Taz- staples removed #156

[Taz_Zoee]

Please keep your fingers crossed that the specialist will find a quick, easy fix to Taz's kidney cyst problem we've been having.

He is just so grumpy. He hates Paizly anymore. Growls and hisses at her if she even looks at him from across the room or all the way down the hall! Then other times he's totally fine with her presence. :confused:
Other than that he is acting normal. But we all know how cats are. :)

Thanks! :D

[kb2yjx]

O poor Taz!!! He is just not himself and feeling badly!!! PRAYERS that all is well with the visit to the specialist.....

[Catty1]

Prayers that there is an answer. Poor boy can't be comfy.

HUGS! and looking forward to a good update.

[Anikaca77]

Prays being sent that everything goes well tomorrow for Taz.

[MoonandBean]

Ohhh.....Good luck little Taz!!!!!!!!!

[momoffuzzyfaces]

Prayers on the way from us. It's hard to get comfy when you feel icky! :love:

[jennielynn1970]

Awe... poor Taz. Just not feeling too good, huh bud??

We'll keep him in our thoughts and prayers, and hope that things will go smoothly for him!

[catmandu]

POOR TAZ.
I KNOW THAT WHEN I AM NOT FEELING WELL, THAT I AM NOT PLEASANT TO BE AROUND EITHER.
LETS PRAY THAT YOU CAN FIND A MEDICATION THATWILL BRING BACK THE HAPPY TAZ , AND THINGS WILL BE COPASETIC AGAIN.
:cool::cool::cool::cool:

[Moesha]

Will be eagerly waiting for an update on the sweet/sometimes not-so-sweet Taz!

[Medusa]

Taz boy, I feel for ya. It's so difficult to be nice when you're feeling so bad. Prayers going up that soon you'll be as good as new.

[cassiesmom]

Fingers crossed and prayers said.

[Taz_Zoee]

Thank you all sooo much. Tomorrow morning is going to drag by so slow, I'm going to go crazy!! My appointment is at 12:30 PST.

[kitten645]

Good luck little Tazie. Hope everything works out. :love:
Claudia

[krazyaboutkatz]

I hope that everything goes well tomorrow. Lots of prayers and positive thoughts are being sent his way.

[Anikaca77]

Keep us posted.

[jazzcat]

Good luck! I hope they can find an quick easy treatment for Taz.

[jennielynn1970]

Patiently waiting for an update. I hope all went well!!!

:love:Hugs to you and Taz!!:love:

[Moesha]

Me too! Me too!

[Taz_Zoee]

I apologize for not updating sooner. But I just brought Taz home. I had to leave him for some bloodwork and an ultrasound. Then an emergency came in and they "forgot" to call me. I called them after almost 3 hours.

Anyway, he has LOTS of fluid around his kidneys. And his kidneys are abnormal looking. Basically if I do not have surgery to remove the psuedocysts, kidney failure will progress probably quickly and fatally. However, even if we do remove the cysts he can (and probably will) still continue with the kidney disease. She cannot guarantee that removing them would slow down that process. There is just no telling. She said if it were her cat she'd do the surgery. About 4 months ago she had a 14 year old cat that also had the psuedocysts and came through surgery fine. So that made me feel a little better. What I am not feeling so good about is how abnormal looking his kidneys are. But she said the look of them doesn't matter as much as the numbers (BUN and creatine). And his are slowly, very slowly, going higher. Having him on the k/d food should help slow that process down (hopefully).

So she is going to call me tomorrow with the results of the bloodwork. Which he just had bloodwork done at the end of Sept. I can't imagine them being much different, considering they weren't different from March to Sept. Anyway, we will set up the surgery when she calls tomorrow.

Sigh. I don't like this. :(

Thank you for keeping us in your thoughts. I really appreciate it. :)

[Medusa]

Take heart, sweetie. Puddy's kidneys looked bad, too, and she had renal failure for 6 years before she finally went to the Bridge. Her remaining kidney was supposed to look like, well, a kidney bean but hers looked like a shriveled up pea. She still lived for nearly 3 years after that, so be encouraged by what your vet said, that it doesn't matter what the kidneys look like but the numbers that should be your main concern. If you trust her judgment, then perhaps surgery would be the best option. Keep the faythe. :love:

[kimlovescats]

Oh dear, I'm sorry it is looking like surgery for your Taz! Prayers and ((((HUGS)))) coming to you both!:love:

[Emeraldgreen]

I'm sorry you have such a big decision to make. :( It does sound like Taz is uncomfortable if he is grumpy and acting differently around Paizly. Maybe the surgery won't guarantee that the kidney disease won't progress but did the vet indicate that it might help him feel more comfortable?
Prayers that Taz will feel better whatever you decide. :love:

[Taz_Zoee]

The vet didn't even have to tell me he'd be more comfortable with the removal of the cysts. Looking at his ultrasound compared to another one she showed me in a book....it has GOT to be uncomfortable for him. The cysts are larger than the kidneys! :eek:
So surgery is basically my only choice. I can't leave him like this. While he "seems" to be fine, other than the grumpiness toward Paizly, he could be in pain or discomfort. But we know how our kitties are about showing signs of pain. I wouldn't have known these were bothering him if he hadn't stopped eating back in Sept. I don't want that to happen again either. He cannot lose any more weight.
I just hate the fact of surgery. He's only ever had surgery to remove one of his canine's a few years ago. AND he's never stayed over night at the vets before EVER in 13 years. Where he is having surgery is the same place that our DJ dog went to the bridge. :( That scares me too.

