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Title: Mosi may have broken tail - update he's ok
Post by: Susanne (urbantigers) on May 20, 2016, 21:52:42 PM
I don't know if anyone's around but I need urgent help. Mosi and Kito were playing when there was a squeal from Mosi. I didn't see what happened as they were the other side of the coffee table. Now Mosi is walking with his tail hanging limp. The base looks ok but then it hangs over   He's walking ok and can jump up onto things. Is this a vet now thing or a wait and see thing?  I'm really panicking.
Title: Re: Help emergency
Post by: Susanne (urbantigers) on May 20, 2016, 21:59:40 PM
He's used the litter tray. I'd ring the vet and may well do shortly but I know they'll say bring him in to have a look but I really can't afford out of hours vet fees at moment. I will of course take him if necessary.  Just not sure how long to watch him for before deciding he needs to be seen
Title: Re: Help emergency
Post by: Lyn (Slugsta) on May 20, 2016, 22:02:01 PM
Can you phone and speak to an on duty vet? From what I have read, this could be something or nothing. In your position I would want expert advice  :hug:
Title: Re: Help emergency
Post by: Rosella moggy on May 20, 2016, 22:04:45 PM
Phone vet Susanne  :hug:
Title: Re: Help emergency
Post by: Susanne (urbantigers) on May 20, 2016, 22:05:35 PM
Omg think he's broken his tail. I can't afford X-ray on top of out of hours. He is insured but now that he's 10 I have to pay £120 plus 20%. Does anyone know whether consultation fee is included in that or will I have to pay 129 on top of that?
Title: Re: Help emergency
Post by: Rosella moggy on May 20, 2016, 22:06:35 PM
Phone vet Susanne  :hug:
Title: Re: Help emergency
Post by: Susanne (urbantigers) on May 20, 2016, 22:09:26 PM
Waiting for on call vet to ring me back. Am going to have to stop at cash machine on way to get money for consultation as no card and don't know what will happen if need X-ray. So worried will need to be amputated. Can't believe this has happened
Title: Re: Help emergency
Post by: Susanne (urbantigers) on May 20, 2016, 22:22:36 PM
Right. I've spoken to duty vet. He says to keep him quiet and take him in in the morning but to ring back if I'm worried and feel need to. I asked whether should give him pain killer as I have metacam but he said not to unless I feel he really needs it. Supposed to stop him jumping but not sure how I'm supposed to do that. Can't believe this has happened. Kito would not have hurt him deliberately. Think his tail must have got twisted or something.  Please send get well vibes
Title: Re: Help emergency
Post by: Lyn (Slugsta) on May 20, 2016, 22:24:52 PM
Mosi and Susanne  :hug: I hope your lovely lad is not hurt as badly as you fear. I hope you both have a quiet night.
Title: Re: Help emergency
Post by: Rosella moggy on May 20, 2016, 22:31:42 PM
Sending heartfelt get well vibes to your stunning boy Susanne.   Of course Kito wouldn't have harmed his bested pal on purpose.

So glad that you will be able to ease any discomfort if needs be  :hug: :hug: :hug:
Title: Re: Help emergency
Post by: Susanne (urbantigers) on May 20, 2016, 22:51:48 PM
I'm shaking like a leaf. I can be practical when it's other people's cats but go to pieces when it's mine. One minute I'm playing with them, looking online for things for them then this happens. I suspect I may have to cancel my holiday. Mosi comes first of course but I have looked forward to this break for so long and won't get my money back. But for now I'm just worried about my fluffy monster. He has such a lovely tail I can't bear the idea of him having it amputated although of course I know him being ok is the only thing that matters.  I just want him to be alright. I'm not sure how I'll know whether he needs metacam as cats hide pain so well. Kito knows somethings wrong. I'm going to see whether he wants supper.
Title: Re: Help emergency
Post by: Lyn (Slugsta) on May 20, 2016, 22:57:11 PM
Oh Susanne, I wish I could give you a real hug :hug: Please make sure you have had something to eat yourself, low blood sugar won't help anything. If you think your lovely boy might be in pain, don't be afraid to give him some metacam - just don't forget to tell the vet tomorrow, just in case he needs to know.

