Boo's about 3 years old.
--- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > I am not saying not to do the surgery, because it > might be fine, but if the > hematoma does not hurt him, cauliflower ear really > is not a big deal. My > father has one from a high school wrestling injury > over 50 years ago and it has > never bothered him or even been very noticeable. > obviously it will be more > noticeable on a cat, but maybe not more bothersome > to him? > > How old is Boo? > > Michelle > > In a message dated 12/6/2006 11:26:38 A.M. Eastern > Standard Time, > [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > > Hi - > > I have a feline leukemia positive, partially > paralyzed > cat (Boo) who suffers from pressure sores on his > bum. > He's been on antibiotics on & off for years due to > his > paralysis induced pressure sores. Two weeks ago > his > health declined when he developed a severe liver > infection and jaundice. Since then, with the > addition > of 2 antibiotics & other meds, his health has > improved > and the jaundice is greatly reduced. > > Unfortunately Boo has also developed an ear > hematoma. > My vet has drained it with a syringe, but it has > filled back up with fluid, as she said it would. > My > vet is telling me that the only way to completely > fix > the hematoma is with surgery. Since his health is > not > great I'm concerned about doing this. But his ear > is > not getting better, and, although my vet has told > me > that the hematoma won't effect his overall health, > he > will develop a califlower ear and have issues with > cleaning the ear, if it's not corrected. > > Has anyone had any experience with a hematoma? Is > there any way to correct the problem without > putting > Boo under anesthesia? > > Thanks, > Linda > > > > ____________________________________________________________________________________ Have a burning question? Go to www.Answers.yahoo.com and get answers from real people who know.
