Jack is having an operation: UPDATED 14/02/08

[CultureJunky]

I took Jack along to the vets today as he has been losing weight and having breathing problems. He has hyperthyroidism and is going in on Monday to have an operation to remove his right thryoid. It's a pretty routine op, I know that but I would like the thoughts of Pet Talkers for his safe journey to and from the vets and through his operation.
The vet said that he should be home the same day. He will then recover and should have no more problems with it. I am very happy actually that it will be cured and that he doesn't have to have medication.
I want my loveable fat sausage back and hopefully he'll return to that once he's had his operation. :)

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y101/Razorbladebeat/JackTunnel.jpg

[Killearn Kitties]

Oh poor Jack! He is way too cute to be ill.

The girls will have all 12 paws crossed on Monday that Jack sails through his operation. That will be great if his condition is cured and he does not need long-term medication. Fingers crossed!

[catmandu]

We All Are Sending Prayers To Jack, Especially Michael Whos Coming Home From The Vets Today.
And Hes Way Too Cute To Be Ill, We All Agree.

[cassiesmom]

Same goes for Cassie and me.

[Catty1]

Hugs and prayers for Baby Jack! What a cute face! :D

Jack, feel better soon and start plumping up.

Looking forward to a good news update!

[krazyaboutkatz]

I'm so glad that you took him to the vet so you now know what his problem is. I hope that everything goes smoothly. Lots of prayers and positive thoughts are being sent Jack's way. Please continue to keep us updated about him.:)

[lvpets2002]

:( Oh my so sorry to hear your not well Jack.. Hope your surgury goes well & good.. Please get well soon.. Sending Lots of Whisker Huggss & Prayers..

[Karen]

Prayers on the way!

[orangemm]

Lots of prayers going up for Jack; please keep us posted as to how he's doing. I'm so glad you found out what was wrong with this sweet boy.

Feel better, Jack!

[Freedom]

Hey Jack, wishing you the very best for Monday. You must feel icky, being so hungry all the time and still losing weight. Just a few days and things will be on the end. Prayers for you, dear Jack.

[Felicia's Mom]

Jack will be in my prayers for his operation!

[Donnaj4962]

Lots of prayers from me and my girls in Indiana for a successful operation for Jack!

[jenluckenbach]

Thoughts and prayers for Jack and for you!

[Medusa]

Look at the face on that boy! Love those eyes! Lots of healing prayers going out for handsome Jack.......

[momtomany]

Prayers sent heaven ward for Jack's safe surgery and recovery.

[kt_luvs_kitties]

Praying for Jacks FULL and FAST recovery! I hope you get spoiled once you get better!

And big *HUG* for meowmie. I know it is scary, but once he feels better, so will you. I will keep him in my thoughts on Monday. ;)

[CultureJunky]

Thank you so much everybody, that has made me feel so much better and happier knowing that people are sending their good wishes to Jack :)
I will post some pics of him when he comes home from his operation too, and let you all know how he is getting along when it's done ;)
Once again thanks so so much :cool:

[catfamily]

Oh Dear...poor Jack...but we know he'll be fine.I am sending extra prayers his way.Of course he'll be fine..try not to worry.
I think of that video of him and sunny with the what's new pussy cat song a lot.I loved that soooo much...it really was the biggest hit starring those 2. :D
I wish I had it saved,i tried looking for it the other day.
He'll be fine...try not to worry.

[CultureJunky]

Thanks, if you want to watch Jack and Sunny's videos they are on their catster pages, here is a link :)

http://www.catster.com/cats/313762

[catfamily]

Thanks for the link.I should of looked on your page earlier for it.
I had thought i saved it in my own files and couldn't find.
I played it over and over again I loved it so much.You did a great job.And my friends loved it too. :)

[CultureJunky]

Hehe, I'm glad to hear Jack & Sunny are gathering a fan club across the pond!
Which video is your favourite? My fiance' Kevin is the editor, he's great at putting the footage and pictures together, he has the patience of Job'.