Poor Kito too, he will know that something is wrong with his buddy, but not what  :(
Title: Re: Help emergency
Post by: Sonya(Buttersmum) on May 20, 2016, 23:02:58 PM
Sending vibes to you Susanne, hope Mosi hasn't broke his tail  :'(, hopefully he has just trapped a nerve and it will get better soon :hug: :hug:
Title: Re: Help emergency
Post by: Susanne (urbantigers) on May 20, 2016, 23:22:17 PM
I've had a feel of his tail (just once as I don't want to hurt him or make things worse) and there are bumps where something is definitely out if alignment. Looking at it I can see 2 bumps where it looks like broken. He is holding his tail like a question mark but low down - not trailing on the ground but almost touching it. I'm no vet but I would guess that he's broken it in 2 places. Poor lad. I can't believe this has happened. It's such a freak accident. Kito does get rough and Mosi usually ends up pinned down at those times as he weighs less so I tend to distract Kito at those times with a toy. Kito means no harm - it's play to him and a bit of dominance but he wouldn't actually hurts Mosi. I think what may have happened is that Mosi has twisted to get out from underneath Kito and his tail has got trapped.   He's just eaten supper ok.
Title: Re: Help emergency
Post by: Sonya(Buttersmum) on May 21, 2016, 00:47:50 AM
Oh dear! hopefully the bumps are just bruising and swellings, at least he is'nt off his food
Title: Re: Help emergency
Post by: Sue P (Paddysmum) on May 21, 2016, 05:47:51 AM
Susanne, I'm so sorry to hear this has happened.  It sounds like his tail may be broken or dislocated.  Am sending very strong vibes for you both and will check back later xxxxxxxx
Title: Re: Help emergency
Post by: Rosella moggy on May 21, 2016, 07:44:45 AM
Just checking in to see how your boy is Susanne. Would have thought he was unlikely to have eaten if he was in too much discomfort. Hope with all my heart that things go well at vet today  :hug:
Title: Re: Help emergency
Post by: Susanne (urbantigers) on May 21, 2016, 08:18:40 AM
He has eaten breakfast this morning. I did consider not feeding him until he'd been to the vets but decided to keep things normal. I doubt he'd have surgery immediately even if they felt that was needed. He has done a wee and a poo this morning. His tail is much the same but I'm sure he has held it a bit more upright at times. The problem is about 3 inches from the base and last night he held up those 3 inches then the rest curled over towards the ground. This morning I have noticed a couple of times it seems to curl over from higher up (by which I mean further down the tail) but that could be wishful thinking. Obviously if he flicks his tail up momentum will make it look more upright temporarily. Overall it looks pretty much the same and he's walking around with his tail hanging down.

He seems a little subdued but I could be imagining that also.  If I didn't know something was wrong I don't think I'd notice anything wrong with his demeanour.  He's jumping onto things, he came to bed last night and is mooching around like normal. When he comes to bed at night he lies on his side so that his back and rear end are leaning into me. Not the best position when you have a damaged tail! He came and did that but it was clearly uncomfortable for him when the base of his tail touched me. He managed to get comfortable and was rolling onto his back for tummy rubs. I even got a purr out of him.

I've had a gentle feel of his tail and it doesn't feel as disjointed as it did last night but again I'm aware I might be seeing what I want to see.  I've avoided googling tail injuries as don't want to scare myself but have found a thread on pet forums from last year by someone whose cat had a very similar looking injury and his tail did get better over a few days. It may not be the same thing with Mosi but I'm keeping everything crossed it's something that will heal given time. He's sat beside me now on the coffee table helping me to type this.

He is due at the vets at 9.15 but annoyingly I have a Fetch delivery due 8.30 - 9.30 so hope that comes early.

