Sunday, May 18, 2008

My Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day

Well, Mom couldn't sleep Friday night, so she didn't go walking yesterday, so all is good you think, right? More time with Mom, right? Boy could you not be more mistaken. In case you can't tell, we are in our carrier, and I am not happy! Something horrible happened to put me in here, and unfortunately, Tavi had to come along. (sorry for the bad pictures, but Mom only had her cell phone with her).
I had to go to the V-E-T. Mom was opening the door when Papa came home, and my tail got caught between the door and the jamb (on the hinge side) when she tried to close it. Boy did it hurt. She was almost in tears, but she called our V-E-T, but they were already closed. So, we have a new clinic that opened up a few blocks aways from our house that have longer hours, and a 24 hour emergency clinic. They were able to get me an appointment 10 minutes from Mom's call, so she scooped me up carefully and put me in the PTU, threw in Tavi (because I don't do car rides or the V-E-T by myself well, but do much better with him), hopped in the car and took off for the clinic. The V-E-T there was very nice. He said I didn't look 15 (I'll be that old in a month) and said that fortunately, my tail doesn't look broken. It is just swollen, and since I was using it well, he didn't feel comfortable giving me any pain meds because of my age.
As you can see, it is still swollen, and Mom is still really upset with herself, but I have forgiven her. I even gave her a few licks on her face last night, and it has been a while since I have done that.
I am moving it, and Mom can stroke it lightly without it hurting me. This picture is right after she took the other one and as you can see, I moved it to a different position. I think I am going to be alright.

18 comments:

Dragonheart, Merlin, Devi, and Chloe said...

Poor you, Tiki. :( We are very glad that your tail isn't broken! Your mom must feel horrible. Hugs to her and to you. Sending healing purrs your way!

Boy said...

oh dear poor Tiki! I'm gwad your tail isn't bwoken and you're weal nice to give your Mommy wicks to weassure her.

Leslie said...

Oowie! Tigger got caught in the door once with her little foot. We had to call her boy up and he came home from having dinner out, to hold her.

Doors are dangerous! They all ought to be soft and rubbery so we don't hurt our little selves!

We hope you feel better really soon, we send you purrs.

The Taylor CatSSSSS said...

Oh sweetie, we are so sorry that your poor tail got caught. We are sure that your Mommy is feeling so bad! Glad that it isn't broken.

We hope that you feel better soon!

Purrs!

Daisy said...

Oh no! Poor, poor Tiki! That looks very hurty. I am glad that it is not broken, and I hope it feels all better soon.

Parker said...

Oh dear, poor Tiki, I bet your Mom did feel awful! You are a wonderful kitty for being so forgiving to her! And she is a wonderful Mom for making sure you were OK!

Evergreen loves Kilroy said...

Feel better soon, Tiki!! We are sorry your tail did get caught in the door jamb, but very glad it doesn't seem serious. Dat was very nice of you to give your mommy kisses, to let her know you understand it's just an accident.

Mr. Echo said...

Oh owie! I feel simpathee pains for ya. Bet yoo can get simpathee treets and cuddles tho!

Gemini and Ichiro said...

Oh you poor thing! I am sure your tail will be better in no time!

Ivan from WMD said...

Ouch! That made my paws sweat just reading about your accident! I hope it gets better soon!

Liss said...

Poor baby. The other day, Fatty got his back leg smashed under the cat condo, he's OK though.

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Artsy Catsy said...

Oh, Tiki, you really did have a terrible, horrible, awful, really bad day! Your poor tail! But what a wonderful kitty you are to forgive your mommy.

Rocky

Quasi said...

Hi Tiki,
Ouchie! I hope you feel better soon. I also want to thank you for your link about self-cleaning litter boxes that you posted on my blog. I'll check it out!

Your Friend,
Quasi

michico*Adan*Lego-小芥*阿丹*樂高 said...

Poor dear Tiki~!!!
I am so sorry hearing about that,
I hope you are better now!

Purr, Kiss,
Adan

Felix, Garfield & Jawsy said...

Ahh, poor Tiki! Glad that your tail is moving alrite, we purr for your swelling to go away fast!
And its very sweet of you to reassure your mommie, sometimes accidents do happen, well... My front paw just got stepped on by Mbean a couple of mins ago!
Kissies and Purrs,

Mark's Mews (Marley, Lori, Loki, and Binq) said...

Oh, poor Tiki! Ouchie, ouchie, ouchie... We nefer had that door thing happen ta us, but we will be very careful about them annyway!

The Furry Kids said...

Oh, Tiki! I'm sorry to hear about your hurty tail. I hope it feels better soon.

Jans Funny Farm said...

Oh, poor Tiki. That must have hurt terribly. Good thing your mom ran you to the vet to check on you.

We hope your tail heals quickly and your humans don't close any more doors on you.