Daisy needs an operation for Entropion [Archive]

Killearn Kitties

12-03-2003, 03:24 PM

Our Daisy has the Chlamydia virus which causes her to have an eye infection every so often. Usually she needs ointment and very occasionally, antibiotics.

Last weekend we took her to the vet to get her checked and get some ointment, and the vet said that her eyelids were turning in the way (a condition called entropion) which means that the eyelashes stick into the eye causing further irritation.

She is booked in to have surgery on Monday. A little slice is taken from the skin above and below the eye which corrects the way the eyelid is lying. Afterwards she will need to wear a cone. I don't know how she will react to that! I'm not looking forward to this. Poor baby. :(

Tubby & Peanut's Mom

12-03-2003, 03:37 PM

Aaawwww...poor Daisy. :(

But if it keeps her from having further problems, it will be for the best in the long run.

Skritchies and smoochies to her in the hopes she'll be a good girl and not fight the cone too much. :)

Edwina's Secretary

12-03-2003, 05:10 PM

I've never had to deal with a cone! Poor Daisy.

Best wishes for a speedy recuperation (to both of you!)

jenluckenbach

12-03-2003, 05:15 PM

OH NOT THE DREADED CONE !!!!!!!!:D

Sorry, couldn't resist.

What I really want to say is best of luck with the surgery and recovery.

PayItForward

12-03-2003, 05:42 PM

Poor baby Daisy.

Hoping she recovers quickly and that she doesn't mind the cone.

When Bam Bam had her cone on for 10 days following her spay. I used to allow her a 5 minute review a day whilst she sat on my knee, so I could stop her scratching her stiches. It gave Bam Bam a chance to groom etc.

Steffi N

12-03-2003, 09:15 PM

I hope Daisy's surgery goes well and that she recovers quickly.
I wouldn't enjoy wearing a cone either. :D :D

CatDad

12-03-2003, 10:12 PM

Oh no, Poor baby. However, if it will help her then it is worth it.

Here's to hoping for a speedy recovery and that she is a good kitty patient while she is recovering.:)

Keep us updated.

sqwelch

12-04-2003, 11:13 AM

Poor Daisy, hope all goes well for her, did they give you any indication of how long the cone will be on (stupid question I suppose it all depends on how quickly she heals !!)

Give her {{{HUGS}}} from baby sis Bonnie ;) and of course {{HUG}} for you too ;)

krazyaboutkatz

12-04-2003, 10:52 PM

Prayers and positive thoughts are being sent your way. I sure hope that Daisy's surgery goes well and that she recovers quickly too. Please keep us updated.

Nomilynn

12-06-2003, 11:47 PM

I hope she does well with her surgery. How long will she have to wear a cone? I bought Bassett a special cone off the internet that didn't seem to bother her at all. Here is the link:

http://www.bonafido.com/page6.html

The company was great. They even phoned me at home to confirm they had my address written out correctly. If she will have to wear it for a while, you might want to try something like that out.

Best of luck! :)

Naomi

AmberLee

12-07-2003, 02:35 PM

Poor Daisy. It will be worth it though to relieve her pain. Will be holding you all in my thoughts and prayers tomorrow. Do keep us posted how well she (and you) are holding up.

NoahsMommy

12-07-2003, 10:23 PM

Poor girl! Please give her lots of kisses from me after her surgery.

Get better soon, Daisy!

Russian Blue

12-08-2003, 08:45 AM

Poor Daisy!

I hope the surgery goes well today. Let us know when you have an update. When you get her home, give her lost of snuggles from me and Nakita!

jenluckenbach

12-08-2003, 10:04 AM

How's Daisy doing?

HayleyRosie

12-08-2003, 10:25 AM

I hope everything is going okay. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Killearn Kitties

12-08-2003, 10:26 AM

I've called the vet and they say Daisy is doing fine and will be coming home tonight. I can pick her up at 6.15.

Thanks you all for your good wishes. I'll let you know how she's getting on once she's home.

sqwelch

12-08-2003, 10:42 AM

Thank goodness things went well with the op, I was so worried given my recent experience with Fester pasing away under anaestetic !!! Can't wait to hear your full report tomorrow !!!

Kisses and cuddles for Daisy xoxoxoxox

HayleyRosie

12-08-2003, 12:38 PM

Glad to hear everything went okay. Give her some scritchies for me when she arrives home.

PayItForward

12-08-2003, 01:20 PM

I am happy everything went well for Daisy. :)

CatDad

12-08-2003, 02:11 PM

I sm so happy to hear that everything went well at the vet.:)

Still praying and hoping for a fast and easy recovery.:)

Keep us updated.

Miss Meow

12-08-2003, 02:58 PM

I'm sorry I missed this thread, but I'm so glad she is OK after her surgery. Hugs from us :)

Steffi N

12-08-2003, 06:52 PM

I am glad Daisy is doing well after surgery and wish her a speedy recovery. Gentle pets for you, Daisy girl.

krazyaboutkatz

12-09-2003, 01:09 AM

I'm so glad to hear that Daisy's surgery went well. :) Now hopefully she'll have a speedy recovery too.

Killearn Kitties

12-09-2003, 03:05 AM

A quick update on Daisy before I start work ...

She was a little bit panicky when she came out of her box last night. Normally she runs straight behind the sofa, but of course the cone kept hitting bits of furniture. She quietened down quite quickly though. She was, understandably, a bit subdued; but she managed to eat a little chicken.

The cone has to stay on for 10 days!! The stitches will dissolve in 30 days, but can be taken out before that time if they start to bother her. She has to get eye drops twice a day. That could be a performance and a half, because Alec is now away until tomorrow night, so I have asked a neighbour to help me and Daisy is not very good with strangers. This neighbour has always had animals though, including cats, and she is a nurse, so I am sure we will cope!