Kito knows something's up. He has tried to play with Mosi this morning but is mostly keeping his distance. I think he was a bit freaked out by the cry that Mosi did last night when, in his mind, they were just playing.
Title: Re: Help emergency Mosi may have broken tail
Post by: JenGeorgieBob on May 21, 2016, 08:49:07 AM
Oh no, poor Mosi. I hope it is just a sprain or something that will heal given time. Keeping paws crossed for him (and for you).  :hug: :hug:
Title: Re: Help emergency Mosi may have broken tail
Post by: CarolM (Wendolene) on May 21, 2016, 08:59:58 AM
Sending all the best possible vibes for  Mosi and a big  :hug: for you Susanne.
Title: Re: Help emergency Mosi may have broken tail
Post by: Rosella moggy on May 21, 2016, 09:26:45 AM
Have everything crossed that all will yet be well Susanne and hope Mosi was able to get into carrier without too much discomfort.  I remember one of Sue's borrowers had an awful tail injury that somehow he got over in time  :hug: :hug: :hug:
Title: Re: Help emergency Mosi may have broken tail
Post by: Judecat (Paula) on May 21, 2016, 10:59:28 AM
Sorry Susanne, only just seen this. How did Mosi get on at the vets? :crossed: that the damage isn't as bad as you feared and it is a sprain.
Title: Re: Help emergency Mosi may have broken tail
Post by: Susanne (urbantigers) on May 21, 2016, 11:14:48 AM
We're back from the vet. Right song and dance getting him into the carrier. I got him out from under the bed with treats but after one failed attempt to grab him, he hid under the sofa. I was trying to pull the sofa out but he just went with it and Kito was hurtling around wondering what was going on.  Got him in and knowing we were late (Fetch delivery didn't come until bang on 9.30 - I'd rang vets to let them know) I still had to stop off for cash on the way so it stressful just getting to the vet.

The vet wants to wait and see.  He said fractures and dislocations in cat tails are difficult to treat and if they don't heal themselves amputation is the best option. He said it was possible to pin them and strap them but really he wasn't sure he'd want to do that as not really in the best interest of the cat. He actually paused and pondered and said "hmm. Would I refuse to do that... " clearly thinking about whether he'd actually agtree to do something like that.  It is a referral practice with a small amount of general practice so they obviously carry out complicated and expensive treatments (while I was waiting someone was at the desk paying £1700 in cash - he'd used up his insurance max payout) but they do tend to carefully consider whether just because something can be done it should be done. He didn't want to put us both through the stress and expense of X-Rays at the moment.  There is an obvious kink in his tail but it doesn't look or feel as bad as last night. I saw the head honcho this time. Never seen him before as consultations usually done by interns.

So we're back with instructions to watch him, try to prevent him playing rough with Kito  :Crazy: (may have to separate them when I go out) and give him metacam for 4 to 5 days.  The really good news as that he got out of the carrier and held his tail erect! He is still holding it hanging down most of the time but has held it fully up in the air a couple of times so that's fantastic. I've just given them both an unexpected snack so that I could lace Mosi's with metacam and he's eaten it.

So very promising news. He may always have a kink in his tail but I'm keeping everything crossed he doesn't have to have that lovely fluffy tail amputated
Title: Re: Help emergency Mosi may have broken tail
Post by: Judecat (Paula) on May 21, 2016, 12:07:48 PM
So pleased that he has held his tail up on his own, that has got to be a promising sign. Go Mosi :Luv2:
Title: Re: Help emergency Mosi may have broken tail
Post by: Rosella moggy on May 21, 2016, 13:07:18 PM
I did google this morning Susanne and only options that came up were in vast majority of cases it's wait & see as they often heal by themselves and in very bad circumstances amputation.  Not therefore surprised that vet not at all sure about whether he would go the strapping route.  Other very positive thing I found online was that it's a good sign if an affected cat can perform a poo which Mosi did OK this morning.  The fact that he has now held his tail erect, even for a short time, I would say is excellent news.  Tail injuries are however very uncomfortable so it's great that you have metacam (the wonder drug) handy.

Am so glad that you got to see head honcho too  :)

I do however see you have quite a problem on your hands keeping them separate  :-:

Sending you these Mosi sweetheart  :care: :care: :care: :blow kiss: and a few of these to Kito lad :no no: :no no: :no no:  :hug:
Title: Re: Help emergency Mosi may have broken tail
Post by: Tigerlily (Allison) on May 21, 2016, 14:22:48 PM
Poor Mosi  :( :( :(

Sending hugs to you and Mosi  :hug: :hug: :hug:
Title: Re: Help emergency Mosi may have broken tail
Post by: Sue P (Paddysmum) on May 21, 2016, 15:05:45 PM
Well remembered Rosella. 

"Wait and see" is exactly what the vet told Fred's owners when his tail was broken and his pelvis damaged.  Fred had the most glorious tail that arced over his back like a Lemur's and to see it hanging limp was heartbreaking.  Amputation was also discussed then, but the vet Fred's people use is the same one we go to, and he also prefers the "minimal intervention" route.

