Pitzi broke her leg [Archive]

Efrat

11-03-2002, 04:57 AM

Remember Pitzi? She is one of my yard cats, I found her when she was just a few weeks old near the building I work in.
She's not about 4 months old, and yesterday she broke her leg. I called the vet to ask if he can check her and he came although his clinic isn''t open on saturdays.
She is now after a surgery, he put a pin in her leg to put the bone back in place, and we will have to bring her back in a month to remove it. He also spayed her as she was already under anaesthesia... he said she is a real fighter and she recovered very well and acts lke nothing has happen.
we will come to pick her up later today and we should leave her in her carrier for a few days and then let her walk in a room to see how she's doing. He saud that she might be Ok in a few days and will be able to go back outside to her friends... keep your fingers crossed!

jenluckenbach

11-03-2002, 05:55 AM

All finger, paws and toes crossed here.

Randi

11-03-2002, 06:16 AM

Oh poor little Pitzi! :( I hope her leg heals up fine and quick - it probably will at such a young age. A good thing she could get spayed at the same time! :) You're a great cat mum - thanks for helping all of them - and Good luck! ;)

Get well soon Pitzi! :)

neko1

11-03-2002, 06:36 AM

Aww poor thing! How did she break it? I'm sure she will heal quickly and be back to normal before you know it!

Paws crossed for a speedy recovery!

Efrat

11-03-2002, 08:01 AM

I have no idea how she broke it... she was fine friday night, and broken saturday morning... I guess she was climbing something and fell... she lives out side in the yard so I can't keep an eye of her all the time.

We will pick her up from the vet later today and keep her in the house for the next couple of days, just to make sure she's ok.. the vet said she is...

boscibo

11-03-2002, 09:44 AM

When I lived in the country and my cats were allowed outside, Boo (RIP) came home one night with a broken pelvis. I have no idea how it happened, it was so scary. It healed really fast, he was young and in good shape. I was surprised how fast it healed.

I still can't figure out how it happened, he had been gone for 5 days (I had placed lost cat ads in the paper), and he had to climb up the stairs to out deck to get in - where I found him in the morning.

I hope Pitzi heals fast too.

Kirsten

11-03-2002, 11:00 AM

Oh, poor Pitzi!!!! Please give her a get-well-hug from Luna and me, okay?

We're wishing her a speedy recovery and hope that she can play again with her friends very soon. Efrat, it's so good that you're having an eye on these back yard cats and that you were there to help her! :)

Kirsten

TheAntiPam

11-03-2002, 02:55 PM

Healing hugs for Pitzi!

One of the best parts of PetTalk is knowing pet friends around the world. Thanks for being part of our international family, Efrat!

toughCookie

11-03-2002, 04:19 PM

poor Pitzi, heal fast!

Cataholic

11-03-2002, 04:51 PM

Oh, poor Pitzi! I hope her leg heals quickly. You are such a wonderful person to keep an eye on those yard cats, Efrat!!!

momoffuzzyfaces

11-03-2002, 05:28 PM

My 4 cats send big (((HUGS))) to Pitzi and are keeping their paws crossed that she heals fast. I hope you will give her a cuddle from me too.

Miss Meow

11-03-2002, 05:28 PM

Poor little Pitzi. It's so good of you to take her in and make sure she gets mended properly. I hope she heals quickly and your gang of four look after her :)

Efrat

11-04-2002, 12:51 AM

pitzi is home now..
we took her back from the vet last night, she feels good, you can't even tell that she has been through 2 surgeries! she acts like nothing has changed , beside the fact that she still can't put pressure on the leg.

She is now locked in one rom in the house (with premium food... ) and she was a good girl - she knew what the litter box is made for, and she was quiet in the night... I didn''t have time to see her this morning, I'll see her when I go home for lunch.

She is a real fighter - the vet loved her, and he was sweet to only take half price of everything so it wasn;t too expensive.

11-04-2002, 03:09 AM

Good luck with poor Pitzi !!! I hope that surgery did whatever was necessary , so Pitzi will be back to normal in no time :)
Give her a hug from Maya and Inka !!:p

Cataholic

11-04-2002, 05:24 AM

Very nice of the vet to take just half the cost! Yeah Pitzi, keep on mending, and loving that premium food..:D

lynnestankard

11-04-2002, 05:24 AM

Sweet little Pitzi - I do hope sher heals quickly Efrat. You're so kind to be worried about this little yard cat. Well done you xxxx. I hope she appreciates you and all the love you're giving her!
I send lots of nose kisses to a fellow sufferer of having a pinned wing - I bet she heals quicker than me!!

