RE: my poor snowy
Big hugs to you and Snowy, Lynne. She couldn't wish for a better mom even if she is mad at you for a little while...so glad her paw is fixed and now she can concentrate on recovering. Kerry From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Lynne Sent: Saturday, April 26, 2008 7:32 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: my poor snowy Well I won't be taking Snowy in for spaying this coming week. I went to clip her nails tonight and noticed that there was a big lump on her right paw. When I touched it she meowed so I got her into the emergency vet. They told me I did nothing wrong that this had happened to her over a very long period of time. Her nail had grown into her skin, along with hair and they had to put her under and remove it. It had grown far into her pad and couldn't be removed easily. I don't get this. She had seen 2 vets prior to our getting her and no one noticed this. Now the poor little thing has to be on antibiotics (Clindamycin) and wear one of those horrible hood things so she won't lick her paw. She had a piece taken out of it and cauterized. I am so sorry for what this poor little dear has been through in her short life. I just hope all this trauma doesn't cause her herpes virus to resurface. The first thing the vet did when we got her there was to squirt eye wash into her eyes and she got all upset. I kind of yelled at him for doing that and asked why. He said she looks like she has allergies and I said she's a persian their eyes tear. Fortunately there was a very knowledgeable technician present who seemed to know a lot more than this guy did. Lynne _ IRS CIRCULAR 230 NOTICE. Any tax advice expressed above by Mayer Brown LLP was not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, by any taxpayer to avoid U.S. federal tax penalties. If such advice was written or used to support the promotion or marketing of the matter addressed above, then each offeree should seek advice from an independent tax advisor. This email and any files transmitted with it are intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this email in error please notify the system manager. If you are not the named addressee you should not disseminate, distribute or copy this e-mail.
RE: my poor snowy
My Mickey was fitted with a hood after being treated for a hematoma. Well, Mickey's feral, and no self-respecting feral is gonna put up with that. He quickly set about pushing his paws through the hood, so it turned into a skirt. Because he's feral I couldn't remove it without causing him and his roommate a great deal of stress. So he had to wear the useless skirt until I had to (catch and) take him back for his check-up. Kerry From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Lynne Sent: Sunday, April 27, 2008 9:13 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: my poor snowy We can't keep the hood on her. She became hysterical. She can be a very high strung little girl and fight like a lion when she has to do something she doesn't want to. I did manage to get the Clindamycin capsules down her this morning with only one scratch. She is on this for a couple weeks so we're in for a stressful time. I just called the vet and told them the story about the hood and the technician said occasional licking is ok, it's just constant licking that can present a problem. When Bob picked her up last night the vet told him he had washed her eyes AGAIN. I had to take my dad back home so wasn't able to go. I think I would have given him a real lashing if I had been there. Whatever he put in her eyes stained her fur horribly, not that I care what she looks like, but when we tried washing her face with a warm cloth it smeared all over. Fortunately we won't have to go back there. The vet did say to absolutely cancel her spaying though which certainly makes sense. I can't imagine Frankie or any animal wearing one of those things for 2 weeks especially if the poor dear is blind. There has to be a better way. I hope Frankie's biopsy turns out ok. Lynne - Original Message - From: laurieskatz mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Sunday, April 27, 2008 9:00 AM Subject: Re: my poor snowy Poor baby. At least you found it! Frankie wa sent home with a hood yesterday after his biopsy. He promptly removed it. He is blind so needs those whiskers to navigate. I am not sure what I will do as he is supposed to thave the hood on for 2 weeks! BTW, that vet had no business washing her eyes without your permission, imo. L - Original Message - From: Lynne mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Saturday, April 26, 2008 6:32 PM Subject: my poor snowy Well I won't be taking Snowy in for spaying this coming week. I went to clip her nails tonight and noticed that there was a big lump on her right paw. When I touched it she meowed so I got her into the emergency vet. They told me I did nothing wrong that this had happened to her over a very long period of time. Her nail had grown into her skin, along with hair and they had to put her under and remove it. It had grown far into her pad and couldn't be removed easily. I don't get this. She had seen 2 vets prior to our getting her and no one noticed this. Now the poor little thing has to be on antibiotics (Clindamycin) and wear one of those horrible hood things so she won't lick her paw. She had a piece taken out of it and cauterized. I am so sorry for what this poor little dear has been through in her short life. I just hope all this trauma doesn't cause her herpes virus to resurface. The first thing the vet did when we got her there was to squirt eye wash into her eyes and she got all upset. I kind of yelled at him for doing that and asked why. He said she looks like she has allergies and I said she's a persian their eyes tear. Fortunately there was a very knowledgeable technician present who seemed to know a lot more than this guy did. Lynne _ IRS CIRCULAR 230 NOTICE. Any tax advice expressed above by Mayer Brown LLP was not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, by any taxpayer to avoid U.S. federal tax penalties. If such advice was written or used to support the promotion or marketing of the matter addressed above, then each offeree should seek advice from an independent tax advisor. This email and any files transmitted with it are intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this email in error please notify the system manager. If you are not the named addressee you should not disseminate, distribute or copy this e-mail.
