Buttercup begins rehabilitation after lower-back and pelvic trauma
Diagnosis: lower-back and pelvic trauma with a deep wound above the tail base.
Buttercup was found in Utrecht exhausted and unable to protect the injured area. A local responder kept the animal warm, limited movement, and arranged an urgent veterinary assessment.
The examination confirmed lower-back and pelvic trauma with a deep wound above the tail base. The care plan prioritized pain control, diagnostic imaging, infection prevention, careful wound management, and nutritional support.
Daily dressing changes protected the exact injury site while the veterinary team monitored appetite, mobility, temperature, and comfort. Rehabilitation was introduced gradually as healing became stable.

