Topic: Casper has been hit by a car - phantom limb pain? (Read 22006 times)

Janeyk · « **Reply #125 on:** November 16, 2008, 18:45:43 PM »

I have donated through your blog donate button Bryony

How is Casper doing?

Bryony84 · « **Reply #124 on:** November 16, 2008, 17:34:04 PM »

Lol, I hope not!! The look on my face will probably be enough!

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #123 on:** November 15, 2008, 23:44:04 PM »

With sound on

Bryony84 · « **Reply #122 on:** November 15, 2008, 22:19:23 PM »

Thanks so much Tan, design is nearly done now so I'll post it up as soon as its finalised! And yes, getting very nervous now!!! OH is planning on filming it with him camera!

Sam (Fussy_Furball) · « **Reply #121 on:** November 14, 2008, 19:23:37 PM »

Quote from: Bryony84 on November 10, 2008, 11:49:18 AM

Thanks Janey

Sam - I really like this style http://www.flickr.com/photos/jaimiesun/471331084/

ooooh yes that is a nice one

Tan · « **Reply #120 on:** November 14, 2008, 16:45:20 PM »

Great to see Casper is doing so well hun

Give him a cuggle from me

I Have donated through your blog donate button.

Lol are you nervous about the tattoo

http://furrytripod.wordpress.com/

Bryony84 · « **Reply #119 on:** November 10, 2008, 11:49:18 AM »

Thanks Janey

Sam - I really like this style http://www.flickr.com/photos/jaimiesun/471331084/

Janeyk · « **Reply #118 on:** November 09, 2008, 13:18:52 PM »

Great to hear Casper is doing well

Bryony84 · « **Reply #117 on:** November 09, 2008, 13:14:55 PM »

Thanks sam

Theres some really nice ones on there (as well as the occaisional slightly odd ones!)

Sam (Fussy_Furball) · « **Reply #116 on:** November 09, 2008, 13:10:41 PM »

So pleased Caspar is getting better and the vet seems happy with his progress.

With regard to your tat thought you might like to checkout the following link for ideas on "paw print" tats http://www.flickr.com/search/?q=paw+print+tattoo

Bryony84 · « **Reply #115 on:** November 09, 2008, 12:58:32 PM »

Lots of updates to the wordpress site this weekend including a progress update, details on my sponsored tattoo and a donate button. I have also added links to Purrs and the shop as well as a link to the vets website who looked after Casper and has been caring for our animals for 13 years.

Bryony84 · « **Reply #114 on:** November 05, 2008, 21:25:52 PM »

Casper says thank you all so much for your kind healing words

I told him all about everyone on here today whilst giving him some uber fussing. I was sitting with him for ages as he was anxious about all the blooming fireworks going off, next door were at it so some were very close, he was very good though and didn't freak out too much about it. He saw the vet on Monday who says his wound is healing nicely and he will be back this coming Monday to have his stitches out, then we can let him out of the cage and round the kitchen.

He is still having little periods where he get distressed and jumps round the cage. It always happens when he is getting up so mum thinks it could just be where the muscles and nerves were tied off, they are giving odd signals to his brain.

em1209 · « **Reply #113 on:** November 05, 2008, 18:18:19 PM »

Aww, bless him. So pleased to see he is recovering so well. Lots of purry tummy tickes

Catjane · « **Reply #112 on:** November 05, 2008, 18:13:05 PM »

Aw - only just caught up with this. So sorry to hear about Caspar, but so glad he's pulling through. I'm sure he will be fine once the would has healed and he gets used to three legs!

Incidentally, I think you really made the right choice. Even my best friend (human!!) friend chose amputation against the long, slow difficult and potentially limiting op to save his leg when he had his motorbike accident. Although I think he manages less well on one leg than Caspar will on three!

sheryl · « **Reply #111 on:** November 05, 2008, 16:16:56 PM »

He is so stunning - love, huggles and healing vibes for the gorgeous Casper - get better soon handsome boy xxx

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #110 on:** November 05, 2008, 16:10:34 PM »

Now I have seen Casper and I just love grey cats

Once it heals up and his fur grows it will be hard to tell he has a leg missing.

