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38. UPDATES

Tue Apr 26, 2016, 09:27 AM

Apr 2016

The new antibiotic is apparently working very well. BUT, he also managed to tear out a stitch or two, so the wound isn't healing as quickly as we'd like.

He's back a the vet today for a follow-up and possibly restitching the area he unstitched.

Good news is that the antibiotics are working and the infection is almost gone, now let's see how todays visit goes.

Thanks to everyone who's donated for his care so far, the bills have been well over $5,000, so every little bit helps.

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Please help Salem if you can (warning: Fund Raising Link inside) [View all] ET Awful Apr 2016 OP

Great job! LaurenG Apr 2016 #1

Kick, kick, kick! Heidi Apr 2016 #2

Thank you!!!! ET Awful Apr 2016 #3

Poor Salem! redwitch Apr 2016 #4

This link has lists of Vets working for charity cases Capn Sunshine Apr 2016 #5

Thanks Capn, will forward to the rescue org for future use ET Awful Apr 2016 #6

The surgery was a complete success, he's doing very well tonight. . . ET Awful Apr 2016 #7

Poor cat. Hope he gets well. n/t Little Tich Apr 2016 #8

Can you kick this thread every few days. I will have to wait mackerel Apr 2016 #9

Of course, we'll keep everyone updated :)` ET Awful Apr 2016 #11

K&R. Wishing you and Salem all the best from my black cat and me Rhiannon12866 Apr 2016 #10

Thank you sooooo much! ET Awful Apr 2016 #12

That was the least I could do, ripped my heart out to read his story Rhiannon12866 Apr 2016 #14

He's home and doing very well :). ET Awful Apr 2016 #13

Sunday bump ET Awful Apr 2016 #15

A kick, a rec.. denbot Apr 2016 #16

Thank you! ET Awful Apr 2016 #19

Can't help right now but here's a rec and a kick ms liberty Apr 2016 #17

Thanks again everyone, everything helps! ET Awful Apr 2016 #18

Morning bump to keep it visible (and an update) ET Awful Apr 2016 #20

Shares shenmue Apr 2016 #21

Thanks. ET Awful Apr 2016 #22

Just a daily update . . . ET Awful Apr 2016 #23

kicking this ... Flaxbee Apr 2016 #24

Thank you!!!! ET Awful Apr 2016 #27

I kicked in a few bucks. Punkingal Apr 2016 #25

kr Norrin Radd Apr 2016 #26

I shared this. Arugula Latte Apr 2016 #28

Updates - slight setback :( ET Awful Apr 2016 #29

Ooooo LaurenG Apr 2016 #30

He's a trooper . . . ET Awful Apr 2016 #31

This poor cat :(. Still not as good as I'd like to see him ET Awful Apr 2016 #32

Any news? LaurenG Apr 2016 #33

Yes. . . sorry, been a very hectic week. ET Awful Apr 2016 #34

I'm back, still following and still wishing him all the best Rhiannon12866 Apr 2016 #35

Thank you!!! ET Awful Apr 2016 #36

You're more than welcome Rhiannon12866 Apr 2016 #37

UPDATES ET Awful Apr 2016 #38

Salem is doing MUCH better, his wound is healed, he's walking great and purring up a storm. ET Awful May 2016 #39

I was going to send a little bit your way (sorry it's not more). Then it said it couldn't connect. Arugula Latte May 2016 #40

THANK YOU! ET Awful May 2016 #41

So glad to hear Salem is doing better LoveMyCali May 2016 #42

Your last update on Salem was May 13. How's he doing? Any new pictures? Fla Dem Jun 2016 #66

My apologies there have been some updates, but as replies to replies instead of to the main thread ET Awful Jun 2016 #67

One more plea for help here. ET Awful May 2016 #43

I tried to contribute and it wouldn't connect. CaliforniaPeggy May 2016 #44

I don't understand . . . ET Awful May 2016 #47

I got an error message, too. Here's what it said: Rhiannon12866 May 2016 #48

Thank you! ET Awful May 2016 #49

Oh good! I thought it was important to explain what happened Rhiannon12866 May 2016 #50

Thanks again for the help with the error message. ET Awful May 2016 #55

Just glad I could help since it would have been a shame if Salem missed out because of a glitch Rhiannon12866 May 2016 #62

Thank you once again. ET Awful Jun 2016 #64

That is such wonderful news. He certainly has a strong spirit! Rhiannon12866 Jun 2016 #65

I tried to contribute but I get an error message shenmue May 2016 #45

Keep asking us. roody May 2016 #46

Message auto-removed Name removed May 2016 #51

Just lost a black feral that looks just like Salem. I have taken care of her for 8 years. Fla Dem May 2016 #52

Thank you so much! ET Awful May 2016 #53

YAY, the link is fixed now. ET Awful May 2016 #54

I was able to contribute this morning! CaliforniaPeggy May 2016 #56

OMG Peggy ET Awful May 2016 #57

K & R for last day. Fla Dem May 2016 #58

Thank you! ET Awful May 2016 #59

Is today the last day or tomorrow? TuxedoKat May 2016 #60

Thank you! ET Awful May 2016 #61

Kicking because we have "extended time" to help Salem! Rhiannon12866 Jun 2016 #63

My apologies everyone, it was just pointed out that I haven't really updated the main thread ET Awful Jun 2016 #68

Thank you! That is absolutely wonderful news! Though you could still use help with this... Rhiannon12866 Jun 2016 #69

He is pretty amazing. ET Awful Jun 2016 #70

In my experience, cats aren't great travelers, but Salem seems to be an exception in every other way! Rhiannon12866 Jun 2016 #71

Chipped in and shared! shenmue Jun 2016 #72

Knr SammyWinstonJack Jun 2016 #73

Salem is doing EXTREMELY well. He's almost completely healed . . . ET Awful Jun 2016 #74