A cat behaviorist is coming out to the house!

[catland]

Poor you and Miley. Regarding the hole in her leg. I've seen this before when a cat have been in a fight with another cat. The bite or claw mark heals over so you don't notice it at the time but then festers and pops a week later, removing fur and leaving the nasty hole that you describe.

Sometimes we would notice the swelling from the festering and applied hot compresses to them to get all of the infection out and they've healed up just fine. Only once have I had one that wasn't healing so good (on Sids tail), and I brought him into the vet for some antibiotics. Even then the vet said that it was healing as it should and the antibiotics were merely a precaution.

[Pam]

SAS I know I shouldn't be trying to influence you in any way because the decision you make is one that you will live with and I would hate to be responsible for causing you to act or not to act. That said, if I was in your shoes I think Miley's injury would cause me to throw in the towel. This bothers me even more than the poopie picture of the other day. Poor little Miley! I can't even begin to imagine how the behaviorist could change the climate at Camp Vermont. I think these two are like oil and water - never gonna mix. (((hugs to Miley girl)))

[Steffi N]

Poor Miley, I hope her wound heals quickly. Is there an alternative vet you could call if you need to? It looks like the cat behaviorist will have to work miracles. The situation with Ti may be just too much for Miley, she must be miserable. My nephew has a bengal, so I know they can be difficult. Meanwhile, how is our little Junie Rose doing?

[PayItForward]

It isn't over until the fat lady sings (or the behaviorist visits), may she/he perform a small double miracle in the SAS household.

[kimlovescats]

Oh, I just saw this!!! What wonderful news ... I think this is the answer for you, Sally Anne!!! Hang in there!

[BastetsMum]

Hang in there Sas. I would just watch Miley's leg and see how it goes.

I am sure the behaviourist can help. I totally believe in miracles

[lizbud]

Sas,

I totally agree with Pam on this one. If Miley did suffer another
attack so bad as to rip a chunk of flesh off her leg, it's time to
raise the white flag & re-home one of these cats. The Behaviorist
will surely be able to tell you why this is happening, but change
Miley's mind about Ti? I don't think it'll ever happen. Better give
poor Miley that gun after all.

[sasha the cat]

mew, me-eow you are my kind of purrson! KatMa wishes you success with the purrkids.

Mew, I should talk! No matter what KatMa & Paw-Paw did I refused, absolutely refused to get along with the late Tiggy & the late Princess!!

So, KatMa just separated us. Worked well. The computer is downstairs & so is Paw-Paw's TVroom/office so I always had my very own time with my purrents...

KatMa told me if the house were a bungalow, I would have HAD TO ADJUST, period! Mew, mew KatMa said her plan would be me in one room with a floor to ceiling screen door installed. The other two would free-roam the Palace & we could all spit & hiss until we just accepted each other.

That may have worked, but mew-mew, who knows?

[Barbara]

Miley girl I am so sorry that you now end up really hurt. I hope your little leg will heal soon. I am also a little shocked -I also think that Ti thinks Miley is prey and that really worries me.

I also agree: the character of Bengals to me does not seem as defined as it is with an old breed. If I look at our Abys here we all would agree they are different purrsonalities but they also have a common character of the breed.

I wish you all the best and a good time for everyone until Ms. Cat Whisperer arrives.

And some extrakissies for my Miley girl

[sasvermont]

I found a substitute vet for Miley. Her wound looks different today, and I didn't get much sleep last night, trying to make sure she wouldn't lick it all night long! It might just be a hot spot, I am not sure.

Miley's appetite has picked up, as she was not eating much these past few days. She has been using the scratching post again and seems to be in better spirits. Maybe the antibiotics have helped.

Ti is on my "other" list. Juni is just fine and one happy little girl. She is playing in a pile of clothes to be washed, as I type this! What a cutie pie Ms. Juni turned out to be......And Miley likes her too.

Pam, I hear you! If Ti didn't have such a "Mr. Dumb Dumb" look and appeal to him, he would be gone. He is NOT a bad cat. He listens to me, he loves Juni and I just think he is out of control with Miley. It may never be able to be changed. I have to prepare myself for that. You want him?

I am sure Miley will be fine..... I will let you folks know what the Vet has said, when I return in a couple of hours.

Love,
SAS

P. S. Barbara, the bengal and aby breeders all agree that abys and bengals make good companions. It is not common for bengals to be aggressive. They are shy cats - and Ti is shy. He also has the big bully in him, which is what I am attempting to deal with....... I feel as though I am trying to put a square peg in a round hole!

Free: One Bengal Cat!

[sasvermont]

After spending quite a bit of time cleaning the wound, the Vet decided to knock her out, put in a drain and keep her for the weekend. I think the Vet could see by the expressions on my face, that I was not a good candiate to do the daily wound washing etc. It was really gross. Lots of infection and dead muscle. I nearly passed out as he was cleaning it and flushing it.

She will be on two different antibiotics, have the drain in....and I will pick her up on Monday morning. He said he thought she would be fine. I feel fine with his assessment too. She was in good spirits, eating and jumping around, so whatever nasty puncture wound she has, it isn't bothering her that much.

The vet said it had absessed...(sp?)......and that he thought sure that it was a bite/wound. I was hoping it was a hot spot.

Juni and Ti will have a fun weekend. I am going to try to relax - and have positive thoughts about Ms. Miley girl.

She was very good for the vet, by the way. They fell in love with her right away. She was clinging to the vet tech when I left her, just like a baby would do, over the shoulder and her paws around the tech's neck. So cute.

[lailamara]

Poor Miley, my heart goes out to her. I am still trying to remain positive about the behaviourist helping the situation but if it can't be helped you truly will have done ALL that was humanely possible for this situation. Ti is young enough to re-adjust. Miley loves you dearly and will heal physically and emotionally.

[sasvermont]

Miley has "several' puncture wounds and they have cleaned them all. I will talk with the Vet again on Monday.

Right now Ti and Juni are playing like two kittens. I just don't get this problem except that not all cats gel and it seems that Ti and Miley do not gel at all.

Poor, poor Miley girl. I wonder why I was not able to detect the wounds? Yikes. I feel like such a bad Mom.

I am going to call the original breeder today and talk about this problem. I will again, offer him back to her.

I feel so horrible about Ms. Miley. She is such a sweet thing and to have to go through this is so awful.

Thanks for listening.

SAS

[Pam]

Oh my I didn't expect this and I'm sure you didn't either. It sounds like Miley will be fine at the vets and I am so glad. No wonder they fell in love with her. I am in love with her and have never seen her in person (or, should I say, "in cat")

You certainly have put your heart and soul into this whole thing (not to mention your wallet! ). Maybe Miley will benefit from this period of R & R away from Ti!

Oh my this story needs close following. Never a dull minute! ((((Hugs to you SAS. What a topsy turvey journey you are on!))))

[Freckles]

Originally posted by sasvermont
Miley has "several' puncture wounds.
I feel so horrible about Ms. Miley. She is such a sweet thing and to have to go through this is so awful.

Now we know why Miley was so tired and depressed afterwards. That was a real fight! I'm so sorry and know you'll find the right answers.