HELP - post op info Happy Update Post #8, pics- HE IS HOME #15

[Karen]

Soon all the kitties will want that quilted ear look, Pyka - you'll be at the forefront of fashion, worry not.

[Catty1]

We waited in the examining room, and a tech came in to talk to us and explain a few things.

Then he brought in the carrier and blanket and sweater (see # 8 & 9), and said he was bringing Pyka in separately as he wanted to show us a few things.

They had removed the feeding tube as he was throwing it up. He showed us where the incision had already healed - and said Pyka was starting to sniff at food!

Mom was out of the room for a moment when the tech brought Pyka in. He looked SO much better without all the bandages and tubes! The tech set him down on the wide windowsill where the carrier was, and Pyka HONKED and was heading straight into that carrier - "LEMME IN THERE!!!!!" The poor tech had to fasten the door shut. Mom came in and he was a little better.

He was so quiet on the way home...the odd little "mow" 'I missed you. Is that really you, mommy?'

As long as he eats now, that is good. A bit at a time. I think he just needs to rest for a few hours - he'll need a good sleep.

Thank you again for all your prayers...hopefully he will eat today, even a little! (Mom has a med syringe for the Clavamox, and can use it for liquid food, water and Cat non-lactose milk[which I have checked 3 stores and they don't have it. ])

Whew....

[Medusa]

Whew is right! Poor li'l Pyka has been through it! Lots of healing prayers headed his way.....

[Catty1]

I just called Mom - about 2 1/2 hours since he was brought home. She tried feeding him, no go. She took him to his litter box, and he peed until she thought the box would float away, and did a little #2, which he hadn't done at the clinic.

She also went to wipe him down which he wasn't crazy about.

I suspected he wouldn't eat this soon - because he went back to his carrier and SLEPT!!! I am sure he is totally pooped - and when he wakes up, he'll be in a bit more mood for food.

Sure hope so! And he sneezed ONCE - hope that is all!

[moosmom]

Candace,

Try putting some canned cat food in the microwave very briefly. That should trigger his sense of smell, or whatever is left of it. As your vet about an appetite stimulant. I might helps as well.

[jennielynn1970]

Awe.. those pics of Pyka. I just wanted to gather him up and hold him close! I'm glad he's feeling a bit better... he just needs to rest and feel more at home and then he'll eat.

C'mon Pyka... you gotta eat and get all better!

[Catty1]

Hey, he just got home! He needs a good sleep and THEN we can try the food. Poor guy just ZONKED out! It's like a hospital - there are staff there 24/7, taking blood tests at 2 am, etc. I was there! He needs a LOONG nap!

I think Mom tried too soon!

She always warms the food tins in warm water.

I'll check in with her later tonight.

[phesina]

Ohhhhhh... welcome home, Pyka!

Sweet dreams, brave soldier! And you can be proud of your battle scars.

So glad to hear how well he's coming along.

More prayers, hugs, and purrs,
Pat Peony, Sydney, Poppy, Elmer, and Priscilla Angel

[Catty1]

Mom is worried - he hasn't eaten, all he wants to do is sleep.

He is well hydrated, though.

I think he needs a long good sleep, then he will be more interested in eating.

What do you think?

He will be in his carrier for tonight. He has sneezed a couple of times...but likely her place(anyone's home) would be a bit dustier than the pet hospital. There was blood in his sneeze - but heck, the surgery was only Thursday.

Mom just worries - she hasn't had a cat this ill before. I think after a good sleep he will do better.

She's going to syringe some beef baby food tomorrow.

Prayers that he eats, ok? I think he will - if he doesn't, that mean old feeding tube goes back in on Wednesday. And was throwing that up.