Milo's Memory: Surgery for a Broken Jaw

Friends, family, and everyone in-between,

Leanne and I are reaching out to you as we ask for your support for our man of the house, Milo. Milo has recently suffered a serious injury - a broken jaw that requires immediate medical attention.

We want to emphasise to everyone that we always aim to provide the best care for our animals. We plan and budget for their needs, including routine vet visits and unexpected emergencies. However, sometimes life throws us unexpected challenges, and despite our best efforts, we find ourselves facing difficult decisions.

Unfortunately, the cost of Milo's surgery and subsequent care is beyond our current means. We are still dealing with the aftermath of my father's passing last year, and while we have been working extremely hard to rebuild our lives, we simply don't have the resources to cover Milo's medical expenses on our own.

Every donation, no matter how small, will make a difference in Milo's recovery. Your generosity will contribute to covering the cost of his surgery, post-op care, and any medications he may require.

We understand that times are tough, and we are grateful for any assistance you can provide, whether it's through a monetary contribution or by sharing Milo's story with others who may be able to help.

We appreciate you taking the time to consider a donation.

Thank you so much, and we will keep you updated on Milo's journey.

Leanne, Myf and Milo.

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About Milo

Milo has been the man of the house since the beginning.

From his late-night escapades raiding the pantry for fresh bread to the wonderful scratches he's left on the couch, his presence is felt in every corner of our house. He has an insatiable love for food, often accompanied by midnight songs begging for more. The absence of his company weighs heavily on all of us, but particularly his partner in crime, Coco, who misses their adventures like raiding the dog food and engaging in late-night zoomies.

This man always welcomes you home from the front window, combined with his quirks like drinking water from his paws, adds an irreplaceable charm. This boy is a fighter, and the vets are hopeful that he will overcome this latest battle.

He is all heart, and he is happy to share it will everyone he meets.

Update - 28/05

We visited him at the vet this evening. He was happy to receive some bum scratches and even got a sneaky purr in. They have had to put in a feeding tube due to his injury, which he isn't a fan of. Everything else seems to be clear, with the main concern being his jaw. They've called for a consult from a specialist ortho vet, which we'll hear more from tomorrow.

Update - 29/05

Not good news from the vet this morning. The senior vet has had a look at the xrays and turns out there is a break on both sides. Leanne and I currently discussing our options.

Update - 29/05

We've gone ahead with the surgery to repair the cleaner but more complicated of the two breaks in his jaw. It'll be a longer road back, with a higher chance of complications, but we wanted to give Milo every opportunity to fight and recover. We will cross the rest of the bridges when we come to them. He'll be in hospital for longer as he recovers enough to eat on his own. I can't thank the team at Blakes Crossing Vet enough.

We'll be setting up a room just for him so that he has the next few months of meds and recovery in peace.

Thank you to everyone so far.

Update - 29/05

Milo is out of surgery and was waking up when I spoke with the vet. He was under for over 3 hours, so waking up would be slow.

They have fixed one side of his jaw, after finding out it was even more complicated than anticipated. Unfortunately the clean break turned out to be various pieces of break. They were attempting some wiring which was just making the jaw bones more fragile, so it's been fixed as best as possible.

They've fashioned him a little Hannibal Lecter mask to stop him from opening his mouth for a couple of weeks.

They've removed the short term nasal feeding tube and replace it with a longer term larger feeding tube into his neck.

It's gonna be a massive road back, but the little man is looking good.

Leanne and I have discussed quality of life post surgery both with each other and extensively with the vets, and we've all agreed that he should be given every chance to heal. We'll care for him and keep a close eye on him for any signs that he may be distressed.