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Too funny. Made me laugh! Frankie wore his E collar like a cape until he removed it! I had pushed it back so he could use his whiskers. Black cat, blue cape. Pretty cute if you aren't Frankie! L - Original Message - From: MacKenzie, Kerry N. To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Monday, April 28, 2008 8:02 AM Subject: RE: my poor snowy My Mickey was fitted with a hood after being treated for a hematoma. Well, Mickey's feral, and no self-respecting feral is gonna put up with that. He quickly set about pushing his paws through the hood, so it turned into a skirt. Because he's feral I couldn't remove it without causing him and his roommate a great deal of stress. So he had to wear the useless skirt until I had to (catch and) take him back for his check-up. Kerry -- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Lynne Sent: Sunday, April 27, 2008 9:13 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: my poor snowy We can't keep the hood on her. She became hysterical. She can be a very high strung little girl and fight like a lion when she has to do something she doesn't want to. I did manage to get the Clindamycin capsules down her this morning with only one scratch. She is on this for a couple weeks so we're in for a stressful time. I just called the vet and told them the story about the hood and the technician said occasional licking is ok, it's just constant licking that can present a problem. When Bob picked her up last night the vet told him he had washed her eyes AGAIN. I had to take my dad back home so wasn't able to go. I think I would have given him a real lashing if I had been there. Whatever he put in her eyes stained her fur horribly, not that I care what she looks like, but when we tried washing her face with a warm cloth it smeared all over. Fortunately we won't have to go back there. The vet did say to absolutely cancel her spaying though which certainly makes sense. I can't imagine Frankie or any animal wearing one of those things for 2 weeks especially if the poor dear is blind. There has to be a better way. I hope Frankie's biopsy turns out ok. Lynne - Original Message - From: laurieskatz To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Sunday, April 27, 2008 9:00 AM Subject: Re: my poor snowy Poor baby. At least you found it! Frankie wa sent home with a hood yesterday after his biopsy. He promptly removed it. He is blind so needs those whiskers to navigate. I am not sure what I will do as he is supposed to thave the hood on for 2 weeks! BTW, that vet had no business washing her eyes without your permission, imo. L - Original Message - From: Lynne To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Saturday, April 26, 2008 6:32 PM Subject: my poor snowy Well I won't be taking Snowy in for spaying this coming week. I went to clip her nails tonight and noticed that there was a big lump on her right paw. When I touched it she meowed so I got her into the emergency vet. They told me I did nothing wrong that this had happened to her over a very long period of time. Her nail had grown into her skin, along with hair and they had to put her under and remove it. It had grown far into her pad and couldn't be removed easily. I don't get this. She had seen 2 vets prior to our getting her and no one noticed this. Now the poor little thing has to be on antibiotics (Clindamycin) and wear one of those horrible hood things so she won't lick her paw. She had a piece taken out of it and cauterized. I am so sorry for what this poor little dear has been through in her short life. I just hope all this trauma doesn't cause her herpes virus to resurface. The first thing the vet did when we got her there was to squirt eye wash into her eyes and she got all upset. I kind of yelled at him for doing that and asked why. He said she looks like she has allergies and I said she's a persian their eyes tear. Fortunately there was a very knowledgeable technician present who seemed to know a lot more than this guy did. Lynne _ IRS CIRCULAR 230 NOTICE. Any tax advice expressed above by Mayer Brown LLP was not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, by any taxpayer to avoid U.S. federal tax penalties. If such advice was written or used to support the promotion or marketing of the matter addressed above, then each offeree should seek advice from an independent tax advisor. This email and any files transmitted with it are intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this email in error please notify the system manager. If you are not the named addressee you should not disseminate
Re: my poor snowy
Hi all, A few years ago some of you older members may remember Ling. As he is no longer with me as he had passed on to the bridge. For you newer members. I took in a male Siamese that was 19 yrs old that had the same thing. All of his claws on his front paws were in the flesh. So he the had surgery done ASAP immediately right there. When I got him I had noticed he was walking funny. Then I look at his paws thought to myself Oh My God there was no way I could do anything. I can't imagine the pain he was in. Poor old fella. I have to tell you though when it was done he was like a kitten again shortly after surgery. I end up losing him after a year to kidney failure but at least he had some happiness and medical care from me that he wouldn't have gotten elsewhere. Well I won't be taking Snowy in for spaying this coming week. I went to clip her nails tonight and noticed that there was a big lump on her right paw. When I touched it she meowed so I got her into the emergency vet. They told me I did nothing wrong that this had happened to her over a very long period of time. Her nail had grown into her skin, along with hair and they had to put her under and remove it. It had grown far into her pad and couldn't be removed easily. I don't get this. She had seen 2 vets prior to our getting her and no one noticed this. Now the poor little thing has to be on antibiotics (Clindamycin) and wear one of those horrible hood things so she won't lick her paw. She had a piece taken out of it and cauterized. I am so sorry for what this poor little dear has been through in her short life. I just hope all this trauma doesn't cause her herpes virus to resurface. The first thing the vet did when we got her there was to squirt eye wash into her eyes and she got all upset. I kind of yelled at him for doing that and asked why. He said she looks like she has allergies and I said she's a persian their eyes tear. Fortunately there was a very knowledgeable technician present who seemed to know a lot more than this guy did. Lynne TAZZY'S ANIMAL TRANSPORTS SIAMESE COLLIE RESCUE _http://tazzys.org/_ (http://tazzys.org/index.html) _http://www.hurricanepetsrescue.org/_ (http://www.hurricanepetsrescue.org/) Terrie Mohr-Forker **Need a new ride? Check out the largest site for U.S. used car listings at AOL Autos. (http://autos.aol.com/used?NCID=aolcmp0030002851)
RE: my poor snowy
I'm going to look at all mine's paws tonight -- well, those that aren't feral, anyway. You're right Terrie---he got a lot of loving and care from you while he was here that he otherwise wouldn't have got. Kerry From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, April 28, 2008 10:25 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: my poor snowy Hi all, A few years ago some of you older members may remember Ling. As he is no longer with me as he had passed on to the bridge. For you newer members. I took in a male Siamese that was 19 yrs old that had the same thing. All of his claws on his front paws were in the flesh. So he the had surgery done ASAP immediately right there. When I got him I had noticed he was walking funny. Then I look at his paws thought to myself Oh My God there was no way I could do anything. I can't imagine the pain he was in. Poor old fella. I have to tell you though when it was done he was like a kitten again shortly after surgery. I end up losing him after a year to kidney failure but at least he had some happiness and medical care from me that he wouldn't have gotten elsewhere. Well I won't be taking Snowy in for spaying this coming week. I went to clip her nails tonight and noticed that there was a big lump on her right paw. When I touched it she meowed so I got her into the emergency vet. They told me I did nothing wrong that this had happened to her over a very long period of time. Her nail had grown into her skin, along with hair and they had to put her under and remove it. It had grown far into her pad and couldn't be removed easily. I don't get this. She had seen 2 vets prior to our getting her and no one noticed this. Now the poor little thing has to be on antibiotics (Clindamycin) and wear one of those horrible hood things so she won't lick her paw. She had a piece taken out of it and cauterized. I am so sorry for what this poor little dear has been through in her short life. I just hope all this trauma doesn't cause her herpes virus to resurface. The first thing the vet did when we got her there was to squirt eye wash into her eyes and she got all upset. I kind of yelled at him for doing that and asked why. He said she looks like she has allergies and I said she's a persian their eyes tear. Fortunately there was a very knowledgeable technician present who seemed to know a lot more than this guy did. Lynne TAZZY'S ANIMAL TRANSPORTS SIAMESE COLLIE RESCUE http://tazzys.org/ http://tazzys.org/index.html http://www.hurricanepetsrescue.org/ Terrie Mohr-Forker Need a new ride? Check out the largest site for U.S. used car listings at AOL Autos http://autos.aol.com/used?NCID=aolcmp0030002851 . _ IRS CIRCULAR 230 NOTICE. Any tax advice expressed above by Mayer Brown LLP was not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, by any taxpayer to avoid U.S. federal tax penalties. If such advice was written or used to support the promotion or marketing of the matter addressed above, then each offeree should seek advice from an independent tax advisor. This email and any files transmitted with it are intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this email in error please notify the system manager. If you are not the named addressee you should not disseminate, distribute or copy this e-mail.
