Poor Peggy hurt her paw!!! (new update #25 + new pics)

[cassiesmom]

Peggy, I am so glad you're feeling more like yourself. It sounds like the medicine is working. Paws and fingers crossed that you will adjust to being an indoor-only kitty.

[kimlovescats]

Oh my gosh, that was one nasty infection! I'm sure she's been running a fever, that's why she hasn't been eating! Poor baby, I hope that antibiotic is kicking in now. I understand your lack of control over your Mom and Reinhold, Kirsten, but it sure would be hard letting her back outside with those nasty Marlens again!

[Kirsten]

Thank you!! Her paw looked so much better today!! Almost back to its normal size. It still seems to hurt, but Peggy's almost back to her old self, looks like the antibiotics did a good job.

Kirsten

[momcat]

Hi Peggy, I'm happy to know that your ouchie paw is getting better. Just be sure to take your medicine and remember that the whitecoat is your friend. Please don't worry about being an indoor kitty. I've been an indoor kitty since Meowmie and Soncat adopted me when I was a baby. It's really not so bad, you can have lots of fun inside finding great hidey places to sleep and play. My squirrel and bird friends visit me at my window and we talk and talk all day. But most important, it's safe inside. There are no cars to worry about, no kids chasing you all over and no scary animals that might hurt you. I heard Meowmie say that some hoomins aren't very nice to kitties and sometimes there are stories about them on PT. When you stay inside, you're always warm and dry plus your food dish is always right there so you can munch out anytime you want to. And you never have to worry about getting lost and not being able to find your home or purrents. I love to explore our house when Meowmie and Soncat are at work, often I find a new place to play hide & seek with my family. That's loads of fun. Well, I have to go now and get ready for a case in Cat Court tomorrow. There are lots of indoor kitties here at PT and we're all here for you!

Your friend,
Groucho

[Barbara]

I am glad to hear Peggy looks and feels better.
I think that was dangerous. These martens are known to be killers and I suppose they could hurt a kitty badly (while I still think they are the cutest little bad guys ).
Peggy was lucky that she only was bitten in the paw.
All the best to her.

[Kirsten]

@Groucho: That is is sweet of you to talk to Peggy, and to help her becoming an indoor cat. I only wish my mother and Reindhold would see things the same way! *sigh*

I think that was dangerous. These martens are known to be killers and I suppose they could hurt a kitty badly

Oh yes, a couple of years ago, Dino got bitten by one in his face. The abscess was as big as an egg! But the vet opened it and it healed very well.

Peggy's paw is looking much better today and is back to its normal size. But she's still walking very carefully. Tomorrow, she'll go back to the vet, and he will decide if she has to continue with her antibiotics.

Kirsten

[cassiesmom]

Precious Peggy! What did the doctor say? How is your paw?

[orangemm]

Sweet Peggy, please stay inside where it is safe!

[catmandu]

PEGGY , THIS IS TUBSTER PANTHER.
I WAS OUTSIDE FOR A LONG TIME, AND ITS NOT A LOT OF FUN BEING OUTDOORS.
ITS COLD OUT THERE AND YOU HAVE TO FIGHT OTHER STRAYS FOR YOUR FOOD.
AND WE DONT HAVE THOSE MEAN LOOKING CRITTERS TO WORRY ABOUT!!
I HOPE YOUR GUARDIANS KEEP YOU INDOORS, I HAVE HEARD MY DAD CRY WHEN ONE OF THE POOR PORCH CATS HAS TO BECOME AN ANGEL, LIKE MY FRIEND NUGGET, SCRATCHY 2 AND ORANGIE.

ITS SO MUCH MORE FUN INDOORS!!!
WE HOPE LILY AND LUNA GET A CATNIP CIGAR TOO!!!!
ALSO PEGGY AND DINO!!!!

[Kirsten]

Thanks for asking! ) And sorry for the lack of update.

Had a terrible fight with my mother the day I brought Peggy to the vet (not because of her, but something else). Anyway, the vet said 6 more days on antibiotics, and for that time, she's not allowed to go out. Well, I'm afraid my mother will let her go outside as soon as these 6 days are over. She's so stubborn!!

The day we went to the vet, her paw, even though it looked much better, wasn't fully healed, one spot was still bleeding. She has been bitten very badly.

Kirsten

[catmandu]

Now That I Am An Angel I Wish I Had Gone Inside When Catmandu Asked Me To. But I Was Stubborn And Thought I Had The Best Of Both Word, A Place To Eat And My Freedom.

Please Tell Your Mom That Freedom Is An Illusion Sometimes And Has A High Price. I Heard That Car But Never Had A Chance To Get To Safety.
Scratchy Jr Angel.