Hermes Wed. X-Ray & Skin Biopsy *UPDATE BACK HOME* Prays for Recovery after Surgery

[Anikaca77]

Well over this past week Hermes has been having this scratch mark on his head. Over the past 2 days it seemed to have gotten bigger and then this morning when I looked at it there was fresh blood and it looked pretty sore. I put some neosporon on it and I had a vet appt set up for him for Friday afternoon but I called them today to tell them it got bigger and I think he should be seen today if possible.

They were able to squeeze us in at 5:15 p.m. today and so now he had a cone over his head to let his head heal and she said we could probably take the cone off on Sunday but if he starts scratching again it has to go back on.

Poor guy really hates this cone though he's been having a really hard time dealing with it. He just lays around and tries to get it off. I really hope that he keeps it on and it's just a good thing Rob is off work tomorrow so that someone can watch him.

Well of course I had to attach a few pictures of my poor Little Man. Hopefully this will heal up in less than 10 days and it won't come back. She said if it does come back it could be allergies but I'm hoping it doesn't.

[Taz_Zoee]

Awww, poor Hermes!! You still look adorable as ever though. And just learn to deal with the cone head because it's for your own good. Your meowmie would not put you through that if it wasn't.

[Laura's Babies]

Awww! Hermes, you look so miserable and unhappy. You can't scratch where it itches, can you? Give the meds time to work baby and maybe the itscing will stop.

[Catty1]

Did the vet give you stuff to put on it if it is itchy? I hope he gets well soon! Poor widdle guy!

[Killearn Kitties]

Oh poor Hermes, having to wear that nasty cone! I hope they are right about it improving by Sunday.

[Medusa]

Aw, he looks so cute, though. It's for his own good, of course, but he doesn't understand that. I hope he doesn't itch too much.

[Anikaca77]

Yes the vet gave us some antibotic because it's infected.

Hopefully it will heal up and won't come back because if it does come back after it heals then he might have allergies.

Did the vet give you stuff to put on it if it is itchy? I hope he gets well soon! Poor widdle guy!

[columbine]

Allergies aren't always an insoluble problem. Sometimes a food change will clear it up. Food's a common source of allergens. I can't even give Smudge his previous favorite treat, Vitamin E, any more, because it's made from wheat and it makes him itch. But he loves his new grain-free food! It's kind of expensive, but because it's not loaded with unsatisfying filler, he eats less of it, so it comes out to about the same amount expense-wise. And he's at reduced risk for diabetes, which is a nice perk for an older cat too.

For a treat, now I give him a bit of chicken now and then. The SMELL of cold roast chicken woke him from a sound sleep 2 rooms away when I was making my lunch this morning... it's a good thing he's not allergic to chicken!

Love, Columbine

[catmandu]

POOR LITTLE HERMES!
THE ANIMAL ANGELS ARE SENDING A VISITORS SQUAD TO GO TO THAT SCARY OLD VETS , AND KEEP YOU COMPANY WHILE THEY MAKES YOU ALL BETTER!!!

AND THEN YOU WILL BE HOME ALL SAFE AND WELL WITH THE PRAYERS OF WE PET TALKERS!!!

[lvpets2002]

Awee Hermes your so Cute & Adorable.. I know you think your the only one.. No not at all.. My Zolene had to wear a Elibethan when she got spayed so she would not pull at her stomach.. Please get well soon ok wittle one..

[GILL]

Poor baby, but if the cone helps YEA. We hope that you are well soon.

[Anikaca77]

Well yesterday I tried to take the cone off Hermes because he's just so depressed with it on and as soon as I took it off he went to scratch his head.

So the cone is back on. I might try later tonight to see if he leaves it alone but if not I guess we may have to leave it on for a while. It really stinks for him because he keeps licking the cone as if he's trying to clean himself.

Poor little guy.

Melissa

[Medusa]

Aw, it's probably itchy due to healing. Can your vet give you something to put on it?

[Laura's Babies]

Yea, there should be something for the itching! Poor baby, I came today to see if the cone came off.. Sorry to hear it isn't..

[phesina]

Oh, poor Hermes! That nasty collar will be gone soon, and you will feel so much better!

I hope the doctor has given you something for your Itchies.