Today at about 3:15PM I noticed a distinct horrible odor coming from what I thought was our cat box. When I went to the box to empty it I noticed very little, and no fresh, cat droppings. However I did notice cat fecis on the floor in the hallway. I followed the trail to find Krispy on the floor of the office cowering in a corner with a string comming out of his rearend.
It seems at some point Krispy had eaten some kind of string or fabric and had gone to the bathroom only to have it not come out completely and have his bowel movements stuck to it. He was uncomfortable and in obvious pain. I immediately brought him to the vet for examination. They gave him pain medication as his pain and discomfort was quite obvious and took an xray. The xray showed significant amounts of whatever he consumed still in his stomach and they strongly urged me to take him to an emergency animal hospital for surgery and round the clock monitoring.
I brought him to the local emergency veterinary hospital and they agreed surgery was quite necessary. Krispy was put under and a few hours later I was informed all the string was removed. None had perforated his intestine but some needed to be surgically removed from his colon. Had we waited permanent damage could have been caused to his colon including the possible need to remove it. I am relieved he will be ok and overly thankful I noticed it when I did.
This event was terrifying and I am not sure I am over the stress and anguish of it all. I am so thankful that Krispy is out of surgery and that no serious damage was done. I am unsure of his recovery and what will be required to take care of him; but whatever it is it will be done. Krispy was by my side almost 24 hours a day seven days a week for the eight months in 2007 that I was very ill. After my surgery he stayed on the bed with me from the second Kate left for work until when she came home and he knew somebody else could take care of me. I’d have done anything to make sure he was safe and healthy and am so happy to know I did everything I could for him. I can’t wait to pick him up when he is released.
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