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I took my 7.5 month old rescue kitty in for "The Operation" and he's having a tough time. He's usually a little wild man getting into everything, but all he's done since I brought him home was barf when he got out of the carrier then he crawled into my lap. My legs are killing me because I've been in the same position for over 4 hours not wanting to disturb him. I feel kind of guilty about him coming to me for comfort seeings how I'm the one who did it to him, but it had to be done. He will be much happier in the long run. Even though he's an indoor-only guy, I had them microchip him because you just never know. I hope the little fella is better in the morning.
Skittles
(153,142 posts)I WILL HELP YOU FEEL LESS GUILTY; yes INDEED
catbyte
(34,367 posts)catbyte
(34,367 posts)I was hoping to wait for my 2014 flex spending to kick in because budget is tight, (not that I would write off this, lol, but I had other large medical bills in December that had to get paid), but he got so wild he jumped on the china cabinet & broke one of my Kliban Cat ceramic boxes that are currently selling on ebay for $250 & now it's junk. I've had it for 30 years, so that was the last straw. The balls had to go. Plus he was howling all over the house at all hours & was trying to mount his poor big sister Sammy. The things we do for our furry housemates!
Skittles
(153,142 posts)since he is a chronic escape artist I have to ensure he has all his shots - every year it's the same though - somehow he knows, and goes into hiding - it takes real effort for me to get him into the box
catbyte
(34,367 posts)visit isn't too traumatic for your little guy. Otis was still pretty sluggish this morning and very grumpy. He actually semi-growled at me when I tried petting him, even though he spent almost all night either on my lap or pressed up against my leg. He's never growled at me like that before. I sure hope he perks up by the time I get home tonight. Do you have your cat microchipped?
Skittles
(153,142 posts)it's the tornado factor
weird how Riff Raff just.....knows......every day when he hears me stirring he jumps on the bed and I say, "What's up, Grizzly Addams?" Usually he just plops down but today, as with every time I have to take him to the vet, his eyes got as big as saucers and now he is in hiding. I think cats are experts at reading microexpressions.
Your boy will be back to normal in no time.
catbyte
(34,367 posts)1 or both of the vaccines they gave to him. The anesthetic would've worn off a long time ago. How'd your little guy do? They are so smart it's spooky!
Skittles
(153,142 posts)same thing every year.....he gets over it quickly though
catbyte
(34,367 posts)Glad your guy is OK. Otis is MUCH better this morning. Inll bet he'll be all better by tomorrow. Give your little one a scritch under the chin for me!
elleng
(130,861 posts)Happy time when you can move!
NaturalHigh
(12,778 posts)and tell him my Sylvester says hi too.
Warpy
(111,237 posts)He'll not only be happier, he'll live a lot longer without his balls.
I remember being stuck for hours holding up a sleeping 26 pound Maine coon tomcat. He was just so happy sleeping in my lap that I almost didn't care that I couldn't feel my legs any more.
abelenkpe
(9,933 posts)I miss having a cat. Hope he feels better tomorrow.
catbyte
(34,367 posts)Submariner
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Skittles
(153,142 posts)the poor thang
catbyte
(34,367 posts)Chocolate is very poisonous to dogs. Man, pets can look so pathetic, can't they?
calimary
(81,198 posts)dB, Onnie, Barney and Betty wish him well.
Shrike47
(6,913 posts)You are a good pet parent. He'll be better tomorrow.
catbyte
(34,367 posts)to where he was. Poor baby.
MADem
(135,425 posts)You'd have to keep him good and drunk to get over that affront!
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catbyte
(34,367 posts)down, but I can live with this Otis too.
catbyte
(34,367 posts)He still crawled back into my lap afterwards. Who cares if I have to go to work in 6 hours? I think I'm sleeping on the couch with Otis. Thanks for all your good wishes!
Ms. Toad
(34,060 posts)Neutered in the AM, running around like crazy by the time I got home ~ 6 pm. Apparently he fell off a few window sills in between times due to the after effects of the anesthesia. He was around the same age as yours - perhaps a bit younger.
Pretty similar story with his "sister" a couple of weeks later - except she kept worrying at her stitches and managed to chew all but one out before the vet could get to them.
But it didn't really slow either one down as much as I expected. (It had been more than 2 decades since the two previous ones.)
I'm sure he'll be fine in the AM.
catbyte
(34,367 posts)more invasive procedure. I had one vet say that neutering a male cat was "like peeling a grape." Oooookaaaaaay. Otis perked up a little & ate something, but he's crashed on my lap again. I think it hit him harder because I usually get this done when they are younger, but it just wasn't in the budget until now. He's almost 8 months old. I usually take them in between 4 & 5 months old.
Ms. Toad
(34,060 posts)So both procedures - and it didn't bother either one (the male was around 6 months).
Is he a yellow cat, by any chance? Probably just coincidence, but every yellow cat we've had handled anesthesia badly (acted as if the vet had doubled the dose & took forever to work it off; one nearly died on the operating table, the reaction was that bad).
catbyte
(34,367 posts)are when this is done the harder it is on them. I feel guilty about waiting so long, but it just wasn't in the budget--too many unexpected expenses. I usually have this done when they're 4 months old & Otis is 7.5 months. The vet tech giving him his vaccine injections had a really hard time getting the needle in because apparently male cats have very tough skin. It makes sense since they get into so many fights when they're feral. Actually, he could be reacting to the vaccines he received along with the anesthesia. He had to have a rabies & a distemper shot. I hope he snaps out of it by the time I get home tonight.
Ms. Toad
(34,060 posts)We've never done both at once.
(And - spotted, combined with your description of "wild" and umping up and down tells me you may be in for a wild ride. My friend has a bengal cat and they never quite domesticate.
catbyte
(34,367 posts)months ago. I can't believe the coyotes didn't get him. He's now 12 pounds at 7.5 months & has very big paws so I'm sure he's still growing. And it's muscle, not fat. I'm wondering if that's why he was tossed out because he's definitely a stray, not feral. I named him Otis after the elevator because he loves to climb up & down so much. I've also never in all my life had a cat that fights getting his claws clipped as much as Otis does. It usually takes me about 2 hours to do it. I have to sneak up on him when he's sleeping & usually manage to get 1 paw done before he totally flips out & tries to bite me. Then I have to sneak up on him again and again and again until all 4 paws are clipped. Declawing cats horrifies me, but if it didn't he'd be a perfect candidate for it, LOL. I had them clip his claws when he was knocked out, so I won't have to do that for a little while, YAY! He really is a wild man. He got up on my china cabinet & broke one of my Kliban Cat ceramic boxes that are selling for $250 on ebay. I was able to glue it back together, but it's basically worthless. I've had it since about 1981, sigh. Oh, well, I love every bit of him him anyway!
Ms. Toad
(34,060 posts)But - having had one, she would not willingly adopt another. So I get treated to tales of her cat's adventures all the time. He gets into more mischief than any other cat she's ever had.
catbyte
(34,367 posts)Perhaps that's in our future. Supposedly it's really effective at burning all that notorious Bengal energy. I'll see what he's like after his body gets rid of the testosterone that's coursing through his veins. Thanks so much for your suggestions!
catbyte
(34,367 posts)Otis, a couple emerged from one of the exam rooms. She was sobbing uncontrollably & he had tears running down his face. It was obvious they had to say goodbye to a beloved member of their family. I felt so bad for them. I teared up too & hugged all 4 of my feline family when I got Otis home.
What an awful way to start the new year.