It paid off.  Fred's tail is now as glorious as it ever was.

The fact Mosi has already been able to hold his tail erect, however briefly, is a really good sign, Susanne. 

Am sending our gorgeous Mosi special snoozles and so much love.   :hug: :hug:
Title: Re: Help emergency Mosi may have broken tail
Post by: Lyn (Slugsta) on May 21, 2016, 15:44:27 PM
Thanks for the update Susanne. I'm glad that your lad has been eating and using his tray as usual - the latter is a really good indication that he doesn't have a significant cauda equina injury.

I agree that it is a good sign that Mosi has been able to lift his tail sometimes. Here's hoping that Mother Nature soon gets to work and does her stuff.

Sending lot of  :hug: for you all.
Title: Re: Help emergency Mosi may have broken tail
Post by: hollycat on May 21, 2016, 15:55:01 PM



Hugs and get well vibes heading Mosi's way :hug:
Title: Re: Help emergency Mosi may have broken tail
Post by: Smudgey on May 21, 2016, 16:01:15 PM
I don't know if anyone's around but I need urgent help. Mosi and Kito were playing when there was a squeal from Mosi. I didn't see what happened as they were the other side of the coffee table. Now Mosi is walking with his tail hanging limp. The base looks ok but then it hangs over   He's walking ok and can jump up onto things. Is this a vet now thing or a wait and see thing?  I'm really panicking.
I would say call the vets for advice

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Title: Re: Help emergency Mosi may have broken tail
Post by: Judecat (Paula) on May 21, 2016, 16:25:45 PM
I don't know if anyone's around but I need urgent help. Mosi and Kito were playing when there was a squeal from Mosi. I didn't see what happened as they were the other side of the coffee table. Now Mosi is walking with his tail hanging limp. The base looks ok but then it hangs over   He's walking ok and can jump up onto things. Is this a vet now thing or a wait and see thing?  I'm really panicking.
I would say call the vets for advice

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Um, she did, and took Mosi there this morning first thing. ;D
Title: Re: Help emergency Mosi may have broken tail
Post by: Sonya(Buttersmum) on May 21, 2016, 18:58:13 PM
Glad to hear Mosi has used his tail ;D hope he gets better over time, sending you more  :hug: :hug:. And Kito be very gentle when playing with Mosi
Title: Re: Help emergency Mosi may have broken tail
Post by: maryas on May 21, 2016, 21:20:37 PM
Just seen this and sending lots of healing vibes to my fave little boy :Luv2: :Luv2: :hug: :hug:

Susanne IF he does have to loose his feather duster don't worry too much cos I had my beautiful Bonnie with no tail.  He won't loose any of his personality or his gorgeous little face.

At first I was hoping Kito had just caught his claw in his back end but obviously not.

Give them both some big cuddles and kisses cos they will both be worrying about you cos you are so sad :( :hug:

Mary
Title: Re: Help emergency Mosi may have broken tail
Post by: Rosella moggy on May 22, 2016, 06:45:38 AM
How's your beautiful boy doing Susanne?

Are you managing to keep Kito quiet so Mosi can rest his tail?
Title: Re: Help emergency Mosi may have broken tail
Post by: Susanne (urbantigers) on May 22, 2016, 08:06:39 AM
Sorry I didn't get a chance to update further yesterday. I was so tired and also keeping a close eye on both of them to make sure no rough play.

Mosi's tail is making a remarkable recovery. He is using it , holding it up and out, and last night he was curled up with his tail wrapped around his body and his paws holding it down but the end was swishing (he does that when he's happy) which proves that he can use the entire tail. I'd say it was at least 80% back to normal. He does still often carry it flopping over at the end but he can clearly use the whole tail and hold it upright. I suspect the metacam is responsible for a lot of this but that's good as it implies it may only be discomfort stopping full use of his tail.  It's an amazing recovery as it looked horrendous at the time.

His tail still has a kink in it that he may always have but its not as severe as it was when he first did it.

