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September 05, 2007
Bruised, battered, beaten
This morning was our appointment to take Jack Bauer into the vet's and have him neutered...We knew this was a 2 person job, that's why we did it on Wed, when Brian is home at work...We knew this would be dangerous cause Jack is an outdoor rebel who (we suspect) has never been to the vet's office...probably never in a car...or cat carrier...
Our plan was for me to pick him up, put him in a large towel Brian was holding, he'd wrap him up and we'd get him in the carrier...Well, lets just say that we are both bloody and Jack is fine...He's at the vet...we came home and cleaned our cuts...
I have a massive cut on the inside of my left palm...it goes right across the folds in the palm so each time I move it, I open it...but I've got a bandage on it, its been cleaned w/ soap and peroxide..Brian has two massive cuts on the inside of his palm in a different location...more like the heel...he's also been bit on the finger...Jack managed to wiggle out of the towel (no surprise) and Brian knew it was 'grab him now or never', so he grabbed and wrassled...It was an interesting morning...I warned them at the vet's and showed them the blood...they will be careful...
Chloe watched the whole thing take place and now she's terrified to come around us...she's hungry, but wont come on the porch..she's scared cause her brother is missing...and she spent the night curled around my head on my pillow...poor girl...it'll all be better when Jack is back...she really relies on him for safety/comfort...
Posted by Donner at September 5, 2007 09:29 AM
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Hi Donna - Sorry to hear about the cuts & bruises, but Jack Bauer will be a much happier cat. Anyway, try one of those liquid bandages that you can buy @ any Pharmacy or (I know it sounds gross) Super glue after you've cleaned out the cut. It will seal the cut so it doesn't keep opening up. - Jana
Posted by: Jana at September 5, 2007 12:47 PM
You guys be careful............. if those wounds are not healing or if there is sign of infection go to the doctor. Cat bites especially can be very serious. In the meantime old fashioned Epsom Salts mixed with very warm water to soak the wounds. Epsom Salts will draw out the infection. Jack will be fine it's you guys I'm worried about ! Think of all the kitty fights he won't be having now that he is neutered!
Maggie Hall
Posted by: Maggie Hall at September 6, 2007 09:23 AM
Holy cannoli! You've had quite an ordeal. I have one cat that is prone to phreak outs when the vet is involved. I still have a scar.... I feel your pain, Donna!
By the way, your beads are making me drool.
Hmmmmm....it won't let me comment because I have questionable content. While that may be true, I don't think I've let my slip show, have I?
Posted by: loribeads at September 6, 2007 11:31 AM