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Cat General => General Cat Chat => Topic started by: Den on February 06, 2008, 08:55:46 AM
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I just got back from dropping Memphy off at the vet as it's his neuter day. I should be used to it but it's still horrible dropping them off. To make matters worse I got to see him in the vet holding area and poor Memphis looked sooooooooo scared, I've never seen him look like that before :( :( He's always so cheery. The hair on his tail was all stuck up and out and fluffy, and he gave me that "Meowmy come back" look.
I'm going to pick him up at 6 ... today's going to be a long day :'(
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awww bless. I usually work on the assumption that if I treat it as if its another every day thing rather than fuss with them it helps. It is hard not to worry though especially when its your own.
I'm sure he'll be just fine tho. Let us know how he is later tonight. :hug:
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Aw, he'll be fine, and be home again before you know it :hug:
Try not to worry (easier said than done I know), and try not to watch the clock as it will make the day go more slowly.
Keep yourself busy and the hours will just fly by :hug:
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I can't get his scared little face out of my head :( Gonna just do housework, washing, walk the dog etc.
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Yes any of mine would be on my mind all day and I'd be worried but it is a routine op and I am sure everything will run smoothly and he will be home safely and be loving the cuddles and attention. Try and keep yourself busy and if you need to keep phoning the vets to see how things are then do it - will rest your mind a little.
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Poor lad. He'll be fine. I hate leaving Jaffa at the vets cos he's such a scaredy cat when he's there so it was awful when I had to leave him for his dental a while back. But however much he hated it, he was fine when he got home so I'm sure Memphis will be the same. He might not be very happy while he's there, but he will get over it.
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Aw Den, I know how you feel. When I used to leave Smudge at the vet for him to have his teeth done he would be meowing so loud and deep, like a screaming sound and Iwould walk out of the vet crying. I had to do it twice in 14 yrs and each time I would always phone before he was due to come round from the anaesthetic and they would laugh at me turning up early to pick him up, but as soon as he heard my voice inthe reception he would start meowing from the other end of the surgery. I too clock watched and it's not good for you. I agree with others try and keep yourself busy and get out of the house. He will be ok, they will keep him nice and warm and entertained I'm sure.
Cuddles all round tonight I bet - he'll forgive you. :rofl:
Mary
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What time did they tell you to phone today?
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Its such a worry but I'm sure he will be fine. Waiting until 6 seems an awfully long time, when Raffiki was "done" we dropped him off at 8.30am and he was ready to collect at 11am. When he got home it was as if he hadnt had anything done.
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They should be phoning anytime now :scared: :scared:
Surgery is 10:30-12 usually. I can actually pick him up at 2 but because of circumstances I'm not going to be able to do it until 6.
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At least once you hear from them you will be able to relax a little.
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I need the loo but refuse to go until they call :-:
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They should be phoning anytime now :scared: :scared:
Surgery is 10:30-12 usually. I can actually pick him up at 2 but because of circumstances I'm not going to be able to do it until 6.
In some ways I think it's better to leave them there a bit longer. That way the anaesthetic should have worn off and you won't have a wobbly kit trying to run around and bumping into things!
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I need the loo but refuse to go until they call :-:
Take phone with you - have to admit I've done that when awaiting for the vet to call :evillaugh:
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It is horrible having to leave them - I'm sure everything will be OK and Memphis will soon forgive you.
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Den, phone the vet, they will understand you are anxious. I used to phone quite often with Smudge and I just said sorry but I need to know he's ok. I agree with Suzanne too - not good for you as you want him asap, but it will give him more time to come around. Good luck. :hug:
Mary
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I went to loo then phoned them. Normally they'd have phoned so don't know what's so different today. He's fine and awake which is a relief.
What should he have for dinner today? ....... he was starving this morning as he couldn't eat after 6pm yesterday.
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The vet usually tells you - I used to give Smudge some steamed fresh fish but he's an adult cat.
Whatever you give him I would only make it a small amount even though he might seem like he's starving.
Bet you're dead happy. :hug:
Mary
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Den, all vet nurses go through extensive training on dealing with fretful meowmies and daddies. :evillaugh: But sometimes the lure of a cheese and pickle sarnie does make them forget promises to call with updates.
I must have dropped dozens of cats off for the snip. None of them looked happy about it. Only one caused problems but that was because he was crypto and even so, he survived the ordeal and was still pleased with the bowl of prawns he got as a reward. ;)
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I've volunteered [and worked - but we don't talk about that] in rescue. In fact at the same place Memphy is, I know them all very well. They do so many neuters every week, and I've taken care of plenty of neutered dogs/cats but it's so different when it's your own little one :scared: :scared:
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So glad all is fine :)
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Glad he's OK :hug: Bet you can't wait until later on now to go get him and give him a huge cuddle :Luv:
I would go with bland food for today, when Max had his teeth done a few years ago they gave us some pouches of food, and said he probably wouldn't be hungry after the anesthetic ............. boy were they wrong, bounded straight out of his carrier to his food bowl :evillaugh:
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Awwww not long now - I'm waiting for the clock to hit 6 also and its not even my furbaby! :doh:
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Aww thank you MrsR.
He's home now and he's sleepy. He started meowing as soon as he got him home. I let him out and he went charging around downstairs meowing his little head off. Then he ran upstairs and started digging on the bed so I picked him up and plopped him in his litter box. Poor boy was in the "wee position" for so long and not much came out. Then he had a little groom a bit of food and went back into the carrier and started grooming himself. Now he's asleep on my bed ... he still seems very out of it :Luv:
Apparently he was very well behaved.
