Surgery for Rutherford

[jenluckenbach]

Rutherford has blocked again. :( He will have the P.U. surgery. :(

He goes in tomorrow morning, but I am unsure as to the exact day/time they will do the surgery. My vet admits to not doing this surgery and wants to find him a proper surgeon. She isn't sure if it will be done tomorrow or later in the week, but she will keep his bladder empty in the mean time.

I was afraid of this. I have been watching him like a hawk. We have done all we could to try to prevent the surgery, but the blockage was just too large to disolve in his bladder and go away.

Unblocking cat $$$

P.U. Surgery $$$$$

Rutherford's sweet purr..........priceless.

[catnapper]

(((HUGS))) Jen! I wish I knew of a way to help you and Rutherford.

[CalliesMom]

:( :( Poor Rutherford! I hope everything with the surgery goes well and he returns to his normal self.

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

Oh no, Jen, I'm so sorry to hear this. :(

But you are right about the Rutherford purr being priceless and I know you would do whatever you had to do for him - no matter the cost.

{{hugs}} to you and good thoughts and prayers going out for all of you.

Hang in there Rutherford, you'll be all better soon!

[Prairie Purrs]

Poor sweet boy! I hope everything goes very well with the surgery and that handsome Rutherford is all better soon.

[kimlovescats]

Best wishes for a successful surgery and a well Rutherford!;)

[NoahsMommy]

Hugs to you and Rutherford. :(

I hope it all goes well and he has a quick and painfree recovery.

[krazyaboutkatz]

Jen, I'm so sorry to hear that Rutherford will need surgery.:( With Storm I used a board certified surgeon and he didn't have any complications and seemed to heal up faster than Cirrus had.

Lots of prayers and positive thoughts are being sent your way. I'm sure that everything will go just fine.:)

[Barbara]

I must say that I also was worried when I heard that Rutherford only arrived to small and medium peeing:(

I keep my fingers crossed for him and the boys will cross their paws!

Don't forget: Boots, Fister and Sky live very well with the surgery:)

[Killearn Kitties]

I'm sorry to hear that Rutherford needs the surgery - More hassle and expense! We will be keeping all our fingers and paws crossed for him. Hugs to sweet Rutherford!

[Maya & Inka's mommy]

Hugs for you and Rutherford, Jen!! I hope the surgery is succesful for him!!

[ChrisH]

Oh, Jen, I am sorry to hear that Rutherford has to have the surgery. :( Prayers on the way for it to go well and for a speedy recovery.

Hugs
Chris

[Sara luvs her Tinky]

OH RUTHERFORD :(

I am so sorry you are going to have to have a mean ole surgery.
But i'm praying for you sweet kitty.. and you will feel MUCH better after your boo boo's heal!!

*kisses* for you Rutherford!

[catmandu]

The Found Cats,Starys and Angels,will Triple Pray,for Rutherford,and Pouncer,And Scrappy Angels,are already,on thier way,to see,that Dear Rutherfod,is not lonely,during his recovery,and to ,help,calm ,thier Dear Friend!

[jenluckenbach]

I don't have a complete update at this time, but the word is that Rutherford peed a good amount on his own before they had a chance to work on him today. So, I am to pick him up at 7pm (ET) tonight and the vet will be explainnig our options (or plan of action).

So stay tuned.....

I can't wait to get my boy back and see what we are going to do next.

[catnapper]

Thats good news! I bet he decided at the last minute he's just not ready to be operated on just yet!

[K & L]

Jen
We went through this with Porch and it's well worth all the $$$, if needed (which I know you know that). It was a success and Porch is still with us. I wish you the best and hope Rutherford can avoid having the surgery.

[jenluckenbach]

Originally posted by catnapper
I bet he decided at the last minute he's just not ready to be operated on just yet!
Well, he has only a slight reprive. He DOES indeed need the surgery, but we still need to find a surgeon. He can have it done by surgeon #1 on Feb. 14th, but we'd like sooner if we can get an appointment with surgeon #2. I will hopefull know tomorrow.

He had an x-ray taken today. He has TWO stones blocking the urethra AND a huge one (well, huge for a kitty) just sitting in the bladder. :( he will need not only the P.U. but a SYST-otomy to remove this larger stone.

Back to watching his every pee movement. :(

Rutherford is slowly becoming the $6 million cat. :eek:

[jazzcat]

Poor Rutherford. I hope this is all resolved for him soon. I'm sure it's not comfortable.

[krazyaboutkatz]

Jen, I'm so sorry to hear that Rutherford also has stones as well.:( These are the calcium oxalate stones and this is what they thought that Storm had but it still hasn't been proven yet. Hopefully you'll be able to find a surgeon to perform the surgery soon. Here's a link that tells you more about the calcium oxalate stones:

http://www.marvistavet.com/html/feline_lower_urinary_tract_dis.html. You need to click on bladder stones to get the info and then feline oxalate stones.