Kate x

[catfamily]

The one i loved loved love and my friends loved to was the round 1 2 and 3 of what's new pussy cat.
I can't find it on this but i'll look more on it.

hey but that everything looks good with hair on it is really awesome...way too cool you guys.fun :D :) :D

[nancys]

Prayers are with you & Jack - I hope all goes well.

[CatLuvrs]

We will say a prayer at our house for Jack!

[catfamily]

I LOVE all your videos...just watching sunnys tips on how to keep beautiful.
i'd love to be able to save them all..somehow...i think you guys did such a great job..you really LOVE your cats.BIGTIME :) :) :) :)

Hoping Jack is feeling ok tonight...more prayers on the way.

[CultureJunky]

Well Jack is now in the vets, I took him in at 8.30 this morning. They gave him a sedative and I signed some forms and he went in. He will either be home by around 2.00pm or around 4.00pm after the vet has checked him over after his operation. I'm missing him like crazy, and doing housework to pass the time. I've just mopped all the floors then I'll do some hoovering, then maybe sit down and have a cup of tea, hopefully the time will go soon and he'll be back in my arms and I can nurse him back to the Jack he used to be :)

[jenluckenbach]

Praying for Jack, and waiting for an update.

[Freedom]

Don't forget to make a fusss of Sunny! No better way to create jealousy than to focus on one and ignore the other.

Praying Jack gets home feeling really great!

[catfamily]

poor jack...but he's in great hands.i'm sure he'll be fne after all this.he'll need a ton of rest after.
extra prayers for this peroceedure to be 100% successful.

[Catty1]

Prayers for Jack and you - that he will be in your arms soon and you can 'fluff' him up a bit to what he used to be. :)

{{{{hugs}}}}

[CultureJunky]

Hehe, Sandra, I have made a fuss of Sunny, when she can be bothered! lol

Jack is home now, he's a bit sore, and I was quite shocked at how awful it looks, with the stiches, it almost looks like he has another head sewn on his body. He also had his ears cleaned whilst he was there so they are nice and gleaming with no muck in them anymore.
Everything went fine, he's had an anti-biotic injection, and is going back on Wednesday for a check-up. He's eaten a bit of tuna and pink tinned salmon that I bought as that's easy to digest. He's also had a good drink, he must've been so thirsty not being able to have anything.
His right paw is sore from where he had the drip in too.
He's cleaned himself though and is stretched out by the fire warming his belly snoozing.
It looks a lot worse than it is I know, as because his neck is all shaved, it looks really skinny and with the stitches and the stains of blood in his fur he looks like his head has been nearly chopped off!
I nearly cried when they brought him out, but no he's fine, and seems to be partly his old self, if a little groggy and google eyed from being out.
I'm going to sleep downstairs with him tonight, as he may want me for something, and I dont want him to climb up the stairs and fall or anything, so I'll sleep on the sofa with him.
I don't know when he'll have his stitches out I guess they'll say on Wednesday when he has his check-up.

I'll try and get some pics tomorrow of him, but he's laying down so peacefully at the moment I haven't got the heart to disturb him,
I am so happy he's home, I have never been so anxious!

Thanks for all your best wishes and thoughts
Kate xx

[catfamily]

so glad he's home and ok...what exactly did they do?Did you get the details?Or were you just so happy to get him home knowing he's all better that you rushed him home :D ;)
i'm so happy for Jack and you and your family that he's home.
He must be so happy to be back home! :)

[CultureJunky]

As far as I know, they have removed his left thyroid gland. This was enlarged so had to be taken out. And yes I was so pleased to see him I didn't take much notice I have to admit! But no really he should make a full recovery. There is a chance that in the future his other thyroid gland could also do the same thing, but we'll have to cross that bridge if we come to it.
He literally jumped out of the nurses arms into mine and loved me and kissed me and started purring his head off, the nurse was actually quite taken aback and went' awwwww' hehe so I think he charmed everybody whilst he was there. :)

[jennielynn1970]

Awe.... I'm so glad that Jack is now at home and recuperating. Positive thoughts and prayers for a quick recovery for him!

