thread: I ran over my cat =(

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  1. #1
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    Oct 2003
    Forestville NSW
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    I'm so sorry, it must be awful. When I worked in a vet clinic I saw heaps of broken pelvis' from cats being run over in their own driveway... I would suggest that even though he seems to be moving more, it would be best to keep him as confined for at least 2 weeks. I wouldn't let him out more until that time is up. Our cat recently got hit by a car and had a spinal injury, we had to keep him inside and confined for 6 weeks. I kept him confined for 10.

  2. #2

    Jan 2011
    Hunter Valley, NSW
    305

    I'm so sorry, it must be awful. When I worked in a vet clinic I saw heaps of broken pelvis' from cats being run over in their own driveway... I would suggest that even though he seems to be moving more, it would be best to keep him as confined for at least 2 weeks. I wouldn't let him out more until that time is up. Our cat recently got hit by a car and had a spinal injury, we had to keep him inside and confined for 6 weeks. I kept him confined for 10.
    What happens after the two weeks? Can he just go out as normal or should I just let him out for a few hours around the house then pop him back in the cage before letting him outside again? The meds that the vet gave me are almost finished (they are anti-inflammatory & pain relief). Should I get more? My poor kitty!