The hardest bit is going to be stopping Kito from being rough. I need to make sure his tail doesn't get pulled while it's healing. I can watch and intervene when I'm at home but can see no other option than to separate them when I go out, for a few days at least. I forgot to ask the vet how long it would take to heal (obvious question but I was just relieved it seemed to be improving and no further action was needed right then so forgot).  How long do you think I need to be extra careful making sure his tail doesn't get pulled or sat on? I always try to distract Kito when he gets a bit rough anyway but Mosi enjoys a bit of chasing and wrestling and I can't watch them when at work. I suspect they both sleep most of the time when work but there's probably some playing/Kito chasing Mosi. I know that's a difficult question to answer when we don't know exactly what he's done to it, but how long do you think I need to be ultra careful to avoid the chance of it being pulled? I don't want to separate them longer than I need to since Mosi will be upset at being denied access pto the living room and kitchen, and Kito will be unhappy being shut into those 2 rooms. But protecting Mosi's tail has to be the priority at the moment.

I had forgotten about Fred's tail. So good that his fluffy duster is back to its former glory. Hopefully Mosi's will be too in time. Even if it makes no further recovery from the way it is now I dont think we'd need to amputate as he's using the whole tail and it's not dragging along the ground.
Title: Re: Help emergency Mosi may have broken tail
Post by: Sue P (Paddysmum) on May 22, 2016, 08:37:39 AM
Susanne, I think you can absolutely discount any talk of amputation.  Mosi's tail sounds like it's already feeling much better, which means it's healing.   :hug: :hug:

I remember when Fred's tail was injured, our vet used a scale of between 1 and 5 to explain the severity of the injury.  Fred's was a level 4.  Fred's tail took about 4 weeks altogether, but I then we felt that was quick considering he had other complications from his accident, and he just would not stay in the house (probably cos he seemed as determined as ever to come to visit).  He does still have a slight bump in his tail where it was broken, but it doesn't detract from its handsome appearance   :)

There are few sadder sights than to see a cat's tail hanging uselessly, so fully understand the shock and the  fright that went with seeing Mosi injured this way.  If you can keep them separated for a couple of days or so while you're at work, you'll make sure he gets on with healing that tail, and not gettting it knocked again.   :hug: :hug:

Title: Re: Help emergency Mosi may have broken tail
Post by: Greenlaner on May 22, 2016, 09:14:06 AM
 :hug:  hope Mosi is soon back to his happy self.   :hug:
Title: Re: Help emergency Mosi may have broken tail
Post by: maryas on May 22, 2016, 09:48:58 AM
 :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :Luv2: :Luv2: :Luv2: :Luv2: :Luv2: :Luv2: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug:

Mary
Title: Re: Help emergency Mosi may have broken tail
Post by: Sonya(Buttersmum) on May 22, 2016, 20:48:45 PM
 :wow:Really happy for you Susanne and for Mosi  ;D ;D ;D.  He'll be back normal in no time :crossed:
Title: Re: Help emergency Mosi may have broken tail
Post by: Lyn (Slugsta) on May 22, 2016, 21:41:15 PM
I am so glad that the handsome Mosi is able to use his swishy tail!  :briggin:

If you don't separate your boys while you are out, will you spend the whole time worrying?
Title: Re: Help emergency Mosi may have broken tail
Post by: Sue P (Paddysmum) on May 23, 2016, 07:14:02 AM
Susanne, how's our lovely boy this morning?    :cat rub:
Title: Re: Help emergency Mosi may have broken tail
Post by: Susanne (urbantigers) on May 23, 2016, 07:20:19 AM
Yes that's the thing - if they are together I will worry all day so I am going to separate them.

I'm pleased to say that his tail looks back to normal now.  I can see a slight kink in it from certain angles.  I'm amazed that something that looked and felt so awful can heal so quickly.  But without an x-ray we won't know exactly what he has done to it so difficult to guess healing time.  I'll see how they cope being apart all day (I separated them for a couple of hours when I went out yesterday).  I am off work on friday so I may separate them all week up til then - that will be a week since he did it - then if I go out over the bank holiday weekend it is unlikely to be for a full day so may be a good time to start leaving them together again.

