Just noticed a kink in Scrabble's tail

[sarah5]

Hmm I hadn't noticed this before today so I'm sure something must have happened very recently. I just stroked Scrabble the whole length of his body (as I always do) and noticed that there is a lump in the middle of his tail. On closer inspection, I realise he cannot hold his tail up high as he used to when he was happy.

Should I take him to the vets for a professional look? Or will it sort itself out?

[alexgirl73]

Does he seem to be in any discomfort frmo it Sarah? Does he go out at all? It's probably nothing to worry about, but I'd probably give my vets a call just to see what they recommend.

[sarah5]

Hi Alexgirl and thank you for your reply (both of them haha!). He doesn't seem in pain as such, although I noticed he has washed that specific area a couple of times. He adores going outside so I guess anything could of happened to him (he also is extremely friendly and prone to getting shut in other people's houses/garages).

I will phone the vets - thanks for the advice. x

[alexgirl73]

Your welcome (can I just type it the once lol)

[Moofster]

oh heck, that does sound odd, if you notice he cant hold his tail as high as he does normally :(

Hope alls ok - let us know what the vet say

[sarah5]

Thanks guys, I have made an appointment for 4.50pm today, will let you know how it goes x

[angieh]

Do hope Scrabble is OK, Sarah. Years ago Merlin had an abscess due to a cat bite. He was very poorly and we thought he may have to have his tail amputated. Luckily, after it burst (right up the wall!) it cleared up completely and he did totally regain the use of his tail. I do hope this is not Scrabble's problem.

[sarah5]

Thank you so much everyone for encouraging me to take Scrabble to the vets. He had been bitten and he had an abcess.. she has cleaned it up and given us some anti-biotics to give him.

angieh you are right, the vet said that if we had not taken him it would of undoubtedly gotten worse and may possibly have had to be amputated.. I am SOOOO glad I took him.

THANKS GUYS!!! xx

[angieh]

Excellent news Sarah - hope Scrabble gets better soon and that his tail recovers. Well done you getting him to the vet quickly.

[alexgirl73]

so glad he's been sorted now, poor baby will feel loads better now.

[Mags]

Good news, the ABs will get to work and Scrabble will be right as rain again! :D

[babycakes]

Good news for Scrabble, and well done to you for spotting it and knowing it wasn't right

[Moofster]

oh I am glad to hear this news :smt023 give sweet Scrabble some chin tickles for being a brave baby :cat10

[Jac]

Aww sorry I missed this. So glad the Vet has sorted him out. Give him a cuddle from me.

[sarah5]

awwww thanks guys! He is feeling all sorry for himself bless him, and he keeps licking his "wound" which I hope is a good thing? He took his first anti-biotic really well, such a good boy!

The vet said I have to bathe the wound in salt water - is that literally just some salt in some water? Do I have to boil it first to dissolve it?

[alexgirl73]

Usually you boil some water Sarah, and salt and let it cool, then use this to bathe Scrabbles wound with.

[sarah5]

Usually you boil some water Sarah, and salt and let it cool, then use this to bathe Scrabbles wound with.

THANK YOU!!!!

[alexgirl73]

and that should be add salt lol, not boil the water and salt together.

[Grete]

Awww just saw this - poor Scrabble - well done for spotting all was not right and getting him sorted!

I've said this before but I LOVE CATSEY MEMBERS ;)

Hope Scrabble is feeling right as rain soon :)

[PoshPuss]

Best wishes to Scrabble and I hope his tail gets better soon. Goodonya for spotting the unusual kink and checking it out. Isn't life grand here at CATSEY, what a knowledgable, supportive bunch of gals and guys.:-)

[sarah5]

Oh yes I love Catsey, thanks everyone for all your help and lovely comments xx

[Donna]

Glad Scrabble is sorted!! And agreed Catsey is always there to lend a helpful hand.. its amazing how a little support goes a long way!

[Jac]

Put a teaspoon of salt into a boiled pint of water. Let it desolve and cool then use it as required. I'd make a fresh lot daily.

[sarah5]

Thanks Jac.. sorry I have another question.. the vet said I had to pick the scab when it forms (YUK). Now there is a scab formed but it is definitely not puss-y, it literally is just a blood scab.. should I still pick it (bleurgh!)?????

[angieh]

I think you should Sarah - it's to make sure that all the infection has been let out and if there's a scab, it will stay in the abscess and reform. So sorry love, but you can do it!!!

[sarah5]

URRRRGH I feared you would say that!!!!! OK thanks for the advice I will do it!!!!! x