Not looking good

[susandennis]

The vet was just in and reports that Biggie's in bad shape. Maybe life threatening. He has a broken jaw, maybe an issue with his leg and a small pneumothorax at the bottom of a lung.

They are working on an estimate now. They will sedate him and see if they can wire his jaw shut. Then hope his lung issue and leg clear up on their own. If the jaw is too broken to fix or the lung issue gets worse, we will have another discussion that will be horrible.

Turns out the tech used to work at the emergency vet and remembers Biggie. She was really sweet about him as was the vet. She said that one of his paws might be broken, too.

I left him there. They will call with updates. I don't think they do any over night stays so he will be home tonight or... not.

Over the past two hours I have had a huge fight with myself about letting him outside at all. But how could I keep him in? I would have had to have never let him out at all from the beginning and that probably would not have worked anyway.

He's a heartbreaker! What a cat.

Comments

[adminbear.livejournal.com]

my thoughts are with you and Biggie too. hugs to both of you.

[susandennis]

thanks so much

[(Anonymous)]

Susan, I am so very sorry.

[susandennis]

thank you

[ladythmpr.livejournal.com]

Poor Biggie, and poor you! I hope everything turns out ok. He's a scrapper.

[susandennis]

he is that. thank you

[liminal-space.livejournal.com]

OH NO!!!!! :( Poor Biggie and poor you. Don't beat yourself up, please. <3 Sending so much good energy your way.....SO MUCH.

[susandennis]

Thanks. I do appreciate it.

Oh no, Susan!

[(Anonymous)]

I just popped in to do my daily Susan & Biggie check-in and broke down in tears. I don't have words, this is devastating. Please know that I am thinking of both of you. I know you will do what is best for him. You are a wonderful cat mom. <3

RE: Oh no, Susan!

[susandennis]

thank you

[ghost-light.livejournal.com]

*hugs very tight*

[susandennis]

thanks

[maju01.livejournal.com]

I'm so sorry. Poor Biggie, and poor you.

[susandennis]

thank you

[bill-schubert.livejournal.com]

We had Joseph's cat and Dana did all she could to keep him 8ndide. We were all miserable but especially him. They are who they are and you can't change it. Double fuck.

[susandennis]

Yeah. The more I think about it, the more I realize how horrible it would have been for him not to go get his birds.

[meowmensteen]

Dang, the things that cat goes through in the 24 hours since I last checked my LJ. Quality of life is just as important as quantity. Letting him on the terrace was the right thing to do for his quality of life.

[susandennis]

thank you. i appreciate your saying that.

[kensmind.livejournal.com]

I'm so sorry to hear about Biggie. Modern vets are such miracle workers and I'm sure they will make him as comfortable as they possibly can.

[susandennis]

i hope. thanks

[days-unfolding.livejournal.com]

Sending my best thoughts to you and Biggie

[susandennis]

thanks so much

[(Anonymous)]

Fingers crossed that everything works out OK, Susan. Sending hugs to you both.

Patrick

[susandennis]

thank you, Patrick

[yshaloo]

You're both on my mind, I'm sending all my good thoughts your way.

[susandennis]

i do appreciate it

[dadi.livejournal.com]

Oh dear. I had a cat doing this from the 5th floor. She survived but it was hard, similar injuries as you describe. My thoughts are with you....

[susandennis]

oh dear. at least i'm comforted by his getting the best care

[sparky955.livejournal.com]

He’s a fighter and you’ve done your utmost to give him the best possible life. I’m so sorry and I’m not counting him out yet.

[susandennis]

Thank you. I really appreciate these words.

[halfmoon-mollie.livejournal.com]

indeed, you can't keep him in ...but if everything turns out okay, you can't let this happen again. I am sorrier than I can say, and I hope he's alright. He is a tough guy! And you will make the right decision.

Loving a cat is difficult. Loving a cat like Biggie is next to impossible. All my fingers and toes are crossed.

[(Anonymous)]

Prayers for dear Biggie and a big hug for you, Susan.
Hugs,
Sussie

[susandennis]

thank you

[alice-mccoy.livejournal.com]

Oh you bloody stupid cat.
Susan you cant keep them in , its alwayz tough but they need to go where they want.
Thinking of you both.

[susandennis]

thank you and i'm afraid you are right about not keeping him in.

[christalin80.livejournal.com]

Love and prayers and all that is good to you and Biggie.

[susandennis]

thank you

[nanila]

OH NO Biggie! 💔 I'm sorry he's banged himself up so badly. 🤞🏼

[susandennis]

thanks

[billinaction.livejournal.com]

Just leaving a comment that we and the fur kids are thinking about biggie. Pets who live adventurous lives sure do know how to break our hearts. Here's hoping the medical folks can do their magic and he can live a long life at home with you.

[susandennis]

Thank you so much.

[legalmoose]

Well, crap. Will keep my fingers crossed for the little rascal.

[susandennis]

thanks

[mairi-dubh.livejournal.com]

Himself and our two feline fur babies and I send you and Biggie the closest but gentlest of hugs, and all of our love and positive-everything. You're a brave and loving kitty-mama, Susan, and you'll always do the right best thing for darling Biggie.

Blessings.

[susandennis]

thank you

[mollywheezy.livejournal.com]

I am so sorry! Prayers for both of you!

[susandennis]

thank you

[waitingman.livejournal.com]

You can't keep an 'outside' cat inside... it's no life for them. The flip-side is, of course, they put themselves at the mercy of Nature

I felt physically sick when I saw this entry. I hope that horrible discussion is still a loooong way off, but if it isn't, know that you gave him the best life you could — bites, birds & all