{"id":10103,"date":"2025-02-19T15:11:25","date_gmt":"2025-02-19T15:11:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aercmn.com\/?p=10103"},"modified":"2026-01-08T10:31:37","modified_gmt":"2026-01-08T15:31:37","slug":"fur-tunately-stories-of-animal-survival-episode-xxii-novas-not-so-purrrfect-landing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/fur-tunately-stories-of-animal-survival-episode-xxii-novas-not-so-purrrfect-landing\/","title":{"rendered":"Fur-Tunately: Stories of Animal Survival | Episode XXII: Nova&#8217;s Not-So-Purrrfect Landing"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Copy-of-Copy-of-stories-of-animal-survival-11.png\" alt=\"Fur-Tunately, Stories of Animal Survival, Animal Emergency &amp; Referral Center of Minnesota, Twin Cities emergency vet, Saint Paul emergency vet, Oakdale emergency vet, Minnesota emergency vet, emergency veterinary care\" class=\"wp-image-6387\" style=\"width:800px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Copy-of-Copy-of-stories-of-animal-survival-11.png 800w, https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Copy-of-Copy-of-stories-of-animal-survival-11-768x384.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: #ed1b2f;\">If your pet collapses, is unable to walk or get up, or experiences severe trauma, these are considered \u201cRED\u201d \u2013 or true emergencies \u2013 on our Fast Track Triage system. We advise you to seek immediate veterinary care. Please call ahead of your arrival so the veterinary team knows to expect you! <\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: #ffcb05;\"> If your pet is limping, has a small wound\/laceration, or has a broken toenail, these are considered \u201cYELLOW\u201d \u2013 or semi-urgent cases \u2013 on our Fast Track Triage system. We recommend having your pet evaluated by your family veterinarian or local animal emergency hospital within 24 hours. Call ahead of your arrival so the veterinary team knows to expect you, and if your pet\u2019s condition worsens, call the team back to inform them of the status change. <\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW35353550 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW35353550 BCX8\">Stairs. They may seem like just another part of everyday life, but they can quickly become a s<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW35353550 BCX8\">erious<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW35353550 BCX8\"> hazard\u2014both for humans and our pets. A sudden slip, misstep, or unexpected tumble can lead to injuries that <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW35353550 BCX8\">require immediate medical care<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW35353550 BCX8\">. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW35353550 BCX8\">Unfortunately, Nova, a 1-year-and-10-month-old gray <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW35353550 BCX8\">tabby, discovered<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW35353550 BCX8\"> just how <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW35353550 BCX8\">dangerous the stairs could be when she accidentally fell at her family\u2019s home. What might seem like a minor incident quickly turned into a terrifying emergency.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW35353550 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/3.png\" alt=\"Two photos of Nova the cat around her home.\" class=\"wp-image-10106\" style=\"width:800px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/3.png 800w, https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/3-768x384.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW133304541 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW133304541 BCX8\">Arriving at the ER<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW133304541 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The moment Nova landed, it was clear something was very wrong. She was in excruciating pain, unable to bear any weight on her left front leg. Her humans wasted no time, rushing her to our St. Paul ER. As soon as she arrived, our team recognized the urgency of her condition and jumped into action.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">During the exam, Dr. Sikes quickly noticed this wasn\u2019t just a minor sprain \u2013 Nova&#8217;s left elbow was severely swollen and immobile! Our team immediately administered medication to ease her pain and anxiety, knowing this was just the beginning of a critical journey to get Nova back on her paws.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">When pets arrive at our ER for limping, there can be several possible causes. If there\u2019s been a known trauma, the most common culprits are acute soft tissue or orthopedic injuries.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Soft tissue injuries<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> involve trauma to the muscles, ligaments, tendons, or skin\u2014similar to a strain or sprain in humans.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Orthopedic injuries<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> tend to be far more painful and can include fractures or joint luxations.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/4.png\" alt=\"Nova the cat lying on a blanket underneath a Christmas tree.\" class=\"wp-image-10107\" style=\"width:800px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/4.png 800w, https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/4-768x384.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW65020854 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW65020854 BCX8\">Determining<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW65020854 BCX8\"> the Severity of the Injury<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW65020854 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">To determine if an orthopedic injury has occurred and identify its type, our team needs to see beyond what\u2019s visible on the surface\u2014and that\u2019s where x-rays come in.