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I'm going to take her to the Vet in a little bit- and they're going to put gauze on her paw with bandage tape. I'd feel better having the proper thing on there- but it did kind of upset me that this person made me feel bad for doing what was necessary and what I thought best at the time. It kept her from tearing all her stitches out last night- so thats a GOOD thing.
Thanks for your unconditional support, it means a lot to me :)
For Pete's sake!! Don't feel bad! You did exactly what you were told by a vet tech. If this was pulling or irritating the little one you would know it. I don't see why it cant easily be trimmed away just like bandage tape. You used what you had and kept her from ripping out any more stitches. I do believe that would have been far more harmful to her. She sounds like she is doing just fine.
It makes me feel so good to read this thread. From a very scary beginning to such a wonderful and happy ending for all the kitties. Your kindness and love is why this baby is tearing around your home and having the fun that kittens should have.
I love hearing the stories on her progress and I can't wait for pictures!! God Bless you and your hubby!!
I decided to cut off the tape bandage- and it came off no problem.
I'm running to the Vet today to get the proper materials in the event that I have to put another bandage on there. I put some polysporin on the stitches to soothe the itching and trimmed her back paw nails as low as I could, avoiding the quick of course :)
I'm going to be home from work today so I can watch to make sure shes not scratching again.
*sigh* This little one has given me several near heart attacks so far! Hubby said we should have named her Panic because thats all I've done since I found her ;)
Don't even feel bad about what you did.
You did what needed to be done for the good of the cat with what you had at the time. You took care of the problem and did not hurt her. In addition to that you where following the advice of you vet. What more can you ask for. If you had done nothing she would have been in much worse shape. Just remember that and pay no attention to that other person. They have obviously never been in a situation that you need to make due until you could fix it.
You are a great meowmie and don't let anyone tell you differently.:D
Give some love to the little girl for me, prayers still on the way for a fast recovery.
Ley us know how it is going.
She sounds wonderful. I'm really glad things are going so well and I can't wait to see pictures of all your crew!:)
duct tape is one of the greatest inventions! I don't know how someone could think it would harm the kitten! Sounds silly to me! But you seem all set for now and thank you for update on mom and sibling! Great news!