Cirrus Needs To Have Surgery

[krazyaboutkatz]

I brought Cirrus into the vet this morning because I thought he had a UTI. I found out that his bladder was very enlarged and distended meaning that his urinary tract had been blocked. The in house urine test showed that he has both struvite and calcium oxalates which are causing blockage. He may also have a slight UTI.:(

Since he's only 1 1/2 years old and is very difficult to medicate, both my vet and I decided that the best course of treatment would be for him to have a perineal urethrostomy and also put him on special food to help prevent new crystals from forming.I also need to eliminate as much stress as possible meaning that Storm and Cirrus need to be separated as much as possible.The surgery will give him a larger pee hole like that of a female cat. Here's a link that describes the surgery very well http://consumer.vetmedcenter.com/consumer/display.asp?fn=P-LP-C-%5E%5E_A-perinealurethrostFL1EM.xml&dt=A.

My vet has to call in a surgeon and he was going to have his surgery late this afternoon but the surgeon was unable to make it. Now he'll have it tomorrow morning around 11:00am. He also became blocked again while being at the vet so my vet but a catheter in him and he's staying at my vet's overnight. He also had bloodwork done to make sure that his kidneys are functioning properly and an x-ray to make sure that he didn't also have stones.

I know that there are some risks involved and he can have some complications after surgery, but I feel that this is the best way to go for a cat like Cirrus. Please keep him in your thoughts and say some prayers for him. I need all of the support that I can get. I miss him very much and so does Sunny.Thanks in advance.

[CatDad]

Poor Cirrus, I am so sorry to hear that you will be having surgery.

I was hoping that the worst that I would hear is that you are going to be having a hard time giving him a pill.

Please give the poor boy a hug for me and agian I am really sorry that this was the news that you got. I am sure that it will make him a much happier kitty in the long run.

Of course, prayers for Cirrus and that the surgery all goes well. Joey says that she hopes he is OK. She understands that it is not fun being in the hospital. Prayers of comfort for you.

Also, {{{HUGS}}} to you. I am know that this is very hard to go thourgh, but with help from the power of PT Prayers all will be OK.

Please give us updates when you can.

BTW I love that page it explained it very well.

[AmberLee]

OMG! Poor Cirrus! Poor you! {{{hugs to you and all your furry kids}}} Will hold you in my thoughts and prayers today and throughout the surgery and recooperation time.

[NoahsMommy]

Oh no!! Our poor Cirrus!!! :( :(

Its a good thing you caught it when you did, you're such a good cat meowmie, Tracey.

Give lots of love to all four furries for me.

I'll be praying Cirrus' surgery goes really well and his new food works like a charm. :)

[Craftlady]

We will keep good thoughts here at our house today for a speedy recovery from surgery.

[Killearn Kitties]

Best of luck to Cirrus for his surgery today. I hope all goes well.

[Barbara]

I am so sorry for Cirrus - 1,5 years that's quite early for problems like that! I hope he'll be fine after and send you all my best thoughts!

[jenluckenbach]

Poor Cirrus!! Blockage is life threatening, it is good that it was caght in time. I can't believe he needs surgery, though! WOW!
Lots of prayers and HUGS coming your way!

[Randi]

Tracey, as you know, Fister has had this operation. I have sent you a PM. :)

Try not to worry, it will go OK! ;)

[catlover4ever]

I PM'ed you. Let me know if you need anything....more questions, emotional support...anything ---- Meg

P.S. Smokey had the surgery 5 years ago....I have NOT had a problem with him since.....ask you vet about the medicine Methio-Form....it works wonders and is a good addative if Cirrus will not eat the prescription food. Let me know if you need more information on either the surgery or the Methio-Form.

[catcrazylady]

Prayers for Cirrus are on the way! It is so awful when our babies are sick. I'm sure everything will be fine but keep us posted.

[Steffi N]

Best wishes for Cirrus's surgery to go well. {{HUGS}} for you Tracey and pets for all the kitties.

[slick]

I'm so sorry to hear that Cirrus needs sir jury. I can't even imagine how much of a worry it is for you. Prayers on way and hugs to you.

[Cinder & Smoke]

Hey Cirrus ~
Boots, da Kat, here...

Don't sweat da Sir Jury - I had it too...
Piece a Cake.

Da KONE they'll prolly gib ya is a REAL Pain inna Neck - pun intended! :p
Be real careful runnin wiff it on - takes sum gettin uzed to
or ya make a lotta :eek: sudden *stopz* iffin ya cut a
corner too tight! :rolleyes:

Me anna Dawgz will be krossin pawz till we hear you're onna mend!

/s/ Boots, da Prayer Kat ;)

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

Oh no! I'm so glad you caught this in time, Tracey, but I'm sorry to hear Cirrus needs the sir jury. Although like you say, it's probably the best course of action for him.

Good thoughts and prayers going out to you, Cirrus and the rest of the gang. Hoping that everything goes well and soon we'll be hearing "cone stories." :)

[ChrisH]

Poor Cirrus. Sending big prayers and positive thoughts for the surgery to go well. And big, big, hugs to you.

[jazzcat]

Oh no, poor Cirrus! Prayers on the way that everything goes well - which I know it will.

It's a good thing you are such an attentive meowmie.

I'll be looking for your updates.

[krazyaboutkatz]

Thanks everyone. I called my vet this morning and so far Cirrus is doing fine. He's been very scared though. They fed him some kind of food last night and he ate some of it so thats good. The surgeon is supposed to be very good and thorough so I'm glad to know that he's in good hands. I won't have access to a computer until tonight so you'll have to wait for an update then. Thanks again for all of the well wishes and support.:)

[RedHedd]

OMG Tracey! Prayers of course going your way that Cirrus comes through the sir-jury with flying colors (or perhaps a flying collar?) ;) Do keep us posted on his progress and recovery. GA

[kimlovescats]

I'm just now seeing this post!!! Oh, Prayers for Cirrus going up right now!!!

