Miles needs Pet talk Prayers Update on miles

[K & L]

I'm so sorry I'm late in responding. I haven't been around much lately. I hope Miles comes through his surgery with flying colors! If there's anything needed please let us know. We'll help where we can. Good luck and I'll watch for the updates. I don't have any 2 cents to throw in since I've never experienced anything like this, but from what I'm reading it sounds like all will be well.

[rosethecopycat]

Late as well,

Is there an address that we can send a donation to?


All the best for Gina & Miles

[sandragonfly]

seems my net is working allright for now, still a bit slow - hopefully will get my post in when finished! golly, a lot links to look at, wish time didn't have to rush me away. thank you!

whew. yesterday was just another crazy day when I got to VSR (my apology, mispelling earlier - veterinary specialists of rochester) - the deaf vet was there, told me that unforunately it will have to be waited until next monday, the sixth. I gave a big sad sigh in tears! surgeon had another emergency operation came in. however, we discussed a bit - reassured me that my decision would too be best for miles as if it were hers and she could get me an estimate, fax over it to IMOM. (the good news, miles will be accepted for donations too once I make a decision!)

thank you all furamputees for encouraging words, I love you all! - actually, amputation was my deep true choice but was feeling like I'm a bad mom for even thinking to take his leg away - the decision wouldn't have been harder if two vets didn't say intramedullary pin would be the best prognosis.. best option they say because where the crack is, it's a bit lower than where the amputacrack is 'suppose' to be - I understand and am in all heart to think what's best for miles but what hesitants me, a permenante pin/plate in him? I just felt it would be a forever nusiance to me for him - you would probably feel his pin sometimes, imagine him feeling clinking, laying on it uncomfortably, I thought he would just feel 100% free and comfortable without something else 'drilling & fix' him. and of course, much less chance of aftersurgries risk. I'm still not sure whetever to follow my heart or vets' heart? time is running out - poor miles with a broken leg for A WEEK, I wish he'd tell me what HE wants. I can't hear, see or feel his pain. that's so terrible but at 2PM again soon this afternoon, I'll be seeing both, miles' vet and deaf vet at pittsford (for extra buprenex - GOOD pain killer, you couldn't feel a thing!) and discuss more there.

I know I have a several PMs to respond and I only have one more before it gets full! never realized it has spiked up. after the mini-consultation, I (hopefully if net isn't grouchy today) will get back to you all! you too, rosethecopycat - I'm so sorry for delay everyone.

one thing I forgot to mention in last post - from phred's post - the second option, kim was talking about FHO (femoral head and neck ostectomy), it's very different from amputation, FHO is where you only take ball/neck out, put a formed ball/neck in between leg and pelvis - can be done at a regular vet hospital. amputation, you take all out.

jeez, I said "quick check in" but wanted to fill you all in entirely - too good for net! and as promised, pictures are coming up next then gotta get miles and I ready! all of posts came in are greatly appreciated.

(((((thank you)))) and pray that net will still be in a good mood when I get back!

[sandragonfly]

here's miles! first one, very very original picture of him, I use it everywhere - one of my favorites. second/third of him in roasted california and last of him as of right now - poor that little sweet face.
I wanna squeeze him.. but not after he already is broken!

catty, he became three last october! also here's his fiiirst thread - my baby miles, (who formerly named micro) when I first got him, the same week I registered pet talk! wow, at that time I only had two!

this morning miles had me scared - when I walked out, assumed miles would stay in bed, waiting for me to bring him food/waterbowl as usual - preparing food without realizing he was out, running around.. when I called everybody .. picked him up quick and calmed him, he was purring naughty. now I can imagine him three-legged, he assured me that he had four legs without using the broken one! oh what my little brave boy!

hugs again, we'll be back!

[catfamily]

Miles is the most gorgeous cat.What kind of guy or girl hurt him anyway?I would have him or her hunted down.By bigger people than me of course.It would be worth it.Gosh...unbelievable.Cowards.Only Cowards hurt animals.

