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[Tumbleweed]

Ha, Ha, Boxers are just the best......those eyes.....! 

 

My son and I got home, and heard some whimpering. Knew it was Scar as he was missing from the pack. Finally traced it round to the back garden. He had somehow got out a window onto the outside sill, and trapped himself between it and the Spanish bars. 

 

He never ceases to amaze me, that one...

 

The eyes were a bit embarrassed...

Edited January 11, 2016 by Tumbleweed

[Little Fish]

My son and I got home, and heard some whimpering. Knew it was Scar as he was missing from the pack. Finally traced it round to the back garden. He had somehow got out a window onto the outside sill, and trapped himself between it and the Spanish bars. 

 

He never ceases to amaze me, that one...

 

The eyes were a bit embarrassed...

I cant believe you didn't take a photo!!!

[Tumbleweed]

I cant believe you didn't take a photo!!!

 

I wanted to! But he started to get excited when he saw us, and I worried that he would smash the glass and cut himself, so got him out as quickly as we could.

[leeubok]

This is Spook, our Weiemeraner

 

 

 

He loves swimming and digging for rocks under the water

 

 

Then we also have Kira, the miniature worsie. Not my favourite dog in the world, I don't even have a proper photo of her on my phone! She's naughty as hell and won't listen to me

 

 

Before these two we had pitbulls. Amazing dogs and still my favourite breed. We just decided we'd try some other breeds that are not such high maintenance. I miss them though

[Tumbleweed]

Spook is awesome!!

 

Love those dogs' eyes!

[Brian Fantana]

[Wayne Potgieter]

My son and I got home, and heard some whimpering. Knew it was Scar as he was missing from the pack. Finally traced it round to the back garden. He had somehow got out a window onto the outside sill, and trapped himself between it and the Spanish bars. 

 

He never ceases to amaze me, that one...

 

The eyes were a bit embarrassed...

I miss that bugger.

 

I am still forever in your debt.

[Letum911]

Rolo definitely not liking the idea of waking up on this rainy morning...

[Tumbleweed]

Ruby was a bit groggy after yesterday's anaesthetic. The biopsy results should be back on Monday. Holding thumbs for the big gal.

 

[Belgian biker]

Hi guys,

 

I'm looking for some advice. It's a a bit of a story: 3 months ago, my cat came home with the top of its tail bleeding. The wound was from a trap. The vet had to amputate the tip, we want to save his lovely fluffy tail. After a week, the bandage came off and he immediately attacked his tail. This led to a new open flesh wound. We had to put a cone on for 2 months to let that heal. The week before Xmas, it looked completely healed, even some hair started growing. So we thought it time to take of his cone..... but the poor cat was absolutely terrified of its tail. He hid himself in a dark corner and once again bit it's tail open.... at this point, the vet and I decided to amputate most of the tail. This way, we could start with a new clean scar, the skin at the bottom of his tail is thicker and more difficult to reach.

Ok, so now his tail or what is left, has healed beautifully. So we!re again at the point where the cone can come off. With his cone on, he's pretty happy and relaxed. You can touch his tail bit, it doesn't seem to hurt. Only when he sees it from the corner of his eye, he wants to grab it. Now when we take the cone off, he's not as terrified anymore but the little stump scares him. He sometimes tries to bite but at least he doesn't wound himself anymore. But when he sees it, he jumps up and runs away, he's afraid of himself.

I try to comfort him as much as I can, giving him treats when I see he's afraid, lots of cuddles and attention. I've been doing this for a week now. I don't see much improvement. Is that too soon to expect? Any one tips on how to get him accept his tail bit?

After 3 frustrating months, I want my macho cat back! He's been locked inside obviously, and he wants to conquer the garden again....

[Belgian biker]

PS. Sorry for the typo's. I hate typing on a tablet!

Edited January 14, 2016 by Belgian biker

[Belgian biker]

Here's our poor cat with his cone and the little tail....

