Lucas is hurt. :(

[jenluckenbach]

When we all got home from adoption day yesterday, I saw Lucas holding up one front leg. I thought "NOW what did you do to yourself?". But he has what appears to he a bite hole in his shoulder area. :eek: Or possibly a claw mark. And the top part of this front leg looks a bit swollen. :( It does not seem to be absessing nor is it bleeding but since I already had an appointment at the vet this morning for 3 "yearly" physicals, I will just substitiue Lucas for one of the ladies (lucky girl, won't get the dreaded jabs today). I figure we will get antibiotics to prevent infection and he'll have to wait out the soreness, but better to have it looked at by the experienced eye in case I missed something.

[Soapets]

I hope he's OK and it isn't anything too serious!:eek:

You don't think one of the other three did something to him to try to get out of going to the Vet., do you?:D I mean, some cats will do just about ANYTHING to get out of going to see the whitecoats........

Seriously, though, please let us know how he does.......

[King Spartacus]

We'll keep or paws and fingers crossed that all is well, and that it's just a superficial scratch!

[Kirsten]

Poor Lucas!! What have they done to you while meowmie was away?

Yes, better have him checked by a vet, just in case a ligament is affected (which would explain why he is holding up his paw).

Hope you'll feel better soon, little boy!

Kirsten

[catnapper]

Not my Lucas! Poor boy! Please let us know whayt the vet says.

[trayi52]

Jen, I hope Lucas will be okay. Prayers from Tn are on the way.

Willie

[Killearn Kitties]

Poor Lucas! Hope the vet sorts you out in no time beautiful boy! :)

[Randi]

Oh poor sweet Lucas. :( I hope it's nothing serious and he'll be OK soon!

[catmandu]

Michael,is upset,that his Orange Friend Lucas,is hurt,and he will lead,the FoundCats,in a prayer,for Lucas,hisBig Orange Friend,and fellow member,of The Orange Cat Organization.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v621/catmandu/SAMPREC.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v621/catmandu/Picture325.jpg

We will pray,for YOU,Lucas.

[sirrahbed]

awwww Lucas:o Sounds sore!!

Please keep us updated after your appointment today!!

[Cinder & Smoke]

Originally posted by jenluckenbach

... I already had an appointment at the vet this morning
for 3 "yearly" physicals,
I will just substitiue Lucas for one of the ladies
(lucky girl, won't get the dreaded jabs today).

Poor Lucas! :(

As for leaving someone home -
Whenever I have an "extra" critter that needs to see the White Coat;
I just take the "extra" along with the "scheduled" ones ...

Most White Coats will <squeeze> in an "extra" patient. ;)
..

[NoahsMommy]

Awww...poor Lucas!

Hope the white coats can get you all fixed up.

Hugs,
Kelly

[catlover4ever]

Poor Lucas....I hope it is nothing serious and I hope he feels better soon.

[Ally Cat's Mommy]

Poor darling Lucas!!:(

Sending gentle get well scritchies to our gorgeous boy!

[K & L]

Uh Oh, sounds like a cat fight happened! Hope all goes well at the vet!

[kittycats_delight]

Ohhhhhh poor widdle Lucas. I hope you feel better little man and that it is nothing serious. Tell meowmie we are sending good vibes to her and you so that all will be ok.

[jenluckenbach]

Most White Coats will <squeeze> in an "extra" patient
She (the vet) would more than likely squeeze in the sick one, but I do not like to take advantage and get them behind. It is not my way. Sorry. :o

Now, Mr Lucas has nothing broken or major injury and a course of antibiotics and a warm compress should make him feel better soon. :) (just as I suspected ;) )

[QueenScoopalot]

Poor Lucas :( Hope he feels better fast Jen...and gets extra treats for being a good boy at the White Coats. ;)

Originally posted by jenluckenbach
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid168/p7762e824e7fe9859caf2fc1202a4e3e6/f41eea47.jpg
Maybe he was really saying OWWWWW!! :confused:

[krazyaboutkatz]

Poor Lucas.:( I hope that Lucas will feel better soon and make a quick recovery.

[Barbara]

All the best for Lucas- I hope you find out what happened and can keep the guys apart:(

[furrykidsmother]

Hope sweet Lucas is on the mend real soon!

[rg_girlca]

Dear Lucas, I know you will be feeling better real soon with your meowmie's love and care.

Gentle hugs and kisses for you sweet boy.

[kimlovescats]

Good luck, Lucas. Wonder who the culprit is?:eek:

[jenluckenbach]

Originally posted by kimlovescats
Good luck, Lucas. Wonder who the culprit is?:eek:
I joked with the vet about taking a "casting" of the tooth mark to pinpoint the culprit vis dental records. :D:D (LOL)

And for those of you who don't already know it, Lucas is a faker. (we caught him faing illness before) today, when I got home and left him out of the carrier...he RAN out. :eek: I thought your leg hurt, young man??? :p

[sandragonfly]

posted by jenluckenbach
...when I got home and left him out of the carrier...he RAN out. :eek: I thought your leg hurt, young man??? :p
LOL..

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid168/p7762e824e7fe9859caf2fc1202a4e3e6/f41eea47.jpg

now.. maybe that picture..he's saying BUWAHAHA! :D

[sandragonfly]

oh ..and glad he's at least okay. :) need more shrimps, lucas?

[catcrazylady]

I'm so glad you are ok Lucas. You are such a cutie and I hate to think of you hurting. It sounds like you will be all well real soon. Great news!:D

Now Lucas, if you are going to pretend that its worse than it is then don't do something silly like RUN right in front of meowmie!!! Silly boy, you got busted!!:rolleyes:

[momcat]

Poor Lucas! I hope it's nothing serious and everything will be okay. Please let us know what the vet says?

[momcat]

Glad you're feeling better there,Lucas. Sounds like you got busted though running out like that

[jenluckenbach]

Lucas is limping less so he must be healing. But I believe he now has diarrhea from the antibiotics. :( Poor thing.

[catmandu]

Poor Lucas.Well,Our Mall Invasion,and Cat Party,will help Lucas,forget his problems,as there is an Excellent Sea Food Restaurant,In London,and a shrimp Platter,will have Lucas ,up,and about,in no time,at all.

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[Killearn Kitties]

Poor Lucas! I'm still sending those healing vibes!
The girls send headbumpies!

[Ally Cat's Mommy]

Glad to hear Lucas' leg is on the mend - hope his tummy gets better too!

Connor was limping last month, and ended up at the vet (again !:rolleyes: )!

It turned out that SOMEONE had bitten him on the bone/joint and it was inflamed.

My vet said it was a common injury in fights and a very painful one, on a joint which is very sensitive (NAWTEE Ally).

[Maya & Inka's mommy]

Get better soon, dear Lucas!!

[jazzcat]

Poor Lucas, my handsome boy!

Please feel better soon.

[momcat]

Glad to hear that Lucas' leg is getting better, not happy to hear about his tummy problems. Get better soon there, Lucas. I'm on your side! Please keep us posted?

[jenluckenbach]

Seems Lucas is doing quite well. :D Swelling looks down and the tenderness is almost gone. A tuft of hair at the injury has fallen off, though, and he has a bald spot now. SOMEONE still has diarrhea though. (On my PINK rug. :eek: ) Don't know if it was Lucas though.

[catcrazylady]

I'm glad to hear poor Lucas is feeling better. He had himself a pretty nasty bite didn't he? Well, its bound to happen every now and then I guess.
Sorry to hear about the pink rug! That will be a fun spot to try to get out. As we speak I hear the wonderful sound of barfing and of course its in the only carpeted room of the house!:rolleyes: