Cirrus Needs To Have Surgery

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. :)

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/o...es/biggrin.gif

Cirrus, I sure hope you're feeling better.

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.:)

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!;)

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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. :)

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!

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:)

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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. :)

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

Yeah, Cirrus!!! :D :D

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

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

Cirrus sounds like he is healing fast. :D

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

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.:)

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

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.:)

Great news, thanks for the update.

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.

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.:(

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

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

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!!

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

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. :)

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

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

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!

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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.

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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.:)

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)

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

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.

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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.

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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.