[trayi52]

I hope the surgery goes well, and he gets back to normal really soon. Sounds like he has the best of care. Prayers are on the way.

Please keep us updated.

Willie

[Edwina's Secretary]

Tracey,

Thinking of you and Cirrus. All the best for a successful surgery and a speedy recovery!

Sara

[PayItForward]

Sending {{{hugs}}} and prayers for Cirrus.

[Cataholic]

Oh, I am so glad I checked health today, so that I can join the prayer pawtrol! Positive thoughts, lots of love, and prayers going out to Cirrus, you and the others at home.

[rg_girlca]

Positive thoughts and prayers going out to Cirrus that all goes well.

[krazyaboutkatz]

Hi everyone. Thanks for all of the prayers and positive thoughts but you'll need to please say them again tomorrow. Unfortunately the surgeon didn't have enough time this afternoon to operate on Cirrus so he'll be having his surgery tomorrow at 11am instead. I could've brought him home tonight but I didn't want to stress him out any more than I have to because he'd just have to go back to the vets again tomorrow morning.

His catheter is working just fine but he's still very scared.:( The urine and blood work came back today from the lab and they had the same results as my vet did. His kidneys are working fine and he has both kinds of crystals in his urine which are causing blockage. He doesn't have a UTI so his whole problem is with the crystals and blockage. This can be caused by diet and stress.

Storm has been causing him daily stress so I'll have to keep Storm away from Cirrus as much as possible.:( He'll also be going on a special diet for the rest of his life. I may eventually change all of my furkids over to it.

I also found out that the quoted price for the surgery is wrong. It's much less expensive than I thought so thats a relief for me too. I only need to pay that amount right away and the other amount can be paid monthly to my vet.:) Cirrus only needs to stay in the hospital a maximum of 24 hours. They just need to be sure that he's able to pee correctly. My vet is open until 8pm tomorrow so I'll probably bring Cirrus home with me since my vet doesn't work on Thursdays.

Thanks again for all of the well wishes and support. I really appreciate it.:) I'll be updating again tomorrow night.

[kimlovescats]

Thanks for the update! It sounds like the procedure won't be too bad afterall, I'm sure Cirrus will do just fine!!! We'll be waiting for the news tomorrow night! ;)

[Sara luvs her Tinky]

Prayers on the way for you sweet Cirrus....

I know you are gonna be just fine and have a speedy recovery... *KISSES* for you... brave boy!

[Randi]

Oh Cirrus, the waiting is the worst, and I bet you have to starve before the operation, so you don't get sick.

We're keeping our fingers and paws crossed for you here, sweet boy. :)

Hugs to you Tracey!

[catcrazylady]

Poor Cirrus! Hang on buddy and it will all be over before you know it!! Lots and lots of prayers going for you sweety. Prayers for your momma too. She is worried about you.
{{{{{{{{{{{{{HUGS }}}}}}}}}}}} to you and your wonderful meowmie!!

[Killearn Kitties]

Oh you poor things!! I hope things are going well for Cirrus today and you can take him home tonight.

[CatDad]

I know you would have done what was needed, but it is always nice to find out that it is less expensive then you first thought. Try to find the good things.:D

I know that Cirrus will come through his surgery just fine.:)

Continued prayers for for your little boy.

Also big {{{{{{{HUGS}}}}}} to all of you.

[Felicia's Mom]

I just saw this thread. Prayers are out for Cirrus.

[Barbara]

We keep our fingers and paws crossed! Won't stop:)

[slick]

God I hate the waiting game!!! All fingers, toes, and paws crossed that everything will be OK.

[Miss Meow]

Oh, Tracey, I'm so sorry to hear about Cirrus!

I missed this thread. Big hugs to you - I'm sorry that the surgeon couldn't do the surgery. It's so stressful when things like this are delayed.

Will be thinking of you both today and sending positive thoughts for Cirrus's surgery.

[ChrisH]

Keeping the thoughts and prayers going for sweetheart Cirrus.

{{Hugs}}

[smokey the elder]

All the best wishes and purr-ayers for Cirrus with his sir jury. There are several boy kitties who have had it; I hope everything comes out all right.;)

[Lorraine]

sorry to hear that Cirrus needs surgery. Sending prayers!

[kimlovescats]

Tracey, I am concerned about Cirrus... please give us an update!
:confused:

[kitten645]

poor Cirrus...and so young. Hopefully his youth will help with a quick recovery. I know it's hard not to worry. Thinking positive healing thoughts for the baby.

[krazyaboutkatz]

Hi everyone. Cirrus had his surgery today and everything went very well.:) I had a consultation with my vet tonight at 7:15pm but he was behind schedule so it was more like 8pm so I didn't get home until around 9pm.

Cirrus is still bleeding a little bit from surgery so we decided that I should plan on taking him home on Friday instead. Although the vet won't be working tomorrow, there will be a vet tech there to give Cirrus his meds and food and water. He has to be on antibiotics once a day and pain medication twice a day for the next 7 days. I decided to give it to him in the form of a shot because I thought it would be easier since he's wearing the e-collar. He has to wear the collar for 2 weeks and has already managed to get out of it once so far. If he does get it off, I have to take him to the vet asap so his stitches can be checked. He goes back for a recheck next Friday.

Cirrus looked very unhappy and uncomfortable.:( He also looked like he was mad at me. I sure hope that he'll realise that I've only been trying to help him. Sunny misses him very much and Sky has been acting up a lot more than usual so I think he also misses him. Storm, on the other hand, has been in heaven. I bought a baby gate to block off a small area for Cirrus and a low opened litter pan and some yesterdays news litter.

Thanks for all of your well wishes and concerns. Please wish me luck because these next 2 weeks are going to be very long.