Edited January 14, 2016 by Belgian biker

[SwissVan]

Here's our poor cat with his cone and the little tail....

 

Ag shame poor kat...longingly looking out the window

 

Funny enough walking down the road this afternoon i saw a white and grey cat also with a little tail stump... 

 

Good luck, hope der kat gets to go out soon and gets used to his new tail

[Spoke101]

Hi guys,

 

I'm looking for some advice. It's a a bit of a story: 3 months ago, my cat came home with the top of its tail bleeding. The wound was from a trap. The vet had to amputate the tip, we want to save his lovely fluffy tail. After a week, the bandage came off and he immediately attacked his tail. This led to a new open flesh wound. We had to put a cone on for 2 months to let that heal. The week before Xmas, it looked completely healed, even some hair started growing. So we thought it time to take of his cone..... but the poor cat was absolutely terrified of its tail. He hid himself in a dark corner and once again bit it's tail open.... at this point, the vet and I decided to amputate most of the tail. This way, we could start with a new clean scar, the skin at the bottom of his tail is thicker and more difficult to reach.

Ok, so now his tail or what is left, has healed beautifully. So we!re again at the point where the cone can come off. With his cone on, he's pretty happy and relaxed. You can touch his tail bit, it doesn't seem to hurt. Only when he sees it from the corner of his eye, he wants to grab it. Now when we take the cone off, he's not as terrified anymore but the little stump scares him. He sometimes tries to bite but at least he doesn't wound himself anymore. But when he sees it, he jumps up and runs away, he's afraid of himself.

I try to comfort him as much as I can, giving him treats when I see he's afraid, lots of cuddles and attention. I've been doing this for a week now. I don't see much improvement. Is that too soon to expect? Any one tips on how to get him accept his tail bit?

After 3 frustrating months, I want my macho cat back! He's been locked inside obviously, and he wants to conquer the garden again....

 

Feel sorry for your little fluff ball. As for him getting used to his new look, I think it's just going to take time.

[Tumbleweed]

Hi guys,

 

I'm looking for some advice. It's a a bit of a story: 3 months ago, my cat came home with the top of its tail bleeding. The wound was from a trap. The vet had to amputate the tip, we want to save his lovely fluffy tail. After a week, the bandage came off and he immediately attacked his tail. This led to a new open flesh wound. We had to put a cone on for 2 months to let that heal. The week before Xmas, it looked completely healed, even some hair started growing. So we thought it time to take of his cone..... but the poor cat was absolutely terrified of its tail. He hid himself in a dark corner and once again bit it's tail open.... at this point, the vet and I decided to amputate most of the tail. This way, we could start with a new clean scar, the skin at the bottom of his tail is thicker and more difficult to reach.

Ok, so now his tail or what is left, has healed beautifully. So we!re again at the point where the cone can come off. With his cone on, he's pretty happy and relaxed. You can touch his tail bit, it doesn't seem to hurt. Only when he sees it from the corner of his eye, he wants to grab it. Now when we take the cone off, he's not as terrified anymore but the little stump scares him. He sometimes tries to bite but at least he doesn't wound himself anymore. But when he sees it, he jumps up and runs away, he's afraid of himself.

I try to comfort him as much as I can, giving him treats when I see he's afraid, lots of cuddles and attention. I've been doing this for a week now. I don't see much improvement. Is that too soon to expect? Any one tips on how to get him accept his tail bit?

After 3 frustrating months, I want my macho cat back! He's been locked inside obviously, and he wants to conquer the garden again....

 

Maybe getting outside will be the distraction the kitty needs to forget about the stump. I fretted so much about Squamish when he lost his leg, but, he was straight out the car from the moment I got him home from the vet and going mad in the garden. He doesn't give his stump one moment's thought! 

[fanievb]

Happy Birthday Bailey aka killer aka myrubbish aka mole catcher