Snickers is hurt...........

[dominosarah]

I just found out about an hour ago that Snickers fell down the steps today.  He was laying at the top of the steps and someone came around the corner and didnt see him so he got stepped on and then fell.  I was at work when this happened.  I noticed when i got home he didnt greet me at the door and hasnt eaten today.  He is walking very slow and with a limp.  He always sits on my lap when i get home but he didnt tonight.  I have placed a call to the vet so am waiting for a call back.  He has been laying down alot.  I have felt him all over and he doesnt squirm and he always gets mad when i mess with him........I checked the litter box and didnt notice any blood but i am really scared right now.  He doesnt want any food, water nothing.  His ears are up and his eyes look okay.  Would i know if he had internal injuries?  I hope he is okay........I will just die if something happens to him..... sara

[dominosarah]

He lays so quiet right now but the vet said he would do that cuz when animals are in pain or healing up they lay still to heal unlike humans who push themselves.  He didnt give him any pain meds...he said TLC will heal him faster.  He was grooming himself on the couch when i got home but didnt come and meet me at the door.  I have that lambs wool blanket that he is laying on.  He did eat some food during the day so that is good.  He isnt climbing into the Snoopy water dish tho and now i wish he was!!!  Usually he climbs in and throws water all over......I am going to stick close to my boy again tonight.  I bet he thinks i am nuts!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[PrettyKitty1]

Sara,

See????? Some injuries heal on their own !!!! I am thrilled with this. He will have a perfect little healthy leg before you know it. I am so, so happy about it.

[babypooh]

Woo-hoo! Yay! I'm so happy to see the good news :)
Three cheers for Snickers!

[zodiacqueen]

I was so happy to hear that Snickers is gonna be fine!!!  THANK GOD!!!!!!!!!!  =D

YAYYYYYY!!!

[Jade59]

Hi Sara,

Oh, I'm so glad Snickers is not seriously hurt.  Thank God for that!  Poor Kitty and poor YOU.  I can certainly relate to freaking right out when it comes to my girl being sick or hurt.  Us owners are usually more of a mess than our pets, lol.  Our first vet that cared for our cat that died was just awful as far as people skills went.  When we had to put her to sleep, she acted like it was no big deal for us.  She even missed the vein TWICE, and of course our cat is screaming and we are in complete shock watching this.  It was awful.  Needless to say, we switched vets when we got our Jade, and the doc we see now is just awesome, but I must say, not quite as good as yours you lucky girl : )

Did Snickers need pain meds or did the vet think that wasn't necessary?

Cats are tough and I'm sure Snickers will be good as new in a few days : )

[HelpinUtah]

Sara:

I just read this and so glad to hear Snickers is okay!  WHEW!!!  Poor thing though!  

By the way, Snickers looks just like my mother's cat, Rusty.  They both live with us.  Rusty has decided that he owns me now!  He won't leave me alone!  LOL!!!!

Well, I hope Snickers heals well and has no pain!  

Hugs,
Janet