Poor Charlie - his foot again :( - Update # 15

[Freedom]

Oh Charlie, you werer almost all better! What happened, there, buddy?

It sounds like the sore keeps healing from the outside in and something (thorn, germs, whatever) gets trapped and starts the cycle all over again. So it needs to heal from the inside out, like a puncture wound. In that case, you need to keep the outside soft and open while the healing takes place deep inside first. Soaking in epsom salts regularly would help with that.

Is there some little treat he likes, which you could put on a finger and keep him busy licking it off while you soak the paw? Maybe a tuna fish paste? Just trying to generate ideas.

[catmandu]

We are sorry to hear that Charlies paws giving him a problem again.
That poor Fellow seems not to be able to get a lucky break, we are praying that his Ouchie will heal up very soon.

[Scooter's Mom]

Charlie has to have surgery on Friday 6/15. The infection is really bad, and all the way to the bone on that toe. His toenail/claw is completely gone. They tried to clean it today and it just bled everywhere, and he was in a large amount of pain (as were they since he is so mean! lol). They say there is a very real possibility they will have to amputate the entire toe, if not more. It's very bad.

So, he's got Clavamox again. He also got a shot of antibiotic today...

Please say a prayer for my sweet boy. Even though the vet thinks he's a vicious animal, he's such a love-bug with me.

Thanks,
Crystal & Charlie

[Catty1]

Prayers for Charlie!

Maybe there is just some nasty little permanent thing in there that won't go away! Maybe they can find it with surgery - I hope they don't have to amputate.

Prayers that all goes well and Charlie heals this time. {{{hugs}}}

[krazyaboutkatz]

Poor Charlie. I hope he'll feel better soon. Lots of prayers and positive thoughts are being sent his way.

[momcat]

This is such sad news, poor little Charlie. Many prayers are being prayed for Charlie to get over his ouchie minus the stress of surgery and prayers for you too. Please keep us posted?

[Medusa]

Aw sweet Charlie. Even if he does have to lose a toe, he'll be fine. But we're praying that he doesn't. And I can sympathize w/ya on the meanness issue. Everyone, including my vet, thinks Puddy is mean, although lately even my vet has said that she can be a lovey when she wants to. She's so sweet w/me but when she doesn't want to be messed with, she means it! It's probably that way w/Charlie, too. We know the real truth about our furkids, don't we? Hang in there and keep us posted.

[Scooter's Mom]

Also, meant to say that our vet is so awesome. We saved about $80 off our bill today (we had to take Oreo in too)... I feel so bad, but they know we're totally broke right now and facing my own health issues. I love my vets office!

I may have mentioned it before - but after my sugery on the 11th, they called a couple of times just to check on me (not the pets) lol. They're such good people. I am so very fortunate to have found them.

The only bad thing is - the surgery is going to cost about $200 or more. They're going to keep Charlie from Thursday night through Saturday morning, since we don't have a way to get him there Friday morning before work (we leave too dang early). I know Charlie's worth it though! And my hubby agrees, we have to get Charlie well. I think hubby is tired of seeing me cry over the kitty... lol.

[Catty1]

Is there time to check with iMOM and see if you qualify for help? Their guideline is "non-routine surgery" which this is!

The amount you need is relatively low compared to some of the surgeries on there.

www.imom.org

Can't hurt to try!

HUGS!

[Randi]

Oh, poor Charlie. I hope he won't have to have amputated his toe or anything, hopefully the antibiotics will help him get better.

Lots of positive and healing thoughts coming his way.

[rg_girlca]

Poor Charlie. Prayers and positive thoughts on the way that he won't need to have his toe amputated and has a full and speedy recovery.

{{{{{{HUGS}}}}}}