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  1. frankie-boy

    My Experience With Blockages and PU Surgery

    Also,  Just want to stress, don't worry too much if he is not eating as much as he used to before the surgery..it will take some time to get into the swing of things. Just be patient and he'll come around. Look forward to hearing how it goes. Once a day urine is fine as long as it's streaming...
  2. frankie-boy

    My Experience With Blockages and PU Surgery

    WOW! That is amazing regarding the donation! So cool! I'm glad you managed to give your cat hope with the surgery! Also, glad to hear the surgery site is looking good! This is a good sign!  I know! It is super stressful...something that most non pet owners will never understand. Glad to hear...
  3. frankie-boy

    My Experience With Blockages and PU Surgery

    Hi, From the little research i have done, the Bupernorphine is quite a strong sedative which probably explains why he wasn't eating, he was probably very very sleepy! Your vets apprehension about syringe feeding is justified, but sometimes it is necessary if there is no other way! You are...
  4. frankie-boy

    My Experience With Blockages and PU Surgery

    Hi, First, it sounds to me like you have stopped the meds way to soon after a PU surgery. He is likely to be very sore for quite a while following the surgery, and i would absolutely double check with the vet to make sure you should take him off whatever pain meds/anti inflammatory he is on...
  5. frankie-boy

    My Experience With Blockages and PU Surgery

    The above post resonates with me so much. It is basically the exact situation that has led me to take the decision to put my beloved Frankie to rest. He had 3 blockages over approximately 12 months. He was also diagnosed with cystitis. The blockages occurred despite being on a premium wet food...
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