Tinkie has a Fractured Femur

[mbsmum]

Purrayers on the way to Tinkie. Best wishes for a speedy recovery.

[Karen]

Any news? How did it go?

[emily_the_spoiled]

I took her in about 11AM and she was supposed to be operated on at 1:30PM, but I haven't heard anything back yet. Usually the vets phone as the patient is starting to wake up, so I figure I will give it another half hour or so before phoning there.

I sure hope everything went well. As they explained last night there will be no pins or rods holding it in place. They are removing the femur head (b/c of where the break is) and let scar tissue build up to hold it in place. I am just a little worried because her CH might make her more likely to hurt herself again.

[Karen]

I took her in about 11AM and she was supposed to be operated on at 1:30PM, but I haven't heard anything back yet. Usually the vets phone as the patient is starting to wake up, so I figure I will give it another half hour or so before phoning there.

I sure hope everything went well. As they explained last night there will be no pins or rods holding it in place. They are removing the femur head (b/c of where the break is) and let scar tissue build up to hold it in place. I am just a little worried because her CH might make her more likely to hurt herself again.

Aww, okay! Breaks in the joint itself are always tricky!

[emily_the_spoiled]

I just talked with the vet and he said that the surgery went just fine. I can pick her up in a couple of hours and she just needs to be kept quiet for the next day or so and then she can go about her business

[phesina]

Oh, that's good news!

Sending along loads of warm healing energies to dear little Tinkie..

[emily_the_spoiled]

She is now at home in my office for the night. It is hard to watch her try and walk. Between the after effects of the meds, her CH, and the surgery itself she is having a tough time. They tell me that things will be better tomorrow. So keep your fingers crossed (and a few prayers might help)

[emily_the_spoiled]

Okay, I am starting to get a little worried. She is still not eating. The last time she ate was Saturday. I have tried everything I can think of (she doesn't even want human tuna or Temptations) and I talked with the vet this morning so I started her on an appetite stimulant. But I am open to suggestions here... Let's hope the stimulant kicks in soon

[emily_the_spoiled]

She is FINALLY eating something!!!!!!!

[mon]

So very glad to hear that! It's very upsetting when a sick furkid won't eat!! Maybe now Tinkie will be on a road to a faster recovery, all the best wishes!

[phesina]

Hallelujah! Good girl, Tinkie!

[emily_the_spoiled]

Exactly 2 weeks after she had hip surgery Tinkie made it down the stairs!!!!!

She is now mobile enough that I feel more comfortable letting her roam at night (I was keeping her locked in my office).