On the verge of tears...

[Russian Blue]

I just came back from seeing Nakita. As I mentioned earlier, she went in to get spayed today at around 10 am this morning. The vet said to come by after work to see her.

The vet is a little worried because of how slow she is coming out of the anaesthetic from the operation. It was 6:30pm when we saw her and she was really drugged. The vet said they have also been giving her eye drops because of her slow reaction of her eyelid muscles.

Have any of you experienced seeing your own cat drugged from an operation? It was so horrible seeing Nakita so defenselss. She was trying to stand but couldn't, her tounge was hanging out of her mouth and she looked like she was going through a "gagging" motion. She kept doing an action they term "paddling" where she would "paddle" the air with her paw as if she was hitting something. She was so out of it and it's soo hard when she doesn't recognize me.

He said not too worry and probably 99% that she'll sleep it off by morning. What happens if this is the 1%? God I'm not going to sleep tonight.

He also brought up the fact that she is so small. Wondering if the date the breeder gave us is correct. Also he pointed out that she still has her baby teeth. Now I don't know if Russian Blue's just mature later, or maybe Nakita has some deficiency. More blood tests to follow.

I'm not going to sleep tonight....It's so hard when your facing the unknown and have no control. I really hope tomorrow goes well.

[Uabassoon]

I'm so sorry to hear about Nakita. I'm sure she'll pull through, cat are tough animals. Keep us posted on how she's doing. I'll keep you and Nakita in my thoughts and I hope everything goes smoothly for you two.

[momoffuzzyfaces]

Prayers are on the way for you both. Please do keep us posted.

[lizbud]

It's so scary when the fate & health of our sweet pet
companions seems to be out of our hands.I will pray that
everything turns out well for you both. Hope the next time
you see her she's feeling much better.

[jenluckenbach]

we'll all be praying for Nakita. our vets do not let us see the animals in a drugged state, because people just don't realize how it will look and that it is a fairly normal reaction. You are more scared because they led you to believe that she is reacting different than most. but not all animals will ever be the same. We never get the cats back after spay (or neuter, either) until the next day when they are fully awake. It is true that she may be small and poosibly younger than stated, but I know they operate on fairly young animals and I am sure they anestetised (sp?) her accoring to her weight......so try not too worry too much. Kepp us updated.

[AmberLee]

{{{cyberhugs}}} to Nakita and her worried Mommy, Russian Blue.

Fingers and paws crossed here for a swift recovery.

[Felicia's Mom]

I am keeping both of you in my thoughts.

[boscibo]

I think this is why my vet kept Hanna overnight - I would be torn apart to see my kitten like that too.

One of our dogs (Rocky) had his teeth cleaned a couple weeks ago, and we took him home the same night. He was definitely out of it from being put under- he had some problems walking and he couldn't eat that night (vet's instructions). I felt really bad for him. He was feeling like himself the next morning.

I think some places spay kittens really young - like 8 weeks - so I wouldn't worry about the too small stuff. The vets weigh the animals before they give them anesthesia so they know how much to use.

She will more than likely be fine tomorrow morning and be happy to get home.

[Nomilynn]

I'm so sorry that you had to see her that way! Did they do the surgery in the afternoon? Nutmeg had her surgery today and they were done by 11am, and I brought her home at 4pm. I'm sure that she will be fine. Blues are so stubborn - she is probably fighting her urge to sleep off her meds! I know Bassett would resist that kind of influence!! (Bassett is blue mix).

I will pray for your baby tonight! Please let us know how she is doing!

[Karen]

Oh, Nakita, sleep well tonight
Tomorrow, you feel better, and let your people know
You didn't mean to worry them,
You just were feeling sleepy still,
So sleep tonight Nakita, and tomorrow,
Give 'em .... all sorts of trouble!

Nakita's people, you rest, too. You not sleeping is not going to help her recover any faster!

[gini]

What a shame, you never should have had to see her in this state so that it upset you so much. When females are spayed they are normally kept overnight at the Vet's clinic so that they can monitor them after the surgery. Usually by the next morning they are back to normal.

I know you will toss and turn tonight - but you just wait until the joy you will have tomorrow seeing her in her "normal" behavior mode.

Even so, I will say a prayer that all goes well and you will report just that tomorrow!

[krazyaboutkatz]

I'm so sorry that you had to see your sweet baby Nakita like this. I'm sure that she'll be fine tomorrow morning. Please try to rest and get some sleep. My thoughts and prayers are with you and Nakita. {{{{HUGS}}}}

[Nomilynn]

Originally posted by gini
When females are spayed they are normally kept overnight at the Vet's clinic so that they can monitor them after the surgery.

I find this so interesting, because all three of my girls and my mom's kitten (she was spayed about a year ago) all came home the same day. We had to bring in the cat early in the morning, and they were ready to come home by 4-5pm. Could I get some replies about other people's experiences with a spay? Did your cats come home or did they have to stay overnight?

I will continiue to pray for Nakita!!

[gini]

Originally posted by Nomilynn


I find this so interesting, because all three of my girls and my mom's kitten (she was spayed about a year ago) all came home the same day. We had to bring in the cat early in the morning, and they were ready to come home by 4-5pm. Could I get some replies about other people's experiences with a spay? Did your cats come home or did they have to stay overnight?

I will continiue to pray for Nakita!!

I don't know if every vet clinic keeps them overnight, but I had just called about having two kittens spayed and was told that they would be kept overnight. I also know that my Vet is very good but VERY expensive......and there is a charge for the overnight stay. I will be interested too. I do know that when it was a routine teeth cleaning, they weren't kept overnight.
It will be interesting to see what other people have experienced.

[neko1]

I'm a tech and where I work we keep any OHE overnight and we would NEVER let anyone see their cat in that condition!!!! All of our surgeries are done between the hours of 8am and 11am each morning. Most of our kitties are still groggy by the pm but generally awake. I am disgusted that the vet let you see your cat like that- that's not fair to you!! We have had kitties that take more time to recover than others. That paddling and shaking reaction is completely normal. I know when I first started working there, seeing the animals come out of anesthesia was really disturbing but now I understand that it is normal. I am sooo sorry that you had to see your cat like that and shame on the vet! Don't worry she will be ok- I'll keep you in my prayers tonight.