Re: my poor snowy
my vets check paws - they have a different check sheet for exams as they only do cats Barb+Smoky the House Puma+El Bandito Malito My cat the clown: paying no mind to whom he should impress. Merely living his life, doing what pleases him, and making me smile. - Anonymous - Original Message From: Sharyl [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Saturday, April 26, 2008 8:16:26 PM Subject: Re: my poor snowy Poor little Snowy. Don't worry she'll forgive you by tomorrow. You are right, getting her little paw healed up is far more important than the spaying. It is in a cat's genes to not show pain or illness. Here is a link to a Physical Exam Check List. http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=AA=292S=2 Notice they don't have a section for legs/paws. I wonder how many vets ever even look at a kitty's paws. Give her a special treat tonight. Sharyl Lynne [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Well I won't be taking Snowy in for spaying this coming week. I went to clip her nails tonight and noticed that there was a big lump on her right paw. When I touched it she meowed so I got her into the emergency vet. They told me I did nothing wrong that this had happened to her over a very long period of time. Her nail had grown into her skin, along with hair and they had to put her under and remove it. It had grown far into her pad and couldn't be removed easily. I don't get this. She had seen 2 vets prior to our getting her and no one noticed this. Now the poor little thing has to be on antibiotics (Clindamycin) and wear one of those horrible hood things so she won't lick her paw. She had a piece taken out of it and cauterized. I am so sorry for what this poor little dear has been through in her short life. I just hope all this trauma doesn't cause her herpes virus to resurface. The first thing the vet did when we got her there was to squirt eye wash into her eyes and she got all upset. I kind of yelled at him for doing that and asked why. He said she looks like she has allergies and I said she's a persian their eyes tear. Fortunately there was a very knowledgeable technician present who seemed to know a lot more than this guy did. Lynne Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now.
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At least he had a wonderful year with you. Sharyl Sissy and Rocket [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi all, A few years ago some of you older members may remember Ling. As he is no longer with me as he had passed on to the bridge. For you newer members. I took in a male Siamese that was 19 yrs old that had the same thing. All of his claws on his front paws were in the flesh. So he the had surgery done ASAP immediately right there. When I got him I had noticed he was walking funny. Then I look at his paws thought to myself Oh My God there was no way I could do anything. I can't imagine the pain he was in. Poor old fella. I have to tell you though when it was done he was like a kitten again shortly after surgery. I end up losing him after a year to kidney failure but at least he had some happiness and medical care from me that he wouldn't have gotten elsewhere. Well I won't be taking Snowy in for spaying this coming week. I went to clip her nails tonight and noticed that there was a big lump on her right paw. When I touched it she meowed so I got her into the emergency vet. They told me I did nothing wrong that this had happened to her over a very long period of time. Her nail had grown into her skin, along with hair and they had to put her under and remove it. It had grown far into her pad and couldn't be removed easily. I don't get this. She had seen 2 vets prior to our getting her and no one noticed this. Now the poor little thing has to be on antibiotics (Clindamycin) and wear one of those horrible hood things so she won't lick her paw. She had a piece taken out of it and cauterized. I am so sorry for what this poor little dear has been through in her short life. I just hope all this trauma doesn't cause her herpes virus to resurface. The first thing the vet did when we got her there was to squirt eye wash into her eyes and she got all upset. I kind of yelled at him for doing that and asked why. He said she looks like she has allergies and I said she's a persian their eyes tear. Fortunately there was a very knowledgeable technician present who seemed to know a lot more than this guy did. Lynne TAZZY'S ANIMAL TRANSPORTS SIAMESE COLLIE RESCUE http://tazzys.org/ http://www.hurricanepetsrescue.org/ Terrie Mohr-Forker - Need a new ride? Check out the largest site for U.S. used car listings at AOL Autos. - Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now.
