I know curiosity killed the cat but...... 2010 - Page 75

frau kaleun · 07-02-10, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by tater

Princess at home.

Good news, she's totally healed from the wounds.

Bad news, she's paraplegic.

Good news is that cats heal nerves at ~1mm/day after a period of shock is over. She seems to be improving. She can move legs, but cannot stand yet. She must be able to walk around, and use a littler box, otherwise she's toast (can't deal with a paraplegic cat).

Still, she's a tough cookie.

Keeping my toes and fingers crossed for her recovery!

Reece · 07-02-10, 09:33 AM

@ Tater, well mixed feelings there,

Part of me now thinks that she would have been better off put down way back, but you just don't know, will be chewing nails now for the next week or so, as you point out it would be cruel for all concerned if she couldn't use the litter box on her own, I keep my fingers crossed for a speedy recovery!

tater · 07-02-10, 10:21 AM

I hear ya, reece, I'm right there with ya, actually.

At this point, however, it's better to have spent a assload of money for a live pet, vs spending, then having to spend to put her down, lol. In for a penny, in for a pound, as they say.

Jimbuna · 07-02-10, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by tater

I hear ya, reece, I'm right there with ya, actually.

At this point, however, it's better to have spent a assload of money for a live pet, vs spending, then having to spend to put her down, lol. In for a penny, in for a pound, as they say.

You should feel very proud.....you are giving her every chance

tater · 07-02-10, 01:45 PM

She now has, I kid you not, a vet who is a physical therapist.

She's got an electro-stimulator to work her muscles on the rear legs.

Course if she does get better, then what? She and the dog don't get along which wasn't a problem when she was outside only. Inside... she will very quickly figure out the doggy door the second there is cat-dog détente, at which point she's at grave risk again, particularly if she's functional, but gimpy.

UnderseaLcpl · 07-02-10, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by jimbuna

You should feel very proud.....you are giving her every chance

Ditto, plus another

Jimbuna · 07-02-10, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by tater

She now has, I kid you not, a vet who is a physical therapist.

She's got an electro-stimulator to work her muscles on the rear legs.

Course if she does get better, then what? She and the dog don't get along which wasn't a problem when she was outside only. Inside... she will very quickly figure out the doggy door the second there is cat-dog détente, at which point she's at grave risk again, particularly if she's functional, but gimpy.

Simple...put the dog in an external kennel

j/k

Lord_magerius · 07-02-10, 04:40 PM

Edit: More cuteness required

frau kaleun · 07-02-10, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Lord_magerius

Yes but I might have to *boop* that cute widdle nose a few times first.

Buddahaid · 07-02-10, 04:54 PM

I was afraid to ask after her from the long silence, and I'm happy for her recovery. You may try working through your local SPCA for someone to adopt her if the tough choice must be made. This kind of story is purrfect for their newsletter/magazine. You could also get somewhere with the press as a human interest story as I'm positive there would be some big heart out there to help.

Budda

Reece · 07-02-10, 08:53 PM

frau kaleun · 07-02-10, 09:18 PM

HunterICX · 07-03-10, 04:01 AM

Kitteh rides turtle

HunterICX

Jimbuna · 07-03-10, 08:33 AM

Buddahaid · 07-03-10, 11:52 AM

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Jiang Kun!

07-02-10, 09:33 AM	#1112
Reece CINC Pacific Fleet Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Down Under Posts: 32,952 Downloads: 171 Uploads: 0	@ Tater, well mixed feelings there, Part of me now thinks that she would have been better off put down way back, but you just don't know, will be chewing nails now for the next week or so, as you point out it would be cruel for all concerned if she couldn't use the litter box on her own, I keep my fingers crossed for a speedy recovery! __________________ *Sub captains go down with their ship!*

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Buddahaid Shark above Space Chicken Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 8,578 Downloads: 160 Uploads: 0	I was afraid to ask after her from the long silence, and I'm happy for her recovery. You may try working through your local SPCA for someone to adopt her if the tough choice must be made. This kind of story is purrfect for their newsletter/magazine. You could also get somewhere with the press as a human interest story as I'm positive there would be some big heart out there to help. Budda __________________ "However vast the darkness, we must provide our own light." Stanley Kubrick "Tomorrow belongs to those who can hear it coming." David Bowie

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tater Navy Seal Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: New Mexico, USA Posts: 9,023 Downloads: 8 Uploads: 2	I hear ya, reece, I'm right there with ya, actually. At this point, however, it's better to have spent a assload of money for a live pet, vs spending, then having to spend to put her down, lol. In for a penny, in for a pound, as they say.

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tater Navy Seal Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: New Mexico, USA Posts: 9,023 Downloads: 8 Uploads: 2	She now has, I kid you not, a vet who is a physical therapist. She's got an electro-stimulator to work her muscles on the rear legs. Course if she does get better, then what? She and the dog don't get along which wasn't a problem when she was outside only. Inside... she will very quickly figure out the doggy door the second there is cat-dog détente, at which point she's at grave risk again, particularly if she's functional, but gimpy.

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