I realise reading back that my first posts sound as though I'm more concerned about money than Mosi, bless him.  I was just concerned because the emergency vet is usually one of the interns.  They are fully qualified vets and I have no doubt about the quality of care he'd get (or that they'd consult a more experienced vet if needed) but I always wonder whether they say bring them in sometimes to cover their backs and say they've seen the cat, even though it's going to cost the owner over £100 just to walk through the door.  Then if he'd needed x-rays, the petplan vet line is closed over the weekend so we couldn't discuss direct payments.... The head honcho is actually the one who rang me back on friday evening.  They must have some staff problems for him to be providing the out of hours cover and saturday emergency surgery (he's usually only does specialist, referral consultations) but I think it was lucky for me he did as he may have been more confident and experienced enough to know that tail injuries are usually wait and see and that he didn't need to be rushed to the surgery on the friday evening.  I would, of course, have taken him in if he'd said that was necessary.
Title: Re: Mosi may have broken tail - update he's ok
Post by: Sue P (Paddysmum) on May 23, 2016, 07:57:13 AM
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         I realise reading back that my first posts sound as though I'm more concerned about money than Mosi, bless him.                     

No, it didn't.  There's no denying when our pets take ill over a weekend or bank holiday, or out of hours, there's always the added concern over the cost accessibility.  Susanne, no-one is judging your actions or your thoughts.  Please don't feel guilty over a perfectly normal reaction.   :hug:
Title: Re: Mosi may have broken tail - update he's ok
Post by: Lyn (Slugsta) on May 23, 2016, 10:19:49 AM
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         I realise reading back that my first posts sound as though I'm more concerned about money than Mosi, bless him.                     

No, it didn't.  There's no denying when our pets take ill over a weekend or bank holiday, or out of hours, there's always the added concern over the cost accessibility.  Susanne, no-one is judging your actions or your thoughts.  Please don't feel guilty over a perfectly normal reaction.   :hug:


seconded!  :hug:

I am very glad that our lovely boy is much better  ;D
Title: Re: Mosi may have broken tail - update he's ok
Post by: Rosella moggy on May 23, 2016, 12:05:59 PM
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         I realise reading back that my first posts sound as though I'm more concerned about money than Mosi, bless him.                     

No, it didn't.

Thirded!  :hug: :hug:

Am just so delighted he is improving so quickly  :wow:  I vaguely recall our Grouch hurt his tail some years back but think I've blocked it out tbh.

I just remember becoming a loony cat mum for a while then all was OK  :phew:
Title: Re: Mosi may have broken tail - update he's ok
Post by: maryas on May 23, 2016, 12:17:51 PM
Fourthed :hug: :Luv2:

It's cos everything is so expensive that our normal, human reaction is to ask "how much?".

Long live the feather duster tail :rofl: :hug: :Luv2:

Mary
Title: Re: Mosi may have broken tail - update he's ok
Post by: Susanne (urbantigers) on May 23, 2016, 18:39:41 PM
The fluff monster is doing well. The separation ended up being more stressful than it should have due to flooded bathroom and kitchen. Not sure what time of day it all happened but poor Mosi only had access to the bathroom litter tray but the bathroom floor very wet. It had been used and I was relieved that nowhere else had. But confining each of them to half the flat not the best idea when each has a flooded room to contend with. Poor boys.

They are getting on ok together but Kito chased Mosi earlier and Mosi was a bit upset. I think there are a few fences to mend as Mosi probably remembers what happened. His tail is looking great though.
Title: Re: Mosi may have broken tail - update he's ok
Post by: maryas on May 23, 2016, 18:59:05 PM
Oh no, don't tell me you are starting with floods again, I thought all was sorted with him upstairs?

I think if Mosi shows Kito he is not amused he will leave him alone :hug: :Luv2:

Mary
Title: Re: Mosi may have broken tail - update he's ok
Post by: Susanne (urbantigers) on May 23, 2016, 19:13:13 PM
Oh Kito doesn't listen to anyone!

Both the hims upstairs from me have died recently. Well, the one above me who caused most of them died about a year ago.  Flat at top is empty and they have been putting in new boiler and there was some leak. Came through flat above me then in to mine. Apparently fixed but they have turned water off so am a bit worried about what will happen when they turn it back on. Big water blister on ceiling which is dripping. Very stressful day!
Title: Re: Mosi may have broken tail - update he's ok
Post by: Susanne (urbantigers) on May 23, 2016, 19:22:41 PM
This is him yesterday showing off his tail

(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y43/urbantigers/C10D686F-E7CB-4948-AE81-C10C7D7E9D9D_zpsboemuxnz.jpg) (http://s2.photobucket.com/user/urbantigers/media/C10D686F-E7CB-4948-AE81-C10C7D7E9D9D_zpsboemuxnz.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Mosi may have broken tail - update he's ok
Post by: Lyn (Slugsta) on May 23, 2016, 19:41:49 PM
It all sounds a nightmare Susanne!  :(
Title: Re: Mosi may have broken tail - update he's ok
Post by: Susanne (urbantigers) on May 23, 2016, 19:54:06 PM
It is. I feel so stressed. I've just had to separate the boys as Kito was chasing Mosi so poor Mosi is shut out of living room where I am with Kito. Will open the door soon - just want to give Mosi some respite and this division of territory works best.

