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October 01, 2007
frankenkitty
This is Molly after her surgery last week. She got her stitches out today and her fur is starting to grow back, so she doesn't look quite as scary anymore.
The operation she had was a thyriodectomy to remove an enlarging gland in her neck. While not immediately life-threatening, this was not a good thing.
Ironically, it was her recurring urinary infections brought on by the stress of moving that led to the discovery of the lump. During a visit, the vet felt a lump, and by the time we returned for our next visit, it had grown.
The histology came back that it was a cyst and non-malignant. So, it looks like she'll be sticking around a little longer.
She still can't quite purr.
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Comments
Please knit the darling Puss a neck cozy! Silk and wool would be nice. Get well soon Molly.
Posted by: Anne at Oct 1, 2007 6:47:29 PM
Molly - holy cow! I'm glad she's on the mend, but my neck is itching just looking at those stitches.
Posted by: Donna at Oct 2, 2007 4:54:39 AM
oh my gosh - poor kitty! i'm glad she'll be ok, though. i hopes she heals quickly.
Posted by: malia at Oct 2, 2007 7:56:15 AM
Poor Kitty! Good costume ;) I hope she is feeling better!
Posted by: Alicia at Oct 2, 2007 8:10:46 AM
Poor baby! I hope she is feeling OK. Best wishes and give her a big kiss and hug for me!
Posted by: mel at Oct 2, 2007 8:22:52 AM
That sweet Molly. Here's to a purr box that's soon as good as new!
Posted by: Helen at Oct 2, 2007 8:37:43 AM
Hope she gets better soon!
Posted by: fleegle at Oct 2, 2007 11:21:03 AM
The thoughts of me and my furry babies goes out to Molly: we hope she feels better soon, we wish her a speedy and confortable recovery and hope that she regains her purr quickly.
Posted by: Lisa at Oct 2, 2007 12:33:10 PM
awww poor wee Molly! Still, at least she is on the mend and sporting some rad new styling for Fall!
Posted by: Kellie at Oct 2, 2007 12:35:55 PM
The fact that she's staring out the window and is interested in something out there is a good sign... Kudos to Kitty for being a trooper!
Posted by: Glen at Oct 2, 2007 12:39:39 PM
Healing vibes to Molly! I'm glad she's on the mend! Is her purr coming back?
Posted by: Neuroknitter at Oct 2, 2007 12:40:31 PM
Hi Michelle-
Glad to hear that Molly is recovering well. Poor little kitty!
So you took the plunge into homeownership. Good for you! Now the fun begins...
Love to you and Molly-
Mary
Posted by: mary at Oct 3, 2007 4:08:07 AM
Oh, I'm so glad to hear your Molly is on the mend! I'm sure she will be purring again soon.
Posted by: Susan G. at Oct 3, 2007 8:54:29 AM
i'm glad the surgery went well. i'll be thinking good thoughts for both of you.
Posted by: lynette at Oct 3, 2007 12:16:02 PM
I'm glad it was non-malignant and she's doing better. Poor kitty must REALLY hate going to the vet by now.
Posted by: BigAlice at Oct 3, 2007 12:34:07 PM
Joker and Chaos here. Molly, we're very happy that you're doing better. Have your momma knit you a cashmere cowl! Also, lots of tuna flakes, catnip and a nice big fluffy pillow to relax on. It helps with the healing.
Oops, gotta run, our momma's coming....
Posted by: Tanya at Oct 4, 2007 7:45:09 AM
So glad she is doing better! Poor kitty!
Posted by: Scout at Oct 4, 2007 8:24:15 AM
She will purr again! My CC has had the surgery twice - TWO thyroids...(they can have more than one)
;)
And CC is going strong - 4 years after the second surgery...
(((Hugs)))
Posted by: Knitnana at Oct 6, 2007 1:57:12 PM
can I ask how you knew she had a urinary infection? What was she doing that made you know something was wrong? I always worry something like that will happen to my baby and I won't see the signs and it will be too late because she's a cat and can't talk to me!
Posted by: Patricia at Oct 9, 2007 12:20:49 PM
Wow poor kitty..my sympathies.
Posted by: Courtney at Oct 11, 2007 12:19:04 PM
