Kia and Chipper need surgery

[ramanth]

Chipper is home!


Chipper after surgery by ramanth, on Flickr

He's on antibiotics, pain meds, antihistamines, and has an ear ointment. The next couple of weeks are going to be fun. I have to also apply a warm compress to the ear twice a day.

He goes back Monday for a follow up. The bandage that is stitched to his ear will come off in about two weeks.

He's overall in good spirits, but of course hates the 'Cone of Shame', and wants to rub the ear on everything and anything.

[krazyaboutkatz]

I'm glad to hear that his surgery went well and that he's now back home. I hope that he'll recover quickly and be a good boy and take all of his meds too.

[Karen]

Oh, Chipper, I know it's itchy, but if you are good boy, and leave the ear alone while it heals, you'll be back good as new in no time! Be patient with mama Kim as she gives you the medicine and the warm compresses, okay? I'll save a watermelon rind for you ....

[ramanth]

Chipper had a follow up visit today.

The outside of his ear is healing well and the hematoma is draining properly. His ear canals are still pretty swollen though, so I need to apply the medication there.

His next checkup is this Thursday and Kia will also be dropped off that morning for her dental cleaning and possible tooth pulling.

[ramanth]

Dropped Kia off at the vets this morning for her dental surgery. They said I could call after 2 for an update.


Kia at vet prior to surgery by ramanth, on Flickr

Today is also the day that my friend was killed by a drunk driver. I said a silent prayer to Jordan and Phred to keep an eye on Kia.

[ramanth]

Kia's surgery has been postponed. The preliminary tests showed she has a bronchial infection. So it's a course of antibiotics for her.

[Karen]

Aww, sorry she has to wait, but glad they checked beforehand! We wouldn't want them to take any unnecessary risks with your pretty girl!

[ramanth]

And this makes night number 3 that Chipper is spending at the vets. Miss my boy, but he's in pain & this is what's best for him.

The second surgery was successful though.

[cassiesmom]

((((HUGS)))), Chipper and Mom!

[Karen]

And this makes night number 3 that Chipper is spending at the vets. Miss my boy, but he's in pain & this is what's best for him.

The second surgery was successful though.

Awww, poor Chipper - you and Kia must miss him terribly! Save him a watermelon rind for me this weekend!

[ramanth]

Chipper will continue to stay at the vet over the holiday weekend. He's not in as much pain as before and the ear is healing nicely. I miss him, but I know he's in good hands.

Because of the limited weekend staff, no one will be answering the phones, but they will call me if something comes up. So no news is good news.

Hopefully he can come home on Tuesday.

[ramanth]

Kia is back at the vets. They'll redo the chest x-ray, then do the surgery if the infection is gone.

[ramanth]

Kia's surgery went well & one broken tooth was removed. She took a little longer to wake from the anesthesia, was in pain when she did, so they increased the dosage of painkillers, & she's resting now. Will check back @ 4:30 to see if she can come home tonight.

[ramanth]

When I called at 4:30, they told me to stop in at 5:30. Unfortunately, Kia wasn't up for it. The vet could get her to stand but she wouldn't move. So Kia is staying the night at the vets.

Chipper has a followup tomorrow morning and hopefully Kia will be well enough to come home then.

[ramanth]

Chipper is Cone Free!!


Untitled by ramanth, on Flickr

The vet said his ear may eventually stand back up. Guess we'll just have to wait and see. If not, it gives him (more) character.