After Effects Of Sedation/wake Up Drugs

Hi, I'm new here and joined to find answers to my cat's condition after sedation. He needs de-matting every year or two under sedation and normally recovers within a few hours. This time however it's been nearly 24 hours since we got home and he hasn't slept at all, he's been sitting staring at walls and various other things, pacing around looking very unsettled and is drinking an awful lot and drooling loads. His pupils have been very enlarged too I'm thinking it's more likely to be because of the drug they used to wake him up rather than sedate him, as he seems hyper-awake! I am quite worried about this but I'm unable to take him back to the vets. Has anyone had similar experience with Revertor and how long does it take to wear off? Thanks for reading. Any advice or tales of similar experience with this drug will be gratefully received

First, welcome to TCS! Second, I'm glad you joined the site albeit having difficulty with your cat's recent sedation is what brought you here. Since you mentioned you are unable to bring him back to the vet I would strongly suggest you call and give them an update on his condition. The sooner the better.

I have no personal experience with Revertor but do you know if this is the same drug that was used in his previous sedation procedures for mats? Perhaps other members with knowledge of this sedation drug can chime in. For future reference, you may be interested in reading some of the helpful threads in this forum which discuss Grooming & General Cat Care: Grooming & General Cat Care
Best of luck, please keep us posted on his progress.

neely said:

First, welcome to TCS! Second, I'm glad you joined the site albeit having difficulty with your cat's recent sedation is what brought you here. Since you mentioned you are unable to bring him back to the vet I would strongly suggest you call and give them an update on his condition. The sooner the better.

I have no personal experience with Revertor but do you know if this is the same drug that was used in his previous sedation procedures for mats? Perhaps other members with knowledge of this sedation drug can chime in. For future reference, you may be interested in reading some of the helpful threads in this forum which discuss Grooming & General Cat Care: Grooming & General Cat Care
Best of luck, please keep us posted on his progress.

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Thank you for the welcome My daughter rang the vet but they refused to give any advice over the phone and said I need to take him back in. He is already very stressed though and always screams and howls when he goes so I won't put him through that unless desperately necessary (which I imagine will be tomorrow if he doesn't improve). I checked his old records and he did have Revertor last time, apparently the same dosage, but with no adverse effects. I will read through the threads you recommend but I have struggled with his coat for years. He's part Siberian so has a thick undercoat which matts very suddenly and swiftly and once it starts he won't let me brush him any more. I think only those who have had Siberians understand how badly their matts take over, even if you brush them several times a day as I do. I will post any further updates

You would think that since you had just paid for a service that has left you with some questions a phone conversation would not have been out of line. Both my dogs and cats have all had Revetor and only one cat seemed to be similar to what you describe, but not to that extent. I know that with dogs (and I suppose cats as well) there is a caution about a large or aggressive dog suddenly bounding into wakefulness and reacting with harm to those around him. To me, that does suggest that some animals may have an unexpected reaction to it which may render them overly awake or alert.

Your cat won't allow periodic groomings with a mat breaker comb or brush? And I do get it if that is not something that would work for you.

Pi actually doesn't mind being brushed most of the time. I do it at least twice a day normally. It all changes once the first mat starts to form, then he won't let me near him so he swiftly mats all over. I have a bag full of brushes, mat breakers and all manner of grooming tools but nothing stops the mats forming, it seems to occur overnight! Anyway, he finally went to sleep last night, after about 40 hours of being awake, phew. I think he was also a bit constipated which might have made it hard for him to sleep and he filled his litter tray then came back to bed and slept soundly

I am glad to hear that he seems to be on the mend. One of my cats is prone to mats, and oddly enough, gets upset if I try to help so it follows a scenario like you are mentioned. She is a shorter haired calico, odd that she does mat, but it is a fight once she does.

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Anyway, he finally went to sleep last night, after about 40 hours of being awake, phew. I think he was also a bit constipated which might have made it hard for him to sleep and he filled his litter tray then came back to bed and slept soundly

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I'm happy to hear he is getting back to his normal routine.

I'm glad he's getting better, but I would go into the clinic and speak with the vet (without the cat) since it's a result of their services.

Welcome to TCS and I am glad that your big guy is alright.