Thank you Mary, Kim and Lara (I think that's your name, Emeraldgreen:)). :D

[Moesha]

Oh dear. My thoughts are surely with you and Taz. Do you have any idea how much the surgery will cost? Please give him some lovies from me. I do hope that the surgery helps him feel better and live a long and fulfilling life!

[Taz_Zoee]

Thanks Moesha. The surgery plus the things they did yesterday total over $4000. But I qualified for the CareCredit so I will make monthly payments. Whew! If I pay it within a certain period it is interest free. I don't know the details about the payments until after his surgery. And I will not be telling the BF how much it is either. He doesn't need to know, he's not paying for it. :)

[Catty1]

Still, give a shout out if you want some $$ help. If I remember correctly, Care Credit is interest free if you pay it off within 3 months.

If BF or parents ask, you don't have to tell them the amount, but just say if they'd like to chip in a bit, that would be great. Just a suggestion. (And you may want to tell your vet AND the desk staff that NO ONE gets the cost amount but YOU, PERSONALLY...in case someone else phones. ;) )

[Taz_Zoee]

Yes, the paperwork shows the amounts per month and it's interest free if paid off within 3 or 6 months. I guess I find out the details after the surgery. But I'll probably have to go the interest route, which isn't too bad.
Thanks for the offer, Candace, I think I'll be able to do it myself though. Slowly but surely. :) The CareCredit is a wonderful help.

I'm not that worried about anyone finding out the amount. And I know nobody will call to find out.

[Taz_Zoee]

Taz's surgery is scheduled for next Thursday. And he will have to stay overnight. :( That's going to be a rough night for me.

[Catty1]

PT Prayers for Taz...after several days on painkillers, I am sure he will feel MUCH better!

Give him some hugs for me. :love::love::love:

[GILL]

Our paryers are with you and Taz. Please if we can help in any way let us know.

[momoffuzzyfaces]

Prayers still on the way from me for you and Taz! :love:

[phesina]

Prayers that all goes well for Taz in his surgery.. and prayers for you too.

[jazzcat]

I'll be keeping Taz and you in my thoughts and sending lots of prayers.

[krazyaboutkatz]

I hope that everything goes well. I'll keep him in my thoughts and prayers.

[kallisto4529]

Cindy, I am so very sorry, this is the first time I have read this. Taz and you will be in my prayers. Poor little guy!!! You are totally right about doing this surgery, but as scared as you are, I believe he will be just fine and it will help him a great deal!! I will try and give you a call this weekend. Give him some loving from me and Just keep praying and being positive.

[Medusa]

Overnighters are usually tougher on us than they are on them because if they have to stay overnight, that usually means that they're on some pretty good drugs. LOL We'll be holding your hand through the process and, of course, praying w/out ceasing. Keep the faythe. :love:

[LionHart]

More healing prayers going out for Taz and for you too.:love:

[Taz_Zoee]

Thank you all! Yesterday I couldn't even think about next Thursday or I'd get tears in my eyes. But I've changed my way of thinking now and just picture him feeling so much better and actually playing with Paizly ALL the time. :)

I got to meet another PTer today. Kitten645 (Claudia). And she gave me a card for Taz, it's sooo sweet. Also, a mutual friend we have signed a little note to me on the back. I just love all the people that care so much about animals and share my love for them. :D :D

[Catty1]

Glad you are feeling a bit better. :)

Did you and the vet discuss how this surgery is done? Itty-bitty incisions would be nice. ;)

Taz, you'll have these nice painkiller patches...hopefully colour coordinated. *kisses* on tabby forehead. :love::love::love:

[Taz_Zoee]

Actually, I don't think we did discuss that. But she said if I had any questions before Thursday to just call. She works Tuesday, so maybe I'll call and ask that. I probably won't see the doctor Thursday morning when I drop him off.
But she did mention the pain killer patches. I've never seen those before.
Thanks Candace! :D

[kitten645]

What a treat to meet taz's mom cindy at a fundraiser for a great place tonight. We had alot of fun but my thoughts are with your wee one. You really didn't need to give my furkids anything but your special gifts were so appreciated. Calvin is beside himself. LOL. I hope "THAT DAWG" that Everyone was lovin on will be yours soon. Cheers!
Claudia:love::love::love::love:

[kt_luvs_kitties]

Cindy, I am so sorry Taz has to go into surgery, but you have the right idea. He will def. feel so much better...

Please give Taz a gentle kiss from me. I will pray for the old fella. And a big *HUG* for his meowmie.

I know you said you can handle it, but IF you need a little help, let me know. Really! I would be MORE THAN HAPPY to help with Taz! ;)

[Taz_Zoee]

I hope "THAT DAWG" that Everyone was lovin on will be yours soon.

I'm still working on Bruce, but I have a feeling I'm not going to win. :( We can't go back at noon so he might be gone already. Which is okay. I really shouldn't get another animal, especially with what's going on with Tazmoe right now. Sigh....:( LOL

Thanks everyone for such support. I'll need lots more come Thursday. It's going to be a long day for sure!! :)

[kimlovescats]

I'm sorry it has come down to surgery but I really do believe it is an necessary evil! I'm sure having that huge cyst is bound to be uncomforable for him. I will pray that everything goes well for Taz's surgery and that you are able to get through the long wait as well!

