Prayers for my pretty boy Specs, please;Update;1/13; better this morning; post #58

[Freedom]

Hugs Mary, you are doing great, checking in w/the doc and so on.

Considering what you have described, I wouldn't expect him to eat at all today. It must hurt just to open his mouth, and if the meds are making him "loopy," eating is not going to help.

Praying for healing and recovery to kick in soon. Once you stop the morphine-like meds,it may take 12 hours for that to clear his system.

Can you confine him to one room for a day or 2? I had to chuckle at you down on the floor to get him out from under a cabinet, but I'm sure it wasn't funny, you were too worried about him.

[Medusa]

Hugs Mary, you are doing great, checking in w/the doc and so on.

Considering what you have described, I wouldn't expect him to eat at all today. It must hurt just to open his mouth, and if the meds are making him "loopy," eating is not going to help.

Praying for healing and recovery to kick in soon. Once you stop the morphine-like meds,it may take 12 hours for that to clear his system.

Can you confine him to one room for a day or 2? I had to chuckle at you down on the floor to get him out from under a cabinet, but I'm sure it wasn't funny, you were too worried about him.

Well, I always have food, water and a litter box set up in the guest room for just such situations and I put him in there and he did not like it one bit. He shrieked and shrieked and I didn't want to stress him any more than he'd already been so I brought him downstairs. He seemed to be ok there but there are so many tight places to get into in the basement and, of course, he found one instantly. I probably did look like a crazy cat lady crawling on my belly to drag him out from under the Hoosier but if he had been bleeding, I'd never be able to tell b/c it's so dark under there. Fortunately, the bleeding has stopped.

Dr. Lee said that Specs wasn't coming out of the anesthesia as quickly as he'd like so he gave him something to bring him out of it and he actually jumped up. That's what he thinks got the bleeding going. He also said that I could switch him to Tramadol twice a week b/c Buprinex kills the pain but it also causes depression, which could be another reason why Specs doesn't want to eat or drink. He just doesn't care to do much of anything. I'll wait and see how he is when I get home this evening. I sure don't want him to be in any more pain than he has to be but I want him to eat just a little something and definitely to drink water.

[kaycountrygal]

Hi Mary, I am sure you are tired from being up in the night and worrying about your boy. (Hugs to you) I totally understand; I would have been concerned also. It sounds as if you did everything you could. He probably was just reacting to the pain meds. I kept reading your posts and was relieved to see that he is behaving more normal today. I agree that it is scary when our beloved pets do not act "right", especially after any med procedure. Keep us posted. Kay in NC

[Laura's Babies]

Poor baby, he sounds so pitiful amd I know he is worrying you... Hopefully in a week he will be all better and you both can relax..

[Medusa]

When I came home a little while ago, I went to the basement to check on Specs and he actually came out from under the Hoosier cabinet but he didn't want to get too close to me. LOL I fed the rest of the Fur Posse and he turned up his nose so I made the baby food liquid that Dr. Lee suggested. Specs started lapping it up before I could syringe it but it must have hurt his mouth to do even that. So I squirted several syringes full in his mouth and when he finally turned his head away, I assumed he was satisfied. Back down into the basement he went, though. At least he has an appetite albeit a small one. I think I'll forego the Buprinex and if he seems to be in pain, then I'll give it to him but I'm hoping he'll be more like himself once he no longer has that in his system. I've tried to snap a pic of him but he keeps turning away and it's also hard to snap a pic while I'm on my belly. LOL His face isn't as swollen as yesterday. He looked like a chipmunk w/his cheeks full of nuts.

[lvpets2002]

Good News that he is eating some.. Just getting some liqs in him is good.. Poor Baby Specs.. Sending Lots of Prayers & Huggss.. keep us posted ok..

[kaycountrygal]

Mary, I was so glad to read that Specs ate some of the mixture you squirted in his mouth. That's good that you got some food & liquids in him. You're doing good! Later tonight he might eat some more ?? Kay in NC

[Lilith Cherry]

Poor Specs! Dental stuff is always so uncomfortable. I am glad to hear he is feeling a little better and eating something even if he does need a little help from a syringe. Hugs for you too Mary!

[Pinot's Mom]

It sounds like things are going in positive direction; keep it up, Specs! We're all here for you and your Mom!

[jennielynn1970]

awe... poor boy. He definitely must be feeling some pain from the surgery, plus add in the med that acts like morphine, he probably felt a little out of it.

Glad he seems to be doing better!!! I'll still keep up the thoughts and prayers for him! Please give him and gentle scritch if you can. HUGS to you, Mary!

[slick]

It amazing how a little bit of food can go a long way when it comes to recovery and you, Mary, amaze me too. You are an angel to your fur posse....

Healing vibes and prayers on the way.

[Medusa]

I guess he's forgiven me. I was on the sofa w/Creamsicle and he came up to me and wanted up on the sofa, so I lifted him and he snuggled in and put his paw on my face. Kitty love.

[Medusa]

Specs ate on his own this morning, not baby food, but the regular canned food. I was going to make the baby food mixture for him but I guess he was too hungry b/c he jumped right in and began eating w/the rest of the Fur Posse. He didn't eat much but it was enough for him, I guess, and definitely encouraging to me.

[kaycountrygal]

Mary, What wonderful news that Specs is eating on his own. Gosh, our pets really do scare us when they are sickly, dont they? I too would have been so concerned. It sure sounds as if he is on the path now to total recovery. In a few days he will feel like a new cat with no hurting teeth and he wont be as sore in his mouth. Great news! Kay in NC, Thur Jan 13

[phesina]

Oh, that is just WONDERFUL progress! He is clearly recovering from his ordeal.

Just keep giving him the tender loving care you always give your animals, Mary, and I bet he'll be good as new before long.