SIT! I am not in the mood for nonsense, d'ya hear? :no no:
:thanks: :)
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awwwwwwwwwwww nice lexy, do you know you are going to lose that nasty collar tomorrow ;) come for a nice cuddle with me, you will soon be all better again :hug: :hug:
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Sending lots of good vibes for Lexy today. :hug:
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:shify: pppssssst. Mornin me luvver. Yoo be d'guddest gal wot yoo ever dun be, an yer gets yer stichers owt terday. Den yoo can have der bits nip of'd'vet :evillaugh: :Luv2: :shify:
Paddy xxx
Ruth - hoping all goes well. If Lexy has any sense, she'll listen to her Aunty Christine(and Paddy too of course. ;))
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Hope all goes well today xxx
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Good luck today :hug:
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Hope all goes well for Lexy today :Luv:
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Lexy listened :Luv:
Stitches are now out, leg is stable, she needs to exercise it and build it up for about 4-6 weeks and we'll review it again. For now, she's good. And having a good wash!
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;D ;D :hug: :hug:
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Lexy listened :Luv:
:rofl:
Stitches are now out, leg is stable, she needs to exercise it and build it up for about 4-6 weeks and we'll review it again. For now, she's good. And having a good wash!
:Luv:
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That's good to hear ;D
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phewwwwwwww, so pleased ;D
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Woohoooo ;D ;D ;D
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:shify: Da's me gal. Me pwetty Lady Lexy. :Luv2: :shify:
Paddy xxx
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Fantastic news
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We had a small strop this morning, but nothing dramatic. Things are looking up!!
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great news!
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Aw if Madam is getting stroppy, she must be feeling OK!
Seriouly though, I'm so pleased for you both that this looks like its worked this time around :hug: :hug:
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She must have been chatting to Sasa :rofl: Sasa is a right little stirrer ;D
Lots of strokes to lovely Lexy :hug:
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We had a small strop this morning, but nothing dramatic. Things are looking up!!
Odd thing to say this to - but "yeayyyy!" ;)
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Thats it Lexy , keep showing your fighting spirit :hug:
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So happy for you and Lexy that things are heading in the right direction! :wow: :Luv2: :hug:
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Yay! Strops is good!! ;D Nice one Lexy. That'll do your Mum the power of good :hug:
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Yay! Strops is good!! ;D Nice one Lexy. That'll do your Mum the power of good :hug:
Yes. We all need fighting spirit :boxer:
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Sooo happy Lexy is doing well :hug: :hug:
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Very happy this seems to be going well now - thank goodness !
Hopefully Lexy is now well on the way to full recovery .
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How's the patient Ruth? :wish: :hug:
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yaaayyy - success at last ;D
lots of healing vibes heading (both) your ways :hug:
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Evening all.
The brat patient is teaching me new skills in patience...pun intended. ;)
Madam has learned to walk again with a limp but is keen to exercise her new found stability...often. We have migrated from cage rest to room rest during the day and cage rest during the night when she is likely to be most active. She will easily try to climb things and gets very annoyed when I say no. Apparently the word "no" in human speak generates a feline scowl with what looks like a snarl. It could just be my imagination. :innocent:
Food and tummy are all going in and out in the right order and consistency.
Let us just say that things are looking up :innocent:
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I am so very pleased and things do sound like they are going very well ;D
I just seen you have a black currant :rofl: :rofl:
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:evillaugh: Sounds to me like recovery is right on track, Ruth! :hug: :hug:
Yes Gilly - a redcurrant and a blackcurrant. As Big Cat is green, I suppose mine could be the gooseberry....... :rofl: (Nah, not that sort of green ;) )
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Yes Gilly - a redcurrant and a blackcurrant. As Big Cat is green, I suppose mine could be the gooseberry....... :rofl: (Nah, not that sort of green ;) )
Mine is grey - the nearest thing would be a mulberry I suppose :evillaugh:
Glad Lexy is making progress :hug:
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Fantastic that she is getting much better every time you update...You must be so pleased that your getting the old Lexy back! :Luv2: :hug:
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Hurrah! Great that Madam is getting back on form. ;)
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So pleased that Lexy is doing well. :Luv: :hug: x
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So pleased she's doing so well :hug: xxx
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It's been a week since your last post on here Ruth and wondered what progress your little angel had made. Hope all's well.
