I don't want to say too much about this particular issue because I worry that someone from the vet clinic might be reading these forums. I get the feeling that this problem isn't very common so they could easily identify me if I posted exactly what's going on.
My cat, Shorty, had surgery to remove a cancerous tumor and has a complication that is causing restlessness. He appears to either be in pain or serious discomfort, or possibly both. He was on Buprenex (0.25 ml twice daily) for the first few days and he mostly slept and behaved himself. Ever since he went off the pain meds, he seems to be very restless and uncomfortable. I'm not sure he's sleeping and he keeps bothering the incision area. He's going to the vet clinic tomorrow for observation (he's already been four time since the surgery).
I plan on discussing pain management with the vet, but want to get some info first. I'm wondering if anyone can recommend a safe pain medicine that might help Shorty settle down and get some sleep. Ideally, I'd like something that might make him drowsy so he won't bother the incision area. The Buprenex worked beautifully. Originally, he was prescribed Gabapentin, but I refused it because I felt Buprenex would provide better pain relief right after surgery. Something that is reasonably priced would be good too. I think I got six syringes with 0.25 ml of Buprenex for around $26.
It's unclear how long Shorty will have to deal with this unfortunate complication. The vet says it would be extremely helpful to have the results of the biopsy so he can know what the best course of treatment is regarding this complication. He's doing what he can, but he says there's a lot of time and waiting involved.
My cat, Shorty, had surgery to remove a cancerous tumor and has a complication that is causing restlessness. He appears to either be in pain or serious discomfort, or possibly both. He was on Buprenex (0.25 ml twice daily) for the first few days and he mostly slept and behaved himself. Ever since he went off the pain meds, he seems to be very restless and uncomfortable. I'm not sure he's sleeping and he keeps bothering the incision area. He's going to the vet clinic tomorrow for observation (he's already been four time since the surgery).
I plan on discussing pain management with the vet, but want to get some info first. I'm wondering if anyone can recommend a safe pain medicine that might help Shorty settle down and get some sleep. Ideally, I'd like something that might make him drowsy so he won't bother the incision area. The Buprenex worked beautifully. Originally, he was prescribed Gabapentin, but I refused it because I felt Buprenex would provide better pain relief right after surgery. Something that is reasonably priced would be good too. I think I got six syringes with 0.25 ml of Buprenex for around $26.
It's unclear how long Shorty will have to deal with this unfortunate complication. The vet says it would be extremely helpful to have the results of the biopsy so he can know what the best course of treatment is regarding this complication. He's doing what he can, but he says there's a lot of time and waiting involved.
