Not eating after anesthesia

[kb2yjx]

Have you tried to offer Jackie some baby chicken food?? That has great appeal. Also, is his nose stuffed up? Cats will not eat if they cannot smell....just a thought...hope Jackie will be OK...

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

Thanks for all the suggestions. Turns out he has a raging inner ear infection which is why is still so wobbly and why he doesn't have an appetite. He is in the "hospital" as we speak, getting fluids, antibiotics and a steroid shot to help bring the inflamation down. Vet says the ear drum was close to rupturing.

My opinion.....never doubt a meowmy's instincts. I knew there was something wrong. My question now is....why didn't the first vet notice the ear infection when he was cleaning Jackie's ears? The first vet is having surgery himself right now, so another vet is taking care of him and found the ear infection - after we suggested looking for it. The second vet says there's a good chance Jackie had a mild ear infection to begin with, which was causing him to scratch his head, causing the scabbies on his head. So, again, why didn't the first vet find the ear infection when he cleaned his ears. Could have saved us a whole lot of grief and Jackie a whole lot of stress - and them a whole lot of time because I don't intend to pay for much that went on today after paying over $800.00 the first time!.

[Karen]

Poor Jack! Ear infections are no fun at all. I hope you speak to the office about them missing the infection in the first place, and tell them you expect a steep discount on the resulting complications!

I remember not being at all hungry after the only time I underwent general anesthesia, but I chalked that up to a) it being hospital food being offered and b) having absolutely no sense of balance (expected result of surgery), so being too preoccupied about that to think about food.

[krazyaboutkatz]

Debbie, I'm so sorry to hear this. I'd be complaining about the first vet for missing this too. CJ must've been in so much pain. I know that when I've had an ear infection that it was one of worst pains that I've ever had.

I'm so glad that you brought him back to the vet and that this time the second vet found out what was wrong with him. I hope that he'll heal quickly and feel better soon. Please continue to keep us updated about him.

[Medusa]

Yes, I would definitely let your vet know your displeasure at all this and that you expect a deep discount for your trouble and Jack's discomfort. Prayers going up that Jack heals quickly.

[katslady]

Having worked with vets. before I know it is most often a tech or assistant that does the dentals and ear flushing. No big surprise it was missed. Explain your concerns and maybe they will take better notice of your pets in the future.