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Post by rallycairn on Nov 29, 2013 6:36:48 GMT 1
Oh, wow, sorry to hear about little Rosie's struggles. Sending healing vibes her way!
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Post by brumby on Nov 29, 2013 6:53:00 GMT 1
Really feel for Rosie (and you Claire). We all hate to see our animals not doing so well.
On a happy note (for me anyway) Gulliver has had his dental and now has fresh breath confidence. He was at the vets from 8.15am to 7.30pm cause they had him on a drip as there were some concerns about his kidneys. He was a very sad soul when I picked him up and had just had his head washed as the nurse said he looked like a vampire as he had been dribbling blood from where they removed the large molar. He is back to his bouncy self!
Hope Rosie is back to her happy self soon.
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Post by Claire on Nov 29, 2013 11:28:22 GMT 1
Thanks Rally & brumby, Glad everything went well with Gulliver and he is back to his old self. Must be a weight off your mind.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 29, 2013 13:21:23 GMT 1
Poor Rosie such stress for you both! I hope they can sort her without another operation.
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Post by Claire on Nov 29, 2013 19:28:38 GMT 1
Back from vets - they decided no point in operating yet. They think there is some bacteria in the wound so have sent off a swab to do a culture from. Waiting results on that. The best scenario is that they find out what that is and change to a different antibiotic that could begin to work and start the skin healing again. In the meantime she still has a couple of gaping wounds in her tum and the vet said they could get even bigger but not to worry about them! She may still need an op in the near future but not sure I want to put her through that if there is a lot more pain and discomfort for her. She's been through such a lot already and I do regret now I decided to let them operate in the first place - tho of course it was supposed to be a simple procedure.
She was extremely p****d off at being left at the vets for nearly 5 hours!
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Post by trixiepony on Nov 29, 2013 23:27:03 GMT 1
Poor Rosie it must be draining all those operations she's been having.
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Post by kunuma on Nov 30, 2013 12:03:28 GMT 1
Why on earth did it take them 5 hours to come up with that idea!!!! So they could charge you by the hour?
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Post by Deleted on Nov 30, 2013 12:38:11 GMT 1
I think I'd be rather worried!
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Post by Claire on Nov 30, 2013 12:57:58 GMT 1
Why on earth did it take them 5 hours to come up with that idea!!!! So they could charge you by the hour? Wouldn't be surprised! Tell you when I get the bill lol! I think most of it was waiting around as the vet that saw her wanted to consult with others about what the best thing to do considering her age, etc. Also they spent a lot of time cleaning it up and flushing it out with saline. Mind you they did say come and pick her up straight away and we then had to wait half an hour before a vet appeared to talk to me and I spent another 15 minutes quizzing her! To be fair on them at least they didn't just haul her in for an op straight away which a lot of vets would have. Yes Rosie, they said the 2 open wounds could actually join up into one big one if the skin between broke down but it could still close itself up. Haven't had much experience of this sort of thing as most of my animals have never had any surgical treatments. Seems a bit ironic that I had the op to get rid of one smallish wound and may end up with a gigantic one! Luckily I am not squeamish as I have to clean them a couple of times a day and pick off all the scabby and gunky bits!!!
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Post by susanb on Dec 1, 2013 3:25:35 GMT 1
Poor Rosie...I had hoped she'd be well on the road to recovery by now Hope this is just a short setback, for both your sakes....hang in there!
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Post by Claire on Dec 1, 2013 13:34:55 GMT 1
No susan things aren't going well. We'll plug on for a bit longer but Rosie isn't too happy at the moment and I don't want her to suffer much more with no improvement. I have just about decided not to put her in for another operation if that is the only solution. Not sure if thats the right decision, but it feels right in my heart of hearts. What do other people think?
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Post by Deleted on Dec 1, 2013 15:51:33 GMT 1
Not an easy decision to make. If it feels right in your heart, then I'm sure it is the right decision.
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Post by trixiepony on Dec 1, 2013 23:43:26 GMT 1
It's a tuff one Claire but it sounds the right decision.
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Post by susanb on Dec 2, 2013 2:30:49 GMT 1
It is an incredibly hard decision, (sadly I have been there too). You have to do what you feel is best for Rosie, just as you've been doing since she came into your life. Reading between the lines, it sounds like another operation might just mean more pain for her without a good prognosis for her health afterwards. If that's the case, remember what a lovely life you've given her, and realize that sometimes the last, best thing we can do for those we love is to let go, no matter how painful that is. (Big, virtual hug )
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Post by kunuma on Dec 2, 2013 14:19:09 GMT 1
Claire have the vet's said why they think the wound is not healing, that would be the only way to get a prognosis of some sort. If it is simply a case of an SSI (surgical site infection) then you stand a chance of sorting it with the right antibiotics and as a last resort debridement of the wound. Or is it because the skin is so taut due to how much they took away - or because the skin's healing ability is compromised due to the tumours? I think you need a bit more info than just telling you not to worry because the poor cat has two holes in her!!!
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Post by Claire on Dec 2, 2013 18:53:26 GMT 1
Thanks for all the support folks. Kunuma, the vets mentioned that it could be any of the above 3 - or even a combination of all! We are waiting on lab results. Hopefully will find out tomorrow.
