Alis girls Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 As you know my cat has had an operation and is home but now his sister is rejecting him. She walks away and wont go near him. He does look a bit funny - half shaved and poodle like but he must smell like himself. is this normal. Worried kitty mum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 He will smell strange from the anaesthetic and the different bits and bobs used to scrub up the surgical site. His breath may also smell strange to her from the antibiotics. I would be a good idea for both of them to use a Feliway plug in. It will help keep the stress levels down in the house. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted February 15, 2011 Author Share Posted February 15, 2011 Thanks - we did wonder if he smelt different. he does look different and is not happy being confined to an albeit big room. Have you ever tried to watch TV with a cat pacing backwards and forwards over your body I will invest in the plug in thingy - might calm me down too. He got in the kitchen today and walked all over my eggs in the egg holder - didnt smash any. Thanks for replying CM - i am very grateful for any advice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 He will need close confinement as his leg will be being held together with bits of wire/pins or screws. If he jumps on and off surfaces he will jolt the edges of the bones each time and could bend or dislodge the metal work It will be a pain keeping him quiet but it is better than having more surgery Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted February 16, 2011 Author Share Posted February 16, 2011 Jumping on and off things - he doesnt stop - we did tell the vet but he said it wouldnt matter - I think the top of the ball joint has been taken off as badly damaged and its fitted in in a different way to normal - I havent explained it very well. My OH did tell vet Sandy would be jumping on things and he said it was good physio! Anyway I will get the plug in thing today. Chillllllllllllll Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 Ah, if he has had his femoral head removed it wont matter too much. He has basically had the ball bit of his femur taken off. It will form a false joint. They are usually heal pretty quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted February 16, 2011 Author Share Posted February 16, 2011 Got plug in thing - he seems less stressed - we sat and watched Doctors together and YS is watching Friends with him. The thing is hes settled if we are there. I had to work so left him with capital radio for company. His sister hissed at him today - so nothing new there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted February 27, 2011 Author Share Posted February 27, 2011 UPDATE Well 2 and a half weeks as an indoor cat and hes coping well. He removed his own sutures which amused the vet and the vet is very happy with his progress. His fur is now growing back and feels like suede - lovely and soft - hes enjoying the attention as any body who calls coos " ooh poor boy" and he gets lots of fuss. Typical male Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted February 27, 2011 Share Posted February 27, 2011 aww, glad he is feeling better. Piperkit removed her stitches too (and on our bed ) when I was little we had a cat that had a toe removed for years afterwards if he wanted anything, or someone went "poorly paw" he would lift his paw up and look sorry for himself - must be a boy thing (sorry ) cathy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiggy Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 aww, glad he is feeling better. Piperkit removed her stitches too (and on our bed ) when I was little we had a cat that had a toe removed for years afterwards if he wanted anything, or someone went "poorly paw" he would lift his paw up and look sorry for himself - must be a boy thing (sorry ) cathy x we had a collie that used to do that, he broke a hind leg & years later would start walking on 3 legs if he was ever after attention or told off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted March 4, 2011 Author Share Posted March 4, 2011 Have you noticed - all male sexist me never Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Lavenders_Blue Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 My parents have told me the story many times of a family dog from years ago (my grandparents dog, I think) who, on one occasion became mildly unwell and was given a nip of brandy to try and perk him up. This happened for several evenings until it became apparent that the dog had, in fact,developed rather a taste for it. After a week or so, the dog was quite clearly well again, but would mysteriously come over all faint after tea... until he got his drop of brandy! (And yes, another male animal!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
