Need help ASAP... regarding Pouncer

[krazyaboutkatz]

Kim, I'm so sorry to hear about your poor Pouncer. I was able to watch the video and all of my cats seemed upset by his screams and I was too. I'm glad to hear that he's doing much better and I can't believe that the vet suggested not to give him any pain meds. When Starr had his surgery he was on pain meds once a day for 10 days. They also help them relax and sleep so I'd give them to him at night.

I haven't heard anything about Baytril causing an animal to become more thirsty but maybe he's extra thirsty from being sedated. Starr was also very thirsty and my vet said it was from the anesthesia. I'm also sorry to hear that Pouncer has crystals. Since he's so young it may be caused by stress. Hopefully he won't continue to have this problem. Please get better soon Pouncer and take care Kim. (((HUGS)))

[Craftlady]

baytril

There is a note in this information this medication can cause crystals in urine. Nothing about excessive thirst.

[furrykidsmother]

Sorry I missed this, but I am glad to see that he is improving. Sounds like you have your hands full. I will keep good thoughts of you and all your recouperating little ones.

[catnapper]

baytril

There is a note in this information this medication can cause crystals in urine. Nothing about excessive thirst.

He's on the Baytril to DISSOLVE the crystals!!!

[orangemm]

I am so glad to hear that he's doing better. What an awful time you have had lately.

Poor Pouncer, poor mom, poor you!

(((((hugs))))) to all of you!

[Uabassoon]

((((hugs for you and Pouncer)))). I can't imagine how stressful this all must be for you. I'm wishing Pouncer and YOU a speedy recovery from all of this.

[Mad Mags Moo]

Kim, just saw this thread and my heart went out for you especially when i played the video...poor boy, felt so sad and mad that some vet would put an animal though this. Bubble was a bit freaked out at the sound coming from the computer
Glad he is feeling better and giving his meowmie head bumps and purring, big hugs to you and that lovely boy!!!

[kimlovescats]

Oh dear, Kim ... poor Pouncer and poor YOU! I'm just now getting to this post, but I'm glad to hear that at least the worst is over! Give that sweet boy a gentle hug from me!

(((HUGS)))
Kim

[ChrisH]

Oh, Kim, I was so sorry to read about Pouncer's accident and your mum's hand. Glad to hear he is doing better now. Prayers and postive thoughts on the way for quick and full healing for Pouncer and your mum both.
{{hugs}}

Chris

[catfamily]

He NEEDED Pain meds.That vet should of KNOWN better!!!!
I'd be so pissed at him or her.Sorry but I've always been outspoken.You know I'm your friend : )
I just read he's doing better thank God!!!!!

[catnapper]

He NEEDED Pain meds.That vet should of KNOWN better!!!!

I agree! Which is why I gave him pain pillls last night and the night before.

Last night was an AWFUL night for me. I would have though a kinsized bed + hubby + me + Pouncer = plenty of room. It would have if not for Jealous Nicki (weighing in at 100 pounds) jumping into bed and refusing to move. Then Allen jumped up to help nurse his brother. I slept on the very edge of the bed all night petrified to hit my boy's paw. I WANTED him to sleep with me because he was so miserable, and he was a changed boy when he was being held by me..... me was purring, givig head bumpies, making biscuits.... you name it. I was so thrilled to see him happy that I didn't have the heart to move him. So I slept mserably for the emotional happiness of my cat!

He's better today. He made it down the steps on his own and has been hanging out down here with me and te others all morning.

Have I ever metioned just how much I love my hissy boy? I made a promise to him last night, one I fully intend to keep: NO MORE FOSTERS. They stress him out too much and they changed his personality. I know him as the boy who was in bed with me last night - purring, making biscuits, etc. He never turned hissy until the fosters came. Hopefully once his foot heals, and I don't bring more cats home, he'll go back to the Pouncer I know.

[Kirsten]

Kim, I'm glad to hear that Pouncer is beginning to feel better! I saw the little video this morning, and it broke my heart to hear him scream like that! He's definitely in a terrible pain!! I wonder if your vet did something wrong (because I think you didn't mention that he screamed that terribly BEFORE his treatment), and honestly I don't see anything wrong in pain meds at this point. My vet gives them to cats after a surgery/injury.

I'm very sorry to hear that Pouncer has struvite crystals, too. Luna has to deal with those a lot, and it can be such a pain! Never heard so far that Baytril is causing them, but it's an interesting point. Luna got them once when she had a stomach flu.

Lily is sending lots of purrs to Pouncer and hopes it helps his leg to heal. When she heard him crying this morning, she immediately jumped on the computer table to see what's wrong. It must have broken her little heart to see her boy suffering!

I hope he will be better soon! And I think it's a good decision about the fosters. They seem to stress him a lot!

Kirsten