In March of this year "Haley" an
11 year old cat was diagnosed with terminal bowel cancer.
Since then her owner Mrs Strutt has ensured
that she has received her chemotherapy tablet medication
regularly and given her plenty of TLC. Consequently, Haley
has made excellent progress and anyone who was not aware
of her illness would not be able to tell.
She is in fact so well in herself that she
sometimes attempts to do more than she should!
A few weeks ago "Haley" appeared
at the surgery before her scheduled check up. She had tried
to make a leap well beyond her capabilities and landed very
badly on her left hindleg.
It was very apparent on examination by the
horrible angle that the leg was positioned that this was
a serious orthopaedic injury.
Mrs Strutt did not hesitate in having "Haley"
admitted for treatment.
Whilst she did have a terminal illness
her current quality of life was such that if we could rectify
the problem quickly we could allow her to enjoy herself
for a little longer.
The secret to success is to "pop" the joint back
into place as soon after the injury as possible. A reduction
procedure like this requires a degree of brute strength
and determination.
Whilst the noise which occurs as the joint "pops"
back into place is music to my ears it generally will cause
the work experience students to faint!