I know how much differnce it makes cos 4 legged franta is a kilo heavier than his 3 legged bro Ducha.

Sam (Fussy_Furball) · « **Reply #109 on:** November 05, 2008, 11:54:30 AM »

Quote from: Bryony84 on November 05, 2008, 09:41:41 AM

He has lost 2 rather important parts of his anatomy to greg so far!

Ahh bless him. better to have lost a of bit's and bobs than the other option though

Glad he is doing well

Bryony84 · « **Reply #108 on:** November 05, 2008, 09:41:41 AM »

I was surprised by the wound too, I knew it would be big, which it is, but I was expecting it to be all scabby and gory, which it isn't at all. Our lovely vet did a really good job, shame poor casper won't see it that way, he will probably hate going to the vets even more now. He has lost 2 rather important parts of his anatomy to greg so far!

Leanne · « **Reply #107 on:** November 05, 2008, 09:12:11 AM »

What a beautiful boy,

Glad to hear Casper is doing well

Janeyk · « **Reply #106 on:** November 05, 2008, 07:38:25 AM »

he's a beautiful cat Bryony

the wound looks brilliant, brings back memories of our Smokey, aren't they so brave x

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #105 on:** November 05, 2008, 00:28:17 AM »

Cant see any links at moment but will look tomorrow, all being well at this end

LesleyW · « **Reply #104 on:** November 05, 2008, 00:20:57 AM »

Bryony, he is looking good and the wound looks very clean and tidy, well done to your Vets.

bunglycat · « **Reply #103 on:** November 05, 2008, 00:05:52 AM »

He is gorgeous , hope he is starting to heal up now .
Sending him big

from the gang in Lincoln.
Will look for the sponsored tattoo when the link is there.

Tiggy's Mum · « **Reply #102 on:** November 04, 2008, 23:42:08 PM »

OMG, Casper is absolutely gorgeous

His wound doesn't look too bad, I actually thought it would look quite gory but it's very neat and not scary at all. Let us know when you have your sponsored tattoo, the boys would like to sponsor you with their pocket money

Bryony84 · « **Reply #101 on:** November 04, 2008, 23:23:11 PM »

I've made this for my little babe, to help anyone else who might have to go through this, I'm planning to keep it going to chart his recovery. Not sure it will be staying on this URL as I'd prefer to make a proper page, but I havn't had the time in the last week so its here for now. There will be some news on there shortly about my sponsored tatoo, hopefully date will be finalised soon.

http://furrytripod.wordpress.com/

clarenmax · « **Reply #100 on:** November 04, 2008, 09:03:20 AM »

Aww bless him, hope he continues to improve, it must be horrible for him to be confined to cage rest, its so hard when they don't understand that you're doing you're best for them

Please give darling Casper a healing head rub from me xx

Janeyk · « **Reply #99 on:** November 04, 2008, 08:45:51 AM »

I'm glad that Casper is doing well he's been so brave, and top up those cuddles from me please x

Desley (booktigger) · « **Reply #98 on:** November 04, 2008, 08:24:21 AM »

Aww, bless him - I had explained to Pebbles what was going to happen (I do it everytime one of mine goes for an op). You could let him have a few minutes out of his cage, it might help him, but obviously very strictly supervised. I took PEbbles upstairs for half an hour one day too, as that is where she spent the bulk of her time.

Sam (Fussy_Furball) · « **Reply #97 on:** November 03, 2008, 22:19:36 PM »

Ahh poor little Caspar ... I would sit with him and explain to him what has happened and why you made the decision you did. I know it sounds silly but it will help you and help Caspar

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #96 on:** November 03, 2008, 22:08:22 PM »

Hope Casper improves and is up and around shortly. I am sure once he is able to get around again, he will quickly improve

Bryony84 · « **Reply #95 on:** November 03, 2008, 22:06:10 PM »

I'm sure I updated this at lunchtime... hmm, monday syndrome I think, must have typed it out and forgotten the all important 'post' button!!