((((HUGS))))
Kim

[shais_mom]

please know that my thoughts and prayers are on the way for you and Taz.
gentle hugs to you both.

[Taz_Zoee]

Thanks again everyone.

I just can't wait for Thursday to get here now. The cysts are getting so big. I'm sure he'll make it till Thursday, but I don't like seeing it. He doesn't appear to be bothered by it at all though. He's not even bothered by the new addition to the household. He's such a good cat.

[momoffuzzyfaces]

Just a note to let you know you and Taz are in our thoughts and prayers. :love:

Grandma sends a gentle head kiss to Taz too.

[GILL]

The CREW is wishing that all go well and that TAZ will have a quick recovery.

[catmandu]

MICHAEL THE DREAMS GOING IN THE SAME TIME FOR HIS DENTAL AS A BROKEN MOLAR HAS INFECTED HIS THROAT AND CAUSED HIS LETHARGY.
HES AS READY AS HE WILL BE AT 17.
PRAYERS FOR YOUR TAZ THE TERRIFIC AND MICHEAL THE DREAM
TAHT OUR FUR PALS BOTH PULL THROUGH. THEY BOTH WILL HAVE ANIMAL ANGELS :love::love:VISITING THEM TO KEEP THIER SPIRITS UP.
:):):):)

[Taz_Zoee]

MICHAEL THE DREAMS GOING IN THE SAME TIME FOR HIS DENTAL AS A BROKEN MOLAR HAS INFECTED HIS THROAT AND CAUSED HIS LETHARGY.
HES AS READY AS HE WILL BE AT 17.
PRAYERS FOR YOUR TAZ THE TERRIFIC AND MICHEAL THE DREAM
TAHT OUR FUR PALS BOTH PULL THROUGH. THEY BOTH WILL HAVE ANIMAL ANGELS :love::love:VISITING THEM TO KEEP THIER SPIRITS UP.
:):):):)


Oh wow, 17!!:eek: I will be thinking of him and Taz then tomorrow!!

Thank you Grandma :), momoffuzzyfaces, GILL and Gary.

[jennielynn1970]

Will definitely be keeping you and Taz in my thoughts tomorrow!! He'll be fine, I just know it!

[Lilith Cherry]

We will all be thinking of you and Taz today and praying everything goes well !

[Moesha]

Please post an update on him as soon as you can. Taz and you will be in my thoughts while I clean away in the morning.

[CathyBogart]

Sending more good vibes for Taz!

[Emeraldgreen]

Prayers that all will go smoothly tomorrow on Taz's big day. Please update when you can. :)

[krazyaboutkatz]

I'll be keeping Taz in my thoughts and prayers. I'm sure that everything will go well and that he'll feel so much better after his recovery. Please try not to worry too much and continue to keep us updated about him.

[kallisto4529]

I will be thinking of you both tomorrow with lots of prayers and good thoughts!!!!!! give Taz some loving from me. Call me if you need to, its ok, im fine...lol

[Taz_Zoee]

Thank you all SOOO much! I think I'm more nervous about not being able to feed him in the morning. He's going to hate me. :( That's going to be the hardest part. Oh, and I have a feeling I might cry when I drop him off.
Ugh, I hate this. I just want it to be done!!! Hopefully I can get lost in my work tomorrow and time will fly by. I will definitely update as soon as I hear from the doctor. :D

I just love my PT family!!! :)

[kt_luvs_kitties]

And we love you too Cindy, and Taz! Praying for a quick recovery, and for meowmie not to go crazy all day tomorrow with worry! Will get on to look for an update tomorrow!

GOOD LUCK TAZ!

Kiss that gentle head for me please!

And he wont hate you, he will just be grumpy;)

[Maya & Inka's mommy]

Good luck with your surgery Taz!!:love::love::love:

He will do fine Cindy, I bet he will!!

[Medusa]

A prayer was sent up first thing this morning for Taz and you, Cindy, that all will go quickly, easily and in peace. Keep the faythe. :love:

[pomtzu]

Good luck Taz and get well soon!

[Catty1]

PT Prayers for Taz. He'll be home soon with Meowmie. :):love::love:

[Prairie Purrs]

Best wishes for Taz. May everything go smoothly.

[Taz_Zoee]

Well, while I was getting ready this morning I felt HORRIBLE that I couldn't feed him. Then my friend/co-worker texted me and almost made me cry. I was very teary eyed on the way to the vet. Then I was okay once I got there. So I'm doing better so far.
Now, I might have to leave work early to take Taggart to the vet. He has kennel cough. When it rains it pours, right? :(
But I will update as soon as I hear (and am near a computer). I am carrying my cell phone in my pocket!!

Thank you everyone!! :D :D

[jazzcat]

Good luck Taz, prayers and positive thoughts on the way.

(((HUGS))) to meowmie.

[lvpets2002]

:( Try not to worry.. I just know Taz will be alright.. Sending lots of Prayers & Huggss & Positive Vibes.. Let us know when you can whats going on ok..

