Mango

[sarah_orange]

It's a bite and clearly a couple of days old as it had tiny maggots (probably doing more good than harm as they'll eat the infected dead flesh... nice)
he may have to have his tail amputated or be put down once they x-ray him if it's really bad. the worst scenario is that they'll do all the work and then still have to put him down as he might have nerve damage stopping him weeing - which they won't know 'til afterwards - as it might be the swelling that was stopping him weeing.

poor little fluff - fighting with the big dogs is a silly move. :(

I've asked if I can have today off work. not much sleep (not all mango related) and general worry probably isn't condusive. plus I'm already 2.5 hours late and would possibly have to leave early too. al's just made me a cup of evil evil expresso and is already nearly an hour late for work himself.

Comments

[maviscruet.livejournal.com]

In unrelated new - that photo of you - well - it does not look like you.

[sarah-orange.livejournal.com]

taken at woolstock by eddy - is it the false hair that does it?

[maviscruet.livejournal.com]

Hair yes - but it's not just the hair. You look more like Ged.

[sarah-orange.livejournal.com]

ha! that would be nice :)

[http://users.livejournal.com/eddy_/]

Am keeping all fingers and toes (yes, even the manky one!) crossed for him.

*sends virtual scratches behind the ears for Mango*

[sarah-orange.livejournal.com]

ergh - I dread to think what pustulent emmissions would come from you crossing that toe!

ta eddy

[wibblefish.livejournal.com]

hope he's ok

[sarah-orange.livejournal.com]

me too - expensive little git

[timsinister.livejournal.com]

Luck, chuck.

And nice new icon!

[sarah-orange.livejournal.com]

hey it doesn't look like me apparently :P

[ladyserpentine.livejournal.com]

Awww hope he's ok sweetie. Cats are pretty resilient so let's hope he pulls through *crosses everything*
Hugs x

[rosie-t-riveter.livejournal.com]

Oh no! Fingers crossed he's ok. Positive vibes heading your way...

[tawdryfilth.livejournal.com]

Actually, yeah, maggots are pretty helpful, if a bit...icky!
Keep us updated hon, *fingers crossed* for the best and *useless interwebs huggles* to you both!

[bikerfaerie.livejournal.com]

Sending get well vibes, he is a lovely cat, I do hope he pulls through ok. He always seemed like a strong sort though and worst cases very often dont happen.

[ulfilias.livejournal.com]

Hope he's insured....However have also had cats that weren't and much though it hurts you always do your best for the little blighters

How do you know it was fighting with dogs....or does the bite tell that. One of mine, Tango has a perchant for Rats and usualy comes in with a septic thing once a year....which involves vets and isn't worth it on the insurance.

[warlockdreams.livejournal.com]

Oh no. At least he came back. Hopefully they'll be able to save his tail & he'll be ok. Are they keeping him in?

[sarah-orange.livejournal.com]

yeah he's being put under general anaesthetic - if it's too bad they just won't wake him up

[warlockdreams.livejournal.com]

Poor thing. Keep us updated!

[m-isanthrope.livejournal.com]

My sympathies :/

My cat Nero had a similar injury and it was really worrying during the whole "will she have to be put down?" period. With Nero it turned out that all she needed were a few injections and a course of anti-biotics so I hope something similar happens with Mango.

[ruby-noir.livejournal.com]

Poor little Mango :( Fingers crossed all goes well at the vets x

[vinyl-storm.livejournal.com]

*mega huge tired hugs* Just like I was sure he'd return, I'm hoping again my instinct will be right and that he'll be fine eventually. Keep me posted. Office is quiet today if you need a chat at any point. Thinking of you both lots and sending lots of hopeful get well vibes. xx

[lostlorelei.livejournal.com]

Hope he's ok xx

[ant-girl.livejournal.com]

Keeping everything crossed for Mango. x