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URGENT TO GINGER-LYN]
On Apr 16, 7:07*pm, "CatNipped" wrote:
BTW, here is a bit more info on hematomas since this is a condition that, once a cat has it, can recur throughout the rest of their lives - and there really *IS* an alternative to surgery... From: *http://www.sniksnak.com/cathealth/hematoma.html "It is an uncomfortable, rather than painful, condition." From peteducation.com: "Ear hematomas, medically known as 'aural hematomas' or 'auricular hematomas,' are a collection of blood and fluid between the skin and cartilage of the ear. A blood vessel in the ear ruptures and the loose space under the skin will fill up with blood. The pressure from the ruptured vessel will often cause the entire surface of the ear to swell creating a very painful condition. These hematomas will occur very quickly, often within minutes of the vessel being ruptured. Affected animals will have a noticeably swollen, fluid-filled ear that is extremely painful to the touch. If left untreated, the pain will subside somewhat after several days, but the swelling will continue and eventually, as the fluid-filled space generates scar tissue, the ear may become permanently disfigured." This is not something I would choose to have any of my cats endure for who knows how long. Having gone the surgery route, I can report that my cat got quick relief and the healing was fairly fast. My vet told me that the only reason for surgery is to prevent disfigurement. |
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URGENT TO GINGER-LYN
Marina wrote in
: outsider wrote: Over time you will notice that Lori is a deeply emotional (read caring) person and because of that she sometimes speaks in moral certainties that strictly speaking may not be perfectly articulated. I _like_ that about her. You on the other had like to speak with technical accuracy (to a degree which may not be 100% appropriate for this type of group). I like _that_ about you (even if you ruffle feathers) but clearly you and Lori (and some others) will always be somewhat incompatible. Hopefully all of use can look past those strange differences we have and see the cat lovers we all are. Very good post, Andy. Very good. Thanks. |
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