Veterinarian provides update on Faruk the cat's health

Beşiktaş Levent’te bir okulda yapılan IELTS sınavı sırasında 5. kattan atılan Kedi Faruk'un veterineri, sağlık durumu hakkında açıklama yaptı.

The veterinarian stated, "Faruk is in good condition," and added the following:

"He has recovered. We will be able to speak more definitively once we see his blood test results, but he is out of danger."

Faruk, who was struggling with internal bleeding and various fractures, is now out of danger. Able to walk on his own and eat dry food, Faruk has taken significant steps toward recovery.

Faruk the cat fell from a window on March 25, 2024, following the intervention of a temporary proctor, F.A., during an international IELTS exam held for university English preparatory class exemptions. He was taken to a clinic belonging to the Beşiktaş Municipality Veterinary Affairs Directorate by school staff who witnessed the fall. After surviving the critical 72 hours there, Faruk was later placed under intensive care at a private clinic.

In the first few days, Faruk fought for his life. His blood values were much higher than they should have been; values that should have been in the 3-5 range were measured at 76. This meant that his life was still in danger. There was also a possibility that he would need surgery due to fractures in his hip.

According to a report by Beyazıt Şenbük from Hürriyet, veterinarian Batuhan Nathur has announced that surgery is no longer necessary.

Nathur said the following regarding Faruk's condition:

"We are monitoring his blood values at regular intervals. We will check them again on Monday according to this schedule. However, I can say that there are positive developments. Faruk is in good condition; he has recovered. We will be able to speak more definitively once we see his blood test results, but he is out of danger. In the first few days, we were feeding him with serum and a syringe. He was not eating food on his own and had no appetite. The fact that he is eating dry food on his own for the first time is an important development; we are no longer feeding him. Our decision that surgery is not necessary and that he needs 2 weeks of cage rest for his bones to fully knit remains unchanged. The issues in his lungs that were causing respiratory problems have also improved. The condition of his liver will also be determined by the tests on Monday.”