Poor little Minou

Siamese cross, 1 year old. He managed to hide and cover his poo perfectly this morning, in the litter tray. He has a white patch on the side of his chin and a white band on back legs- otherwise Siamese- dark tale and nose, blue eyes.

Great job, granjura. You AND the vet.

He looks very comfortable.

He looks a bit Birman/colourpoint to me, Grandjura, with that lovely coat of his.

1 year blimey you've got him for life!!!!!

What wonderful progress Minou has made in your care!

whitewave lol - yes, with Pudding being 23 and doing so well- little Hoppy will probably outlive me. Better make a will for him then.

He has got a secure future now, bless him.

I prefer the name Minou.

Yes, I think it will stick had to put his collar on tonight and he was NOT a happy cookie. He started to pullat stitches, so we just have to be cruel to be kind.

Oh no; not the cone of shame....

Well he didn't like it at all- but it just had to be done.
Poor thing used the litter tray last night and managed to get poo on the inside of the collar when scratching

In fine fettle this morning- he seems to know how to hop on 3 legs like a pro- lots of good food and cuddle and sunning himslef on the pouf in the sunshine by the kitchen door. He'd love to go out- but he'll just have to wait a little longer.

So sad that not one of those lovely grannies who have been so unpleasant on another thread have had the grace and kindness in their heart to send him their best wishes. Ah well- just shows.

What a shame to spoil a lovely thread with such an unecessary and unpleasant comment.

Just caught up with your thread, what a lovely action to take on and care for Minou, hope he continues to recover. He will always be special for you. Cats are so independent, they are very careful who they choose to be special to them.

yes Merlot, I agree. Sadly on GN you can't delete or edit.

Who has said that, and where?

I did - regretted it and asked GN to delete.

Ah,I see, a "changed my mind" button would solve so many problems. Post in haste, repent at leisure?
I have to say this is the first time I have dipped into this thread, I saw the title and feared the worst ?
Glad the little cat's future looks so much more promising.

granjura - you should feel proud to be 'the chosen one'! When Purdy Puss walked into my house 2 years ago, 10 weeks old and with 3 large ticks my vet (Peter from The Yorkshire Vet) said that cats knew a mug when they saw one. It sounds like Minou has certainly wormed his way into your heart (and bank balance!) as Purdy has done mine.

Thanks- I have never ever chosen a cat or a dog ;)

I love 'The Yorkshire Vet' [the programme, not the vet ]. Although I usually end up in tears watching it. Cat's never choose me . My neighbour [who's allergic to cats] had a feral cat give birth to a beautiful ginger kitten in her garden. I suppose she would [thinking about it] avoid a house with a dog. I would never have another cat [too close to a main road] but wouldn't turn away one that knocked on my door.

And never had a 'posh' cat before, but Sue you are totally right. I thought the white paws were because of the cross- but having looked at pictures, he is totally Birman colour point and the vet agrees.

I just cannot believe how well he is post massive traumatic surgery, such a trooper.

He has probably been in pain and managing on 3 legs for a long time, so may feel no worse or even better than pre-op. How wonderful that you will have brought his suffering to an end very soon.

Cats apparently have a high pain threshold and it sounds as though this little mite is in heaven in his new abode. Once the collar comes off when the stitches are out, there will be no stopping him but he will never forget your kindness and repay you with love.

How's Minou doing now, Granjura?

I only know about Birmans & colourpoints because we had two colourpoints at one time. Birmans I think have slightly shorter coats and white socks. Our cats very long hair was difficult to care for, which is why we've had short-haired cats since. Colourpoints are very docile and great to have around children, though, as they never scratch and ours rarely hunted.

Our late lamented Birman Yum Yum had quite a stocky body shape not like a Siamese. Ragdolls can also have white paws and that shaded coat. Our Grandkitten is a Ragdoll. They can grow quite large!