[kimlovescats]

Thanks for the update, Tracey! HUGS and gentle pets for sweet Cirrus!!!! :)

[Randi]

Tracey, I'm so glad to hear it went well. :) I remember how it was with Fister, so I don't envy you. :eek: In fact, I'm glad Fister stayed for the first few days at the vets and we didn't see him.

I hope Cirrus will keep his collar on. It is really important that he can't get to his behind! It's a good idea to confine him to a small area, so he can't run around.

All the best of luck and scritchies. :) Thanks for the update.

[Barbara]

I am so happy to hear Cirrus is ok:)

Fister now is ok for 1,5 years, so this seems to be a very effective surgery.

However the recovery time will be tough. I don't want to think about how it would work with my two rambunctious boys and wish you all the best: It will be over and he will be fine:)

[jenluckenbach]

I am glad the surgery was a success. YES, the next few weeks will seem like FOREVER, but in reality, it is short compared to a lifetime without troubles. So hang in there, we are all with you.

[Steffi N]

I am glad to hear that Cirrus's surgery wnt well. I hope he is feeling better soon and has a good recovery and no further problems.
{{HUGS}} for you Tracey and gentle pets for you, Cirrus.

[Killearn Kitties]

I'm glad to hear Cirrus' surgery went well. It is probably just as well that he stays at the vet for a couple of days where they can keep an eye on him. I know it probably makes you feel mean and evil though! :)

Keeping my fingers crossed that things go well when you get him home. Please let us know.

[catlover4ever]

Tracey, I'm glad to hear everything went well for Cirrus. Both of you will continue to be in my thoughs and prayers.

P.S. When Smokey had his surgery he too managed to get out of hte e-collar. My vet let me use a different kind of collar. I do not know the name of it but what it was a very think collar (kind of like what a person would wear if they were in a auto accident) and then the collar was attached to what looked like a walking harness that went over his shoulders and then under the belly. Well, Smokey never managed to get out of this and was not able to get to his stitches. ---Meg

[catcrazylady]

I'm so glad the surgery is over and was successful! Great news!! I don't envy you the next few weeks but hopefully it will pass quickly.
Give lots of hugs and kisses to Cirrus from me and my crew. We are wishing him well!
Hurry home Cirrus and Get Well SOON!!!:D :D :D :D http://petoftheday.com/talk/images/our_smilies/biggrin.gif

[Felicia's Mom]

So glad the surgery is over and was a success.:) :)

[krazyaboutkatz]

Thanks again everyone.:) I forgot to mention that Cirrus weighs a little over 16lbs :eek: and my vet would like him to lose 3-4lbs. He'll be on the Calculi reducing diet so and I think he can only have 3/4 of a cup per day. Hopefully this will help him stay healthy and lose the weight too. He also can't run or jump for 2 weeks. I also learned that my vet's office will be opened on Presidents Day so that's a relief too.

I think the first 7 days should be fine because the pain meds make him sleepy. It's the other 7 that I'm worried about. I think I will ask my vet if he has another type of e-collar like the one Meg described.

[ChrisH]

Thanks for the updates Tracey! :) I am SO happy to hear the surgery went well. :D :D

Will be keeping you both in my thoughts and prayers for all to go well over the next couple of weeks.

Hugs and kisses to the Big guy!:D

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

I'm so glad to hear everything went well. :D I'm sure once Cirrus is home all will be forgiven, and once he's all healed he'll really thank you because he'll be healthy again and you and he won't have to worry about this coming back again and again and again.

Good luck with the next two weeks. It might seem like they take forever, but they'll be over before you know it. It seems like just yesterday Fister was going through this and look, it's been a year and a half already! :eek:

Hugs to you and hugs and smoochies to all 4 boys. :)

[CatDad]

I was so happy to read that the surgery went well. I just knew that it would. Yes, I am sure that he does look a little mad, but you will be forgiven when he comes home. Joey had that same look while she was in the hospital. Just remember that this is for his health.

The next few weeks will seem like a long time but I am sure that you will survive.;):D

I don't know if your 3 will do this, but a little warning, they may hiss at Cirrus because he smells so different. Don't worry they will get over it. Bob hissed at Joey for 3 days after she came home from the vet. No fighting, he just didn't like the way that she smelled and would hiss every time they walk close to each other. Like I said just a forewaring, I hope it doesn't happen.

Well give the boy some gentle scratches for me, and let us know how it is going.

Continued prayers for a speedy recovery. Also some for you.

I know that this is rough, but hang in there. Come her to complain if you need to, I along with alot of other will understand.:D

[rg_girlca]

Oh I was so happy to read that the surgery went well for Cirrus.
I hope and pray that he has a full and complete recovery.
Also wishing you KAK good wishes for the next 2 weeks that all goes well for you in dealing with Cirrus and that Sunny, Sky and Storm don't give Cirrus or you, too much of a hard time.
Hang in there.

[AmberLee]

So glad to hear the surgery went well. {{{hugs to help you hang in there}}}

[Sara luvs her Tinky]

GLAD TO HEAR THE SIR JURY WENT SO WELL!!!:)


Sorry Cirrus boy that you have to go on a diet.. i think you need to tell that silly doktor that 16+ makes a perfect kitty kat!!;)

Get well soon Cirrus.. *KISSES* for you!

[krazyaboutkatz]

Unfortunately Cirrus was a very bad boy at the vets. Yesterday even though it was my vets day off, he went to give Cirrus his meds. Well Cirrus was very grumpy and scared and he struggled so much that he managed to get out of his e-collar and he jumped off of the exam table and bit my vets leg pretty badly.:eek:They had to give him a sedative to get the e-collar back on and give him his meds. When I came in to pick him up, my vet said "Killer's Mom is here". I think the whole office was glad to see him go.