[Scooter's Mom]

Said a prayer for Taz already.
Can't wait for the all clear update on my Scooter's twin. :)

[MoonandBean]

Positive thoughts going out for Taz and Taggert too! You KNOW I KNOW how hard it is not to feed them in the morning. Did Taz open his mouth real wide to remind you? LOL! :) As for "when it rains,it pours"...We have had 1 emergency vet visit for Bean, Moon's teeth cleaned/extracted and Sunny had been to the vet around 6 times all in the past 2 months. I have to remember to ask my vets which colleges they want me to send their kids to. :D

[Taz_Zoee]

LOL, no he didn't open his mouth like that. He just would run in front of me toward his feeding area meowing. And when I didn't follow he'd come back and meow at me some more. :(


UPDATE: The vet just called and he came through surgery just fine. :D They are going to send the capsules out to be evaluated. I did ask about the possibilities of cancer and she said she's 99.9999999% sure it's not cancer. She said if he keeps doing as well as he is now that he might get to go home in the morning. Woo Hoo!! This will still be a long night though.

Oh, the doctor also told me her Golden has to have surgery tomorrow too. They found a thyroid tumor in her throat. She was having a MRI for something else when they found it. So the fact that they found it soon is a good thing. I'll be thinking of them tomorrow.

[Catty1]

Yaay! I bet Taz will be feeling way more comfy. If they were able to use smaller incisions, he will feel better.

Looking forward to update pics of your baby!

I hope her Golden does okay - prayers that the surgery fixes everything.

[jennielynn1970]

Yay!! So glad he came through surgery and that the vet is 99.99% sure it's not cancer!

Hope he'll get to come home tomorrow and be pampered, and that Taggart will be ok too. How's his cough?? (do they actually cough with kennel cough??)

[momoffuzzyfaces]

So glad he came through the surgery ok. All fingers and paws crossed here that he gets to come home tomorrow. I know you will both feel better when he's home. :love:

[Taz_Zoee]

Oh yeah, Candace, I forgot to mention that I did ask this morning when I dropped him off how the incision(s) would be. She said one incision approx 3 to 4 inches. This was the vet tech and it's what she "thought". So I guess I'll see when he gets home tomorrow. :D I'm so excited!!! (but still a little nervous too)
I will have to get the room ready for him tonight, because Bruce will probably be picking him up for me. My supervisor will not be in tomorrow, so I have to be here.
I will update again once he is home.

PT power pulled through again. :D

[lvpets2002]

:love: Oh Wheeessshhh that is Great News.. Now Make Sure the Vet Gives Pain Meds to Taz.. Hope Taz gets to come home real soon.. Many Congrats on the Great News.. Sending Lots of Healing Vibes & Huggss..

[Whisk_Luva]

UPDATE: The vet just called and he came through surgery just fine. :D They are going to send the capsules out to be evaluated. I did ask about the possibilities of cancer and she said she's 99.9999999% sure it's not cancer. She said if he keeps doing as well as he is now that he might get to go home in the morning. Woo Hoo!! This will still be a long night though.


YAY :D So glad to hear he came through ok.. dont think I posted before, but I have been following the thread and been thinking of Taz today... Hope he can come home in the morning... I am sure you will both feel better then....

Head kisses for Taz (when you see him/ he comes home) and hugs to you!

[Husky_mom]

so happy he did fine... now time to recover buddy...((hugs))

[Moesha]

Whew! I've been eagerly waiting for an update! So glad he did well! I hope he gets to come home tomorrow.

[Medusa]

Now that's what I call a good update! I'm sure you'll feel better once Taz is home but tonight you can sleep soundly knowing that all is well. Prayers still continuing for you and Taz and for your vet's goldie, too. :)

[Taz_Zoee]

Yay!! So glad he came through surgery and that the vet is 99.99% sure it's not cancer!

Hope he'll get to come home tomorrow and be pampered, and that Taggart will be ok too. How's his cough?? (do they actually cough with kennel cough??)

Yes, they cough. And it's a gagging sounding cough. He started it last night. Because I let him sleep on the big bed with us...hee hee:). She slept right between us with his head the same direction as ours. And I could hear a little congestion in his nose and of course the cough. He has also been sneezing quite a bit. And I'm wondering if he's allergic to our grass or something.
Well, I guess I can start a thread in Dog General about this. LOL

[Maya & Inka's mommy]

YEAH!!!! I am so happy for you and Taz!!

[Taz_Zoee]

Thank you so much! While I do have a huge sense of relief, I'm still not 100% calm until he gets home. :) But I'm sure he will be fine. And I am hoping he will be a new kitty too. :D

[Scooter's Mom]

I am so happy to read this update!
Yay for Taz!

[phesina]

WELCOME HOME, TAZ!!!!!

Your meowmie loves you SO MUCH! She is looking forward to spoiling you and treating you like the queen you are.

[krazyaboutkatz]

I'm so glad to hear that Taz's surgery went well and hopefully he'll be able to come home tomorrow morning.:)

I also hope that Taggart doesn't have kennel cough.:( I'll be keeping both of them in my thoughts and prayers.

[kimlovescats]

This is wonderful news!!! YAY for Taz!!!!:D:love:

[Taz_Zoee]

Well, Taggart does have kennel cough. But we've got meds. I just hope Zoee doesn't get it too. But the chances of her not getting it are slim.

Thanks for the wonderful words everyone! :D

[kallisto4529]

WOOOHOOOO!!!!!!! I am so glad everything came out all right for Taz and you!!! I know you will feel better once he is home and you can take care of him and see for yourself just how he is. Good luck once you get him home..lol Sorry to hear about Taggert, hope he gets to feeling better soon.