This morning Daisy just wanted to snuggle in to me and get pats and cuddles. It was a bit of an effort to come to work.

Daisy says a big thank you to everyone for their hugs, kisses and skritchies!

bisi.cat

12-09-2003, 05:29 AM

Oh I am terribly sorry that somehow I've missed this thread about Daisy's surgery...however I am happy that she's doing fine now (but I wonder how fine you really feel with a cone on the neck)...
Poor Girl!!!
Nellie was through this cone thing recently, too and she didn't calm down so quickly like sweet Daisy...

I hope she will recover quickly and that the stitches are removed soon...hope you'll get lots of extra treats and love!!!

Hugs to you Daisy,

Sabine and Nellie

Julie Grove

12-09-2003, 10:33 AM

I would be very interested to find out how you got the diagnosis and what her symptoms are as my Lucy has had some eye probs for a while now. They keep giving her drops which do nothing!

Wishing you and Daisy all the best. Big hugs to her from Gigi and Lulu.

Russian Blue

12-09-2003, 10:47 AM

Originally posted by Killearn Kitties

The cone has to stay on for 10 days!! The stitches will dissolve in 30 days, but can be taken out before that time if they start to bother her. She has to get eye drops twice a day.

I know exactly what you are going through. After Nakita was spayed, she needed the cone on for 10 days, and I had to give her eye cream (not drops) 3 times a day. Drops are much easier to put in the eye than cream!

To give the cat some relief, you may want to take the cone off so she can wash herself. I know that Nakita hated not being able to wash herself, so I would sit with her when I had the cone off. Then you just make sure she doesn't touch the area where she had the surgery. Nakita would go through 1 hour cleaning sessions! :eek: Since I was home throughout the day, I would take off the cone 2 or 3 times and it seemed to really help her.

I'm glad to hear everything went well. Get better soon Daisy!

tatsxxx11

12-09-2003, 04:27 PM

I'm so happy to hear that Daisy did well and will soon be home with Mom!:) Hugs and wishes for a speedy recovery, Daisy from Sandra, Mr. B and Oliver:)

tatsxxx11

12-09-2003, 04:27 PM

I'm so happy to hear that Daisy did well and will soon be home with Mom!:) Hugs and wishes for a speedy recovery, Daisy from Sandra, Mr. B and Oliver:)

lynnestankard

12-09-2003, 04:50 PM

Good for you Daisy - I'm so pleased you've come through the op at the 'white coats' with flying colours :)
I bet you feel much more comfortable now don't you - or you will in a couple of days.

KK - I agree with RB about removing the 'cone' every so often so she can have a wash and move about unhindered - they adore that little bit of 'freedom'.

Good Luck to You Both xxx

Lynne

Tubby & Peanut's Mom

12-09-2003, 08:20 PM

I'm so glad to hear everything went well for Daisy. Here's hoping the cone isn't too much of a problem. :)

CatDad

12-09-2003, 09:54 PM

I am happy to hear that she is still doing well.:)

Good luck with the drops, I have had to do both cream and drops on different kitties. Niether are fun.

Give her some gentle pats and scracthes for me.

Keep us updated.

Killearn Kitties

12-10-2003, 04:33 AM

My little furry patient was very good about getting her drops both last night and this morning. Both times she was hiding in the wardrobe, but had conveniently placed herself on top of a handbag, which was fairly easily slid out. I hadn't realised this, but the neighbour who was helping me, her own cat has had this same operation to one eye. Apparently it was a two towel job to get his drops in!

I was woken up this morning with a cone in my face. Headbumpies aren't easy with a cone.:D The wee soul just wants to snuggle in, to be reassured, I think.

Thanks to those who have suggested taking the cone off to let her groom herself. I will try this when Alec is back. I wouldn't have risked it on my own!

jenluckenbach

12-10-2003, 04:50 AM

AWWW.....Headbumpies ARE hard with a big plastic cone......How sweet of her to try, though. 10 days will be over before you know it. Hang in there. ;) Glad all is going well.

sqwelch

12-10-2003, 07:57 AM

Oh, sweet Daisy looking for a wee cuddle, wee soul, give her a big hug from me and Bonnie oh and Joe too !!!
xx

Nomilynn

12-11-2003, 02:43 AM

I'm glad to know things are going so well :)

Tubby & Peanut's Mom

12-11-2003, 10:20 AM

Awww, that's so sweet that she still wants to snuggle - cone and all. I agree, she probably wants assurance that everything is going to be ok. What a sweetie. :)

kimlovescats

12-11-2003, 02:54 PM

So glad to hear that sweet Daisy is doing so well. Bless her heart trying to give Mommy cone kissies!!! Please give her big hugs from me!!! :)

lynnestankard

12-12-2003, 04:28 AM

Such a sweet picture that conjures up Karen - bless Daisy's little heart - even with a 'cone' on she'll give Meowmie kisses!!

Good vibes coming up the country atcha - Tiny little cuddles for Daisy {{{huggies}}}

Lynne

Killearn Kitties

12-19-2003, 04:54 AM

Daisy got her stitches out last night! We took her to the vet for another checkup expecting them to say that the cone could come off. The vet thought that her wounds were healing very well so took the stitches out, because it was very difficult to clean her eyes properly. The stitches were all crusty from matter getting stuck that we couldn't rub out.

She sat on the table as good as anything while the vet snipped out all these stitches. What a good girl she is. :)

Her eyes look great now. Daisy just could not have been more pleased to get home and be without the collar. She just purred and purred and purred and purred and purred!!!

She has to get her drops for a few more days, but the vet does not need to see her again.

Once again, Daisy thanks you all for your good wishes, cuddles, headbumpies and stritchies; and wishes you all a Merry Christmas!