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It's been a week since your last post on here Ruth and wondered what progress your little angel had made. Hope all's well.
Just to say that I know Ruth has had some urgent business to deal with but I predict a positive update shortly, folks :Luv:
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And Paddy is keepin "bofe der eyes on fings inna meentime" :shify: :ok:
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:shify: :shify: :shify: :wow: :evillaugh: :Luv2: :hug:
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And Sasa is exhausted cos she has been listening in on their whiskerline ;D
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:) :)
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Morning everyone
Lexy is doing great. She still has an exagerated limp however that's expected. She'll never walk normally again so we are learning to accept that.
It's a slow progression to good health but Paddy's whisperings and Sasa keeping her ear in to help those vibes have been working ;)
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Really glad to hear Lexy's doing well Ruth and even if she doesn't walk as she did, the main thing is she's ok :hug:
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So glad she is well on the way to recovery! :Luv2:
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Awww glad to hear the lovely lexy is doing well
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i am sure that lexys limp will improve but after 3 lots os surgery she sounds great ;D
sasa is sending squeaky meows to lexy ;D
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Go Lexy - glad things are improving, Ruth. :hug:
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Glad to hear the fabby news! :Luv2: :hug: :hug:
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So pleased that particular rollercoaster ride you were both on Ruth is over at last. Sorry Lexy is not likely to be able to walk normally again but things could have been so very much worse :hug: . I hope she is comfortable. How long before cage rest is completely over?
Tell me to shut up and stop mithering you Ruth if you want :naughty:
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No more cage rest. Lexy is officially on room rest ;)
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Glad to hear from Lexy and her mum :) Millie sending lots o good vibes and love to both of you. ;) x
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Room rest, thats great ;D
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Ah that's just brilliant Ruth :)
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Thats great to hear! Took a long time getting here but sure worth it now!!! ;) :Luv2: :hug:
Well Done to Lexy and Kitty! :wow:
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;D :Luv2: Such good news. :hug:
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A little update for everyone.
Madam Princess Stroppy Moo Faberlush Lexy is doing very well. Keeping me up at night :tired: as she's rediscovering her legs. I do try to get her a good workout when I am home in the evenings so that she is tired at night, but in true kitten style (she has regressed), Lexy needs more than that!
A limp is a given, and we will review again in a few weeks. Suffice it to say, that Lexy is a happy madam.
As for being a kitten.. the eyes are constantly on alert for new toys, tail is always in the air and she pounces. Yes... pounces. :tired: A lot. :tired: :tired:
I get more cuddles, usually when I am in the most comfortable of position on the sofa and she wants to settle down in the tiny little spot between my arm and my body :Luv2:
I do worry about her leg as she does get wobbly now and again, but that is expected and the strength in her leg will improve.
Lexy wanted to send a lot of :hug: and :cuddle: to all her Aunties and Uncles, thanking them for all the wonderful vibes that kept her going strong in her pen for nearly 3 months (yes.. 3 months!).
Now if only I could figure out how to trim her claws without hurting her leg. Me finks vets havta does it :naughty:
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Good news, KBabe :Luv:
Now, about these ducks...
:evillaugh:
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What ducks... :shify:
quack
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What ducks... :shify:
quack
The ones that are coming to get you, haha, quackquack.
