Please say a prayer for my Ebbs

[anna_66]

Chris, I'm sorry to say I don't know exactly why Ebby had to have the surgery, but I am glad to hear that she is doing fine

[Sara luvs her Tinky]

Kisses for litte Ebby....

I hope she has a super quick recovery!!!!

[ChrisH]

Aw, thank you all so very much for your prayers, good wishes and concern. You all are the only ones who understand and it is so comforting, helps the aloneness that surrounds when things like this happen.

I am very tired so I won't go into the full story. Ebbs is home but it's still very stressful here. Despite what the vet said about measuring and being certain Ebbs couldn't reach the wound, she can despite now wearing a 12.5cm cone. She started at it as soon as I let her out of the carrier and I had to stay with her for a while, then go up and downstairs most of the evening to make sure she is ok. Not much sleep for me tonight I guess.

BTW, she really doesn't want to be downstairs, which in a way I'm glad about. Bob is really puzzled by the cone and wants to investigate and Ebby doesn't want him to. There could be all kinds of chaos if I left him loose and it seems most unfair to lock him in his crate as, just lately, he is locked in there all night because I need to keep Ebby and he separate while I'm sleeping.

Thanks again.
Chris
P.s. the attached picture was taken not long after I got home with her. (The two cones were a sort of emergency measure)

[ChrisH]

This picture was taken a little later.

[Prairie Purrs]

Oh, poor girl--she's just glaring at that tail tip in the first picture. I don't know why it's so hard to get them to leave a tail injury alone. But if she just licks and doesn't bite, I would think it'll heal up OK.

[rosethecopycat]

Hoping that Ebby will Get Well Soon now.

I've been following her story from the beginning and just recently my MIL's calico, the one I posted pictures of after she was in a fight and had eye surgery, is doing the SAME thing to her tail.
Vet put Violet on Metacam and wrapped it real well, we will soon be reaching the 'docking' event, if she doesn't let it heal.
I can't believe the coincidence.

[CalliesMom]

That second pic of Ebby OUCH! Poor girl but best wishes being sent your way.

[shais_mom]

poor beautiful Ebby!!!
I hope she is doing ok now!

[krazyaboutkatz]

Chris, I'm sorry that Ebby had to have part of her tail removed but I'm glad that the surgery went well. Now hopefully she'll be able to keep her e-collar on and let her tail heal. Please get well soon Ebby.

[Poo]

Poor little Ebby! Glad to hear shes on the mend. Hope she makes a speedy recovery.

[slick]

Oh Baby Ebby......please leave your tail alone and give it time to heal. Pretty soon it will feel good and you won't have to go biting it again.

Glad to hear the sir jury went well Chris and thanks for the email and pictures.

{{{HUGS}}}
slick
xo

[sasvermont]

I know that lots of folks here don't agree with sedating a pet, and maybe you are one of them, but a little behavior modification via drug therapy may just get her out of the frantic habit of knoshing on her tail. Amitripline (sp) can be applied to the ear and it really relaxes the animal, quickly and effectively. I suspect a short term dose may be in order. I think, although I am not sure, but I think Mr. Magoo was on a mood altering drug for a short period of time.

Good luck Chris and "could you find a bigger cone?"..... my gosh Ebby, what is it going to take? Maybe you should put the cone on the other end of her!

[Barbara]

I hope so much Ebby can leave her tail alone. Poor girl! And poor you. The irrationality of our pets can drive us insane at times (that's what I think every morning while Tigris has to get his medication ) {{{hugs}}}

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

Originally posted by sasvermont
...my gosh Ebby, what is it going to take? Maybe you should put the cone on the other end of her!

I was thinking the same thing! But it appears even this one is not big enough. Poor Ebbs, she's probably so confused as to why all this is happening. Sorry it's all so stressful on you Chris, and Bob too, but hopefully her tail will heal up now and this will be the end of it now.

I'm with SAS on the relaxing medication. If it's only for a short time to let the tail heal, where's the harm?

{{{hugs}}} to you Chris, and gentle skritchies to Ebby.

[lizbud]

Chris,

I was wondering how Ebby is doing ? I feel so bad for her
and for you & Bob as well. I do hope Ebby heals quickly and
everything gets back to normal soon. Sending calming, healing
thoughts your way.