Lynne

smokey the elder

11-04-2002, 08:34 AM

Good luck Pitzi. It sounds like a teenager, all right, to get into something. It's all a ploy to get spoilin's and lovin's. ;)

sasvermont

11-04-2002, 08:44 AM

Efrat, your heart is made of gold. I just know your little injured cat really appreciates all your help.

Keep us posted on that little miss' progress.

((((((((((((((((((Pitzi)))))))))))))))))))))))

Edwina's Secretary

11-04-2002, 08:54 AM

What a combination -- adorable, spunky cat, compassionate, wonderful caregivers, and a kind vet!

Best wishes Pitzi for a speedy recovery....

NoahsMommy

11-04-2002, 12:13 PM

Poor Pitzi! We sure hope you feel better soon sweetie...I'm sure with all that love and attention, you will be back to normal in no time! Enjoy your time inside sweetie! :)

That is so nice of you to care for so many cats Efrat. You are very kind.

Efrat

11-04-2002, 02:52 PM

Here are some pictures of Pitzi recovering in a spare room in the Gucci and the Brits mansion.

http://www.bsh.co.il/forums/Files/p1.jpg
http://www.bsh.co.il/forums/Files/p2.jpg
http://www.bsh.co.il/forums/Files/p3.jpg
http://www.bsh.co.il/forums/Files/p4.jpg
http://www.bsh.co.il/forums/Files/p5.jpg
http://www.bsh.co.il/forums/Files/p6.jpg
http://www.bsh.co.il/forums/Files/p7.jpg
http://www.bsh.co.il/forums/Files/p8.jpg
http://www.bsh.co.il/forums/Files/p9.jpg

NoahsMommy

11-04-2002, 03:06 PM

Gosh, she sure is quite a cutie!! She seems to be doing well inside...does she like it? How are the other cats dealing with her?

boscibo

11-04-2002, 03:37 PM

What a strikingly beautiful cat! She is so lucky to have you looking out for her. The pictures make me feel so sad for her, but happy she is getting good care.

Miss Meow

11-04-2002, 04:28 PM

Wow, she looks like a tiger cub with a pussy cat face! Beautiful little cat, I'm so glad she's getting better. I don't know why, but I was expecting her to have plaster. I guess that's why I'm not a vet ...

Cinder & Smoke

11-04-2002, 04:43 PM

Originally posted by Efrat
Remember Pitzi? She is one of my yard cats...
.. He said that she might be Ok in a few days and will be able to go back outside to her friends...

Uhhhh...
Why bother with the outside part?

She's IN now, why not just forget to open the door? She can make new friends (INside)!

What's one more Inside Kat? :rolleyes: :D

Cataholic

11-04-2002, 05:32 PM

What a cutie pie! That is one huge owie on her leg, but she looks so beautiful even with it! I like the ones where she is opening her mouth...and you know what I think she is saying?

PLEASE LET ME STAY INSIDE WITH YOU EFRAT!

:D I speak cat, you know.

Efrat

11-05-2002, 12:44 AM

She is doing well inside, but my inside cats are not near her. she's in one room and the door is closed... they sometimes sit by the door and smell, but they don't really care... I thought about letting her stay, but she has so many friends out in the yard, and I will feel really bad locking her inside when she knows what the outside is like...
I do believe she is having a good life in my yard, there is fesh food and water all the time, and many places to hide... and it doesn't get too cold here even in winter time...:)

krazyaboutkatz

11-05-2002, 01:01 AM

I'm so glad that she's going to be okay. Efrat, you're so kind the way you take care of all of your outdoor cats. :) I hope you have a speedy recovery Pitzi. You're a very beautiful cat.
:) I think that she looks like an angel in this pic. See the shiny silver halo.
http://www.bsh.co.il/forums/Files/p6.jpg :)

toughCookie

11-05-2002, 03:53 AM

pics #4 and #9 are funny! she is a very beautiful cat! hope she is well soon, poor thing!

lynnestankard

11-05-2002, 06:11 AM

Efrat - I'm totally in love with this lovely furlady - she's so beautiful. Please give her a little nose kiss from across the miles.
I hope she recovers soon. Such a big brave girl xcxx

Lynne

Tubby & Peanut's Mom

11-05-2002, 12:38 PM

Poor little Pitzi, but it looks like she's recovering well. You can't even tell which leg is broke! She sure has grown since the last time we saw her. She sure is turning into a beautiful cat.

It's so nice of you to take care of her like that, and it was really nice of the vet to give you a reduced rate for her. She's one lucky kitty to have found you. :)