I think I will separate them for the rest of the week to give Mosi the best chance to heal. I have a physio appointment tomorrow afternoon so am going to come home at lunchtime to check on things and allow them to mingle. Then separate again for about an hour and a half while I'm at the hospital.  It will be hard sticking to it for 2 more days (and I'll be nervous about flooding) but I'll be happier giving Mosi a couple more days free from Kito's over eager attentions.  Then I think I'll have to just let them be together and keep everything crossed they are ok
Title: Re: Mosi may have broken tail - update he's ok
Post by: maryas on May 23, 2016, 22:50:35 PM
Love thepic Susanne, such a beauty :Luv2: :hug:

Mary
Title: Re: Mosi may have broken tail - update he's ok
Post by: Mark on May 23, 2016, 23:07:24 PM
Sorry I missed this. Glad to see he is on the mend  :Luv2:
Title: Re: Mosi may have broken tail - update he's ok
Post by: Sue P (Paddysmum) on May 24, 2016, 06:40:48 AM
Lovely pic Susanne, and am very pleased Mosi is doing so well, notwithstanding the unwelcome addition of a flood (yet again  :hug: :hug:)

Sending our floofy boy some gentle ear rubs, and a little prrrp from Moray and The Gurlies.  :hug:
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Post by: hollycat on May 24, 2016, 16:10:44 PM


Beautiful photo of Mosi. Glad his gorgeous tail is ok  ;D
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Post by: Judecat (Paula) on May 25, 2016, 15:17:32 PM
Said it before and will no doubt say it again, but he is the most stunning cat. Don't tell my quad, but that includes them, sssshhh!

So pleased that Mosi is so much better. Pain about the flooding though. :hug: :hug: :hug:
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Post by: maryas on May 26, 2016, 15:25:18 PM
Paula, I've been saying it for over 8 years  :Luv2: :hug:

Mary
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Post by: Judecat (Paula) on May 26, 2016, 19:50:54 PM
Paula, I've been saying it for over 8 years  :Luv2: :hug:

Mary

Can't say I disagree, I think the first full photo I saw of him was on the New Kitten thread :rofl:, smitten ever since. :Luv2:
Title: Re: Mosi may have broken tail - update he's ok
Post by: Susanne (urbantigers) on May 26, 2016, 23:00:41 PM
Ive been smitten with him for 10 years  ;D

I was a little concerned when I got home today as he greeted me no problem but then when I served up tea he refused to come out from behind the tv so I let him eat there. Then he went under the bed. He goes there a lot (did when Jaffa was alive and also when he was an only cat) as he likes it there so while there's sometimes an element of seeking out a safe place it rarely worries me. But when I get in from work he usually wants lots of fuss and attention. I was initially concerned that something had happened but he did come out eventually and has spent most of the evening with me or on top of tv (another favourite place) and acting normally. I think things have just been strange this week and he's also a bit wary of Kito when Kito gets boisterous. With them having been separated during the day, I think they are both aware of something being not quite right so I'm looking forward to things getting back to normal and them being together all the time.

His tail is looking good. It still sometimes droops a bit but he can and does hold it upright and uses the whole tail. It is probably still a bit sore and will take a few weeks to heal fully.  Even if it doesn't improve any further, it's near enough fully recovered. He's finished his metacam now so I hope it won't be uncomfortable for him.
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Post by: Rosella moggy on May 27, 2016, 05:14:22 AM
At first signs of it drooping again I'd be back to vet for more metacam Susanne  :hug:
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Post by: Susanne (urbantigers) on May 27, 2016, 11:02:25 AM
I have plenty of metacam, Rosella. I still have some left in the bottle and another unopened one! I always like to have metacam in. Would rarely give it without vet advice but I like to feel I have pain relief to hand and it was useful when Jaffa got cystitis. He's had it everyday up to yesterday. Vet said give it for 4-5 days so I gave it for 5 days then gave him a half dose yesterday. I'm not going to give any more unless he seems to be in pain. He doesn't flinch when I touch his tail and is happy to lie snuggled up to me with his tail squashed in between us.  Hopefully he is over the worst. If there is no further improvement in his tail I would consider it 95% recovered (at least) but I suspect it will continue to heal over the next few weeks as any bruising or muscle/ligament damage heals.