Re: my poor snowy
Poor baby. At least you found it! Frankie wa sent home with a hood yesterday after his biopsy. He promptly removed it. He is blind so needs those whiskers to navigate. I am not sure what I will do as he is supposed to thave the hood on for 2 weeks! BTW, that vet had no business washing her eyes without your permission, imo. L - Original Message - From: Lynne To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Saturday, April 26, 2008 6:32 PM Subject: my poor snowy Well I won't be taking Snowy in for spaying this coming week. I went to clip her nails tonight and noticed that there was a big lump on her right paw. When I touched it she meowed so I got her into the emergency vet. They told me I did nothing wrong that this had happened to her over a very long period of time. Her nail had grown into her skin, along with hair and they had to put her under and remove it. It had grown far into her pad and couldn't be removed easily. I don't get this. She had seen 2 vets prior to our getting her and no one noticed this. Now the poor little thing has to be on antibiotics (Clindamycin) and wear one of those horrible hood things so she won't lick her paw. She had a piece taken out of it and cauterized. I am so sorry for what this poor little dear has been through in her short life. I just hope all this trauma doesn't cause her herpes virus to resurface. The first thing the vet did when we got her there was to squirt eye wash into her eyes and she got all upset. I kind of yelled at him for doing that and asked why. He said she looks like she has allergies and I said she's a persian their eyes tear. Fortunately there was a very knowledgeable technician present who seemed to know a lot more than this guy did. Lynne
Re: my poor snowy
We can't keep the hood on her. She became hysterical. She can be a very high strung little girl and fight like a lion when she has to do something she doesn't want to. I did manage to get the Clindamycin capsules down her this morning with only one scratch. She is on this for a couple weeks so we're in for a stressful time. I just called the vet and told them the story about the hood and the technician said occasional licking is ok, it's just constant licking that can present a problem. When Bob picked her up last night the vet told him he had washed her eyes AGAIN. I had to take my dad back home so wasn't able to go. I think I would have given him a real lashing if I had been there. Whatever he put in her eyes stained her fur horribly, not that I care what she looks like, but when we tried washing her face with a warm cloth it smeared all over. Fortunately we won't have to go back there. The vet did say to absolutely cancel her spaying though which certainly makes sense. I can't imagine Frankie or any animal wearing one of those things for 2 weeks especially if the poor dear is blind. There has to be a better way. I hope Frankie's biopsy turns out ok. Lynne - Original Message - From: laurieskatz To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Sunday, April 27, 2008 9:00 AM Subject: Re: my poor snowy Poor baby. At least you found it! Frankie wa sent home with a hood yesterday after his biopsy. He promptly removed it. He is blind so needs those whiskers to navigate. I am not sure what I will do as he is supposed to thave the hood on for 2 weeks! BTW, that vet had no business washing her eyes without your permission, imo. L - Original Message - From: Lynne To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Saturday, April 26, 2008 6:32 PM Subject: my poor snowy Well I won't be taking Snowy in for spaying this coming week. I went to clip her nails tonight and noticed that there was a big lump on her right paw. When I touched it she meowed so I got her into the emergency vet. They told me I did nothing wrong that this had happened to her over a very long period of time. Her nail had grown into her skin, along with hair and they had to put her under and remove it. It had grown far into her pad and couldn't be removed easily. I don't get this. She had seen 2 vets prior to our getting her and no one noticed this. Now the poor little thing has to be on antibiotics (Clindamycin) and wear one of those horrible hood things so she won't lick her paw. She had a piece taken out of it and cauterized. I am so sorry for what this poor little dear has been through in her short life. I just hope all this trauma doesn't cause her herpes virus to resurface. The first thing the vet did when we got her there was to squirt eye wash into her eyes and she got all upset. I kind of yelled at him for doing that and asked why. He said she looks like she has allergies and I said she's a persian their eyes tear. Fortunately there was a very knowledgeable technician present who seemed to know a lot more than this guy did. Lynne
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Thanks Lynne. I am looking into something called a Pro-collar, in extra small, for Frankie. It's made by www.gandbmarketing.com but I cannot find (so far) any place locally that offers the extra small. Frankie did cause some bleeding by scratching the incision/stitch in one of the 4 bipsied sites. I can't imagine any cat wearing that hood much less one like your Snowy or my blind, Formerly Feral Frankie! Sigh. Take care of yourself and your baby girl! L - Original Message - From: Lynne To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Sunday, April 27, 2008 8:13 AM Subject: Re: my poor snowy We can't keep the hood on her. She became hysterical. She can be a very high strung little girl and fight like a lion when she has to do something she doesn't want to. I did manage to get the Clindamycin capsules down her this morning with only one scratch. She is on this for a couple weeks so we're in for a stressful time. I just called the vet and told them the story about the hood and the technician said occasional licking is ok, it's just constant licking that can present a problem. When Bob picked her up last night the vet told him he had washed her eyes AGAIN. I had to take my dad back home so wasn't able to go. I think I would have given him a real lashing if I had been there. Whatever he put in her eyes stained her fur horribly, not that I care what she looks like, but when we tried washing her face with a warm cloth it smeared all over. Fortunately we won't have to go back there. The vet did say to absolutely cancel her spaying though which certainly makes sense. I can't imagine Frankie or any animal wearing one of those things for 2 weeks especially if the poor dear is blind. There has to be a better way. I hope Frankie's biopsy turns out ok. Lynne - Original Message - From: laurieskatz To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Sunday, April 27, 2008 9:00 AM Subject: Re: my poor snowy Poor baby. At least you found it! Frankie wa sent home with a hood yesterday after his biopsy. He promptly removed it. He is blind so needs those whiskers to navigate. I am not sure what I will do as he is supposed to thave the hood on for 2 weeks! BTW, that vet had no business washing her eyes without your permission, imo. L - Original Message - From: Lynne To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Saturday, April 26, 2008 6:32 PM Subject: my poor snowy Well I won't be taking Snowy in for spaying this coming week. I went to clip her nails tonight and noticed that there was a big lump on her right paw. When I touched it she meowed so I got her into the emergency vet. They told me I did nothing wrong that this had happened to her over a very long period of time. Her nail had grown into her skin, along with hair and they had to put her under and remove it. It had grown far into her pad and couldn't be removed easily. I don't get this. She had seen 2 vets prior to our getting her and no one noticed this. Now the poor little thing has to be on antibiotics (Clindamycin) and wear one of those horrible hood things so she won't lick her paw. She had a piece taken out of it and cauterized. I am so sorry for what this poor little dear has been through in her short life. I just hope all this trauma doesn't cause her herpes virus to resurface. The first thing the vet did when we got her there was to squirt eye wash into her eyes and she got all upset. I kind of yelled at him for doing that and asked why. He said she looks like she has allergies and I said she's a persian their eyes tear. Fortunately there was a very knowledgeable technician present who seemed to know a lot more than this guy did. Lynne
