Chrissy going in for surgery tomorrow (Good update)

[Medusa]

The vet also suggested that I try and keep her calm tonight and even apply ice packs to the region. Any suggestions on how to keep a 6 month old kitten calm while applying ice packs

If you find out, will you let me know? I can't keep even my oldies but goodies calm. Chrissy sure has been through it and so have you. We're keeping up the prayers that she recovers ASAP w/no problems whatsoever!

[emily_the_spoiled]

Unfortunately there is no one in the vet office over night, so she is actually better off at home where me (and the rest of the gang) can keep an eye on her.

I won't be able to get her until almost 6PM, so she should be in pretty good shape by then. If there are any problems, I hope they will have surfaced before I get there.

But I am open to suggestions about how to apply an ice pack to a kitten????

[Catty1]

Ask the vet how to apply an ice pack to a young kitty!

Unless they give her a pain patch that has a tad of sedative in it, I don't know how you would do it - unless you use a towel and create a 'kitten burrito'.

Ask how long the cold would have to be on her eye.


Glad all went well!

[emily_the_spoiled]

The vet suggested 10 minutes on and 30 minutes off for the ice pack. But realistically neither one of us thinks that is really going to be happening tonight!

[Catty1]

Do you have a small ice pack? Maybe a tiny zip lock bag with some crushed ice cubes in it?

Yeah, she likely needs a night's rest!

[emily_the_spoiled]

I think I will be the one who needs a night's rest (and ALOT of bandages if I try the ice pack )

[lvpets2002]

Sorry I had to chuckle a bit.. Hey its too bad your so far away.. I was thinking we could all show up & take turns on caring for the wittle one tonight.. Anyways Good Luck && keep Us Posted ok..

I think I will be the one who needs a night's rest (and ALOT of bandages if I try the ice pack )