[Emeraldgreen]

Good news!! It will be so great when he is back home with you. I hope it's tomorrow! Prayers that Taz has a restful sleep tonight. :)

[Taz_Zoee]

Thanks Ladies. :D I got his stuff set up back in the bedroom and Paizly sat out where it usually is and meowed at us. LOL She usually steals his food so I think she was looking for her snack. Silly girl.
I'm going to miss my snuggle buddy tonight. :( I wish I didn't have to work tomorrow so I could be home with him. But I will be home all weekend with him, that's for sure!!

Ok, I'm going to try to get some sleep now. I'll let you know when he is home. :)

[GILL]

great news

[Anikaca77]

I'm so glad Taz did well that's wonderful!

Melissa

[caseysmom]

Great news about Taz...you have your hands full with those critters this week don't you?

[Taz_Zoee]

Great news about Taz...you have your hands full with those critters this week don't you?

That's for sure. Then last night I heard Zoee make a weird noise. It was like a cough but held inside. Like she just didn't open her mouth. I was like awww man, here we go already. But she only did it the once, so there's still a glimmer of hope there.
I have to look into the Bordatella shot and see how long it lasts.

Anyway, I am anxiously waiting for the doctor to call and say Taz can come home! :D :D

Oh, I had a dream that Taz was already home this morning when I got up. I was like - how did he get home? And then I guess we figured he came home on his own. LOL Dreams can be so weird. But he was happy to be home in my dream. :D

[Taz_Zoee]

He's home!!! (But I'm not:()
Bruce said he is one pi$$ed kitty. He was doing the meow/growl on the way home.
They gave him a soft collar, at my request. We'll see how that goes.

I'll take some pictures of him tonight or this weekend (if he'll let me).

Thank you so much for all the kind thoughts and prayers. It means so much to me. :D :D

[Husky_mom]

glad he´s back home... sorry you´re not... yet..

awww.... grumpy kitty.... ((gentle hugs))....

[Medusa]

Aw, grumpy kitties are the cutest. He'll mellow out when his mom gets home in a little while. I'm glad that all went well, though. Give him some gentle scritchies for me. (when it's safe :p)

[lvpets2002]

:love: Woo Hoo Taz is home.. So Glad & its Great that all the News is good.. Yes my kitties can get pretty pissy going & coming home from the Vets.. Sending Bigg Whisker Kissess & Belly Rubbss..

[Taz_Zoee]

:love: Woo Hoo Taz is home.. So Glad & its Great that all the News is good.. Yes my kitties can get pretty pissy going & coming home from the Vets.. Sending Bigg Whisker Kissess & Belly Rubbss..

He did not make a peep on the way there yesterday morning. Which is actually unusual for him.

[catmandu]

THATS THE BEST NEWS WHEN YOUR FUR FRIEND IS HOME, AND WELL AGAIN.
MICHAEL THE DREAMS COMING HOME TONIGHT AS MY VETS SURE HES FINE, AND I DONT NEED THE EXTRA BOARDING CHARGES!
AND WE FEEL TAHT MICHAEL THE DREAM WILL FEEL BETTER IN HIS HOME WITH HIS FREIENDS AROUND HIM.
TAZ :love::love::love: AND MICHAEL THE DREAM HOME!!!:love::love::love:
TALK ABOUT POTENTIAL FOR SENIOR CAT SPOILING!!! :love::love::love::love:

[Taz_Zoee]

THATS THE BEST NEWS WHEN YOUR FUR FRIEND IS HOME, AND WELL AGAIN.
MICHAEL THE DREAMS COMING HOME TONIGHT AS MY VETS SURE HES FINE, AND I DONT NEED THE EXTRA BOARDING CHARGES!
AND WE FEEL TAHT MICHAEL THE DREAM WILL FEEL BETTER IN HIS HOME WITH HIS FREIENDS AROUND HIM.
TAZ :love::love::love: AND MICHAEL THE DREAM HOME!!!:love::love::love:
TALK ABOUT POTENTIAL FOR SENIOR CAT SPOILING!!! :love::love:

Woo Hoo!! Yup, welcome home senior kitties!! :D :D

[jennielynn1970]

So glad he is home, even if he is a grumpy boy!

Will be keeping Taz in my thoughts and prayers. Hope he becomes less grumpy and just wants some lovin'.

Hugs to you and the rest of your crew!

[kitten645]

:love:Welcome Home Taz! Take it easy and have a snoozle till mom gets home. Hope your pesky sister respects your owie and leaves you be :p Gentle head bumpies for you!
xxxooo
Claudia, Calvin & Hobbes

[Taz_Zoee]

Well, I came to give an update. But I'm still trying to see through my tears after reading Katie's thread. :(

So I'll be brief and update more over the weekend. I saw him for about 5 minutes when I first got home. He seemed VERY happy to see me. It took a minute but I got him purring. Then he followed me while I read his paperwork from the vet and was rubbing against me, as best he could with the collar on.
I had to go feed the dogs and when I went back in he was hiding under the bed and would NOT come out. I kept talking to him telling him if he came out I'd take the collar off while I was with him for a break.
We went to dinner and when I got back he came out to see me again. I took his collar off and let him clean himself. I literally sat 6 inches from him while he cleaned and if he even got close to the incision I'd stop him. Oh, the looks he gave me.....:eek:. I could only imagine what he was thinking.
OH, I gave him the medicine and he sat there like he was waiting for it. LOL Then I realized they only gave me enough for one dose.:confused: So I have to call tomorrow to get more. Unless they don't want him to have more.
The incision is about 4 to 5 inches long and has about 12 staples in it. So we have to go back in 10 - 14 days to remove them.

