MEET WINIFRED

This six-month-old kitten was spotted on the road by a good samaritan while she was driving in Hatta. The kind lady was able to safely collect her and bring her to the Al Barsha Veterinary Clinic (ABVC) in Dubai.

The incredible team, headed by Dr Ellen, gave the kitten emergency care. She was stable and healthy, but they suspected that she been run over by a car, which resulted in a fracture on her left hind leg.

She was taken for an X-ray, which confirmed a femoral (thigh) fracture.

Luckily for this kitty, the damage had not disrupted the growth plates. Damage to growth plates in young kittens could result in disruption of normal development and potentially one limb growing shorter than the other.

The kitten needed urgent surgery to repair the fracture, which was performed by Dr Metje on October 15.

The little tabby is now in full recovery and has a supportive dressing. Additionally, she will be restricted to a crate to avoid too much movement on the leg as it heals.

She remains at ABVC until Dr Metje is happy with her progress. She will need further X-rays in the next three to four weeks to ensure the bone is mending well.

Royal Canin UAE is delighted to be able to cover all costs and even more honoured to name this domestic short hair, who was nameless until now. The Royal Canin UAE team decided on Winifred as an ode to Halloween and the film Hocus Pocus.

If you can help give adorable Winifred a home, please email info@abvc.ae or call on (04) 340 8601.