The pic of Taz w/the collar cracked me up! His facial expression says it all. I'm glad that he's doing well, though. Think you can relax a bit now?
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The pic of Taz w/the collar cracked me up! His facial expression says it all. I'm glad that he's doing well, though. Think you can relax a bit now?
I am so happy to see "Mr Grumpy" Taz is home and healing!
There's the handsome baby!! So glad he's home and getting back to normal :) Surgery isn't fun is it, Taz? But I bet getting all the extra love and attention toward you instead of your other sibilings is nice :D
Actually Paizly hasn't seen him with it on. She hasn't really seen him at all. He is confined to the bedroom and when he was out today Paizly was snoozing in the "doghouse" (a spare room off the studio).Quote:
Originally Posted by krazyaboutkatz
At night Paizly goes in her bedroom, Taggart goes in the kennel (which is in our bedroom/Taz's room) and Taz and Zoee get to share the big bed with us. Which is the original way it was, so that's good. :) Eventually Taggart will get to sleep out of the kennel, but not until he's 110% potty trained.
Zoee has seen Taz with the collar on and was very curious. That is until Taz swatted at her. LOL
And yes, Mary, I am much more relaxed now. :D I will be completely relaxed once he gets the staples out. I'm paranoid of the incision getting infected like Paizly's spay incision did. I also hate him having to wear that collar. :( It breaks my heart to see him slink around and bump into things. But the soft collar is MUCH better than the hard plastic ones.
ETA: I am home alone (well without other human) and so I can't be in the bedroom with Taz to let him have the collar off and in the other part of the house with Taggart to avoid any potty accidents. So I let Taz out of the room with the collar on. Paizly hissed a hiss at him like I've never heard from her. She sorta honked at him. I am pretty sure it was because of the collar.
Taz, you look WONDERFUL! And blue really does suit you well:p
I am so glad you are getting better. Now your meowmie can breathe easily, knowing you are in great health:love:
Poor little guy. He sure doesn't look pleased with the collar.
Feel better soon Taz.
This might take awhile! lol Jimmy had his tummy shaved for an ultrasound months ago and it's still not all grown in yet. :0)Quote:
Originally Posted by Taz_Zoee
Taz looks really good and I'm so glad he is home. I've never seen a collar like that one. We still have those awkward plastic cones here at my vet. Are they expensive? It looks like it is made out of vinyl or something? It's such a better design than the cone because it must make eating so much easier.
The soft cones exist in Canada, Lara - I think you have to ask for them.
Or make one out of a GIANT fancy drink umbrella! ;)
Taz that Collar is just the MOST fashionable attire one could wear whilst recoving post op! It could be a horrid plastic white one, who knows maybe it'll catch on! :) Welcome Home Taz :love:
Taz looks fabulous! And the eyes while he's wearing the collar say it all, don't they?!
Thanks everyone! :D He is doing so well. I'm only giving him the meds once a day. The last time I gave it to him most of it missed, but I didn't want to do another dose just in case. He'll be fine until tomorrow. Maybe I'll give him one before I go to work.
The collar is made out of a strong nylon material. Sorta like a gym bag or backpack would be made from. It is very nice for him. It lays down so he can still squeeze under the bed and it doesn't hinder eating or drinking. But it does stop him from getting to the incision. :D
I had to request the soft collar. They would have just given me the regular hard plastic one. He didn't fight me the first couple of days to put it on but now he sorta fights against it. But doesn't run away from me, which is good. I just feel bad that next week while I'm at work he'll have to stay in the collar ALL day. I will ask Bruce to give him time out of it if he can. But he works from home and wouldn't be able to watch him as closely (as I'd like him to) while it's off.
Shouldn't it be pretty well healed up here in a couple of days? It looks very good. I did notice a small area where it looked like blood seeped through, but it looks good today. I'm still paranoid of infection.
I'm glad to hear that he's doing so well.:) I've always left the e-collars on my furkids until they had their stitches out just to be on the safe side. Poor Storm had to wear the ugly plastic kind because back then I didn't even know about the soft kind. Good luck.:)
welcome home, Taz, honey-bunny!
Yes, I will be leaving the collar on until we get the staples out. Which will be next Monday. So seven more days of the icky collar. :(
I think he's getting used to it. Although, last night he fought me hard to not get it put back on. I look at that as a good thing. It means he's feeling better. :D
So Taz is pretty much all better and well on his road to recovery. Now we can all focus on Barney, Andy and Ms Pidgelet. :)
Thank you so much for all the support! I have no idea how I managed without Pet Talk before.