When I got home, I put Cirrus in a small confined area in my bedroom. I bought a baby gate to block him in. Within minutes he managed to knock over the gate and escape into my bedroom. Now I'm forced to let him have free reign in my bedroom. The other 3 will have to learn to live out in the main part of my condo. I also had to move the other 2 litterboxes out there because Cirrus can only use yesterdays news litter in an opened litter pan. In fact he already peed in it. He's also finally let me pet him a little bit.

I'm very worried that he's going to get out of his e-collar because part of the string that's used to tie it around his neck is already hanging down. I hope I'll be able to wrap it around his neck or I may need to take him back to the vet again tomorrow so they can retie it. My vet only has this one type of e-collar. I'm also going to try to mix his meds in some c/d wet food that they gave me. I fed him some of the dry food tonight and he loves it.

I also can't believe how active Cirrus is. He's acting pretty normal except that he bumps into everything due to the e-collar. He's not supposed to run or jump and he's been doing both so far. I don't know how to stop him from doing this. Since he's not your normal mannered cat, he won't be going back to the vet until he gets his stitches out which won't be until Feb. 25th. I made the appointment for 9am which is the earliest that they have.

Please wish me luck.

[CatDad]

He sounds like he is doing quite well, even with the e-collar. I am sure that you are going to have your hands full for the next couple of weeks. However I am happy to hear that he is using the litter box, that sounds like a good sign.

I am sorry to hear he has a reputation at the vet now. Bob is getting one too.

Let us know how is doing, I expect updates.:)

Prayers for him to contiue on his speedy recovert. Prayers for you too I think that you will need them.:eek::D

[shais_mom]

poor Cirrus!!!
I hope he is feeling better soon!!!

[jenluckenbach]

Sorry to hear that Cirrus was so stressed at the vet's :(. But now that he is home, he can recouperate in comfort.
If the e-collar looks like I believe it looks, you might be able to keep it on with a collar instead of gauze (or other type of ribbon that is tied on) The collar should fit through the loops and it will buckle into place.
Don't stress yourself about his running and jumping, it has been my experience that they pretty much do what they feel like they can do.
Best of luck. The next 2 weeks will go fast.

[Kirsten]

Oh, poor little Cirrus, I have just learned you have been sick with bladder oxalates and a blockage! My Luna has to deal with these things, so I know it's no fun!

Glad your surgery went fine, but it looks like you've been so scared and uncomfortable at the vet's! Please don't think your mommy did that to upset you, she only wanted to help you!

Good to know that you're at home now, and that you're active and use your litter box. But please don't be too active because of your e-collar, your mommy is worried about that!

Get well soon, sweet boy!

Kirsten

[smokey the elder]

Another thing you can use to keep the e-collar on: cable ties. You can't get out of those.

Cirrus, now you behave yourself! Meowmie wants you to get better.

[kimlovescats]

Oops! Cirrus bit the vet! :eek: Poor baby, he really must have been scared and upset!!! Well, Cirrus baby, you are HOME now and Mommy will be taking good care of you! ;) Please be a good boy and don't run and jump too much. Your using the new litterbox is a VERY GOOD BOY, though sweetie!!! We all love you here and want you to be all better soon!

Hugs to you and MOMMY!!!! :)

[ChrisH]

Glad to hear Cirrus is home, using the litterbox and letting you pet him some, also that he likes the new food. Hope the med mixing idea works.

Sorry to hear you are having problems with the e-collar, though Jen's suggestion of using a buckle collar instead of ties is great, I think that should work!

Not being able to keep him confined must be so stressful too, the thing that springs to mind is putting him in a big dog crate, pity they can't be hired. Though confining him that way could stress him out more, maybe not such a good idea after all!

Hope everything begins to get better and time goes fast!

Will be keeping you both in my thoughts and prayers.
Hugs
Chris

[Barbara]

Sorry to hear Cirrus was so scared that he bit the vet. I am sure vets must learn how to live with that... he can't be th only one.

I think if he jumps and moves it is also a sign that he is feeling well. And I am sure his wound will be healed before the 25th. But of course you must see how to keep him quiet the next days.

I hope he calms down a little in his own environment!

Hang on, Tracey. :) :( :)

[Randi]

Oh, poor Cirrus - and you! He certainly doesn't seem to be happy about his collar. :( The good thing is that he's probably feeling OK concerning the operation, since he's so active. :) I really hope you can keep him relaxed, so the sticthes won't break open! :eek: It's so important!! Hearing this, I'm glad Fister was kept in a cage for the first 5 days. Have you considered giving him a tranquilizer? Perhaps 2,5 mg. of Diazepam (Valium) for the first few days would make him less active.

This is the collar Fister had to wear for 10 days. He didn't like it, but accepted.

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid40/p71e0298ac59a40d163ff2e630b225cac/fd03d05f.jpg

Now, slow down, Cirrus!! ;)

[krazyaboutkatz]

Hi everyone. Last night was very stressful for everyone.:( I only managed to get about 1 hour of sleep. When I tried to sleep in my room with Cirrus, my other 3 cats would cry at my door and then Cirrus would start crying and scratching the door with his e-collar.:( When I tried to sleep on the couch with Storm, Sunny, and Sky, Cirrus would start crying, scratching, and pounding on my bedroom door.:( I finally had to sleep on the floor in my bedroom near my door to try to prevent Cirrus from scratching it and crying.

This morning I tried to give him his antibiotics in his wet food and he started to eat it but then must have tasted the medicine and would have nothing to do with it.:( He was also trying to use his litterbox and was crying in pain but nothing was coming out. I noticed that he had peed on one of the pee pads which are around the litterbox.

