Poor Spike!!! GREAT UPDATE!!

[moosmom]

I adopted 18 pound Spike from the Old Saybrook Animal Control. He was dumped off in a carrier two sizes too small.

The ACO explained how he was vetted and that his claws had curled around so bad, they were impaled in his pads. They had to sedate him to clip them.

I was sitting on the couch today petting Spike and looked to see if his claws needed clipping again. To my horror, I saw at least two pads with what look like old claws imbedded in the pads. I can not IMAGINE it not hurting him. So, I have an appointment with Dr. Pennington today at 4:30 to let him take a look. I do hope it's just scar tissue. But it doesn't look that way.

I didn't want to clip them, or pull at them because I'm sure it'd be painful and could possible bleed.

Poor big guy. I wish I had known sooner. I'll let you know what happens.

[Karen]

I'm hoping it's just scar tissue, and not hurting him, poor dude!

[katladyd]

Poor Spike! I am so glad he ended up in your home, Donna. He is a very lucky kitty.

[jennielynn1970]

I know I posted this on FB, but maybe they are cutaneous horns?? My Honeybun has them, and I swore I was looking at pieces of nail coming out of his paws, but they weren't.

I hope for poor Spike's case they aren't claw pieces. Will keep him, and you, in my thoughts and prayers.

[cassiesmom]

Aww, Spike! I am so glad your meowmie noticed this and you can quickly get in to the doctor to have it looked at. I hope it isn't hurting you, sweety.

[columbine]

I wish cats weren't such stoics! Hope all goes well for dear Spike.

Love, Columbine

[moosmom]

It was a new one even for me!!! I may TRY to trim them myself. But I may also chicken out and have the vet do it.