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For a soft tissue injury, x-rays aren\u2019t as effective since soft tissues don\u2019t show up clearly. While minor soft tissue injuries often heal on their own, more severe cases may require advanced imaging to diagnose and guide treatment.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Given the severity of Nova\u2019s injury, our team suspected it was an orthopedic issue. The next step was clear: taking x-rays of her left elbow to get a closer look.&nbsp;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Nova\u2019s x-rays revealed an <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">elbow luxation<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u2013 which is when the bones that make up the joint of the elbow are not in the right spot anymore.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">An elbow consists of three bones \u2013 the upper arm bone (humerus) and two lower arm bones (the radius and ulna).<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The ulna sits at the back of the humerus and is responsible for the hinging motion of the elbow. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The radius sits in front of the ulna at the level of the elbow and allows for the internal and external rotation of the lower arm.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Think of holding your arm straight out from the elbow and rocking your hand in seesaw motion!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">So, in Nova\u2019s situation, her lower arm bones were displaced to the outside edge of the upper arm bone. Fortunately, there were no fractures!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/1.png\" alt=\"A collage of &quot;before&quot; x-rays of Nova's luxation, as well as &quot;after&quot; x-rays that were taken after a closed reduction at Animal Emergency &amp; Referral Center of Minnesota.\" class=\"wp-image-10104\" style=\"width:800px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/1.png 800w, https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/1-768x384.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW74135015 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW74135015 BCX8\">Treatment<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW74135015 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Sometimes, we can fix a luxation without surgery\u2014this is called a <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">closed reduction<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, which basically means popping the joint back into place. But if that doesn\u2019t work, surgery is usually needed.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Because this process can be very painful, we put Nova under general anesthesia. This helped control her pain and relaxed her muscles, making it easier to get her elbow back where it belonged.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Once Nova was asleep, we gently moved her elbow back into place and took an x-ray to make sure everything looked right. She woke up from anesthesia without any issues and went home a few hours later with pain meds to help with swelling and soreness.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Thankfully, Nova\u2019s family got her to our ER quickly. If they had waited, the swelling and pain would\u2019ve gotten worse, making it harder to fix her elbow. If left untreated, she wouldn\u2019t have been able to use her leg properly again.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/2.png\" alt=\"A collage of photos of Nova that cat and her siblings.\" class=\"wp-image-10105\" style=\"width:800px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/2.png 800w, https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/2-768x384.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW1665517 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW1665517 BCX8\">Update on Nova:<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW1665517 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW239086068 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW239086068 BCX8\">Nova is doing much better a few days later, and is now back home cuddling with her sisters, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW239086068 BCX8\">Stella<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW239086068 BCX8\"> and Stormy.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW239086068 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">Our \u201cFur-tunately: Stories of Animal Survival\u201d series features real pets treated by our team at Animal Emergency &amp; Referral Center of Minnesota. All images and information have been shared with the owner\u2019s permission.\u202f<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u202f\u202f&nbsp;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:375}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">Case content provided by Latasha Sikes, DVM.<\/span><\/i><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:375}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"940\" height=\"788\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Fast-Track-Triage-for-Clients-Facebook-Post-7.png\" alt=\"Animal Emergency &amp; Referral Center of Minnesota, Fast Track Triage, color-coded triage system, pet emergency, Twin Cities emergency vet, Minnesota emergency vet, Saint Paul emergency vet, Oakdale emergency vet\" class=\"wp-image-7548\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Fast-Track-Triage-for-Clients-Facebook-Post-7.png 940w, https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Fast-Track-Triage-for-Clients-Facebook-Post-7-768x644.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.pinterest.com\/ext\/embed.html?id=386676318026116248\" width=\"345\" height=\"618\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Stairs. They may seem like just another part of everyday life, but they can quickly become a serious hazard\u2014both for humans and our pets. A sudden slip, misstep, or unexpected tumble can lead to injuries that require immediate medical care. 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