Fistuk & Shelly
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Hello everyone
Fistuk's surgery went very well! That vet is a super vet!!! They took such good care of him. She told me when I came to pick him up that it was an emotional one for all of them.
He was in bad shape when I brought him over. It took them half a day to stabilise him. She said he was either to euthanise him or take the risk with the operation, knowing he might not pull through.
I knew that Fistuk was suffering; I didn't know how much. In any case, for me it wasn't a question, I knew that once they'd take out the teeth he'd be much better.
They extracted the two canine teeth successfully. In the head CT she could see three roots residue from the previous operation that where left. She said that if he was a healthy cat she would have taken another half an hour to dig them out but in his state she decided not to.
He woke up from sedation quite quickly and gave them his 'I'm happy to be alive dance'. It's very touching. I've seen him doing it when he wakes up from anaesthesia. It's like he's happy to discover that he's still alive and he literally dances.
He couldn't wait to get back home and was meowing almost all the way then later tried to open the crate's door. I haven't seen Fistuk with so much energy for months!!!!
At home, he ate a lot. Very happily. I gave him portions of 10g at a time so it's not too much on the body after all the sedative drugs.
It looked like it was difficult for him to rest his head and relax into sleep so I gave him the pain killers we've received for him.
Meds: * painkillers Metamizol (every 8 hours as needed)
*Antibiotics (Synulox 50mg (twice a day for 30 days)
*Metacam per 2kg (morning for 10 days)
His blood values are actually quite good. Besides the WBC that was in a range beyond the range and T4 which was too low. These should settle after he recovers. I'll add the blood values in the lab tab today.
Dose: last night I still gave him 1/2 the dose - 0.4U, but this morning he got his full dose.
I was in two minds about it because the last thing I need right now is HG on top of everything else...
I took a day off, and I'm notiroing him closely. If I feel like he's nearing a HG I'll give him an unearned drop less (though for me he earns everything he gets
)
The vet said that she wouldn't be surprised if he goes into remission. She's had two diabetic cats and one of the nurses has a diabetic cat and she said she knows how challenging it is for the human managing the condition. It's nice for a change to be appreciated and acknowledged by a vet, rather than...
He hasn't yet went to the toilet, either pee or poo. I wrote to the vet.
She recommended I continue with SQ daily for the time being.
On the whole, it really feels like we have a new cat. Fistuk hasn't been so bright, alert and interested in food for such a long time.
For the next week, there will always be someone at home with him, either me or DH.
Thank you all for your encouragement, prayers, healing vines and pawsitive support. It has been a life line for me yesterday!
@Bandit's Mom @Staci & Ivy @Diane Tyler's Mom GA @Tim & Pookey @Kat & Trixie @cecile & bella @Wendy&Neko @tiffmaxee @Laurie&Petey @Briana + Binx @Nestle @Mariella & Simba @Angela & Cleo @Madeline528 and everyone else who are here!!!
Wishing you a peaceful, boring day
In the puc: Fistuk nestled in his bed, on our bed in between blankets so he's close to me but also making sure he's not in danger of falling over
Hello everyone
Fistuk's surgery went very well! That vet is a super vet!!! They took such good care of him. She told me when I came to pick him up that it was an emotional one for all of them.
He was in bad shape when I brought him over. It took them half a day to stabilise him. She said he was either to euthanise him or take the risk with the operation, knowing he might not pull through.
I knew that Fistuk was suffering; I didn't know how much. In any case, for me it wasn't a question, I knew that once they'd take out the teeth he'd be much better.
They extracted the two canine teeth successfully. In the head CT she could see three roots residue from the previous operation that where left. She said that if he was a healthy cat she would have taken another half an hour to dig them out but in his state she decided not to.
He woke up from sedation quite quickly and gave them his 'I'm happy to be alive dance'. It's very touching. I've seen him doing it when he wakes up from anaesthesia. It's like he's happy to discover that he's still alive and he literally dances.
He couldn't wait to get back home and was meowing almost all the way then later tried to open the crate's door. I haven't seen Fistuk with so much energy for months!!!!
At home, he ate a lot. Very happily. I gave him portions of 10g at a time so it's not too much on the body after all the sedative drugs.
It looked like it was difficult for him to rest his head and relax into sleep so I gave him the pain killers we've received for him.
Meds: * painkillers Metamizol (every 8 hours as needed)
*Antibiotics (Synulox 50mg (twice a day for 30 days)
*Metacam per 2kg (morning for 10 days)
His blood values are actually quite good. Besides the WBC that was in a range beyond the range and T4 which was too low. These should settle after he recovers. I'll add the blood values in the lab tab today.
Dose: last night I still gave him 1/2 the dose - 0.4U, but this morning he got his full dose.
I was in two minds about it because the last thing I need right now is HG on top of everything else...
I took a day off, and I'm notiroing him closely. If I feel like he's nearing a HG I'll give him an unearned drop less (though for me he earns everything he gets
)The vet said that she wouldn't be surprised if he goes into remission. She's had two diabetic cats and one of the nurses has a diabetic cat and she said she knows how challenging it is for the human managing the condition. It's nice for a change to be appreciated and acknowledged by a vet, rather than...
He hasn't yet went to the toilet, either pee or poo. I wrote to the vet.
She recommended I continue with SQ daily for the time being.
On the whole, it really feels like we have a new cat. Fistuk hasn't been so bright, alert and interested in food for such a long time.
For the next week, there will always be someone at home with him, either me or DH.
Thank you all for your encouragement, prayers, healing vines and pawsitive support. It has been a life line for me yesterday!
@Bandit's Mom @Staci & Ivy @Diane Tyler's Mom GA @Tim & Pookey @Kat & Trixie @cecile & bella @Wendy&Neko @tiffmaxee @Laurie&Petey @Briana + Binx @Nestle @Mariella & Simba @Angela & Cleo @Madeline528 and everyone else who are here!!!
Wishing you a peaceful, boring day
In the puc: Fistuk nestled in his bed, on our bed in between blankets so he's close to me but also making sure he's not in danger of falling over
But I think it's the pain kicking in 
