Mira is a stray kitten brought into BC SPCA care in Quesnel with severe injuries.
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July 24, 2023 - 11:48 AM
A three-month-old stray kitten — found recently on a property in Quesnel with a large, infected life-threatening wound — is expected to make a full recovery.
Mira, a Siamese mix, was brought to the BC SPCA by a good Samaritan who heard the kitten crying and saw a severe injury at the base of the kitten’s tail, and knew it needed immediate medical attention, according to a media release issued today, July 24.
Mira had a deep tear from her tail to her hip and through to her large intestine, Colby O’Flynn with the SPCA said in the release. The kitten’s tail was broken in multiple places and the wound appeared to be several days old, dirty and infected.
The kitten was in serious trouble and rushed to a veterinarian for immediate treatment.
“Despite the horrendous condition of her wound, Mira was friendly and loving, purring and rolling around for the vet,” O’Flynn said. “Even though the veterinarian was concerned about the seriousness of her injury, we all agreed this little kitten was up for the fight ahead of her.”
The kitten’s wound needed to be cleaned and the internal damage to her organs assessed. Because of inflammation the vet was not able to close the wound, so left it open to drain the infection and wait for the swelling to go down. The kitten was put on an aggressive course of antibiotics, kennel rest and a pain management plan.
On the second day of observation it was determined the kitten’s internal organs were working properly and the wound was closed after a week.
“Mira is an extremely loving and affectionate kitten,” O’Flynn said. “She purrs during wound care. She is completely unfazed by her injury and all the medical treatments. She is a lovely, rambunctious, and curious little kitten.”
The breaks in Mira’s tail will require it to be amputated and she will also need to be spayed. She will be available for adoption in mid- to late-August.
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