Taz still doing well? Did you ever hear anything about testing of the cysts that were removed? Still thinking of you guys!
Thanks for asking about Taz, Moe. He is actually doing VERY well. The spark is back in his eyes. He is running around the house (which I'm still trying to limit until he gets his staples out). He is still wearing the collar when I can't supervise him.
The doctor called yesterday and said the results from the capsules were fine. There was some inflammation (and something else that I can't remember) but nothing to be worried about. She wants me to get his levels checked in a few months to make sure his kidney #'s do not increase drastically. I don't think they will because they have been pretty consistent for the past couple of years. Or I HOPE they don't. :)
I am anxiously waiting for Monday so Taz can have his full freedom back. :D
So glad to get confirmation that the cysts weren't more serious. I'm sure Taz will be glad when Monday arrives too. It's nice to hear that he seems to be feeling well and trying to do more than he should. Isn't that just like people after surgery too. Feel better once their problem is fixed and try to do too much. Give him a kiss for me please.
Great to hear that the sparkle is back in his eyes! :)
Give him some huggings for me!:love:
I will gladly deliver the loves for the two of you. But he seems to not want to get too close to me. He's afraid I'll put the collar back on. LOL Once I get in bed he should come up for some snuggles and that's when I'll deliver Moe's kiss and Candace's hug. :D
Hey! Add me to the list! When he'll let you near him, give him a belly rub from me. ;)
Will do. It will have to be a very gentle one though. That darn incision runs right down the middle of his belly. Its much bigger than they told me. I think it's about 6 inches or more. :(Quote:
Originally Posted by Medusa
WELCOME HOME, TAZ!!!!! :D I'm so glad that he his home and doing so well! What wonderful news!!!
Kim:)
Oops, that's right. Better limit the lovin' to chin scritchies then. :love:Quote:
Originally Posted by Taz_Zoee
I am glad Taz is feeling better and everything came back A-OK from the vet. Welcome home Taz!!
Yay! I'm glad it was nothing serious with the cysts! Whew!
Please deliver some hugs, kisses and scritchies for me! (of course to the rest of your crew too!)
Great news! Head pumps all around!
Hee hee, thanks guys!
I just realized when I saw my above post, I said Taz, Moe, because I was referring to Moesha. But that's what I call him is Tazmoe!! LOL
Oh, the things that amuse me. :rolleyes:
I think I can speak for everyone on PT when I say that we all understand and can identify w/that statement. I can recall getting excited w/a sister PTer when her kitty used the litterbox instead of pooping outside it. Imagine, getting excited about poop. :rolleyes:Quote:
Originally Posted by Taz_Zoee
Wonderful news for dear Taz!!!!
Some from me, too, please ... ((((((TAZ)))))))Quote:
Originally Posted by Catty1
That's great news! :)
Belly rubs and kisses from me, too... :love:
Kirsten
LOL, this is true!! I always know a PTer will understand. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Medusa
Thanks phesina, cassiesmom and Kirsten. I am counting down the days until Monday. :D :D
Good thing you don't have to fly to the vet. Those staples might set off an alarm or two! :D
Looking forward to Monday!
I'm so glad that Taz is doing much better after surgery.
I am so glad Taz is doing to so well!!!!! Reilly and I send loves and hugs and kisses.
Thank you! He got his staples out today. Woo Hoo!! And at this exact moment his is hissing and throwing a fit at one of the dogs....or Paizly actually. It almost seems like his attitude toward her has gotten worse since surgery. Sigh.... I guess he'll never like her. So don't be expecting any cute pix of them cuddling together......EVER. :(
But that's ok. As long as they are both healthy and don't hurt each other it's all good. :)
Maybe Taz still has a bit of a tender tummy - give him a day or so to realize he is not going to the 'house of pointy things' for a while and he should settle down.
You have been through a lot with him, and he has been through a lot of changes. :love:
This is true. BUT, he only hisses and growls at Paizly. He is fine with Zoee and Taggart. As long as they don't get too close. But with Paizly she can be 10 feet away from him, not even paying him any attention and he is throwing a fit. Maybe things will calm down. With persistent as little Ms Paizly is, Taz will have no choice but to like her eventually. :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Catty1
Awe... another Mr. Grumpy Pants!! Poor Taz!!
Give him a hug for me, and the rest of the crew too. Hope the tummy isn't too tender for much longer!
I'm so glad to hear that he finally got his staples removed.:) I bet he's much more comfortable now.:)
I know what you're talking about as far as grumpiness. Storm's the same way. He seems to get grumpier the older he gets. I think he'd love to be an only cat but that's not happening.