with stray feeders around an area, we brought a male cat called Balance to be sterilised. A very mild-mannered, gentle boy. He was later released on Friday after some indoor recovery time.
Unfortunately, last night, a stray feeder found him, looked like he had been run over by a vehicle - his left hind leg had a long wide strip of open flesh, exposing tendons and bones. There are also some bruises on his right hind. In spite of that open wound, Balance is still affectionate and quite co-operative when we brought him to a vet just now.
Upon first review, the vet advised for amputation as she thinks that even with orthopaedic treatment, recovery for Balance may not be good with the present state of injury. But to opt for amputation, it means Balance would need a permanent home cos it is not advisable to put a 3-legged cat back on the streets, with other territorial strays around.
Somehow, I do not feel the go-ahead for amputation. So we have not decided yet. Balance is now at the clinic having his wound cleaned and dressed up. We'll bring him for a 2nd review before making a decision for him.
Will visit him later and get some photos to share.
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