I decided to take him back to the vet to have his e-collar tightened, his stitches examined, and his meds administered. My vet is out of town so there was a very nice woman vet who is covering for him. She gave him some gas to sedate him and secured his e-collar and said his stitches look fine.:)

Since my parents are out of town until early March, I decided to take Cirrus to their house and put him in their bathroom. I'll be able to check on him 3 times a day now because it's very close to my work and I can go there during my lunch break. I felt he needed a much quieter place without the distractions from my other cats. The first thing he did was to jump in the bathtub so I put a towel down for him in there.

I sure hope he'll be fine now and that I won't have to go back to the vets until the 25th. I've also decided that I'm only going to take him to the vets if he's sick or hurt in some way because it's just too traumatic and stressful for both him and me. I hope you don't think that I'm a bad meowmie for doing this.

[Karen]

Of course we don;t think you're a bad meowmie! In fact, a healing time in seclusion sounds just purrfect, especially because you can check on him so frequently.

[Randi]

Oh Tracey! :( What you have to go through to calm him down! I hope the new arrangement will work, it sure sounds like a good idea! :) If there's any way you can stuff a pill down his throat, do it! I suggest a 2 1/2 mg Diazepam - that must slow him down a bit!! Ask your vet!

I hope you'll get a good nights sleep, you certainly need it!!

Hugs to you, and I don't know what to Cirrus!! :eek: Tracey, you're a great cat meowmie!! :)

Btw, put a towel or blanket in front of the bathtub, so if he escapes, he'll land on something soft.

[CatDad]

You are not a bad meowmie!!!!!

A bad mom would not have done all of this in the first place. She would also not care enough to try to find a better situation. Repeat after me, I am a great meowmie.:D Good, now keep repeating that.;)

What you are doing is helping Cirrus get better, even if he does not realize it.

I am sorry that last night was so stressful for you and I hope that the new accomidations will work. I think it is a great idea, it will help reduce the stress level for everyone.

I know it is hard when you have a sick baby and all you are trying to do is help and all they are doing is figting you. Please come and tell us about it anytime, we understand.

Prayers still going to Cirrus for a speedy and full recovery. Also some prayers of comfort to you.

Big {{{{HUGS}}}} to you also, I know that you will make is through this.

[krazyaboutkatz]

Hi everyone. Here are 3 surgery pictures of Cirrus. The first one shows his e-collar and the last two are a bit graphic because they show his shaved bottom. He's now claimed the bathtub as his new bed. When I went to give him his nightly feeding, I opened the bathroom door and it looked like a cyclone had hit the bathroom.:eek: He had balled up all of the blankets and had almost turned his litterbox upside down. I sure hope he'll get used to living in the bathroom for a while and become more relaxed. Here are the pictures.

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid103/pdcfa4cd328de2c8e5e805829cde9ae3d/f99f28f9.jpg
Here he looks like a very grumpy little bo peep.

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid103/pbef36565e4fc7782b60f4697497838c8/f99f28f2.jpg
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid103/p034df5190c3864c6e3f052bc0e79bc2f/f99f28ee.jpg
This sure looks painful.:(

[RedHedd]

Oh Tracey! You and Cirrus sure have had a rough few days. I hope Cirrus continues to heal and that it gets less stressful for both of you!

[jenluckenbach]

That first picture is adorable!!!!!! He'll settle. What a great opportunity you have by leaving him at your mom's. I hope the rest of the week goes much smoother for you and Cirrus.

[smokey the elder]

Aw, poor Cirrus. The dirty look in the first shot is priceless, though! Get well soon big boy.

[Killearn Kitties]

Aww, he's adorable with his little Bo Peep hat. I hope he quietens down and doesn't give you any more trouble!

[ChrisH]

Tracey, thanks for the updates and pictures. Poor Cirrus, his rear end does look sore, but he sure looks cute in the collar!

I hope you had a good sleep last night with Cirrus being at your Moms (great idea!).

Hugs
Chris

[halliecat]

Have been reading about Cirrus...Glad the surgery went well but it seems like the after is the more difficult part.

Cirrus please keep the nasty E-collar on for now. It will be off sooner than you think and you will feel so much better.

Hope everyone can get some sleep that always helps!

P.S. It took me a while to figure out what "sir jury" was:(

[Miss Meow]

Poor Cirrus. I hope he's feeling better soon. {{{hugs}}}

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

I hope things are going better by now, Tracey. I don't blame you at all for bringing Cirrus to you parents' place, and actually think it was a great idea since it was available to you. I think that will really alleviate any immediate stress for him because of the other cats being around. Sounds like you had one rough night the other night. He really does look sore, but the one with his cone head is so cute - poor guy. :(

So here's hoping Monday morning is bringing better news for all 4 of you. :)

[catcrazylady]

Poor Cirrus and POOR MEOWMIE!! Wouldn't it be wonderful it we could somehow make them understand. I think you had a wonderful idea about taking him to your parents. I'm sure he isn't happy but it has to be better than staying at the vets. Being at home and confined I'm sure just confused him. Hopefully he will calm down soon.
Just remember that this will all just be a bad memory soon!!!

As for being a bad meowmie...there are millions of cats out there that wish they had such a bad meowmie!!!:D :D http://petoftheday.com/talk/images/our_smilies/biggrin.gif

[Felicia's Mom]

Cirrus, I sure hope you're feeling better.

[krazyaboutkatz]

Hi everyone. Cirrus is still unhappy but doing as well as can be expected. He's eating very well but hardly drinking at all. I was only feeding him the dry c/d but will now mix the dry with some wet c/d so he'll have more water intake.

I tried to put his meds in some chicken broth last night and he started to drink it but must have tasted the meds because he stopped drinking and ignored it after that.:( I just hope that 4 days of meds will be enough for him instead of the recommended 7. He hasn't had a bowel movement yet but the vet said that a cat can go without one for several days so as long as he's eating he should have one soon.

