Cat head trauma, What are his chances?

[PinkieCandie]

My cat was hit yesterday by a car. He has severe head trauma but no other injuries, we don't know if there is any hemoraging as he was taken to an emergency vet and not a cat specialist hospital.

I'm not sure what medication he's no but they said it was to reduce swelling and he's on an IV saline drip and oxygen.

He was outside for a few hours before we found him and before we took him in to the vet and they say it lowered his chances of survival.

However when we went to see him he was conscious enough and seemed to respond to my voice and responded to touch. His limbs are rigid especially his back right foot, however he seems to know when someone is touching him, and he is breathing through his mouth though I suspect that may be because of the oxygen therapy.

He does make odd meowing sounds though. He hasn't made an effort to get up though and the vet told me that he was becoming less responsive and that I should put him down.

But he was still kicking his legs, and I love him so much, I can't imaging my life with out him. What are his chances?

[opus88]

hi....seeing as how your kitty has done so well so soon after a trauma like he suffered IMO he certainly should make a full recovery...but these take time and patience. You may be looking at many weeks before he has normal use of his limbs and steady gait. He certainly can't be expect to go outside and fend for himself and hunt until he is totally recovered. I do hope you plan on keeping him indoors and caring for him until that should happen???

[dylandecota]

hi. same thing happened to my cat toby. got hit by a car just yesterday. his only symptoms of brain trauma are rigid limbs. he is not stable. kind of like he is drunk. He eats and drinks and goes pee and stuff on his own. only thing different is the way he walks. and he sleeps alot. its only been one day after he got out the vet, probably expected to sleep alot when he is hurting. i just want to know can he make a full recovery? He is an outdoor hunting cat. Will he ever beable to hunt again?

[PinkieCandie]

@Opus
The vet said that he may not swallow if we push with a syringe down his throat. But it is a good suggestion! To have him taste and try to swallow it on his own I think I will try that. Thank you so much!

And thank you everyone for the support!

[Piparskeggr]

If Pelos loves "people meat," try Gerber baby meats.  They do have ham.

[LindaTX]

Best of luck to you and little Pelos....praying that he has a speedy recovery.  Sounds like he's headed in the right direction!  That's great!

[opus88]

yes I second that WELCOME HOME Pelos.....

Jade gave you an excellent suggestion...mush up anything he loves like the ham and put a little on your finger and on the side of his mouth or his paw even..cats will instinctively lick...

good luck, it will come just keep up with teh patience hon♥