Ok, this is enough for now. More coming later and maybe even some pix.:)

[kt_luvs_kitties]

Cindy, thank you for caring about Andy when you have a pitiful boy on your hands too.

Sorry I did not post earlier, I know you understand though.

I am SO glad Taz is home, and that he looks ok. Thats alot of staples! Poor guy, it is so hard when we must vet them, isnt it?

I can only imagine what he was thinking when you would not let him lick his ouchies, but he will forget soon enough!

I dont know about the meds? I thought they got pain meds for about 3 days?
I just always request it, and have never had any problems. Maybe his age had something to do with it.

I will look for the pictures, and I am so glad he purred for you. Cats are so special!:love:

Prayers still going out to my favorite old fella Taz, and I pray he heals up quickly and perfectly!

[Kirsten]

That's great news that he's home!! :) Sounds like he's a good boy when it comes to taking his meds. :)

A speedy recovery to you, Taz!

Kirsten

[Taz_Zoee]

Thank you Kirsten!
And Katie, you have a lot on your mind right now. To even take a minute to post for my guy means so much to me. You are such a special person. :)

[jazzcat]

I'm glad he is home. Sure hope his recovery is quick.

I'll be watching for more updates.

[Taz_Zoee]

So I called the vet to ask about the meds. The girl I spoke to was in San Mateo, not the Concord office. She had to contact the Concord office and then get back to me. She calls me back after she looked up his chart and asked if I gave him 1cc. NO! I think I can read. I gave him between .1 and .2cc. She wanted to make sure I didn't overdose him. Geez, Bruce said the exact same thing last night.
So I went to the vet to pick up more meds and the nurse had syringes already full of the exact dosage. Why is everyone thinking I'm overdosing my damn cat!?!:mad: This hurt my feelings. They don't realize that Taz is my BABY.
Anyway, I've got more meds in case he needs it. I just want him to be comfortable. He's already irritated and keeps trying to come out of the room, but I don't want him running around out here.
He loves it when I take his collar off and let him clean his face and paws. I only leave it off of him while I'm right there with him so I can make sure he doesn't lick the incision. Last night he was Mr Sneaky and was licking on the other side of his leg where I couldn't see. Brat! :p
Oh, he was hissing at Paizly under the bedroom door. :( I guess it will be like starting all over again with the two of them once Taz is all healed up. That's okay though. My little man is going to be okay!!! :D :D

And I do owe a ton of HUGE thank you's to everyone here on PT for helping me through this. :)

[Medusa]

So I went to the vet to pick up more meds and the nurse had syringes already full of the exact dosage. Why is everyone thinking I'm overdosing my damn cat!?!:mad: This hurt my feelings. They don't realize that Taz is my BABY.

They're probably just protecting themselves by measuring it out for you. Actually, I'm always thankful when they do that for me. Saves me the work and my eyesight, too. LOL I understand why you feel the way you do, though. Most importantly, Taz is on the mend. :D

[phesina]

Welcome Home, Taz!!!!!

[LionHart]

So glad he's home and on the mend. Some home lovin' can be some of the best meds for him.

[Moesha]

Gentle hugs to Taz today!

[krazyaboutkatz]

I'm so glad to hear that he's home now.:) My Storm is always very grumpy after he's been to the vet too. My vet's office actually marks the syringe with a red marker so that I'll know exactly how much medicine to give my furkids. I think it's a great idea. I hope that Taz heals up quickly and that his incision area doesn't become too itchy or uncomfortable.

[Catty1]

Pics? Pics?

When he's feeling better, I guess.

Did the surgeon say what she thought the cysts were once she had them out? I gather they are kind of unusual.

Gentle kiss on the forehead!:love:

[Taz_Zoee]

Ok, here are a few pictures of my little man.
Please excuse the dirty floors in them, I've been preoccupied with him and Taggart this week. :o

So here is a good one of his belly. Sorry it's dark. The incision is hiding under that fold of skin there in the middle. LOL
http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q47/Taz_Zoee/2008/November2008002.jpg

I let him out to the rest of the house while the dogs were outside this afternoon. He was wanting to get out of that room for a while.
http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q47/Taz_Zoee/2008/November2008018.jpg

And this is him modeling the lovely collar he must wear when I'm not with him.
Can't you tell he loves it? ;)
http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q47/Taz_Zoee/2008/November2008021.jpg

That's it for now. I can't wait to get some of him once he is healed up and has all his hair back on his tummy. :D

[krazyaboutkatz]

He looks great considering what he's been through.:) Starr had the same kind of e-collar but ended up tearing his up. Some of my other cats were afraid of it too. They thought he looked weird. What does Paizly think of it?

[jennielynn1970]

Awe.. sweet boy!!! He looks very at ease after that surgery! Wow.

Gentle kisses to sweet Taz! Belly rubs when you are all healed!

[Moesha]

Oh I love seeing the pictures. Aww dat belly! Thanks for sharing your Taz with us.

