Miles needs Pet talk Prayers Update on miles

**furrykidsmother** · 03-03-2006, 09:20 AM

I am sorry to hear that he will lose his leg, but perhaps as others have said it is probably the best choice. At least there will be no pain. Glad he has pain medicine to get him through the weekend. Poor baby!

Continued good thoughts and ((((Hugs))))

**K & L** · 03-03-2006, 09:46 AM

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** · 03-03-2006, 10:15 AM

Late as well,

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

All the best for Gina & Miles

**sandragonfly** · 03-03-2006, 12:44 PM

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** · 03-03-2006, 12:59 PM

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** · 03-03-2006, 02:34 PM

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** · 03-03-2006, 02:47 PM

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.