We had a lovely lie in and cuddle this morning. Sometimes it's hard to know whether a tail position is normal or a bit droopy. I don't normally analyse his tail positions (although I do admire it a lot  :Luv: ) so find myself looking at it a lot and trying to decide whether that looks like a normal tail position or one that's a result of his injury. I think he wonders why I keep staring at his tail!  I'm going out shortly and intend to leave them together with free access. Kito is in one of his beds and Mosi's settled in a cat tree bed for a wash.
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Post by: Lyn (Slugsta) on May 27, 2016, 21:19:15 PM
It sounds as if Mosi is feeling a bit cautious, especially around Kito. I'm sure he will settle down given a bit of time. It's good that you will be around for a few days to keep an eye on things.
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Post by: Susanne (urbantigers) on May 28, 2016, 09:47:08 AM
He is a bit cautious but he's acting pretty normally now most of the time. He may retreat to a high place or under the bed if it looks like Kito is getting a bit rough but I consider that a good thing as it means less chance of him getting hurt. He is lively and playful in himself and has been chasing shadows (his favourite game) and running around. He initiated some play with Kito this morning. He spied Kito so prepared to pounce by doing the bum wiggle and crouch but then Kito saw him so they were both there doing the bum wiggle thing and eventually pounced playfully on each other. It ended quite quickly when Mosi ran under the bed so I was relieved it didn't end up with wrestling as that's how he got hurt in the first place. His tail needs to heal properly before any of that. I think the only difference from before the injury is that Mosi is slightly more cautious with Kito. He's not wary of him in general and they sniff each other, do a spot of grooming and generally get on but Mosi will growl or go under the bed (or go high up) at an earlier point in the play but that's understandable if he's a bit uncomfortable and also remembers what happened.

Kito has been on the go since 7.30am. We've played flying frenzy, chased mowsies,and had lots of just running around like a mad thing (Kito not me).  Now Kito is in cat tree bed and Mosi is in the bedroom. I feel confident now that I can go out and Kito won't get too boisterous as he's tired out.
Title: Re: Mosi may have broken tail - update he's ok
Post by: maryas on May 28, 2016, 13:18:43 PM
Good news all round by the sound of it  :Luv2: :hug:

In a few weeks time they will be giving you something new to worry about ;) ;)

Mary
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Post by: Lyn (Slugsta) on May 28, 2016, 17:37:47 PM
Sounds as if things are going very well Susanne  ;D
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Post by: Judecat (Paula) on May 28, 2016, 21:16:51 PM
So pleased that Mosi is on the mend :Luv:.
Title: Re: Mosi may have broken tail - update he's ok
Post by: Susanne (urbantigers) on June 25, 2016, 09:53:11 AM
Mosi's tail seems completely healed now (outwardly at least).  When I feel it I can't even feel a kink in it, although I haven't had a really good feel as I don't want to aggravate anything.   He doesn't flinch when I  touch it or stroke it from base to tip.  He's not been back to the vets yet as they didn't specify a timescale and he is going for a general check up as soon as he's settled down after being in the cattery.  I'm amazed how something that looked and felt so awful can mend itself this well.  I am still wary of him playing roughly with Kito in case it gets tugged but hopefully the vet will be able to give me a better indication of whether everything internal should be healed. It's been 5 weeks now.
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Post by: Judecat (Paula) on June 25, 2016, 12:14:40 PM
That is good news Susanne. Mosi's lovely plumey tail :Luv:
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Post by: Lyn (Slugsta) on June 25, 2016, 12:27:25 PM
I am so glad that your lad has his wonderful tail back to full swish  ;D
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Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on June 25, 2016, 14:26:33 PM
Great news  ;D ;D
Title: Re: Mosi may have broken tail - update he's ok
Post by: maryas on June 25, 2016, 17:23:05 PM
He's a tough old boy bless him.  100% fit to be naughty in no time :hug: :Luv2:

Mary