He's also not peeing very much because he's not drinking very much water if any at all. I wish he'd let me check him to see if he's dehydrated but he won't. I put out some more chicken broth without meds in in this time to see if he'll drink it. He's also bleeding a little bit because I saw some blood on the bathroom floor and also on some of the towels. The vet said that this was normal.

So far the e-collar is still in place but he keeps trying to scratch if off his head with his paw. He also keeps trying to lick his bottom but is frustrated because he can't get to it. I'm just counting down the days until the 25th.

Thanks for reading my posts and for helping me get through all of this.:)

[kimlovescats]

Oh, I know this is so hard to watch Cirrus like this .... just try to hang in there! He really does need to drink some water though, but I guess his body will tell him to when he's ready!

Thanks for the update and hugs to you and Cirrus both!;)

[trayi52]

Maybe he start doing better soon. I hope he will start drinking his water, I know you must be going through a very nerve raking time right now with him.

I will keep you and Cirrus in my prayers.

Willie

[Steffi N]

Tracey, I am sorry that Cirrus is so uncomfortable and unhappy and that this has been so stressful for both of you. I hope that his recovery will progress well
Hugs and pets

[Steffi N]

Tracey, I am sorry that Cirrus is so uncomfortable and unhappy and that this has been so stressful for both of you. I hope that his recovery will progress well
Hugs and pets

[CatDad]

I am am sure that as unhappy as he is there it would be worse if Cirrus was at your house.

The vet is right on with the not going to the bathroom. Joey actually scared me a little after she came home. It was a couple of days before she would go afterwards.

Just keep talking to your vet and he will let you know if anything is really wrong. That is what he is there for.:)

Keep posting all you want. I know that this is stressful, but I know that it helped me.

Keeping both of you in my prayers.

[krazyaboutkatz]

Hi everyone. I went to check on Cirrus tonight and give him his nightly feeding. He was chirping and meowing at me like he was very happy to see me.:)He also let me pet his head. He then went to his litterbox and peed a little bit but as I was cleaning it, I noticed that he had peed even more in it. While I was in the kitchen getting his food, he had used his litterbox again and had finally had a bowel movement.:) I never thought I'd be so happy about something like this.:) It was sad to leave him because he was trying to follow me out of the bathroom. I know he can't wait to come home.

[Steffi N]

Glad to read that Cirrus's functions are functioning and that he is cheering up.

[AmberLee]

Dear KAK,

So glad to hear that he's functioning normally again, and being affectionate. Both are huge reliefs to read of.

So happy for you and your furry crew.

[CatDad]

Yea for Cirrus.

I bet he was just grouchy because he hurt, but it sounds like he is feeling better now. I was also glad to read that he is using the litter box. I know what mean about actually being happy to see him using the litter box.:D

Well, it sounds like he is well on the road to a good recovery.:D

Keep us updated when you can.

[Killearn Kitties]

Aww, good for you Cirrus!! What a good boy! :D
I'm glad he's starting to feel a bit more like himself.

[jenluckenbach]

Yeah for Cirrus! Glad that things are getting back to normal.
It must be so heartbreaking to just leave him and go home but you really are so lucky to have this option. He'll be home real sson. :)

[Randi]

Tracey, I'm so glad to hear Cirrus is starting to feel better, the first few days are always the worst. It's great to hear that he lets you scritch him and that he's using his litterbox. :) I remember how glad we were to see Fister using his!

I know it must be hard to leave him, but a quiet life is good for him at the moment. ;) In a few days time, you'll be able to take him home and all will be getting back to normal. :)

Thanks for your updates - keep them coming!

[Barbara]

I am so glad to hear he finally used the litterbox:D

I agree -it will be less stress for him to be alone for some days and he will be a happy kitty when you can take him home:) :D

Give him headscritchies from here and tell him we all love him. I hope something of it goes through the telepathic way:)

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

Originally posted by jenluckenbach
Yeah for Cirrus! Glad that things are getting back to normal.
It must be so heartbreaking to just leave him and go home but you really are so lucky to have this option. He'll be home real sson. :)

Couldn't have said it better, Jen! :D

Yeah, Cirrus!!! :D :D

[catlover4ever]

Tracey, I'm glad to hear that Cirrus is feeling a little better and coming around to being himself again. You are both still in my thoughts and prayers. --- Meg

[ChrisH]

Thanks for the updates Tracey. :) Glad to hear Cirrus is feeling happier, and has finally used the litterbox. :)
Chris

[PayItForward]

Cirrus sounds like he is healing fast. :D

I bet that was the first time you were overjoyed to find a poo ?!?

[krazyaboutkatz]

Hi everyone. I just wanted to let you all know that Cirrus is doing fine. He's much more relaxed now and his bruising has also gone away. I've been mixing the wet c/d with the dry c/d and he loves it. He's still not drinking much water though. He lets me pet his head everyday and he meows at me. I can tell he's very lonely and wants to come home. I'm just counting down the days. Only 6 more days left.:)

[Killearn Kitties]

Excellent news! Oh, I am glad he is feeling better - less stress all round. Please give him some scritchies from me.:)

[CatDad]

I agree that is great news!!!

I am glad that you were able to seperate him while he was recovering, I think that it proabably helped alot.

Continued prayers for a speedy recovery.

Thanks for the update.:)

[jazzcat]

Great news, thanks for the update.

[luckies4me]

I just now read this and I must say, you are a very loving cat mommy. :) I am glad to hear things with Cirrus are going much better. Poor kitty, to have to go through something so tramatic, but you are doing a fine job in making sure he stays comfortable. I hope he recovers soon and please update us soon on his progress.

[HayleyRosie]

I am so sorry that I missed this. I am very happy to hear that Cirrus is starting to feel like himself again.

I can't stay away this long anymore.:(

[Steffi N]

I am glad to read that Cirrus is doing fine and will be home again in six days. :) :)

[Felicia's Mom]

Glad to read that Cirrus is still doing well. Thanks for the update.

