I'm never smooching Peanut again!

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

Ok, so that's not true, but look what I did to my little sweetie pie!

[nibblets]

What happened?

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

We were gone over the 4th of July weekend and got back home Tuesday night. T & P were extra lovey dovey since they missed us. I missed them so much too, so last night Peanut was sitting looking pretty and I just couldn't help but pick her up and smooch on her. Well, when I went to put her down, she "freaked out" and jumped out of my arms before I could set her down nicely. She does this on occassion so it was nothing unusual, until she starting walking away and she was limping! At first it didn't seem so bad, but then it must have started hurting more because she would only take a few steps and then stop and sit down.

I checked out her paws and legs and the sore spot seems to be her left "elbow." That's the only part that she flinched and meowed when I touched it.

I called the vet this morning and they couldn't get me in, so I did the next best thing and called Kim! I'm sure Kim was surprised to hear me on the other end of the line, but I needed some quick expert advice as to whether she thought the vet could wait. Since Peanut is acting completely normal except for being less mobile and limping - she even came in and begged for treats as usual this morning - Kim and I decided it would be ok to put the vet off for a little and that I should keep an eye on poor little Peanut. I've got two appointments for her tomorrow, one at 8:30 am and one at 5:00 pm - with different vets. That way if she looks better in the morning and I decide not to take her then, we've still got the 5:00 pm one as back up.

I feel totally guilty, and seeing as how Peanut is such a daddy's little girl, Terry isn't helping the matter any by making me feel like it's all my fault too.

I so wish I had a video camera hooked up at home so I could keep an eye on her today. Maybe once Terry gets back home he'll call and give me an update....

My poor little girl.

Oh, and does anyone know, as women age their bones get more brittle and we have bone loss, does anyone know if that applies to kitties too? I would think so, but I guess I've never heard specifically so I was just wondering.

And another Oh, I called the emergency vet last night when it happened and he suggested that I just keep an eye on her. He said that the way I described it he didn't think anything was broken and she probably just strained or sprained her leg(?). He said with a sprain like that there is nothing they can do except let it heal so it didn't pay to bring her in anyway - unless it got worse. SAS, are you there? Is this similar to what your vet said when Graemer sprained his leg?

[kimlovescats]

Oh Debbie ..... Peanut does look pitiful ... but like we discussed, if it were hurting really bad, she wouldn't be putting any weight on it! I'm sure it's fine ... but a vet check will certainly ease your mind! I know all about the Daddy guilt trip thing ... Jerry LOVES to do that to me too!

It was so nice to hear from you this morning, sorry I wasn't more alert .... you probably heard my alarm clock go off while we were chatting! hehehe! I promise I have a little more clarity of mind, and am not at such a loss of words, if you call me later in the day!

Love and Hugs to sweet Peanut! Waiting to hear good news from the vet!

Kim

[catland]

oh - poor little Peanut - such a sad limp.

Now Peanut darling - as a cat it is up to you to milk this out for as long as possible. Even when your leg gets better, you need to limp around the humans so that they shower you with pity and attention.

and what ever you do, don't make the mistake that our kitty once made when she was limping for attention - but with the wrong leg.

get well soon sweetie.

[sasvermont]

They will probably xray it. Then I think they can give her a pain med but will probably not....and just tell you to keep her quiet for a few days until it heals. The xray should show if it is broken or sprained. My guess is a pull of some sort. Poor old girl. I walk like that some mornings.

Keep us posted!

SAS

[jazzcat]

Oh poor Peanut. She looks so pitiful limping.

Disney sprained her leg several years ago when she jumped off the deck chaising a bone hubby threw. The vet didn't do anything for her but told us to come back if she got worse or if she was still limping as badly after three days. He said he would give her someting for inflamation at that point but it wasn't needed. It took her a week or so to completely quit limping but I could see an improvement in her everyday.

I hope Peanut feels better soon.

[Randi]

Oh, poor Peanut, it does a bit painful, and I'm sure she's not faking it! I think she'll be feeling better in a few days, though.

Give her lots of gentle smootchies from me!

[catnapper]

Poor Peanut! You hurt your widdle leg! I hope it feels better this afternoon.

[QueenScoopalot]

Poor Peanut! I sure hope she gets better fast and doesn't require a visit to the white coats. Air kissies to Peanut!

[RICHARD]

How's about we smooch Peanut back to health?

Poor baby, I'm glad I can't download the clip....

Smoochies needed?
Smoochies sent!

[CatMama78]

Aww, poor Peanut. Don't feel guilty!! It's not your fault

I bet she'll be ok soon. Maybe her bones are a little more sensitive cause of her age

[DJFyrewolf36]

Poor Peanut!!! Get well soon, heres a virtual Catnip tea to make you feel better!!!

[Edwina's Secretary]

I walk like that some mornings.

LOL ....isn't that the truth....

I'm betting Peanut will be fine....

[slick]

That sounds like something that happened to Max a while ago only to his back end and that was after a running spurt. It could be just a pulled muscle like Max. All paws and fingers crossed here that it's nothing serious.