I was shocked that they leave the incision open.
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Everything pops back nice and tight so no need for stitching, its a teeny hole so dont worry about things appearing :rofl:
Glad that you have got your boy back ;D
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Aw bless I bet your relieved it's all over now.... :hug: :hug:
Shows how differently the anesthetic affects our babes.....My Baz (biggest cat even massive as a kitten!) was really tired from it....even fell asleep sat up in the litter tray! :Luv: Just watch him with food as he could be sick if he eats when he is too sleepy....water is fine though as weeing weakens the effect of the anesthetic! ;)
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My VN told me bigger cats take longer to get rid of the effects of a GA or sedation. I didnt ask why as at the time i wanted to get my poor spikey home asap :evillaugh:
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My VN told me bigger cats take longer to get rid of the effects of a GA or sedation. I didnt ask why as at the time i wanted to get my poor spikey home asap :evillaugh:
Prob like people....ammount given = size/weight of the patient! ;)
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He's still asleep!!!!!!!!!!! If he gets up and acts like a loon at 10pm he's normal, if not he's officially still drugged up.
Memphis weigh in was 3.2Kg and he's just turned 6 months!
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My first ever cat, a stray I took in called Tooshey, made the most of it when he was done. He jumped straight out of the carrier and on to the sofa, curled up and went to sleep.
I let him lay for hours but eventually, as he hadn't moved, I got worried. :shify: I tried calling him, stroking him, no response. :( Then I got out his favourite snack - sliced liver sausage. As soon as the smell hit his nose, he lept up from his coma and nearly ate my fingers off. :rofl:
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Awwwww glad he he home and happy, albeit and drugged up happy boy :evillaugh:
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My VN told me bigger cats take longer to get rid of the effects of a GA or sedation. I didnt ask why as at the time i wanted to get my poor spikey home asap :evillaugh:
Prob like people....ammount given = size/weight of the patient! ;)
But they get the same dose per kg as a smaller cat would.... :-:
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yes, but it is still a larger dose all up - so they sometimes take longer to recover ...
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I'm glad he's home and well! I bet you're so relieved. I know I always am. When Mosi was neutered he bounced out of his carrier like he was on speed and acted like nothing had happened.
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Hope Memphis is all woke up now, has he eaten and drunk?
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Just found this thread phew, what a day for Memphy!! Hope he has awaken and doing well!! :hug: :hug: :hug:
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How's Memphy doing this morning? :Luv:
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Yes how is the patient this morning :)
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He's only just woken up :shocked: He has basically slept from the time I got him home to now ---- (in fact I think he's fallen asleep under my legs right now :shocked:). He's still very quiet. Normally he would be jumping all over me, but nothing so far :-:
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Aw bless him :Luv: Has he eaten anything since last night?
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Yup, he's been getting up having a nibble then going straight back to bed.
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Awwww bless him, give him a kiss from me
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Sounds like he's milking it for all its worth then, and making you feel very guilty for de-nutting him :evillaugh:
I'm told they do that veeeeerrrrrry well :hug:
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You all should see where he is :scared:
I want to get out of bed, but he's so comfy!! I'm lying in bed with my legs up so the duvet forms a tent (its comfy for me) and he has taken the space on the bed under my legs and is curled up asleep :innocent: He likes it in the dark.
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Awwwww comfy kitty :)
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Sounds like he's milking it for all its worth then, and making you feel very guilty for de-nutting him :evillaugh:
I'm told they do that veeeeerrrrrry well :hug:
I think Memphis is going to milk this one for all it's worth!
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Clever Memphy :naughty: :evillaugh: :Luv:
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:-: He's back to normal!!!!
He's chasing the dog.
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:rofl: Fabulous news
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It doesn't take them long to bounce back :evillaugh: ;D
Great news!
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;D Great to hear that Memphy is back to normal!! Bless him :hug:
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YAYYY,go Memphis,go Memphis :shify:
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Really Really back to normal now
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v449/Bauersqg/IMG_0420.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v449/Bauersqg/IMG_0421.jpg)
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Den if you want rid of them anytime you know my number and I'll be over. They are too adorable for words :Luv: :Luv:
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Aw, they're gorgeous :Luv:
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Awwwwwww so cute - more photos more photos
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They share boxes ...
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v449/Bauersqg/IMG_0417.jpg)
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that is so cute!!! :Luv: It is wonderful when a dog and a cat are such great mates isn't it!? Smidgen and Shadow are doing their cuddlebunny routine right now - it makes me go all gooey :Luv:
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:Luv: the fist pic with him and the dog on the chair open mouthed.....which one thinks he is the dog or vice versa? :rofl:
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We have similar difficulties. they do synchronised washing. Lick one paw, wipe face. Lick other paw, wipe face and so on, it cracks me up :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
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Molly is very cat like and Memphis is very dog like ... they are so backwards!!!
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Yep, Shadow is definitely the cat in my household partnership ... ;)
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Yep, Shadow is definitely the cat in my household partnership ... ;)
It funny how that works.
Memphis is wishing he could get neutered everyday. He's just had all the prawns from my dinner (5 in total), that made him very happy.
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Sompleased he is back to normal ;D
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Glad he is back to normal. What lovely pictures, its lovely to see they get on so well ;D