[catcrazylady]

I'm so glad cirrus is calming down and becoming his lovable self again. He just wants to go home and get back to normal. Poor baby wants that thing off of his head too!!! I don't blame you Cirrus but it is almost over now!
KaK I do not envy what you have gone through. I know you will be so glad when this is over. You have done a great job and been a wonderful meowmie!! Hang on...It's almost over!!!!

I can't wait for the post that says Cirrus is home with an all clear from the vet!!

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

Yeah! Wonderful news! I agree that the separation was probably the best thing you could do for him, and yes, it's almost over. Before you know it he'll be home and settled in as if nothing at all happened. :D

[Randi]

Tracey, now that he's got used to have the collar on and is healing, don't you think you can take him home? Fister did very well after he got used to the collar and realised it was staying on! But then, we didn't see him until after 5 days.

I'm glad to hear he's doing better now and starting to be sociable. :)

[Barbara]

I agree to Randi! And Hayleyrosie: yes I missed you! Come back!:)

[Cataholic]

Cirrus, what an ordeal this has been for you and Meowmie! Hang in there, tough guy, you are in the home stretch.

[popcornbird]

I only read this thread now, and am so sorry that I missed it. :( Maybe I should visit Cat Health more often. :(

I'm glad to hear Cirrus is getting better, and will be praying for his quick and full recovery. Hang in there Cirrus. Hopefully you'll be all better soon!

[krazyaboutkatz]

Originally posted by Randi
Tracey, now that he's got used to have the collar on and is healing, don't you think you can take him home? Fister did very well after he got used to the collar and realised it was staying on! But then, we didn't see him until after 5 days.

Randi, I would except that I have 3 other cats that might try to lick his stitches and surgery area. I also don't want him to start running, jumping, and playing yet either. I know that he's lonely but he's healing very well and being a very good boy. I may also need to reintroduce him to his brothers since he's been away from them for so long.

Thanks everyone for all of your concerns and get well wishes.:)

[kohala]

Guess you know I've been a leetle preoccupied, but saw your thread and wanted to let you know you are in my thoughts & prayers!
Love to the furry ones, Grasshopper (& Ko)

[ChrisH]

Tracey, thanks for the update.:) I'm so glad to hear Cirrus is generally doing so much better and is healing well. :) :)

[Randi]

Tracey, how could I forget the other 3! :rolleyes: Of course, they'd probably try to lick him. I'm glad to hear he's healing well and feeling better. I can't wait to hear how it goes when he gets home. I think the others will welcome him and all will be back to normal. :D Have any of them been searching for him?

If you like, I can send you a picture of Fister showing his sticthes. I was very much in doubt whether they should be removed after ten days, so I sent a picture to a nurse friend to hear her opinion.

[krazyaboutkatz]

Originally posted by Randi
Tracey, how could I forget the other 3! :rolleyes: Of course, they'd probably try to lick him. I'm glad to hear he's healing well and feeling better. I can't wait to hear how it goes when he gets home. I think the others will welcome him and all will be back to normal. :D Have any of them been searching for him?

If you like, I can send you a picture of Fister showing his sticthes. I was very much in doubt whether they should be removed after ten days, so I sent a picture to a nurse friend to hear her opinion.
Randi, yes I think that Sunny has missed him the most because they were very close and loved to play with each other. Sky has also been acting up quite a bit and knows that something is missing around here. Storm hasn't missed Cirrus at all. He's been in heaven. I sure hope that Storm will be nicer to Cirrus from now on.Yes Randi, you can send me a picture of Fister's stitches. I was hoping that Cirrus would have his removed after 10 days. I guess the surgeon wants to be sure that he's healed so he likes them to stay in an extra 4 days.

Thanks for the well wishes Kohala.:) I know you've been very preoccupied with Grasshopper. I sure hope that she starts feeling better soon and lives a long happy life.

[luckies4me]

Hrm, today's the 21st correct? Look at the last post from KAK and it says the 22nd. :confused: Hrmm, weird things are going on here. I just lost about 30 posts, and it keeps logging me out and I have to logg in again, and now with the wrong date..........anyone have any ideas?

[luckies4me]

Huh, now it says the correct date. Oh well. I hope he gets those stitches out soon! :D

[krazyaboutkatz]

Hi everyone.:) Well things haven't exactly gone as planned. When I went to check on Cirrus and feed him tonight, he had some how managed to get out of his e-collar. I called my vet at his home and he told me to drop him off tomorrow so he can remove his stitches. He was supposed to have them taken out on Wed. instead. They have to sedate him so he can't have any breakfast tomorrow morning.

I knew he was feeling much better but I didn't think he would be able to get out of his e-collar. I guess he wanted to be able to come home a day early.:) I'll either be bringing him home tomorrow afternoon or evening. I'll update you after he's home. I sure hope that he behaves himself at the vets and that everything goes well. I also hope that his brothers learn to accept him again. I'm so glad that he's going to be finally able to come home.:D

[Killearn Kitties]

Please be good for meowmie today at the vet Cirrus! It's almost over. Things will be back to normal soon.

[jenluckenbach]

Now listen up Cirrus, the better you behave the faster you can cmoe home! So be a good boy today, no one will hurt you at the vet's.

[catcrazylady]

Great news!! Cirrus knew if he could get himself out of that thing that he might get to go home just a little earlier!!
I hope things go well at the vets. Good luck to you and Cirrus on his return home.
Cirrus you are very lucky to have such a wonderful meowmie!

[rg_girlca]

I knew I should have checked this post sooner. I'm so glad to hear that everything went basically well for Cirrus. By being at your mom's house, I guess what they say is true, absence, does make the heart grow fonder. I hope and pray that all goes well at the vets and all goes well with the other 3, when you bring Cirrus back home.