[jenluckenbach]

Rutherford's surgeries will be tomorrow. (Friday Feb. 4)

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

Good luck, Rutherford!

Jen, hang in there, this will all be over before you know it. :)

{{{hugs}}}

[catnapper]

Good luck young man! Is it the vet they were thinking could do it or somebody else?

[Laura's Babies]

Awe, poor Rutherford. Get well soon boy and good luck with your surgery tomorrow! Keep us posted tomorrow please!

[auggie]

Aww, poor Rutherford, poor Jen!
I'm sorry that he has to have this surgery.
My thoughts and prayers are with your precious boy tomorrow.

[rg_girlca]

Prayers and positive thoughts on the way that all goes well with Rutherford's surgery tomorrow.

((((((HUGS)))))) for you Jen as I know how worried you must be.

[krazyaboutkatz]

Jen, once again I'm sorry that he has to have surgery:( but I'm glad that he won't have to wait too long either. Lots of prayers and positive thoughts are being sent your way. Please keep us updated when you can. {{{HUGS}}}

[Killearn Kitties]

Lots of positive vibes coming Rutherford's way for his surgery today! :)

[catcrazylady]

Jen I haven't been able to post in a couple of days but I've been lurking when I can. Please know that I have been sending prayers for Rutherford but I will double up on them for his surgery today. I hope this takes care of everything and poor Rutherford can feel better.
Keep us posted Jen and hang in there! I know I would be a nervous wreck!!!

[Barbara]

Somehow I missed the update! I think regarding the stones which always bear the risk of blockage the surgery is the right option. Because a blockage is life threatening.

I wish you all the best and keep my fingers crossed:)

[jenluckenbach]

Rutherford is out of surgery. All went well. He should come home tomorrow. Complications should be at a minimun concerning the P.U. surgery. But his bladder has been damaged over the years, probably from his frequent UTI and possibly having stones longer than we suspected. The doctor said his bladder has the texture of leather (vs. the soft velvet feel it should have). It will never be "normal" but hopefully it will do its job.

The stones will be sent out for analysis. He will have pain meds, antibiotic and an anti-inflammatory. He will go back in 3 weeks to have the stitches removed (under sedation).

I am to call on him tomorrow morning. :)

[Barbara]

Oh Rutherford, we are so happy you are over it now. I am sorry that your inflammation was so bad it hurted your bladder:(

I hope everything will be much easier now for you:) Tigris send headbumpies to his brother.

[trinity]

Pass on a gentle hug from me please...he reminds me so much of my gentle giant, Kunan, my fingers have been crossed for two days...hope all goes well when you pick him up...

I hate not being able to check in over the weekend....oh well, I think I'll survive until Monday.....

[jazzcat]

Glad he came through the surgery okay Jen. Thanks for the update.

Poor Rutherford.

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

Glad to hear everything went well, Jen. :)

I know you can't wait to bring him home tomorrow.

{{{hugs}}] to you and gentle skritchies to Rutherford. No tummy rubs until he's all healed. :)

[Glacier]

Hope he's home soon.

My Pete had this same surgery three years ago. He's just fine now! He actually came home a different cat (Pete had to fly to see a specialist about 3000 km from home!) He left a miserable, depressed, cat who hid every chance he got. He came home a purring, affectionate, happy boy!

[BastetsMum]

Glad everything went well Jen. Best wishes to you, Rutherford and the family :)

[krazyaboutkatz]

Jen, I'm so glad that everything went well with Rutherford's surgery.:) I'm so sorry to hear that his bladder has been damaged though.:( Hopefully he'll be able to pee normally again. Please get well soon Rutherford and take care Jen. {{{HUGS}}}

[catcrazylady]

Jen I'm so glad to hear that it's over and it went well. I'm sure Rutherford can't wait to get back home to his meowmie. Poor baby! At least it's done and it sounds like Rutherford is going to be a lot better for it.
BIG KISSIES to the sweet boy and we are praying for a quick recovery!! Keep us posted Jen.

[smokey the elder]

I'm glad Rutherford came through OK. Feel better soon, you big boy.

[Maya & Inka's mommy]

Thanks for the update, Jen!! I am so happy that your boy Rutherford made it trough his surgery!! Give him a gentle nose-kissie!! :)

[ChrisH]

So glad all went well for your boy. :) Keeping him in my prayers for a speedy recovery.

[jenluckenbach]

Rutherford is HOME! And he could not be in better spirits. All he wants is loving (as per usual). Chin scratches and belly rubs all around! :D:D I am woking on some cone-head and incision pictures. Wil probably start a new thread.

[jenluckenbach]

update (http://petoftheday.com/talk/showthread.php?s=&postid=1005261)