Max is in sir jury today....

[slick]

He's being pawing at his mouth for a couple of days and when I tried to examine him I almost lost a couple of fingers. The past 2 days his appetite has deminished dramatically so I took him in this morning.

He has a big ulcer way back on the inside of his cheek that looks like a canker sore. Not only that but his gums near it are inflamed. So I'll pick him up tonight, poor guy. Fortunately I have a really nice vet and he is letting me pay 50% now and 50% next payday.

So many people and pets to pray for these days.

[wolflady]

Awwww!! Poor Max!! That sounds absolutely painful!
I'll be sending some prayers his way today and I hope he recovers soon! Be sure to spoil him when he comes home for recovery! ;) :p
I'm also glad that your vet is being kind and letting you pay in installments:)

**hugs** to you and scritchies for Max!

[Cataholic]

Oh, Poor Max! I hope once the trauma from the sir jury heals, he will find his mouth WAY more comfortable. Prayers on the way.

[momoffuzzyfaces]

Aw, prayers on the way for Max from me too!

[Cinder & Smoke]

Poor Max!! :(

Prayers* & Hopes the White Coat gets everything "Fixed Up" OK!!

Give Max a lil Head Skritchie from us when he gets home.
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[Randi]

Oh poor Max! :( No wonder he didn't want to eat. I hope the vet can fix him, so he'll be happy and healthy again! :)

Sending gentle scritchies, kisses and positive thoughts for Max!

Hugs to you!

[zippy-kat]

Thinking of you guys!

[shais_mom]

will keep Max and Momma in prayers today!

[Logan]

Awwwwww, Max, I hope you will be feeling better soon, sweet boy. We will keep you in our prayers, and hopefully, your mom will keep us updated on how you are doing!!!

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

Oh no! Max, sweety, I sure hope you're feeling better by now.

{{{hugs}}} to you Slick and thoughts and prayers that Max will be ok.

[slick]

Well, Max is home now and talk about velcro kitty!!!!
I'm not supposed to give him food or water tonight but he's begging for it. He's following me everywhere and meowing and meowing and his poor back end keep keeling over. Sorry, but I just have to :D :D. It's too funny to watch. I notice also that his eyes are really dilated. Is this normal??

He has to have liquid Clavamox twice a day for 7 days so I think that should be fine.

Am going to feed Speckles in another room so Max doesn't get at it. He's still pawing at his mouth but I guess that's to be expected for the next couple of days.

[Edwina's Secretary]

OH!!!! Poor baby!!!! And yes....the dilated pupils are very normal post-op.

OH!!!!! Poor baby Max!!!!

[Cinder & Smoke]

Originally posted by slick

... I notice also that his eyes are really dilated.
Is this normal??

He's still pawing at his mouth,
but I guess that's to be expected...

Is the Poor Kid *Blinking* his eyes??

Whenever Boots, da Kat, has been sedated;
Doc always sends home a tube of Gooey Stuff
that I have to apply to his EYES till he begins to *Blink*
on his own. The Goop is to lubricate the eyes, which
can dry out while the cat isn't *Blinking* on his own.

As for the Pawing at his mouth ~ :eek:

Did Doc not suggest an E-Collar to prevent that?

[jazzcat]

Poor Max, I hope you feel better soon. Prayers on the way!

[slick]

Phred, his eyes are just fine. No winkin' or blinkin' but now at 10pm he's entering the land of nod.

All evening long he followed me around and begged for food like he hadn't eaten for a week. So me, the weak one, offered him up some "speshal" wet Fancy Feast; only a wee bit mind you. He wolfed it down and literally cried for more, but I waited an hour to see if it would stay down. Low and behold, he was fine so I gave him a little bit more and he has not pawed at his mouth since. I think I'll leave it for now. No e-collar is needed. Meds start tomorrow morning.

[krazyaboutkatz]

I'm so glad to hear that Max is now home and doing well. Prayers and positive thoughts are being sent your way for a quick and full recovery.:)

[Barbara]

Being home and hungry- now that sounds much better than that painful thing in your mouth:)

Scritchies for Max:)

[tomkatzid]

Oh Max, glad you were hungry, that always makes the Mom's feel better when our babies eat a little ;)
Katz

[jenluckenbach]

Max, sorry I missed your surgery but I am glad that you are home and recovering.

[Killearn Kitties]

Aww, poor Max! That must have been so painful in his mouth. I hope he is more steady on his legs today.

[Cataholic]

I am glad to hear Max came through the sir jury fine! Any update today on how he is doing?

[Randi]

So glad to hear that Max is home and doing better - if he wants to eat, he is! :D However, I think it's a good idea you started with small portions. :)

Now, be a good boy and take your medicine. If you play it right, you'll get extra treats and lots of cuddles. ;)

We're sending kisses and scritchies.

[slick]

Originally posted by Cataholic
I am glad to hear Max came through the sir jury fine! Any update today on how he is doing?
Well, in a nutshell, starving, starving, starving. You'd think that he hadn't eaten for a week.
They usually get dry cruchies in the morning and some more in the evening mixed with wet stuff. The vet said to give him wet food for a couple of days so this morning he got some of his favourite Whitefish and Tuna. Well, I'm sure there must be drugs in it or something very addicting because he's been bugging ever since so I gave him some crunchies. That didn't go over well at all. I just hope I don't have to go through the whole weening process again to get him off wet food in them morning.

The meds went down just fine. Oh yes, and this morning is did the Plop which means he's really on the road to recovery. :) It's amazing what 24 hours can do.

[Killearn Kitties]

Good boy Max! Very glad to hear that you are on the road to recovery.

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

Originally posted by slick
Oh yes, and this morning is did the Plop which means he's really on the road to recovery. :) It's amazing what 24 hours can do.

Oh I'm so glad to hear Max is doing so much better! I remember Tubby after his neutering was still a little groggy and not too stable on his feet. You feel sorry for them, but like you say, you can't help but smile at their clumsiness. :D

And now, you really must explain in detail - with pictures if possible - just what is the "Plop"? :D

[Cataholic]

:D :D :D

Way to go, Max!!! Remember, the wet food will help keep him from getting constipated! So, wean away, but, remember this, too....