Possible Broken Toe

Linda · **Posted:** Tue Aug 01, 2006 2:28 pm

Hi Everyone, thanks for your kind wishes (the 'gift' seems like a great idea meemonkey as the person in question has a birthday coming up!)

Lenny was no better yesterday morning so we took him to the vet. Verdict is out - his toe is that swollen that the vet is not sure whether it is broken or just staved. He's given him a shot of antibiotics and also 5 days worth of painkillers.

If no better in 5 days (or if he worsens) we will take him back. Gentle play for the little man for the next wee while which is really difficult with 2 very active leopard brothers!!!!

We took his litter mate brother Loki along for company in the carrier (Lenny and Loki hate to be seperate). Think the vet thought we were nuts but the important thing for us is that it kept Lenny happy.

Nikki - thanks for your PM. Hopefully all will be well. We will just need to keep a close eye on the little man. Will keep you all posted. Thanks again

lily · **Posted:** Wed Aug 02, 2006 1:28 am

Hi Linda,
I hope your little boy's toe gets better soon.

I only have female bengals at the moment but looking at possibility of a male as my own stud for next year. So I have the delight and challenge of a male bengal to come...

When the swelling goes down they should be able to tell you more then.

Good luck,

Julie

Linda · **Posted:** Wed Aug 02, 2006 4:23 pm

Hi Julie, thanks for being there for me in my moment of "panic".

Lenny seems to have a bit more mobility today so fingers crossed it is just staved. I've never had a female bengal, only the boys as you know, and Meemonkey has advised they can be a bit more in your face. That said, I've only a month before Lubo can be neutered and 2 months for the babies, this should help calm them a little. I am contemplating holding off a bit with Lubo and having them all done on the same day (advised by vet this would be best).

If you are keeping a stud however............LOL. Seems to be the case that a lot of breeders keep their unneutered males outside and only let them into the house for short spells each day. I'm sure this is what Meemonkey does. I would imagine they can be a right handful when they are fully grown.

They are however (in my short experience), very loving, affectionate and I would not be without them.

Take care for now - Linda x

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