Fister going for his annual and a teeth cleaning

**krazyaboutkatz** · 07-14-2006, 02:54 AM

Randi, I hope that everything goes well for Fister tomorrow. Good luck and please keep us updated about him.

**Randi** · 07-15-2006, 10:17 AM

Fister’s vet visit wasn’t such a big drama after all, but I was still a bit nervous though. I sat and brushed him and cuddled after breakfast, as usual.

I thought he’d be hungry, since he hadn’t had any food during the night, and I went to pour some dry food in his bowl and was expecting him to come running to the kitchen, but he didn’t! He was enjoying his sunny spot and waiting for more tummy rubs, so I felt I betrayed him, coming back in to grab him instead.

I hadn’t given him a tranquilizer, as he’d then have suspected something was up. I managed to carry him all the way to the kitchen without bloodshed and put him in the box. Phew!!

After a few minutes he started howling, but soon calmed down again.

I had everything ready, and Susanne was waiting in the street as we had arranged.

I had borrowed someones bicycle with an attached thing on, to transport him in. Susanne offered to go on that while I took my own bike, that way I could go straight to work from the vet. It took us about 10 min. in a very slow pace. Luckily there were hardly any traffic.

When we arrived at the vet, I saw this huge German Shepard inside, and thought Fister migtht be scared, so I went in to ask whether it was on the way out - it was.

First Fister was weighed, he is 7,5 kg. and then we talked about what needed to be done - vaccination, a teeth cleaning and general blood work. The vet said he would give him the anaesthetic shortly and do the teeth cleaning first, so that Fister would be more or less awake when I came to get him after work.

I was off from work at 15.00, so back to get the transport and over to get Fister. I met Susanne in the street and she was on her way over there too, so we went together. Fister was still a bit sedated, but doing well.

His numbers on the bloodwork was fine ...

Urea 8,7 (normal = 5,7-12,9)
Alat 64 UL ( normal = 12-130)
Glucose 16,49 (normal = 3.94-8,83)

There was one more test done (I can’t remember which), but I can get the result on wednesday. He said the Glucose was a bit high due to the anaesthetic, so I didn’t need to worry.

I wondered why he didn’t take the tests before Fister was put under anaesthetic. However, I trust he’s a very skilled vet, and he’s also a nice guy.

I bought some powder called “Plaque off”, it’s supposed to prevent plaque on his teeth. You sprinkle half a tea spoonfull on his food every day. The vets assistant uses it on her cat and says it’s good. Well see!

When we got back, I opened the lid of the box in the kitchen, and Fister was out like a rocket, racing to the bedroom - although he didn’t run in a straight line. LOL! He stayed under the bed for a few hours. Coming out from there, I gave him a few crunchies, some new ones (Royal Canin Vetenary, Sensitive) I had gotten from the vet, he loves them! He also slurped some water, that was “funny” to see, as he almost fell asleep over the bowl.

I carried him to “his” chair and kept an eye on him, he slept for another few hours, until he finally made a succesful attempt to hop on my bed.

Today, he's back to his normal demanding self.

Here's a picture of my brave boy, taken just the other day.

**Cinder & Smoke** · 07-15-2006, 10:50 AM

You Guys had quite a day of it!!

Glad the tests and toofie cleaning went A-OK.

And he seems to have "forgiven" you already!

THANKS for being such a GOOD BOY, Fister!

**Bengalz** · 07-15-2006, 10:58 AM

Randi,

What a sweet picture of our handsome Fister! And what a day you both had

So glad everything went well with the "tune-up" and Fister is in A-One condition

Fister,

I sure hope Mom had the treats piled up for you when you got home big boy - you sure deserved them

Betty

**krazyaboutkatz** · 07-15-2006, 11:53 AM

I'm so glad to hear that everything went well and that Fister is now back to his old self today.

**Pam** · 07-15-2006, 12:01 PM

Randi I am so glad (as I know Fister is) that it is all over. He looks in the picture like he is still rolling the whole process over in his mind (betrayal by meowmie and all!)

Tell him he should be happy because if he was human he would need to go through this twice a year without the benefit of going off into *LaLa Land.*

Fister, Trevor and Andy are glad that you are back to your old demanding self. That is as it should be.

**ChrisH** · 07-15-2006, 12:20 PM

Randi, I am so glad it all went well.

And what a great picture of your handsome boy!

p.s. I had heard of that plaque off stuff and meant to get some for Ebby and Bob, now I have that recommendation from the vet assistant (thanks) I will give it a try.

**Sus** · 07-15-2006, 05:47 PM

Well, I guess we did have quite an exiting day yesterday! Mostly you, of course! I think Fister did great and it was fantastic that you didn't have to sedate him before his trip! He was such a good boy!

I'm snatching some pics for my private collection just so that you know...!

Love,
Sus and Bella!

**Barbara** · 07-18-2006, 03:00 PM

I think that is an especially cute picture of Fister- maybe because he was just a little tired

The vet may have taken the blood for the tests while Fister was anesthesized because he was afraid whether he could keep his arm in the other case. Plus it saves the animal some stress. We had Filou's and Tigris' bloodwork always done when they had a tooth cleaning.

I am curious to hear how the Plaque off works. Royal Canin sensitive is a favorite here too

**Killearn Kitties** · 07-15-2006, 11:58 AM

Aw Fister, what a good boy you were!

I love your new photo - very handsome!

You must let me know how you get on with that powder, Randi. I've never heard of it.

**ChrisH** · 10-02-2006, 06:11 PM

Originally Posted by Randi

I bought some powder called “Plaque off”, it’s supposed to prevent plaque on his teeth. You sprinkle half a tea spoonfull on his food every day. The vets assistant uses it on her cat and says it’s good. Well see!

Randi, there is a thread in Dog Health which reminded me to ask, what is your verdict on Plaque off?

My verdict is pretty good, Bob's teeth and breath are very much better for using it.