Noj Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 The mystery of how this happened will long remain, was it a clip by a car, or was it one small and bouncy cat leaping for something and missing. Completely? The end result is the same: one badly broken femur above the knee, as can be seen here: Pretty bad, much splintering of bone, not a nice, clean break at all....enter John, one of the vets at our local Vets4Pets, some screws, wire, a metal plate and artificial bone marrow ( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stretch Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 nice work, now sit back and wait for the bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oh How Original Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 Tell him that 'chicks love a scar' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noj Posted May 29, 2014 Author Share Posted May 29, 2014 Insurance fella, we paid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stretch Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 ahh not too bad then, what the hell did it need need engine, chassis, body, interior, wheels lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderwolf Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 i have a semi-edited quote for your cat: Now a lot of people are going to be telling you you're crazy, and maybe they're right. But the fact of the matter is: Bones heal. Chicks dig scars. And the UK has the best vet-to-pet ratio in the world. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noj Posted May 29, 2014 Author Share Posted May 29, 2014 And here he is as of this evening, looking less like he has a chicken leg ....we've put two dog cages together, one bedding area, one litter tray area...collar should be off Saturday, then a five week wait to see if the op has been successful. If anyone has been through this type of thing with a cat before, and can offer any guidance as to how to keep him amused, we'd be very grateful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noj Posted May 29, 2014 Author Share Posted May 29, 2014 ahh not too bad then, what the hell did it need need engine, chassis, body, interior, wheels lol tyres and 'other parts'....thing is, the Evoque is now in the garage with a blown module (damn thing has freeview tv and wireless headphones!!) and there are no spares in the country...so...they're having to pull one from an assembly line vehicle! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tug Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 We've had various pets wearing the cone hats before, including a St Bernard! Bloody thing could barely fit through doorways! None of ours were confined to a cage though, but they didn't have such major injuries! He'll be fine given time, cats can bounce back, and that's not a pun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slugsie Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 Hmm, I wonder what hardware the vet used? Hex heads maybe, what size? Do they have a supplier of quality parts that won't rust? Oh, and poor kitty, but I think the skinhead (skinass???) look suits, pulling the ladies in no time. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peakey29 Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 That's either a lucky or unlucky cat. On the Land rover front check this from where I get my truck serviced. This is what you have to do to a new disco when your exhaust starts to blow on the back of your engine. The quickest and simplest way to change it is to take the body off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noj Posted May 31, 2014 Author Share Posted May 31, 2014 Right, back on topic Stitches out, collar will be off later today. John had Purrcy walking/gave him a good examination and wants him back next week; his knee is popping in and out of the joint, which could be due to inflammation (hopefully) and will settle down, if not, then the leg is likely to be removed So, no negative waves, m'kay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samuran Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 Good luck Purrrcy (and Noj). Cats FTW! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EpicLURcher Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 And here he is as of this evening, looking less like he has a chicken leg ....we've put two dog cages together, one bedding area, one litter tray area...collar should be off Saturday, then a five week wait to see if the op has been successful. If anyone has been through this type of thing with a cat before, and can offer any guidance as to how to keep him amused, we'd be very grateful My dog tore a cruciate ligament and had a op and had to be caged for 6 weeks and kept in a confined space for 3 months. I sat by his cage stroking him all the time, it was sad to see him in that state. Hes fine now though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hebby Posted June 1, 2014 Share Posted June 1, 2014 My cat did the same 15 years ago I reckon it's jumped up/down and got its leg stuck behind something My cat was asleep on the window and for some reason the ironing board fell scaring it and it jumped up and landed with its leg behind the radiator and resulting in a completely snapped femur but half way up the bone If it had been hit by car there would be more damage/bruising on the leg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noj Posted June 10, 2014 Author Share Posted June 10, 2014 (edited) Ok, update time.... Purrcy was back at the vets Saturday, filled him with ketamine to make him floppy, and re x-rayed the leg. Somehow, the little sod has managed to bend the plate 5 degrees, and it looks like a new crack has appeared...however, John is happy with progress thus far. His knee is popping in and out of joint, a further small procedure will cure this. A four legged cat is looking very hopeful I will pop up a piccy of the bent plate later... Just have to keep his spirits up now.... Edited June 10, 2014 by Noj 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tug Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 And I was all set to call him "tripod"! How's he holding up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noj Posted June 11, 2014 Author Share Posted June 11, 2014 Lol He is very bored, and lets us know he is very bored. Borrowed another dog cage, so we can pop him into the dining room, or out onto the deck to change his view on life. He is, however, the cleanest we have ever known, especially his back feet, which were a proverbial muck magnet! He will have a new house to settle in soon, if that doesn't cheer him up, nowt will! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zardoz Posted June 11, 2014 Share Posted June 11, 2014 Glad to hear he's on the mend. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex97 Posted June 11, 2014 Share Posted June 11, 2014 (edited) I hope his recovery is well. When my cat rip his back claw out he had to stay in the house for a month with his collar on, he was bumping on everything. When leaving in the mornings I would have to distract him while my mum made a dash out the front door then had to distract him though a window so I could get out the back. His now made a full recovery and spends his days sleeping. Edited June 11, 2014 by alex97 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noj Posted June 11, 2014 Author Share Posted June 11, 2014 He will be allowed exercise in early July, until then, in the cages he must remain Lovely day, so I will pop him outside for fresh air and entertainment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highlander Posted July 15, 2014 Share Posted July 15, 2014 We used to have a cat that had 3 legs most of its life after someone ran it over, you'd be amazed at the heights and areas he could get to with 3 legs 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samuran Posted July 15, 2014 Share Posted July 15, 2014 How is he getting on Noj? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noj Posted July 16, 2014 Author Share Posted July 16, 2014 Well....he is on house rest now, as in, cages away, exercise and no high jumping...which means certain rooms are out of bounds, and we have to police his movements... He is walking (with a limp) but runs/c!imbs stairs on three legs, tucking the poorly one up. Silly sod fell off the end of the bed this morning, caught his bad leg on the bed frame and landed hard....am now watching him closely to see how he is moving about The callous on the bone is forming, the marrow is slowly growing back. Main issue is the limp, caused by his knee cap sliding over the bottom screw in the plate. When laid down with leg bent, no issue, as he straightens up, the knee cap lifts 2mm ergo he limps. John reckons in a years time (ie when the leg is fully strong) he can take the plate out, which should see the knee settle down. Or, it won't settle properly, Purrcy won't use it enough to build muscle up, so off the leg will come. Still a hugely stressful time tbh...Big Puss isn't happy he's up and about, so she avoids him as much as poss and growls at him frequently! That feeling of playing God isn't nice, we have to do the best thing for Purrcy longterm tho... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jony nitro Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 It's a cat .) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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