In the meantime - just when you think things can't get worse! She has now got gingivitis which the stress has flared up and is having trouble eating. Just been to vets yet again for a steroid injection which I am hoping will start to work soon as she has started losing weight. Obviously this could be a sign of something pretty wrong with the teeth which has been creeping up on us for a while - and thats usually another operation! So things aren't looking great at the mo even without the non-healing skin issues.
If you have any spare valium anyone please send to my address!!!
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Post by rallycairn on Dec 2, 2013 21:43:06 GMT 1
Poor girl. It truly could be that she just needs more time, but that's a lot to go through if she isn't going to get better. Wounds are so traumatic to deal with -- but really she could still turn the corner. Let us know what the vet says. I can see where you wouldn't want to put her through another surgery.
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Post by Claire on Dec 3, 2013 22:20:34 GMT 1
Pah still no news from the lab! She's still having problems eating but is managing a bit. I am now feeding her chicken by hand in tiny portions which seems to be easier on her sore gums. Takes forever tho! She does seem a lot perkier today and has even started trying to chew and claw her way out of her canvas cat carrier - which is quite funny sitting in the vets waiting room as all you can see is a shaking bag with weird noises coming from it. I'm sure people think I have something weird inside.
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Post by cally on Dec 3, 2013 23:59:58 GMT 1
I just replied to a PM Claire but this is more up to date. I'll message you after you hear the results. I'm so sorry for all that you and Rosie have been through. It may be too much for you both to bear now. Much love xoxoxo.
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Post by kunuma on Dec 4, 2013 20:19:02 GMT 1
Hope you have finally got the lab results today - fingers crossed!
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Post by Claire on Dec 4, 2013 22:11:23 GMT 1
Lab results in at last! Yes there are a couple of strains of bacteria lurking in there - thankfully they both respond to a certain antibiotic. Also the vet says she saw signs of a small area of healing in the wound today. Now if we can just get her mouth sorted out we may have a chance. She seems to be able to cope with very thin sliced meat, the prepackaged kind you get for sandwiches, not exactly healthy and they're full of salt and god knows what but a helluva lot better than nothing. She's had more steroid injections and antibiotic injections today, hopefully should get some liquid antibiotic tomorrow which they have ordered in for me, so I can give it to her without hurting her mouth and so at least dont have to go into vets every day for an antibiotic injection.
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Post by rallycairn on Dec 4, 2013 22:46:56 GMT 1
That is good news. With the right antibiotic and a way to get it in her system, hopefully she will turn the corner quickly!
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Post by Deleted on Dec 5, 2013 7:21:04 GMT 1
Brilliant news! Go Rosie!
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Post by Claire on Dec 5, 2013 15:14:42 GMT 1
Talk about a roller coaster! She got a double dose of steroid yesterday (one in the neck one in the butt) and suddenly she is eating like a horse! Haven't tried her on actual cat food yet but she has managed loads of slices of beef, chicken roll, a plate of cooked chicken and some grated cheese - all since yesterday teatime. She's also been up and about and even trying to climb onto one of the bookcases! I am a bit wary of getting my hopes up as they've been up and down so many times in the last month but at least she seems happier and has a full tum now.
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Post by kunuma on Dec 5, 2013 18:53:58 GMT 1
Well done! Was it prednisolone that they gave her Claire, it's one of the few drugs I am a fan of, I've seen it work flippin' miracles! Don't let her get near the site with her teeth - no getting out of her collar!! She could reinfect it. Discussing op sites with a friend, she said she swears by vetericyn.com/ - it's completely natural and totally safe so you can chuck it around quite happily.
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Post by Claire on Dec 5, 2013 19:55:25 GMT 1
Not sure what the steroid was she used, will have to check next time I'm there. I had to give Rosie her first liquid antibiotic by mouth today and she absolutely hated it, much worse than the pills. Not really sure how its less stressful on the mouth than the pills as she just swallowed them straight down.
That vetericyn looks good kunuma - is there anywhere you can get it in the UK do you know?
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Post by kunuma on Dec 5, 2013 20:55:22 GMT 1
Yes Amazon or ebay - I'm getting some for madam in case of another hotspot.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 6, 2013 7:13:32 GMT 1
Talk about a roller coaster! She got a double dose of steroid yesterday (one in the neck one in the butt) and suddenly she is eating like a horse! Haven't tried her on actual cat food yet but she has managed loads of slices of beef, chicken roll, a plate of cooked chicken and some grated cheese - all since yesterday teatime. She's also been up and about and even trying to climb onto one of the bookcases! I am a bit wary of getting my hopes up as they've been up and down so many times in the last month but at least she seems happier and has a full tum now. Brilliant
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Post by Claire on Dec 12, 2013 23:10:42 GMT 1
Wow can't believe it - Rosie doesn't have to go back to the vets for a whole week! Vet thinks her skin is doing well, altho it doesn't look much difference from a few days ago to me. Fingers crossed there will be no new problems cropping this week so we don't end up there after all. If she is better by Christmas it will be the best present ever!
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Post by Deleted on Dec 13, 2013 7:40:54 GMT 1
A fantastic Christmas present. Fingers crossed she has turned the corner.
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