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Sadly the "credit crunch" has no effect on the
incidence of disease or trauma. Consequently, at Fairfield
there is no decrease in the number of patients who require
our assistance in restoring them to good health. In these
troubled times the disease or injuries may not be life threatening
but the costs required to achieve this might!
"Sambo", a young cat, was involved in a road
traffic accident causing a severe injury to his front leg
and a broken jaw. Whilst black cats are meant to be lucky,
I am not entirely sure that their colour makes it very easy
for car drivers to take appropriate evasive action when
required.
It was clear immediately on his presentation that the amount
of work required to resolve these injuries was both substantial
and costly. Reconstructive surgery for broken bones is really
the only option when the injuries are this severe. Unfortunately
for his owners he was not insured. Despite this they resolved
to ensure that he received the very best care required to
achieve this. Their input in ensuring that he was given
every opportunity to recuperate was the main factor in his
eventual recovery to full health. Perhaps he carries some
elements of good fortune after all.
Terry
Dunne BVMS, Cert SAO, MRCVS
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