Dillon had his check-up with the vet this am. and when the vet put him on the floor to evaluate how he was moving he tried jumping up onto the counter! Vet had to catch him in mid air so he didn't damage leg when he landed. Don't know who was more shocked - me, the vet or Dillon
, but needless to say all the signs are very positive - vet said any worse injury and it would have been an amputation job, so to be attempting a jump 3 days after surgery is wonderful, if a little foolish. (although he'd had the painkillers about 90 mins earlier so they would have been in full effect) Hopefully the staples can come out next weekend.
Next trial is to explain to him why his food has got to be decreased while he's in the cage & not exercising - already over 6.5Kg, (big cat, not fat!), otherwise I'd have a Garfield on my hands by the end of the month.
Only problem Dillon has is a bit of constipation, - vet prescribed lactulose, but said the dosage can be a bit hit and miss, so not looking forward to the litter tray tomorrow
Digby his brother is still skirting round the living room as far from crate as possible, but vet said Dillon is probably giving off cat signals that say "touch me, I'll rip your head off".
Anyway, early days yet - Dillon is definately on a Metacam induced roller-coaster, good for a few hours after taking it, but sorry for himself by evening. Will keep you all posted.