[Lizzie]

Miles is beautiful, and very, very like my Macduff. I'm glad things are more settled for both of you and look forward to hearing that Miles came out of his surgery well. I just showed your photo of (almost) the entire ark on the sofa together to a friend at work and she was amazed.

[furrykidsmother]

Miles is such a beautiful boy! How could anyone hurt any animal. Happy to hear that IMOM has accepted you! Let us know when you have decided on a procedure.

Hope the Net is kind to you today, so you can update more.

I'll be checking back looking for an update!

[Corinna]

glad net is working to day . I still say you know Miles better than any one do what you think is best . I think he has told you buy coming out on 3.
Lovingly you secratary

[lv4dogs]

Gina, sent ya pm, hopefully you can read it soon. Anyways I'm here now if you need me, got a charger so my phone works.
You & miles are in my prayers
hugs to you all sweetie

[Donnaj4962]

OMG!!!!!!! I am just seeing this thread! I have been swamped at work and home and not been able to really look at all threads! Poor, poor miles and Gina. It sounds likae you have been through so much.

I am glad that you have been approved by IMOM, and that Miles will soon get to have his surgery. I know it will be a long couple of days for all of you in your ARK! But there is so much love and tenderness that you will all be fine.

I am reassured that the amputation will be best, although I have absolutely NO experience with that. I know that those on here have so much advice (all good!) to share.

I wish I could be there to help and give you a hug. I know I always need one when I have been through something as traumatic! Hang in there. Give Miles a kissie know that you are in the thoughts and prayers of me and my girls!

I will keep watching this post all weekend and hope to see more updates.

[sandragonfly]

okay, it was a pretty long discussion and we just got back.

I spoke with miles' vet (and deaf vet as well too) - they both still want monday surgeon's feedbacks. miles' vet is quite not positive that the pin would be the fix too. I also asked what would they do if miles were theirs - one says amputation and one is not sure and would may stick to specialist's opinion.

so... sigh, my decision's still more likely leaning to amputation but who knows I realize pin/plate would be best option. doubtfully?

at least I have extra metacom (advil the like) & buprenex (morphine) for miles until tuesday and got home to him relaxing, streeetched out only half of his front body (too funny to see) and most importantly, turned on his little rusty engine! aww..

lizzie, thank you for showing your friend - by the way, in that picture, that's my entire ark! or did you not think miles wasn't missing?

allright, going to read your PMs now, it's full - yikes - miles would need that inbox to zero!

first, I can not thank you all enough for being here with us and sharing hugs! I'll be sure to shower miles (gently) with all of your kisses & scrigges.

miles says, thank meowu too!

[Lizzie]

lizzie, thank you for showing your friend - by the way, in that picture, that's my entire ark! or did you not think miles wasn't missing?

I thought you had a dog also, or is he considered non-Ark? I'm still very new and getting everyone's animal companions sorted out.

You will probably find that after a few nights' sleep, the best decision on Miles will be bright and clear in your mind. I'm inclined to think that unless I've spent my last dime on a cat's treatment, I haven't done the right thing - but that's not always the case as many here are saying.

[Karen]

I thought you had a dog also, or is he considered non-Ark?

Crayola, the golden retreiver, is Gina's official Service Dog, so probably doesn't count as an Ark inhabitant, more as Gina's partner!

[rosethecopycat]

at least I have extra metacom (advil the like) & buprenex (morphine) for miles

Gina, be very careful with the Metacam, it has to be dosed very precisely.

My Malfi had his broken leg, and unfortunately, they were never able to 'set' it due to the infection on his skin. Just keep Miles comfortable and he'll be o.k. till he sees the Docs.

Singing our Meezer hearts out for Miles.

[sandragonfly]

of course crayola is part of my lovely ark! lizzie, now think am confused of which picture you used. . . did you used the first one or second. I know you said "on couch together" but in second one, crayola is in.

rosethecopycat, he is finished with it anyway. buprenex is stronger one, but it seems is affecting miles.

just had my new better update made here and thanks again deerly everyone!