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Do you have any Rescue Remedy or Cat Nap? Both should help calm her so will Feliway spray. Stress, for all of us, is a bad thing. On Apr 27, 2008, at 9:13 AM, Lynne wrote: We can't keep the hood on her. She became hysterical. She can be a very high strung little girl and fight like a lion when she has to do something she doesn't want to. I did manage to get the Clindamycin capsules down her this morning with only one scratch. She is on this for a couple weeks so we're in for a stressful time. I just called the vet and told them the story about the hood and the technician said occasional licking is ok, it's just constant licking that can present a problem. When Bob picked her up last night the vet told him he had washed her eyes AGAIN. I had to take my dad back home so wasn't able to go. I think I would have given him a real lashing if I had been there. Whatever he put in her eyes stained her fur horribly, not that I care what she looks like, but when we tried washing her face with a warm cloth it smeared all over. Fortunately we won't have to go back there. The vet did say to absolutely cancel her spaying though which certainly makes sense. I can't imagine Frankie or any animal wearing one of those things for 2 weeks especially if the poor dear is blind. There has to be a better way. I hope Frankie's biopsy turns out ok. Lynne - Original Message - From: laurieskatz To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Sunday, April 27, 2008 9:00 AM Subject: Re: my poor snowy Poor baby. At least you found it! Frankie wa sent home with a hood yesterday after his biopsy. He promptly removed it. He is blind so needs those whiskers to navigate. I am not sure what I will do as he is supposed to thave the hood on for 2 weeks! BTW, that vet had no business washing her eyes without your permission, imo. L - Original Message - From: Lynne To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Saturday, April 26, 2008 6:32 PM Subject: my poor snowy Well I won't be taking Snowy in for spaying this coming week. I went to clip her nails tonight and noticed that there was a big lump on her right paw. When I touched it she meowed so I got her into the emergency vet. They told me I did nothing wrong that this had happened to her over a very long period of time. Her nail had grown into her skin, along with hair and they had to put her under and remove it. It had grown far into her pad and couldn't be removed easily. I don't get this. She had seen 2 vets prior to our getting her and no one noticed this. Now the poor little thing has to be on antibiotics (Clindamycin) and wear one of those horrible hood things so she won't lick her paw. She had a piece taken out of it and cauterized. I am so sorry for what this poor little dear has been through in her short life. I just hope all this trauma doesn't cause her herpes virus to resurface. The first thing the vet did when we got her there was to squirt eye wash into her eyes and she got all upset. I kind of yelled at him for doing that and asked why. He said she looks like she has allergies and I said she's a persian their eyes tear. Fortunately there was a very knowledgeable technician present who seemed to know a lot more than this guy did. Lynne
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Hm. I am not getting all the emails. Sharyl, only saw yours within Lynne's. Anyhoo, Sharyl, thanks for good wishes for Frankie. He has four biopsy spots on his chin and I am hanging out where he is today to make sure he doesn't scratch. Unfortunately, I am having a mild surgical procedure tomorrow that will take me out of the house midday. I am not sure what I will do about Frankie. If he just sleeps, he will be fine. May have someone check on him or stay with him ps for meds...we use transdermal and medicated treats. They work GREAT. You need a prescription. L - Original Message - From: Lynne To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Sunday, April 27, 2008 9:07 AM Subject: Re: my poor snowy Sharyl, BooBoo was given a prescription for Clindamycin liquid when he was alive, chicken flavored. He almost choked on it. I tasted it and it was disgusting. Snowball is even worse when it comes to fighting, so I just did as our vet showed us. Back her up against me, between my legs, gently pull her upper jaw up and throw the capsules down her throat. Sounds kind of brutal but even though she shook her head like crazy, they went down. She's a really messy eater so If I put the capsule contents in her food, it would probably be missed. As nerve wracking as just giving her the pills is, at least I know she gets them. Lynne - Original Message - From: Sharyl To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Sunday, April 27, 2008 10:40 AM Subject: Re: my poor snowy Sorry Snowy is having such a rough time. I can't imagine any of mine putting up with a hood. Clindamycin is also available as a liquid if that would be easier to admin but it is nasty tasting stuff. Mine get hysterical with any pill. But I can crush the pills, mix with 1-2 cc of water and a tsp or 2 of meat baby food (no onions or garlic). Mine will lick this mixture off a spoon or you could syringe it. I hope Frankie leaves the stitch es alone so you don't have to get another collar. Hugs to Snowy and Frankie Sharyl Sissy and Stormie Lynne [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: We can't keep the hood on her. She became hysterical. She can be a very high strung little girl and fight like a lion when she has to do something she doesn't want to. I did manage to get the Clindamycin capsules down her this morning with only one scratch. She is on this for a couple weeks so we're in for a stressful time. I just called the vet and told them the story about the hood and the technician said occasional licking is ok, it's just constant licking that can present a problem. When Bob picked her up last night the vet told him he had washed her eyes AGAIN. I had to take my dad back home so wasn't able to go. I think I would have given him a real lashing if I had been there. Whatever he put in her eyes stained her fur horribly, not that I care what she looks like, but when we tried washing her face with a warm cloth it smeared all over. Fortunately we won't have to go back there. The vet did say to absolutely cancel her spaying though which certainly makes sense. I can't imagine Frankie or any animal wearing one of those things for 2 weeks especially if the poor dear is blind. There has to be a better way. I hope Frankie's biopsy turns out ok. Lynne - Original Message - From: laurieskatz To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Sunday, April 27, 2008 9:00 AM Subject: Re: my poor snowy Poor baby. At least you found it! Frankie wa sent home with a hood yesterday after his biopsy. He promptly removed it. He is blind so needs those whiskers to navigate. I am not sure what I will do as he is supposed to thave the hood on for 2 weeks! BTW, that vet had no business washing her eyes without your permission, imo. L - Original Message - From: Lynne To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Saturday, April 26, 2008 6:32 PM Subject: my poor snowy Well I won't be taking Snowy in for spaying this coming week. I went to clip her nails tonight and noticed that there was a big lump on her right paw. When I touched it she meowed so I go t her into the emergency vet. They told me I did nothing wrong that this had happened to her over a very long period of time. Her nail had grown into her skin, along with hair and they had to put her under and remove it. It had grown far into her pad and couldn't be removed easily. I don't get this. She had seen 2 vets prior to our getting her and no one noticed this. Now the poor little thing has to be on antibiotics (Clindamycin) and wear one of those horrible hood things so she won't lick her paw. She had a piece taken out of it and cauterized. I am so sorry for what this poor little dear has been through in her short life. I just hope all this trauma