[Catty1]

PInk Tummy! Taz, you look just so handsome...and you are feeling well enough to show attitude with the collar! ;)

I hope you feel better soon and never have to deal with those silly cyst things again. BYE BYE! to them forever!:D

[Medusa]

The pic of Taz w/the collar cracked me up! His facial expression says it all. I'm glad that he's doing well, though. Think you can relax a bit now?

[Lilith Cherry]

I am so happy to see "Mr Grumpy" Taz is home and healing!

[Alysser]

There's the handsome baby!! So glad he's home and getting back to normal :) Surgery isn't fun is it, Taz? But I bet getting all the extra love and attention toward you instead of your other sibilings is nice :D

[Taz_Zoee]

He looks great considering what he's been through.:) Starr had the same kind of e-collar but ended up tearing his up. Some of my other cats were afraid of it too. They thought he looked weird. What does Paizly think of it?

Actually Paizly hasn't seen him with it on. She hasn't really seen him at all. He is confined to the bedroom and when he was out today Paizly was snoozing in the "doghouse" (a spare room off the studio).

At night Paizly goes in her bedroom, Taggart goes in the kennel (which is in our bedroom/Taz's room) and Taz and Zoee get to share the big bed with us. Which is the original way it was, so that's good. :) Eventually Taggart will get to sleep out of the kennel, but not until he's 110% potty trained.
Zoee has seen Taz with the collar on and was very curious. That is until Taz swatted at her. LOL

And yes, Mary, I am much more relaxed now. :D I will be completely relaxed once he gets the staples out. I'm paranoid of the incision getting infected like Paizly's spay incision did. I also hate him having to wear that collar. :( It breaks my heart to see him slink around and bump into things. But the soft collar is MUCH better than the hard plastic ones.

ETA: I am home alone (well without other human) and so I can't be in the bedroom with Taz to let him have the collar off and in the other part of the house with Taggart to avoid any potty accidents. So I let Taz out of the room with the collar on. Paizly hissed a hiss at him like I've never heard from her. She sorta honked at him. I am pretty sure it was because of the collar.

[kt_luvs_kitties]

Taz, you look WONDERFUL! And blue really does suit you well:p

I am so glad you are getting better. Now your meowmie can breathe easily, knowing you are in great health:love:

[jazzcat]

Poor little guy. He sure doesn't look pleased with the collar.

Feel better soon Taz.

[Emeraldgreen]

I can't wait to get some of him once he is healed up and has all his hair back on his tummy. :D

This might take awhile! lol Jimmy had his tummy shaved for an ultrasound months ago and it's still not all grown in yet. :0)

Taz looks really good and I'm so glad he is home. I've never seen a collar like that one. We still have those awkward plastic cones here at my vet. Are they expensive? It looks like it is made out of vinyl or something? It's such a better design than the cone because it must make eating so much easier.

[Catty1]

The soft cones exist in Canada, Lara - I think you have to ask for them.

Or make one out of a GIANT fancy drink umbrella! ;)

[CultureJunky]

Taz that Collar is just the MOST fashionable attire one could wear whilst recoving post op! It could be a horrid plastic white one, who knows maybe it'll catch on! :) Welcome Home Taz :love:

[phesina]

Taz looks fabulous! And the eyes while he's wearing the collar say it all, don't they?!

[Taz_Zoee]

Thanks everyone! :D He is doing so well. I'm only giving him the meds once a day. The last time I gave it to him most of it missed, but I didn't want to do another dose just in case. He'll be fine until tomorrow. Maybe I'll give him one before I go to work.

The collar is made out of a strong nylon material. Sorta like a gym bag or backpack would be made from. It is very nice for him. It lays down so he can still squeeze under the bed and it doesn't hinder eating or drinking. But it does stop him from getting to the incision. :D
I had to request the soft collar. They would have just given me the regular hard plastic one. He didn't fight me the first couple of days to put it on but now he sorta fights against it. But doesn't run away from me, which is good. I just feel bad that next week while I'm at work he'll have to stay in the collar ALL day. I will ask Bruce to give him time out of it if he can. But he works from home and wouldn't be able to watch him as closely (as I'd like him to) while it's off.
Shouldn't it be pretty well healed up here in a couple of days? It looks very good. I did notice a small area where it looked like blood seeped through, but it looks good today. I'm still paranoid of infection.

[krazyaboutkatz]

I'm glad to hear that he's doing so well.:) I've always left the e-collars on my furkids until they had their stitches out just to be on the safe side. Poor Storm had to wear the ugly plastic kind because back then I didn't even know about the soft kind. Good luck.:)

[cassiesmom]

welcome home, Taz, honey-bunny!

[Taz_Zoee]

Yes, I will be leaving the collar on until we get the staples out. Which will be next Monday. So seven more days of the icky collar. :(
I think he's getting used to it. Although, last night he fought me hard to not get it put back on. I look at that as a good thing. It means he's feeling better. :D
So Taz is pretty much all better and well on his road to recovery. Now we can all focus on Barney, Andy and Ms Pidgelet. :)

Thank you so much for all the support! I have no idea how I managed without Pet Talk before.

[Moesha]

Taz still doing well? Did you ever hear anything about testing of the cysts that were removed? Still thinking of you guys!

[Taz_Zoee]

Thanks for asking about Taz, Moe. He is actually doing VERY well. The spark is back in his eyes. He is running around the house (which I'm still trying to limit until he gets his staples out). He is still wearing the collar when I can't supervise him.