[Medusa]

The best vet care in the world doesn't mean much if an animal doesn't have a loving family. Jack jumping into your arms demonstrates just how loving his family is. :) I'm so glad that he's doing well and soon things will be back to normal. Jack is back! :D

[cassiesmom]

Oh, I am so glad to read that his surgery is done! Get well soon, sweet Jack!

[Anikaca77]

Prays for Jack for a speedy recovery!

[orangemm]

Lots of prayers for Jack to heal quickly! So glad he is home where he feels comfortable and loved.

Give him gentle scritches from me and the boys...........

[Catlady711]

I don't know when he'll have his stitches out I guess they'll say on Wednesday when he has his check-up.
Kate xx

Most surgery sutures come out 10-14 days after the surgery.

[Freedom]

He he, way to go Jack! Show them all how mch you love Mom!

Glad to hear he is home and on the mend.

[kt_luvs_kitties]

Kate, I am so glad to read Jack is safely home and with you! Thank GOD! I did pray for him last night, and then today I prayed he was doing good, and you too!

I know you are relieved... I hope you got to rest and relax with your tea.

Please give Jack a kiss from me, when he feels better of course ;)

[krazyaboutkatz]

I'm so glad to hear that everything went well and that Jack is now back home.:) I hope he'll make a full and quick recovery and that he'll begin gaining some weight back too.:)

[Killearn Kitties]

Well who would not be smitten by handsome Jack? Of course the nurses were charmed!

I'm glad that Jack is back home, and hope he feels better.

[CultureJunky]

Your kind words and thoughts cheer me up so much, I have a huge smile on my face right now! Jack has eaten breakfast this morning, more pink salmon and drank plenty of water and had a cuddle on the sofa with me, he's now stretched out on the floor snoozing again.
Once again thank you so much everybody you have made me feel so reassured about this. ;)

[CultureJunky]

Jack had is check-up today. The Vet Nurse said he is doing excellent and his wound is healing brilliantly and there are no problems. He's eating well and also drinking, and going to the toilet normally too, his heart was a little fast but this could've been the stress of the car ride. She said he should start to put on weight soon.
He is going next Wednesday at 4:00pm to have his stitches out :)

I am so pleased and delighted :D

[catfamily]

This is wonderful news.SO happy.... :) :) :)

[Killearn Kitties]

Excellent news! :D Clever boy Jack!

[kt_luvs_kitties]

I am so glad all is well! Thank you for the update :D

Is Jack ready for his kissy now? ;)

[Catty1]

YAAY! please add a bunch of kissies from me to Jack when you are done with Donna's! :D

Great news!

[krazyaboutkatz]

This is wonderful news!!!:D

[cassiesmom]

Three cheers for Jack, whose recovery is going very well! Hurray, hurray, hurray! (blows a kiss to Jack and Sunny too)

[CultureJunky]

A small update:
Jack had his stitches out at the vets yesterday, he's a little tender as the nurse said they were quit tight stitches but he's fine and doesn't have to go back. We just have to keep an eye on him and if there is anything that concerns us to take him back. He's still breathing fast occasionally but only when he gets excited and purrs like if he's being petted or fed.
One problem he still has is he's pulling his fur out a lot, apparently that's a symptom of the hyperactivity, but I'm hoping he'll stop after his body settles down.

Any advice for pulling fur out?

Kate

[Freedom]

Oh Jack, hooray! You are doing all the right things for recovery.

Can you distract him to a chew toy -- a mouse or some other cat toy - rather than the hair? Did they give you any ideas when this should stop? Sorry I don't have any experience with this.