Pumpkin had emergency surgery

October 11th, 2008


I visited Pumpkin this morning at the vet’s. They said that the infection in his leg and shoulder was getting worse, and that over a cup of fluid had already drained out so far that morning. He was still eating and alert and asking for attention. I did get some pictures which I’ve attached and which can also be seen at http://withoutqualification.com and http://ashtabulaapl.blogspot.com I have some that show the wound more closely but I’m not posting them here for the more sensitive viewers. I’m happy to share them with anyone who is interested. As of this morning the plan was still to do the leg amputation on Monday, but I just got a call that they had to do emergency surgery this afternoon to remove his leg because he was going rapidly down hill. The surgery went well. Currently is on IV meds and is being kept as comfortable as possible.

That’s all I know at this point. I’ll keep you guys posted. I’m sorry not to have better news.

Thanks so much for caring about Pumpkin. I sent him love from all of you when I got to visit with him this morning. He needs a lot of good thoughts right now, so please keep sending them his way.

Dawn


3 Responses to “Pumpkin had emergency surgery”

  1. Dana on October 11, 2008 8:02 pm

    Pumpkin,

    I am calling out the reserves to send good thoughts and prayers your way– every once of my life energy is yours tonight. If it’s right for you, please please heal and stay with us a little longer.

    A tremendous “thank you” to everyone who is caring for Pumpkin– it’s easy, these days, to become disgustingly cynical, but it’s people like you who remind us that there are very good people in the world. Thank you so much for show everyone that compassion is so much sexier than fear. I’m inspired and I’m grateful.

    Dana and Sabrina (the tortie)

  2. karrie welborn on October 11, 2008 8:45 pm

    Poor, poor Pumpkin. Words fail me.

    I’m so glad you’re working to help him and Gracie.

    Lots of love and healing energy, little kitty.

  3. mishkat on October 12, 2008 12:29 am

    Sending love and healing to Pumpkin…we’re all thinking about him here.

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