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| 1734.1 | not so silly | IPG::KCAMPBELL | wondering where summer went | Mon Sep 05 1988 08:58 | 27 |
| Helen,
A similar thing happened to my cat, Georgie. I put a note in this
conference around the time it happened (February this year) but
I'll briefly explain the saga again.
He'd been in a fight and had a very sore paw, which made it very
difficult for him to walk. We took him to the vet, who said it
was a bite and gave him a course of antibiotics. The swelling and
soreness went and within a few days he was fine. Or so we thought.
About two weeks later, the paw swelled up again and was obviously
very painful as Georgie tried to bite me when I took a look. This
was definitely out of character as he's so soft and lovable.
Off to the vet he went again, and the vet suggested an x-ray and
said it could be a piece of tooth. In the event it was, and he
operated on Georgie's paw to remove it. He said it was uncommon
but did (as was proved!) happen sometimes.
So, I should have Hector's tail checked out. By the way, I work
in Reading and could give you the name of this vet in Old Basing,
Basingstoke if you want...
Best of luck,
Karen
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| 1734.2 | Tale of a Tail | UBOHUB::HOOD_S | | Mon Sep 05 1988 09:25 | 22 |
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I should certainly get Hector's tail looked at - better safe than
sorry is a good motto to remember regarding loved ones who are in
any discomfort (furry ones or otherwise!!)
Also, I believe the vet that Karen is talking about is Mr. Krasno.
If it is, I can add my recommendation without hesitation. He takes
great care of both my cats, Dinky and Lulu and I have even taken
injured hedgehogs and an exhausted pidgeon which was trying to get
into the reception here at Wimgrove House one morning, to him.
He treats all animals with great care and big or small, pedigree
or tatty waif and stray they are all looked after and given the
same attention. He will also treat ANY injured wild animals found
or road accident casualties free of charge and is, I think, an
exceptionally kind vet.
Good luck and Dinky & Lulu send their best wishes to Hector
for a happy end to his "tail"!!!
Sandy
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| 1734.3 | You're right... | IPG::KCAMPBELL | wondering where summer went | Mon Sep 05 1988 09:39 | 6 |
| ...it is Mr Krasno! He's a great vet!
Re: -1 ...wonder if we've "unwittingly" met with our furry friends
in the surgery??
Karen
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| 1734.4 | Confirms my suspicions .. | CHEFS::GOUGH | | Mon Sep 05 1988 10:03 | 15 |
| Thank you for your replies. The story of Georgie's paw sounds very
much like the story of Hector's tail, and makes me feel even more
inclined to get it x-rayed. It is definitely the same injury that
has swollen up again; Hector has not been fighting since the first
time, and has been shut in after dark since the original injury.
Mr Krasno sounds like a good vet. Unfortunately, Old Basing is
miles away from me, I live in Stoke Row north of Reading. My vets
are Morrish & Stafford in Sonning Common, and I have used them for
quite a few years with no complaints. However, it is a group practice,
which means that I have seen three different vets in my last three
visits. If I don't get anywhere with them, I may take him to Mr
De Ban in Henley for a second opinion.
Helen.
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| 1734.5 | | CIRCUS::KOLLING | Karen, Sweetie, & Holly; in Calif. | Mon Sep 05 1988 21:44 | 4 |
| Please keep us informed about Hector. P.S. can't you request a
specific vet when you make an appointment at a group practice?
You can in the states.
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| 1734.6 | Progress report | CHEFS::GOUGH | | Tue Sep 06 1988 07:18 | 35 |
| Not really, because it's not an appointment system. You just go
along in surgery hours - which is good in a way - my cats are not
too good at keeping appointments! (see below).
Anyway, I was all set to take Hector back last night. Went home
early - no Hector. Hunted everywhere - no Hector. Was beginning
to worry - still no Hector. At ten past seven, in strolls Hector.
Somebody called? You wanted me? Where's my supper? Oh, the vet's
closed now has it, what a shame!
So off to the vet we went this morning (hence late for work again,
my boss (not a cat person) will shortly lose patience). Anyway,
we saw the Chief Vet today. He examined Hector very thoroughly,
pulled his tail and back legs here, there and everywhere, and got
thoroughly sworn at by the vet shredder.
He has said that it is possible there is a bit of something in there,
but because of the position (base of the tail) it would be dangerous
to start digging around, and might do more harm than good. What
is more likely is that there is a seat of infection within the tail
protected by scar tissue. This scar tissue forms to prevent the
infection spreading, but also prevents the antibiotics reaching
it. So Hector now has another week's course of antibiotics - a
fortnight in all - to try and kill the infection once and for all.
If I am not happy with him, I should take him back (which I will
of course). And I can stop the hot compresses. Hurray!
Hekky is now perfectly all right in himself, eating properly, playing,
no temperature, etc. So I'll wait and see if this cures it.
Helen.
PS Have just had a phone call from the stables to say that my pony
is lame and the vet is on his way - ever felt that you're keeping
a vet in business??
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| 1734.7 | $$$ | GLINKA::GREENE | | Tue Sep 06 1988 09:23 | 7 |
| re: .6 and "keeping the vet in business"
Sounds all too familiar. I sometimes "joke" that I should
have DEC send every other paycheck direct to the vet rather
than the bank!
Pennie
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| 1734.8 | $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ | EDUC8::TRACHMAN | E.T.'s ZhivagoCats....DTN: 264-8298 | Tue Sep 06 1988 14:26 | 4 |
| Ha, I have sent all four of Dr. Brody's kids to college AND grad
school! groan.....
E.T.
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| 1734.9 | perils of owning cats! | IPG::KCAMPBELL | we're having a heatwave... | Wed Sep 07 1988 08:28 | 12 |
| re:.6
You're not alone! Georgie :
a) usually manages to disappear when it's time for him to
go into his carrying basket for the vet's or the cattery!
b) costs us a fortune in vet bills! As it was he who adopted
us, we swear he must have been thrown out of his previous
home for costing too much in vet fees!!!
Karen
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| 1734.10 | worth the trip... | SHAPES::TAYLORS | Sharon, Dillan & Sammie in UK | Thu Sep 08 1988 08:57 | 18 |
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re.9
Hi Karen, glad to hear Georgie came home.
****
Helen, I think you ought to visit one of our vets in Basingstoke,
I know it is a long way but it would be worth it to see one specific
(and recommended) vet. I take Dillan and Sammie to a vet in Bounty
road in B/stoke called Mr Foster...he (I think) now owns the practice
and his speciality is cats.
After all anyone that can cure Key Gaskell syndrome is a hero in
my books....still cost me a fortune though, but it was worth it!!
Sharon
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