Oscar's checkup today

[Catty1]

I'm leaving in a few minutes to take Oscar to the vet for his geriatric panel, which includes urinanalysis. This way he won't need pre-op blood work.

I went to trim his claws this morning. I know his hips are sensitive right now because of the arthritis, so I snuggled over him and lifted one paw at a time.

I just got started on the second paw and he gave me that warning sound in his throat - twice! And last month he was quite grumpy and restless when I did his claws. He is normally the calm one.

I guess he has owies that I didn't realize. Poor Oscar - I am so sorry I have been a bad cat mom! Love you, baby! Dr Kirsten will get you all better.

[phesina]

Prayers for Oscar, and for Dr. Kirsten and you too, Candace.

[Catty1]

He was in and out in less than 10 minutes! They "couldn't find a bladder", so they will do the urine test when he has his surgery.

It'll take 24 hours for the results to come back - I pray all is well with my boy.

Then next week - the owie teeth will be removed and he will feel better. He'll be 10 years old in January, so he has a lot of good years left.

[Catty1]

Had a message from the vet - all the bloodwork was awesome! So my boy is ready for surgery next week.

They'll do the urine test then. I just have a feeling...

But so far, so good.

[phesina]

Wonderful news!!! Hooray!!!!!