OK folks, end of derail: great news about our little patient :Luv:
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:heeee heeee: Kvack! ;)
So pleased that Lexy is doing so well, and givin her mummy lots of super cuddles. ;D
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So pleased that Lexy is doing well and Misa quacks, if that helps :rofl: :rofl:
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Wooohoo pounces have to be good! :Luv2:
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Fantastic to know that sexy Lexy is well and truly on the mend..... I cant believe her cage rest ended up at 3 months! :Crazy: :hug: :hug:
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On the subject of claws, there was a tv ad on in the run up to Christmas (not sure if it was on terrestial tv or Sky/freeview) for a little gadget that "trims your pet's claws without trauma". I was fascinated to see what looked like a small grinding wheel in a little yo-yo style container, which, when you inserted your pet's paw, buffed the nail to salon standards, no fuss, no mess. Even more fascinating was the fact that the dog and the cat models they chose to demo this amazing little gadget, sat docile and compliant in front of their smug owners. Does anyone have one of these items, or did I dream the whole thing.....?
Lexy, Paddy says "Yoo dunt lets anywun trims yer blades, Princess. Yoo keeps dem blades rite sharpitty, jus in case." :-: :shify: Oh Yus. :Luv2:
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On the subject of claws, there was a tv ad on in the run up to Christmas (not sure if it was on terrestial tv or Sky/freeview) for a little gadget that "trims your pet's claws without trauma". I was fascinated to see what looked like a small grinding wheel in a little yo-yo style container, which, when you inserted your pet's paw, buffed the nail to salon standards, no fuss, no mess. Even more fascinating was the fact that the dog and the cat models they chose to demo this amazing little gadget, sat docile and compliant in front of their smug owners. Does anyone have one of these items, or did I dream the whole thing.....?
:evillaugh: you didn't dream it, I saw that Sue! it was like those battery operated manicure sets you can get in Boots Not sure my 2 would sit there whilst I filed their nails down though :shify:
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:rofl: Thank goodness for that Janey - I thought someone had spiked my drinking choclit ! :evillaugh:
I know for sure neither of mine would be complicit in such an indignity, although their responses would be very different. Tess would leap up and bound about and lick my face and offer me the other paw to hold by way of compensation. Paddy (after he'd clawed my eyes out) would stalk off in disgust - probably at what amounts to high speed for him these days on somewhat arthritic and wobbly legs. I'd be lucky if he spoke to me for anywhere approaching a day and a half (except to demand recompense by way of "gud fud")
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Now why would you mention this? Why? Why? :shify: It's like you want Lexy to kill me off once and for all! :evillaugh:
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:naughty: Nope - just suggesting what not to get in the January sales, if you should ever stumble upon such a beast in your shopping adventures. I gather they sell them in Wilkinsons, T J Hughes and online too, of course...... probably made by JML (not that I'm suggesting you'd wish to take a chance on such a ridiculous contraption..... :scratch: :evillaugh:
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I saw those things on a market stall. There was also a demo video. It is like a motorized grinder so the noise alone would petrify most cats :scared:
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Exactly. And it's not natural. :shify:
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Oh the cruelty! :shify:
Paddy, I fear that Lexy will have her claws clipped if only to ensure she doesn't hurt herself again. The last two nights she's decided that the pillow next to mine is the best bed in the house to sleep the night away and obviously perfectly placed to hear me stir in the mornings so her nose can be next to mine in readiness for fud. Just as well she doesn't have smelly breath! :evillaugh: It's for this reason alone I won't be buying this contraption, I imagine my nails would be filed down in the morning (mysteriously). :evillaugh:
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:rofl: :rofl: I suspect you might be right, Aunty Roof! :evillaugh:
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If Lexy is anything like Franta then its your nose you have to check in the morning :innocent:
Ducha who sleeps on the otherside just bloomin steals my pillow and most days I wake up with him lying in the middle, how does this happen I hear you ask!
Well ummmmm every little movement I make allows him to put a paw, then a leg under my neck and then he proceeds to manoevre me off the pillow while I am sleeping, sounds like Lexy will have you off that pillow before you can snore :rofl: :rofl:
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So pleased Lexy is picking up ;D
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So pleased Lexy is doing so well :hug: xxxxxx