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Sharyl, good reminder. I used to chase with syringe of 1 cc water unless the kitty would eat canned food or drink broth after being pilled. Pills can stick to esophagus and cause ulcer. For more info about pilling and alternatives see this vet's website: www.catinfo.org Laurie - Original Message - From: Sharyl To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Sunday, April 27, 2008 3:07 PM Subject: Re: my poor snowy Lynne, be sure to chase that capsule with some food or water. Cats have a really long esophagus. All meds should be followed by water or food to make sure they get to the tummy. Glad you are able to pill her. The horrid taste is why I mix the liquid Clindamycin with the baby food. Sharyl Lynne [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Sharyl, BooBoo was given a prescription for Clindamycin liquid when he was alive, chicken flavored. He almost choked on it. I tasted it and it was disgusting. Snowball is even worse when it comes to fighting, so I just did as our vet showed us. Back her up against me, between my legs, gently pull her upper jaw up and throw the capsules down her throat. Sounds kind of brutal but even though she shook her head like crazy, they went down. She's a really messy eater so If I put the capsule contents in her food, it would probably be missed. As nerve wracking as just giving her the pills is, at least I know she gets them. Lynne - Original Message - From: Sharyl To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Sunday, April 27, 2008 10:40 AM Subject: Re: my poor snowy Sorry Snowy is having such a rough time. I can't imagine any of mine putting up with a hood. Clindamycin is also available as a liquid if that would be easier to admin but it is nasty tasting stuff. Mine get hysterical with any pill. But I can crush the pills, mix with 1-2 cc of water and a tsp or 2 of meat baby food (no onions or garlic). Mine will lick this mixture off a spoon or you could syringe it. I hope Frankie leaves the stitch es alone so you don't have to get another collar. Hugs to Snowy and Frankie Sharyl Sissy and Stormie Lynne [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: We can't keep the hood on her. She became hysterical. She can be a very high strung little girl and fight like a lion when she has to do something she doesn't want to. I did manage to get the Clindamycin capsules down her this morning with only one scratch. She is on this for a couple weeks so we're in for a stressful time. I just called the vet and told them the story about the hood and the technician said occasional licking is ok, it's just constant licking that can present a problem. When Bob picked her up last night the vet told him he had washed her eyes AGAIN. I had to take my dad back home so wasn't able to go. I think I would have given him a real lashing if I had been there. Whatever he put in her eyes stained her fur horribly, not that I care what she looks like, but when we tried washing her face with a warm cloth it smeared all over. Fortunately we won't have to go back there. The vet did say to absolutely cancel her spaying though which certainly makes sense. I can't imagine Frankie or any animal wearing one of those things for 2 weeks especially if the poor dear is blind. There has to be a better way. I hope Frankie's biopsy turns out ok. Lynne - Original Message - From: laurieskatz To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Sunday, April 27, 2008 9:00 AM Subject: Re: my poor snowy Poor baby. At least you found it! Frankie wa sent home with a hood yesterday after his biopsy. He promptly removed it. He is blind so needs those whiskers to navigate. I am not sure what I will do as he is supposed to thave the hood on for 2 weeks! BTW, that vet had no business washing her eyes without your permission, imo. L - Original Message - From: Lynne To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Saturday, April 26, 2008 6:32 PM Subject: my poor snowy Well I won't be taking Snowy in for spaying this coming week. I went to clip her nails tonight and noticed that there was a big lump on her right paw. When I touched it she meowed so I go t her into the emergency vet. They told me I did nothing wrong that this had happened to her over a very long period of time. Her nail had grown into her skin, along with hair and they had to put her under and remove it. It had grown far into her pad and couldn't be removed easily. I don't get this. She had seen 2 vets prior to our getting her and no one noticed this. Now the poor little thing has to be on antibiotics (Clindamycin) and wear one of those horrible hood things so she won't lick her paw. She had a piece taken out of it and cauterized. I am so sorry
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OK Sharyl. She is a big water drinker but I'll make sure she gets some after I give the capsules. - Original Message - From: Sharyl To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Sunday, April 27, 2008 5:07 PM Subject: Re: my poor snowy Lynne, be sure to chase that capsule with some food or water. Cats have a really long esophagus. All meds should be followed by water or food to make sure they get to the tummy. Glad you are able to pill her. The horrid taste is why I mix the liquid Clindamycin with the baby food. Sharyl Lynne [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Sharyl, BooBoo was given a prescription for Clindamycin liquid when he was alive, chicken flavored. He almost choked on it. I tasted it and it was disgusting. Snowball is even worse when it comes to fighting, so I just did as our vet showed us. Back her up against me, between my legs, gently pull her upper jaw up and throw the capsules down her throat. Sounds kind of brutal but even though she shook her head like crazy, they went down. She's a really messy eater so If I put the capsule contents in her food, it would probably be missed. As nerve wracking as just giving her the pills is, at least I know she gets them. Lynne - Original Message - From: Sharyl To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Sunday, April 27, 2008 10:40 AM Subject: Re: my poor snowy Sorry Snowy is having such a rough time. I can't imagine any of mine putting up with a hood. Clindamycin is also available as a liquid if that would be easier to admin but it is nasty tasting stuff. Mine get hysterical with any pill. But I can crush the pills, mix with 1-2 cc of water and a tsp or 2 of meat baby food (no onions or garlic). Mine will lick this mixture off a spoon or you could syringe it. I hope Frankie leaves the stitch es alone so you don't have to get another collar. Hugs to Snowy and Frankie Sharyl Sissy and Stormie Lynne [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: We can't keep the hood on her. She became hysterical. She can be a very high strung little girl and fight like a lion when she has to do something she doesn't want to. I did manage to get the Clindamycin capsules down her this morning with only one scratch. She is on this for a couple weeks so we're in for a stressful time. I just called the vet and told them the story about the hood and the technician said occasional licking is ok, it's just constant licking that can present a problem. When Bob picked her up last night the vet told him he had washed her eyes AGAIN. I had to take my dad back home so wasn't able to go. I think