The doctor called yesterday and said the results from the capsules were fine. There was some inflammation (and something else that I can't remember) but nothing to be worried about. She wants me to get his levels checked in a few months to make sure his kidney #'s do not increase drastically. I don't think they will because they have been pretty consistent for the past couple of years. Or I HOPE they don't. :)

I am anxiously waiting for Monday so Taz can have his full freedom back. :D

[Moesha]

So glad to get confirmation that the cysts weren't more serious. I'm sure Taz will be glad when Monday arrives too. It's nice to hear that he seems to be feeling well and trying to do more than he should. Isn't that just like people after surgery too. Feel better once their problem is fixed and try to do too much. Give him a kiss for me please.

[Catty1]

Great to hear that the sparkle is back in his eyes! :)

Give him some huggings for me!:love:

[Taz_Zoee]

I will gladly deliver the loves for the two of you. But he seems to not want to get too close to me. He's afraid I'll put the collar back on. LOL Once I get in bed he should come up for some snuggles and that's when I'll deliver Moe's kiss and Candace's hug. :D

[Medusa]

Hey! Add me to the list! When he'll let you near him, give him a belly rub from me. ;)

[Taz_Zoee]

Hey! Add me to the list! When he'll let you near him, give him a belly rub from me. ;)

Will do. It will have to be a very gentle one though. That darn incision runs right down the middle of his belly. Its much bigger than they told me. I think it's about 6 inches or more. :(

[kimlovescats]

WELCOME HOME, TAZ!!!!! :D I'm so glad that he his home and doing so well! What wonderful news!!!

Kim:)

[Medusa]

Will do. It will have to be a very gentle one though. That darn incision runs right down the middle of his belly. Its much bigger than they told me. I think it's about 6 inches or more. :(

Oops, that's right. Better limit the lovin' to chin scritchies then. :love:

[Reachoutrescue]

I am glad Taz is feeling better and everything came back A-OK from the vet. Welcome home Taz!!

[jennielynn1970]

Yay! I'm glad it was nothing serious with the cysts! Whew!

Please deliver some hugs, kisses and scritchies for me! (of course to the rest of your crew too!)

[LionHart]

Great news! Head pumps all around!

[Taz_Zoee]

Hee hee, thanks guys!
I just realized when I saw my above post, I said Taz, Moe, because I was referring to Moesha. But that's what I call him is Tazmoe!! LOL
Oh, the things that amuse me. :rolleyes:

[Medusa]

Oh, the things that amuse me. :rolleyes:

I think I can speak for everyone on PT when I say that we all understand and can identify w/that statement. I can recall getting excited w/a sister PTer when her kitty used the litterbox instead of pooping outside it. Imagine, getting excited about poop. :rolleyes:

[phesina]

Wonderful news for dear Taz!!!!

[cassiesmom]

Great to hear that the sparkle is back in his eyes! :)

Give him some huggings for me!:love:

Some from me, too, please ... ((((((TAZ)))))))

[Kirsten]

That's great news! :)

Belly rubs and kisses from me, too... :love:

Kirsten

[Taz_Zoee]

I think I can speak for everyone on PT when I say that we all understand and can identify w/that statement. I can recall getting excited w/a sister PTer when her kitty used the litterbox instead of pooping outside it. Imagine, getting excited about poop. :rolleyes:

LOL, this is true!! I always know a PTer will understand. :)

Thanks phesina, cassiesmom and Kirsten. I am counting down the days until Monday. :D :D

[Catty1]

Good thing you don't have to fly to the vet. Those staples might set off an alarm or two! :D

Looking forward to Monday!

[Anikaca77]

I'm so glad that Taz is doing much better after surgery.

[kallisto4529]

I am so glad Taz is doing to so well!!!!! Reilly and I send loves and hugs and kisses.

[Taz_Zoee]

Thank you! He got his staples out today. Woo Hoo!! And at this exact moment his is hissing and throwing a fit at one of the dogs....or Paizly actually. It almost seems like his attitude toward her has gotten worse since surgery. Sigh.... I guess he'll never like her. So don't be expecting any cute pix of them cuddling together......EVER. :(
But that's ok. As long as they are both healthy and don't hurt each other it's all good. :)

[Catty1]

Maybe Taz still has a bit of a tender tummy - give him a day or so to realize he is not going to the 'house of pointy things' for a while and he should settle down.

You have been through a lot with him, and he has been through a lot of changes. :love:

[Taz_Zoee]

Maybe Taz still has a bit of a tender tummy - give him a day or so to realize he is not going to the 'house of pointy things' for a while and he should settle down.

You have been through a lot with him, and he has been through a lot of changes. :love:

This is true. BUT, he only hisses and growls at Paizly. He is fine with Zoee and Taggart. As long as they don't get too close. But with Paizly she can be 10 feet away from him, not even paying him any attention and he is throwing a fit. Maybe things will calm down. With persistent as little Ms Paizly is, Taz will have no choice but to like her eventually. :D

[jennielynn1970]

Awe... another Mr. Grumpy Pants!! Poor Taz!!

Give him a hug for me, and the rest of the crew too. Hope the tummy isn't too tender for much longer!

[krazyaboutkatz]

I'm so glad to hear that he finally got his staples removed.:) I bet he's much more comfortable now.:)

I know what you're talking about as far as grumpiness. Storm's the same way. He seems to get grumpier the older he gets. I think he'd love to be an only cat but that's not happening.