Need help ASAP... regarding Pouncer

[jenluckenbach]

I am so sorry that I did not see this sooner.

Since I talked to you, I know that the pain pill seems to have helped him. So I would just keep him separate so he can rest and have as little stress as possible.

[christa]

Since I talked to you, I know that the pain pill seems to have helped him.

So does this mean that you HAVE given him a pain pill now? I hope so. I'd much rather him be in less pain and try to keep him calm rather than have him crying & screaming like that, obviously in tremendous pain. Poor guy. Don't the pain meds calm him down anyway? Looks like they'd drug him to where he wouldn't want to run and jump. Last time I checked, pain medication and speed are 2 different meds . . . I think the vet is way off on this one. Go with your gut, Kim!

Hope your boy is doing better tonight!!! Update us when you can!

[momcat]

Hi Kim, Have you talked to the vet about this since you've been back? This doesn't sound right and it sure doesn't sound like Pouncer. I'm wondering if a pain pill would harm him at least until you can talk to your vet again. That is if you can get near enough to give it to him. Sounds like poor Pouncer is in a whole lot of pain.

[Craftlady]

I know when we humans are in loads of pain our attitudes are not the best. Last time I checked a pain medication eased pain and calmed we humans and animals down. Personally, I'd stick the vet in a room without meds after he/she has had a major surgery and or procedure and see how they feel in the morning. I've know vets to not give antibotics but pain meds, nope never heard that one. I'd go with your gut instinct and give Poncer some pain relief. I'd cross that vet off the foster care lists of approved vets. Guy or Gal is an idiot in my book. Just my 2 cents

[catnapper]

Ok, he's calmed down considerably since I wrote last. I DID give him a pain pill, and it helped. I have not seen him in about an hour; I'm giving him time to calm down.

The vet is closed for the night. They close at 7:00 --- we left a little after 7:00.

Attached is a photo of him when I got home -- BEFORE he REALLY got bad. Some of you might not be able to view this video without clicking "save as" I don't know why, so if you get an error message, please to right click and "save as"

Two notes:
1) he is not as fat as he looks in the video Honestly. he's a perfect 11.9 pounds.
2) my litte half laugh is not me laughing.... it is, but I laugh like that when I'm really stressed or concerned. I've been known to laugh at funerals. I am really wquite concerned about my sad ittle upset boy.

[rg_girlca]

Oh Kim, that is definitely a cat that is in major pain. I can just imagine how you must feel seeing your poor Pouncer like that as it brought tears to my eyes. I am so glad that you gave him a pain pill and that he has calmed down.

I can't believe that the vet said NOT to give him any pain medication.

I pray that tomorrow will be a better day for Pouncer and for you.

How is your Mom doing today???

Gentle kisses for Pouncer and MAJOR HUGS for you Kim.

Keep us posted.

[Soapets]

I'm SO glad he's calmed down some! I couldn't get the video to play, but I'm glad he's doing better. I probably would have given him some pain medicine, too, so I'm happy that you went against the Vet's advice on that one! Keep us posted.......

Deb

[caseysmom]

Kim...lets break your vets foot and tell him no pain meds...we don't want him to walk on it