I would have given him a real lashing if I had been there. Whatever he put in her eyes stained her fur horribly, not that I care what she looks like, but when we tried washing her face with a warm cloth it smeared all over. Fortunately we won't have to go back there. The vet did say to absolutely cancel her spaying though which certainly makes sense. I can't imagine Frankie or any animal wearing one of those things for 2 weeks especially if the poor dear is blind. There has to be a better way. I hope Frankie's biopsy turns out ok. Lynne - Original Message - From: laurieskatz To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Sunday, April 27, 2008 9:00 AM Subject: Re: my poor snowy Poor baby. At least you found it! Frankie wa sent home with a hood yesterday after his biopsy. He promptly removed it. He is blind so needs those whiskers to navigate. I am not sure what I will do as he is supposed to thave the hoo d on for 2 weeks! BTW, that vet had no business washing her eyes without your permission, imo. L - Original Message - From: Lynne To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Saturday, April 26, 2008 6:32 PM Subject: my poor snowy Well I won't be taking Snowy in for spaying this coming week. I went to clip her nails tonight and noticed that there was a big lump on her right paw. When I touched it she meowed so I go t her into the emergency vet. They told me I did nothing wrong that this had happened to her over a very long period of time. Her nail had grown into her skin, along with hair and they had to put her under and remove it. It had grown far into her pad and couldn't be removed easily. I don't get this. She had seen 2 vets prior to our getting her and no one noticed this. Now the poor little thing has to be on antibiotics (Clindamycin) and wear one of those horrible hood things so she won't lick her paw. She had a piece taken out of it and cauterized. I am so sorry for what this poor little dear has been through in her short life. I just hope all this trauma doesn't cause her herpes virus to resurface. The first thing the vet did when we
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I'm so sorry Lynne. I hope she recovers from this quickly. :( I've had situations before that I can't believe one vet didn't notice, yet another did. At least she has this pain out of her paw and that should make her start to feel better soon. She's glad to have crossed paths with you. tonya Lynne [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Well I won't be taking Snowy in for spaying this coming week. I went to clip her nails tonight and noticed that there was a big lump on her right paw. When I touched it she meowed so I got her into the emergency vet. They told me I did nothing wrong that this had happened to her over a very long period of time. Her nail had grown into her skin, along with hair and they had to put her under and remove it. It had grown far into her pad and couldn't be removed easily. I don't get this. She had seen 2 vets prior to our getting her and no one noticed this. Now the poor little thing has to be on antibiotics (Clindamycin) and wear one of those horrible hood things so she won't lick her paw. She had a piece taken out of it and cauterized. I am so sorry for what this poor little dear has been through in her short life. I just hope all this trauma doesn't cause her herpes virus to resurface. The first thing the vet did when we got her there was to squirt eye wash into her eyes and she got all upset. I kind of yelled at him for doing that and asked why. He said she looks like she has allergies and I said she's a persian their eyes tear. Fortunately there was a very knowledgeable technician present who seemed to know a lot more than this guy did. Lynne
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Oh, the poor sweetie! But she'll feel better now without that nasty ingrow. Here 's wishing both of you a noneventful spay, when the time is right, and sensitive vets and techs. Diane R. _ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Lynne Sent: Saturday, April 26, 2008 7:32 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: my poor snowy Well I won't be taking Snowy in for spaying this coming week. I went to clip her nails tonight and noticed that there was a big lump on her right paw. When I touched it she meowed so I got her into the emergency vet. They told me I did nothing wrong that this had happened to her over a very long period of time. Her nail had grown into her skin, along with hair and they had to put her under and remove it. It had grown far into her pad and couldn't be removed easily. I don't get this. She had seen 2 vets prior to our getting her and no one noticed this. Now the poor little thing has to be on antibiotics (Clindamycin) and wear one of those horrible hood things so she won't lick her paw. She had a piece taken out of it and cauterized. I am so sorry for what this poor little dear has been through in her short life. I just hope all this trauma doesn't cause her herpes virus to resurface. The first thing the vet did when we got her there was to squirt eye wash into her eyes and she got all upset. I kind of yelled at him for doing that and asked why. He said she looks like she has allergies and I said she's a persian their eyes tear. Fortunately there was a very knowledgeable technician present who seemed to know a lot more than this guy did. Lynne
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Well, they say things happen for a reason. An infected paw wouldn't help anything heal. Glad you found it. I have a cat who has that happen all the time. He is semi feral, and the vet has to clip his hails. He is diabetic, and i don't mess with that. Give her extra loves...as if I had to tell you to do that!!! Dede When you are in the service of your fellow beings, you are only in the service of your God Mosiah 2:17 --- On Sat, 4/26/08, Lynne [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: Lynne [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: my poor snowy To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Date: Saturday, April 26, 2008, 8:32 PM Well I won't be taking Snowy in for spaying this coming week. I went to clip her nails tonight and noticed that there was a big lump on her right paw. When I touched it she meowed so I got her into the emergency vet. They told me I did nothing wrong that this had happened to her over a very long period of time. Her nail had grown into her skin, along with hair and they had to put her under and remove it. It had grown far into her pad and couldn't be removed easily. I don't get this. She had seen 2 vets prior to our getting her and no one noticed this. Now the poor little thing has to be on antibiotics (Clindamycin) and wear one of those horrible hood things so she won't lick her paw. She had a piece taken out of it and cauterized. I am so sorry for what this poor little dear has been through in her short life. I just hope all this trauma doesn't cause her herpes virus to resurface. The first thing the vet did when we got her there was to squirt eye wash into her eyes and she got all upset. I kind of yelled at him for doing that and asked why. He said she looks like she has allergies and I said she's a persian their eyes tear. Fortunately there was a very knowledgeable technician present who seemed to know a lot more than this guy did. Lynne Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. http://mobile.yahoo.com/;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ
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I suppose you're right there Dede. We've never had problems clipping Lennie's nails and I did clip Snowy's left paw last week. She has a scratching post and uses it regularly so I wasn't too concerned that she wouldn't let me do her right side. Now I know why she wouldn't let me. I think she's a little ticked at me right now. She won't even let me pet her. Lynne - Original Message - From: dede hicken [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Saturday, April 26, 2008 8:48 PM Subject: Re: my poor snowy Well, they say things happen for a reason. An infected paw wouldn't help anything heal. Glad you found it. I have a cat who has that happen all the time. He is semi feral, and the vet has to clip his hails. He is diabetic, and i don't mess with that. Give her extra loves...as if I had to tell you to do that!!! Dede When you are in the service of your fellow beings, you are only in the service of your God Mosiah 2:17 --- On Sat, 4/26/08, Lynne [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: Lynne [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: my poor snowy To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Date: Saturday, April 26, 2008, 8:32 PM Well I won't be taking Snowy in for spaying this coming week. I went to clip her nails tonight and noticed that there was a big lump on her right paw. When I touched it she meowed so I got her into the emergency vet. They told me I did nothing wrong that this had happened to her over a very long period of time. Her nail had grown into her skin, along with hair and they had to put her under and remove it. It had grown far into her pad and couldn't be removed easily. I don't get this. She had seen 2 vets prior to our getting her and no one noticed this. Now the poor little thing has to be on antibiotics (Clindamycin) and wear one of those horrible hood things so she won't lick her paw. She had a piece taken out of it and cauterized. I am so sorry for what this poor little dear has been through in her short life. I just hope all this trauma doesn't cause her herpes virus to resurface. The first thing the vet did when we got her there was to squirt eye wash into her eyes and she got all upset. I kind of yelled at him for doing that and asked why. He said she looks like she has allergies and I said she's a persian their eyes tear. Fortunately there was a very knowledgeable technician present who seemed to know a lot more than this guy did. Lynne Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. http://mobile.yahoo.com/;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ
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I imagine she will feel a lot better in a few days Diane. You would never have known this was bothering her. She plays and runs and is always purring. The tech said it's not unusual. Often you don't know a cat is ill or hurts until he vomits or has diarrhea or some obvious symptom. At least I don't have to worry about her being spayed this Wednesday because it isn't going to happen. This will give me an opportunity to get her on some of that Lysine stuff too. It can wait another month. She's been through enough for a while. Lynne - Original Message - From: Diane Rosenfeldt To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Saturday, April 26, 2008 8:42 PM Subject: RE: my poor snowy Oh, the poor sweetie! But she'll feel better now without that nasty ingrow. Here 's wishing both of you a noneventful spay, when the time is right, and sensitive vets and techs. Diane R. -- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Lynne Sent: Saturday, April 26, 2008 7:32 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: my poor snowy Well I won't be taking Snowy in for spaying this coming week. I went to clip her nails tonight and noticed that there was a big lump on her right paw. When I touched it she meowed so I got her into the emergency vet. They told me I did nothing wrong that this had happened to her over a very long period of time. Her nail had grown into her skin, along with hair and they had to put her under and remove it. It had grown far into her pad and couldn't be removed easily. I don't get this. She had seen 2 vets prior to our getting her and no one noticed this. Now the poor little thing has to be on antibiotics (Clindamycin) and wear one of those horrible hood things so she won't lick her paw. She had a piece taken out of it and cauterized. I am so sorry for what this poor little dear has been through in her short life. I just hope all this trauma doesn't cause her herpes virus to resurface. The first thing the vet did when we got her there was to squirt eye wash into her eyes and she got all upset. I kind of yelled at him for doing that and asked why. He said she looks like she has allergies and I said she's a persian their eyes tear. Fortunately there was a very knowledgeable technician present who seemed to know a lot more than this guy did. Lynne
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I'm so sorry, but glad they found it. I've had that experience, with an emergency vet being completely uncaring, or seeming to be. It's a pain, a real stresser. I try never to go back to those guys, once I find out what they're like. Bless you - hang in there. Gloria On Apr 26, 2008, at 7:32 PM, Lynne wrote: Well I won't be taking Snowy in for spaying this coming week. I went to clip her nails tonight and noticed that there was a big lump on her right paw. When I touched it she meowed so I got her into the emergency vet. They told me I did nothing wrong that this had happened to her over a very long period of time. Her nail had grown into her skin, along with hair and they had to put her under and remove it. It had grown far into her pad and couldn't be removed easily. I don't get this. She had seen 2 vets prior to our getting her and no one noticed this. Now the poor little thing has to be on antibiotics (Clindamycin) and wear one of those horrible hood things so she won't lick her paw. She had a piece taken out of it and cauterized. I am so sorry for what this poor little dear has been through in her short life. I just hope all this trauma doesn't cause her herpes virus to resurface. The first thing the vet did when we got her there was to squirt eye wash into her eyes and she got all upset. I kind of yelled at him for doing that and asked why. He said she looks like she has allergies and I said she's a persian their eyes tear. Fortunately there was a very knowledgeable technician present who seemed to know a lot more than this guy did. Lynne
Re: my poor snowy
Poor little Snowy. Don't worry she'll forgive you by tomorrow. You are right, getting her little paw healed up is far more important than the spaying. It is in a cat's genes to not show pain or illness. Here is a link to a Physical Exam Check List. http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=AA=292S=2 Notice they don't have a section for legs/paws. I wonder how many vets ever even look at a kitty's paws. Give her a special treat tonight. Sharyl Lynne [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Well I won't be taking Snowy in for spaying this coming week. I went to clip her nails tonight and noticed that there was a big lump on her right paw. When I touched it she meowed so I got her into the emergency vet. They told me I did nothing wrong that this had happened to her over a very long period of time. Her nail had grown into her skin, along with hair and they had to put her under and remove it. It had grown far into her pad and couldn't be removed easily. I don't get this. She had seen 2 vets prior to our getting her and no one noticed this. Now the poor little thing has to be on antibiotics (Clindamycin) and wear one of those horrible hood things so she won't lick her paw. She had a piece taken out of it and cauterized. I am so sorry for what this poor little dear has been through in her short life. I just hope all this trauma doesn't cause her herpes virus to resurface. The first thing the vet did when we got her there was to squirt eye wash into her eyes and she got all upset. I kind of yelled at him for doing that and asked why. He said she looks like she has allergies and I said she's a persian their eyes tear. Fortunately there was a very knowledgeable technician present who seemed to know a lot more than this guy did. Lynne - Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now.