Anyway, Casper had a pretty good weekend, apart from a little blip yesterday where he got very distressed, we're not sure whether it was the pain meds wearing off before the next dose or just a sudden disliking of being in the cage, but it was all a bit upsetting. Thankfully he has been ok since, but I don't think he really understands whats happened. I keep getting looks from him like he's begging me to explain hat has happened to him but I can't. On the plus side, he is still himself underneath it all, if a little quieter than normal, but he's been loving a good fuss so I guess he doesn't blame us after all!

Sam (Fussy_Furball) · « **Reply #94 on:** November 01, 2008, 11:38:59 AM »

How's the patient doing today? Sending lots of love and cuddles

LesleyW · « **Reply #93 on:** November 01, 2008, 08:31:01 AM »

I agree with BC, the stress of being in the vets etc would have contributed to that. Now he is home he will feel a lot more safe and secure.

I think the main thing is if he does have one, is for all of you not to panic, as that will stress him out. Just keep calm and let him work through it. Just be there for him nice and quiet so he realises there is nothing to panic about.

Give him lots of cuddles and fuss from the gang here, there's plenty of it to go round.

blackcat · « **Reply #92 on:** November 01, 2008, 06:01:54 AM »

I would not be too concerned by the 'panic' attacks, anaesthetics have odd effects on anyone, so I wouldn't be too concerned about the panic attacks - imagine waking up, groggy and confused and trying to stand up and discovering your leg wasn't there and no-one there to explain to you what had happened - that is all. He will be fine once he is recovered from the anaesthetic and regains his balance (which he will do in no time flat - believe me!)

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #91 on:** November 01, 2008, 01:42:22 AM »

Lots of love to Casper, especially from my slinky minky who has been there.

I am sure he will be fine and it could be that he was feeling the other legs , like in the wed addy that was put up for the other cat?

bunglycat · « **Reply #90 on:** November 01, 2008, 01:16:50 AM »

Poor boy, sending healing vibes and

and kisses from the gang in Lincoln.
Hope he gets better and recovers soon.

Tiggy's Mum · « **Reply #89 on:** October 31, 2008, 22:58:13 PM »

Once the discomfort of the op wears off I bet there'll be no stopping him

Ask your Mum to give him a gentle head kiss from me and the boys

Desley (booktigger) · « **Reply #88 on:** October 31, 2008, 22:46:15 PM »

Fingers crossed for him - I was lucky with Pebbles, she came home and acted like it was no big deal, checked the cage out, and when I sat down in front of the cage to grab some tea, she was out, over my knee and trying to wander round the front room!! It is also surprising how quickly you stop noticing that there isn't a leg there

Bryony84 · « **Reply #87 on:** October 31, 2008, 22:40:48 PM »

Bit of an update. Casper came home from the vets this afternoon, he is all settled in to Lesleys cage (thank you so much Lesley!) and seems to like the girls heated bed so much that he will be keeping it for the time being if not for good, they don't seem to use it much anymore, our bed is much better!

When I first saw him, he was lying doen on the bed and although half of his back end is bald and the wound is huge, it didn't seem so bad. Then he tried to stand up, he did surprisingly well really, apart from a bit of a wobble where he tried to put down the leg he no longer has, he managed to hop to the other side of the cage and lie down near the bars so I could fuss him. I was rather shocked when he stood up though, I hadn't really thought about how much of the side of a cat is leg bone and it brought tears to my eyes to watch him trying to move, I feel so sorry for him as he must have no idea what is going on at the moment.

Apparently at the vets just before mum brought him home, he had a panic attack, falling against the cage, thrashing his remaining legs and growling. The nurse said it had happened a few times and it was very distressing to watch so we're really hoping it was a smell wafting past or something unfamilier that spooked him as I can't imagine having to watch him like that. Luckily he doesn't seem to be in any pain but we've got the metacam to thank for that.

I guess we have to see what the next few days bring.

Bryony84 · « **Reply #86 on:** October 31, 2008, 15:50:36 PM »

Thats good to hear, mum was worrying about toileting! Still havn't heard whether we are getting him back today or tomorrow morning as it depends how he has recovered so far. The op went well though, he was just coming round at about 3.30 yesterday.

Author Topic: Casper has been hit by a car - phantom limb pain? (Read 22006 times)