Japser UPDATE 10-17-2010 new photos

[lizbud]

I'm glad came through the surgery ok. The incision does look big, but
Jasper looks like a big boy. I hope he heals up quickly & completely.

[jenluckenbach]

Poor baby is so "zonked" out. I do know that the torbitol (pain med) makes them sleepy.

It is actually GOOD that he is not rambuncious. But it is hard to see him just lying there.

The vet said only to worry after 3 days of not eating, but I am going to start "bribing" him with goodies tonight to get that appetite going.

I can't wait to have my lap buddy back.

[mrspunkysmom]

Speedy recovery wishers for Jaspar!

[3Catcondo]

Sending healing thoughts and prayers to Jasper. What a handsome fellow. Hope you are feeling better soon.

Amy

[jenluckenbach]

I must say, I am very proud of Jasper. He was having trouble getting a footing to stand insie the cage, so I took him out on the carpet.

He struggled to stand........

He took his first few hops....

Then he made a bee-line for the nearest litter box, got in and peed like he was holding it since yesterday.

Mind you, there is a litter box in his holding cage, but it is not "regulation size" . I thought a smaller one would leave more room for him, but NOOOO, he wanted his regulaer old potty box.

Now we need to get him to eat.

[Catlady711]

Awww Jasper, glad you came through your surgery well. Here's hoping to a speedy recovery!

Torbitrol will make them sleepy, higher doses = more sleepy. Dusty was on that the last month or so we had her and she was only on 1/8 of a 50mg? tablet a day, but in her case it was only to help with arthritis pain not a surgery.

[lizbud]

I must say, I am very proud of Jasper. He was having trouble getting a footing to stand insie the cage, so I took him out on the carpet.

He struggled to stand........

He took his first few hops....

Then he made a bee-line for the nearest litter box, got in and peed like he was holding it since yesterday.

Mind you, there is a litter box in his holding cage, but it is not "regulation size" . I thought a smaller one would leave more room for him, but NOOOO, he wanted his regulaer old potty box.

Now we need to get him to eat.

Wow, what a trooper. Keep getting better Jasper.

[jenluckenbach]

He ate a bit of tuna flavored Fancy Feast Appetizers.

And he is on 1/2 a 5mg tablet of torb 2 times a day. So he's groggy.