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My 8mth old Cat - Archie - got run over yesterday, we (me & my daughter) took him to the emergency vet who diagnosed a fractured pelvis.
He was given some strong painkillers which we are topping up orally every 8 hours.
Basically, we are waiting (and praying) that he passes water, if so, this is a sign that his internals are not damaged and he will have a good chance of recovery, albeit after 6 weeks of "cage rest".
Thus far, he's passed nothing, his gums are white, we are having to give him water via a syringe - which he is reluctant to take - and he has barely moved.
He was hit at approximately 4:30PM yesterday, and has a follow up appointment at the vets first thing tomorrow morning.
Given he has had no bodily functions since the incident, and is frankly starting to smell, I am really fearing the worst for him.
It looks likely that he has internal damage, and my thinking is to have him put down to end what must be incredible suffering.
He was "screaming" when I got to him (a neighbour found him & came round to tell us of it), and whilst being bright eyed, he is lethargic, not moving and seems to be breathing uncomfortably.
I suppose, I'm wondering if anybody else has experienced this with their feline friend and what was the outcome for them, and indeed were you in my shoes, what would you do in my position.
He's a family pet, my 5 year old & 15 year old daughters are extremely fond of him, clearly, if he has a chance, I want to let him take it.
Equally, on the other hand, hard as it would be to do, I would rather put him down than to continue his undoubted suffering.
Oc/UK collective, I'd appreciate your thoughts.
Thanks.
He was given some strong painkillers which we are topping up orally every 8 hours.
Basically, we are waiting (and praying) that he passes water, if so, this is a sign that his internals are not damaged and he will have a good chance of recovery, albeit after 6 weeks of "cage rest".
Thus far, he's passed nothing, his gums are white, we are having to give him water via a syringe - which he is reluctant to take - and he has barely moved.
He was hit at approximately 4:30PM yesterday, and has a follow up appointment at the vets first thing tomorrow morning.
Given he has had no bodily functions since the incident, and is frankly starting to smell, I am really fearing the worst for him.
It looks likely that he has internal damage, and my thinking is to have him put down to end what must be incredible suffering.
He was "screaming" when I got to him (a neighbour found him & came round to tell us of it), and whilst being bright eyed, he is lethargic, not moving and seems to be breathing uncomfortably.
I suppose, I'm wondering if anybody else has experienced this with their feline friend and what was the outcome for them, and indeed were you in my shoes, what would you do in my position.
He's a family pet, my 5 year old & 15 year old daughters are extremely fond of him, clearly, if he has a chance, I want to let him take it.
Equally, on the other hand, hard as it would be to do, I would rather put him down than to continue his undoubted suffering.
Oc/UK collective, I'd appreciate your thoughts.
Thanks.