[Barbara]

Cirrus you clever boy- I am sure that you'll be fine. Itching stitches plus that collar -it simply was too much. Hope your brothers learn to love you again:)

[Randi]

Tracey, I sent you an e-mail with an attachment - I take it you've still got the same address. :)

Cirrus! You MUST stand still while the stitches are removed!! ;)

Hope all went well! Please keep us updated. :)

[ChrisH]

Hoping all goes well for Cirrus today.:)

[krazyaboutkatz]

Hi everyone.:) Everything went very well today. I was able to pick Cirrus up this afternoon. He's so happy to be home.:D Storm, Sunny, and Sky never hissed or growled at him either. Storm is very curious about him but Cirrus remembers the old Storm and is still very afraid of him. Sunny is acting like he's scared of Cirrus again. He did this when I first adopted Cirrus. Sky seems to like Cirrus and even sniffed his nose and gave him a little lick on his head.:)

Feeding time is going to be tough. Storm caught a wiff of Cirrus's new food and fell in love with it. I found out that the Nutro Natural Choice doesn't have anything in it to help urinary tract health. I still have a lot of Felidae and this has cranberry meal in it to help their urinary tract. I'm now feeding Storm, Sunny, and Sky 1/2 cup of Felidae with 1/4 cup of Nutro mixed in. I divide this amount into 2 smaller feedings per day and they really seem to like it. Now my fur family is complete.:D

BTW Cirrus is still my bathroom boy. While I was going to the bathroom, he came in for pets and started purring very loudly. This is the first time that I've heard him purr since he became sick. Now I know that he's very happy to be home.:D

[Killearn Kitties]

I'm so pleased he is home. Finger crossed that the other cats accept him back. It sounds encouraging. :)

[Barbara]

Filou also is a bathroom purrer:)

Poor Cirrus must have been afraid he had to stay alone. I am so glad he's back now:D

[catcrazylady]

I'm so happy for Cirrus!! I know the little guy has been so confused. He has got to be so happy to be back with his family. Even if one of them is a mean brother!http://petoftheday.com/talk/images/our_smilies/biggrin.gif
I know you must be so relieved that this is over! You can do a big exhale and relax now!!

[Steffi N]

I am very glad to read that Cirrus is home, happy and purring.

[Randi]

Oh Tracey, it's wonderful to hear Cirrus is back home and doing so well. :)

[gini]

Tracy, I have been thinking about you and thought I hadn't seen you on the board for a while, so I went searching for you.

Turns out, I am the one who hasn't been on the board and I have missed this whole thread.

I sure am happy that Cirrus is back home and doing so well.
I am sorry that I wasn't around to give you more support earlier.

I know how upsetting these events can be.

[RedHedd]

Aww! Welcome home Cirrus! Bathroom purrers of the feline world unite! Mishi is my BP dude! :)

[kimlovescats]

WELCOME HOME CIRRUS .... WE LOVE YOU !!!!!!! :D

[jazzcat]

Oh Cirrus, I'm so glad you are back home. Take care!

[ChrisH]

I am so happy to hear that Cirrus is back home!! :) :) :) :)

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

Awww...it's so sweet that he's so happy to be home and that Skye was so happy to see him he even licked him. :D

Sunny will come around again, just like he did before, and hopefully Storm will layoff a little. I think they can somehow sense when another cat is hurting, so hopefully Storm will see that as Cirrus is not as much of a threat and won't bother him so much.

Welcome home sweetie!! :D

[rg_girlca]

I'm so happy for you and Cirrus that all went well and he is back home, happy as a lark. Obviously, by him going into the bathroom for pets and purring loudly, has shown that he has forgiven you.:D
Keep well dear Cirrus.:)

[AmberLee]

Welcome home, Cirrus!

[CatDad]

I am happy to hear that Cirrus is back home. I was also happy to hear that there was no hissing or fighting.:)

Good luck with the new food and feeding.

Give Cirrus and the rest of the gang a little love from me.:D

[Cataholic]

I am glad to hear you have a full house again! Welcome home, Cirrus.

[luckies4me]

YAY Cirrus!!! :D I am so happy to hear you are back home and doing wonderful. Glad you and the other kitties are getting along. Take care boy.

[trayi52]

It is so good to hear that Cirrus is back home with you now. He will be so much happier!

[PayItForward]

Hugs for Cirrus back with the family :D

[catlover4ever]

Tracey, I'm so very happy that Cirrus is finally home and that things went well for him.

[Miss Meow]

Yay! I'm so glad he's home and settling in :)

What a relief for you to have your family back together :)

[Vermontcat]

I'm sorry that I haven't had a chance to catch up and post in this thread until now.
I'm happy to hear that Cirrus is back home again!:)

[krazyaboutkatz]

Thanks everyone.:) Things are pretty much back to normal again around here. Sunny's started playing with Cirrus again and Storm made Cirrus hiss this morning. This time Storm seems to be a little more tolerant of Cirrus so hopefully their relationship will become better this time.:) Sky is so easy going that he liked Cirrus from the first day back.:)

[CatDad]

All sounds like it is settling down around the old homestead.:D

I am happy to hear that all is going back to normal and that there may some hope for Storm and Cirrus.:)

Give everyone a little love for me.

[halliecat]

I'm glad Cirrus is back home and feeling so much better!:) It is good that the others have been accepting of him.

How are YOU doing?

[krazyaboutkatz]

Originally posted by halliecat
I'm glad Cirrus is back home and feeling so much better!:) It is good that the others have been accepting of him.

How are YOU doing? Thanks. I'm doing fine and feeling much better now that Cirrus is home. Thanks for asking.:)

[Felicia's Mom]

Glad things are going well for all of you.:)

[gini]

Me too! I am glad that things are better now.

[smokey the elder]

I'm glad Cirrus is doing well and settling back in.