Buddy's going back to the vet.

vanillasugar · 07-14-2005, 01:04 PM

They removed the drain on Monday, and since then I've noticed a lot of crusties on his ear, which they told me to expect, because even with the drain removed, some fluid may still come out of the incisions (which were left open). I've been cleaning his ears with a warm wet cloth (much to his dismay, he's HATED IT), and today took the collar off to do a better job, as there was a LOT of gunk crusted in his fur around his ear. I noticed that the back of his ear was swollen, and as SOON as I had the collar off, he started complaining. Everytime he shakes his head he's crying out. I called the vet, and got "uh oh, better bring him in today." My appointment is in an hour and a half. I really just want him to be BETTR!

coaster · 07-14-2005, 01:16 PM

Awww...poor Buddy!! Get well, little guy!!

icklemiss21 · 07-14-2005, 01:46 PM

Poor Buddy... give him another hug from me!

vanillasugar · 07-14-2005, 06:44 PM

So here's what had happened: They left some cotton in his ear after the surgery to absorb what came out of the drain. When the drain was removed, it was also supposed to have been removed, but wasn't. His ear is now slightly infected, and they think will take longer to heal because of this setback.

On the up side, the visit was free, and medication was free because of their error.

His stitches come out in a week, here's hoping he's back to normal by then!

icklemiss21 · 07-14-2005, 07:33 PM

I am so glad he's OK! (and that you didn't have to pay any extra for the visit)

SammyO · 07-15-2005, 03:06 PM

Poor Buddy, get better soon!

Superkitties · 07-15-2005, 06:08 PM

Oh geez, I hate hearing when things are "forgotten". Thankfully minor setback, get better soon, Buddy!

07-14-2005, 01:04 PM	#1 (permalink)
vanillasugar Cat Addict Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Peterborough, Ontario Posts: 2,508	Buddy's going back to the vet. They removed the drain on Monday, and since then I've noticed a lot of crusties on his ear, which they told me to expect, because even with the drain removed, some fluid may still come out of the incisions (which were left open). I've been cleaning his ears with a warm wet cloth (much to his dismay, he's HATED IT), and today took the collar off to do a better job, as there was a LOT of gunk crusted in his fur around his ear. I noticed that the back of his ear was swollen, and as SOON as I had the collar off, he started complaining. Everytime he shakes his head he's crying out. I called the vet, and got "uh oh, better bring him in today." My appointment is in an hour and a half. I really just want him to be BETTR! __________________ <--Julia

07-14-2005, 01:46 PM	#3 (permalink)
icklemiss21 Cat Addict Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Burlington, Canada Posts: 2,976	Poor Buddy... give him another hug from me! __________________

07-14-2005, 06:44 PM	#4 (permalink)
vanillasugar Cat Addict Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Peterborough, Ontario Posts: 2,508	So here's what had happened: They left some cotton in his ear after the surgery to absorb what came out of the drain. When the drain was removed, it was also supposed to have been removed, but wasn't. His ear is now slightly infected, and they think will take longer to heal because of this setback. On the up side, the visit was free, and medication was free because of their error. His stitches come out in a week, here's hoping he's back to normal by then! __________________ <--Julia

07-14-2005, 07:33 PM	#5 (permalink)
icklemiss21 Cat Addict Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Burlington, Canada Posts: 2,976	I am so glad he's OK! (and that you didn't have to pay any extra for the visit) __________________

07-15-2005, 03:06 PM	#6 (permalink)
SammyO Cool Cat Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Woodstock Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,068	Poor Buddy, get better soon! __________________

07-14-2005, 01:16 PM	#2 (permalink)
coaster Banned Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Wisconsin, USA Posts: 17,798	Awww...poor Buddy!! Get well, little guy!!

07-15-2005, 06:08 PM	#7 (permalink)
Superkitties Cat Addict Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: California Posts: 2,464	Oh geez, I hate hearing when things are "forgotten". Thankfully minor setback, get better soon, Buddy! __________________

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