Thursday 29 November 2012

Rather a Setback

Hello everyone, Rainbow reporting!

Yes, I have had a problem and I have to admit that, as Mummy has pointed out, it is partly my own fault that it has gone on for so long.

A few days after my last post, Mummy went out for a long leisurely lunch with some friends ... and returned to find me with my left flank covered in blood. She made two quick telephone calls and then I was placed gently into my PTU (I was very good and did not try to escape!) for a visit to the dreaded V-E-T.

It was not clear what the problem was so the V-E-T shaved a large patch. The skin was very inflamed where I had chewed until I drew blood but for no obvious reason so, after antibiotic and anti-inflammatory jabs, I returned home with a bald patch, some pills and one of those horrid stiff collars.

I was making steady progress and feeling much better - the bald area was still irritating but nothing that a good chew would not sort out ... Yes, you've guessed ... I decided to remove my collar ...I went to show Mummy how clever I had been, but for some reason she was NOT impressed! My other two attempts to "self-medicate" were rather more discreet but, of course, all this slowed down my recovery.

Finally, the wounds have healed; the V-E-T is pleased (so is Mummy!). Best of all, the patch is not so bald!!


 A few days ago, I received this card.





I think it was a gentle reminder that I have been neglecting my blog!

It is good to be back - I have missed you all, especially my very special friend, Harry.

Belated Happy Thanksgiving.

Purrs ... Rainbow.

10 comments:

  1. Oh my goodness! I hope you're all better now! Poor kitty! We're glad to see you back!

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  2. Please be careful, Rainbow. You don't want such nasty woulds to stick around.

    Purrs,
    The Chans

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  3. We're glad you're healing and have our paws crossed that you stay well from now on!

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  4. welcome back two ewe rainbow; itz nice ta see ewe again N remember ya dont wanna CHEW off yur gorgeous coat...ya wanna SHOW off yur gorgeous coat :)

    ewe noe, a few good rolls on sum trout slices will haz your coat lookin nice N shiny two !!!

    hay, haza grate week on end....we R knot a loud on de computer on caturdays ore sundayz any mor.....

    :(

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  5. Get well real soon, Rainbow!
    We'll be waiting for you =^.^=
    Purrs

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  6. OMC, my special one. I wish I could have been there to hold your paw through the trauma of the V-E-T. And don't worry, bald spot or not, you are still a beautiful girl. When all is well again, I hope you can spare a special picture with me and all your friends here in the blogosphere. I need something special to remind me of my specialest friend.
    Yours,
    Harry

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  7. Miss Rainbow, there is a beautiful star waiting for you on our blog site!
    Dexter and Tipp (Harry is having an easy Sunday right now.)

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  8. Thank goodness you are feeling much better and hope your furs are growing back all lush. Don't chew then off again please.
    Luv Hannah and Lucy xx xx

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  9. Sweet Rainbow, what an ordeal you went through! We're glad you're on the mend.
    Merry Christmas to you and your mum. We hope you have a great day.

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