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Charlie's acting weird. I don't know what to do.
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I'm happy to report that with the cone off I have seen him resting more comfortably, eating AND drinking water. Pretty sure I see pee in his litter box too. I'm keeping him in the pen for the next few days just to better monitor his urine, but he's totally doing good!!
I'm so thankful for all of you helping me through this, and a super big thanks to S silent meowlook . Without ya'll I'd have been a mess. I'm so appreciative and glad that I found this site years ago, even if it was tragedy that brought me here.
I'm so thankful for all of you helping me through this, and a super big thanks to S silent meowlook . Without ya'll I'd have been a mess. I'm so appreciative and glad that I found this site years ago, even if it was tragedy that brought me here.
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Was a little concerned yesterday when Charlie cried while peeing, then only peed a nickel size amount. The very sweet vet tech assured me it likely is because of his UTI.
He is consistently eating and drinking water, though! And today once he ate a good chunk of his wet food, he got in his box and peed a good amount!
He is consistently eating and drinking water, though! And today once he ate a good chunk of his wet food, he got in his box and peed a good amount!
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Thank you so much <3 I can't begin to express how much I appreciate everyone on this site!Though I haven't posted, I've been reading your thread and holding my breath each time you posted an update. So glad Charlie's recovery is going well.
He's done really well today! Eating and drinking well, resting comfortably, and peeing a BUNCH!
He hasn't pooped much today, but he did earlier so I'm not SUPER concerned.
Right now, he's just pissed at us for giving him meds. He's sitting there in his pen, glaring at me.
The Stink-Eye of Healing! 
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Pretty much!The Stink-Eye of Healing!
The way I see it, if he's feeling good enough to scowl and glare, he's doing okay hahaha!
That's how I read it!
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Charlie is doing well this morning!
We're having good consistent pee pees and poops, he's eating and drinking well. Honestly the only update I can give is that he's starting to become his usual grouchy self again, growling and complaining but still wanting love. He got cuddles with my mom after he had his meds which he HATES. I feel so bad, because I'm worried he's going to stop trusting us... he already hunkers down when we give him his meds. =(
but he is healing GREAT down there and he's mostly just chilling/resting.
I'm a lil suspicious as to why he's not trying to break out of his pen, but I assume he's just healing and knows he needs the rest.
We're having good consistent pee pees and poops, he's eating and drinking well. Honestly the only update I can give is that he's starting to become his usual grouchy self again, growling and complaining but still wanting love. He got cuddles with my mom after he had his meds which he HATES. I feel so bad, because I'm worried he's going to stop trusting us... he already hunkers down when we give him his meds. =(
but he is healing GREAT down there and he's mostly just chilling/resting.
I'm a lil suspicious as to why he's not trying to break out of his pen, but I assume he's just healing and knows he needs the rest.
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Hi. Glad he is doing okay. What meds are you giving?
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He's taking gabapentin to help him rest (but vet says he can kind of dial back on it, or go off it completely, if we feel he doesn't need it.)
And Orbax for his UTI.
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I have a cat that was very feral when I got her. That was 15 years ago, so she is not like she was, but is probably one of the hardest cats to medicate. She has to take many different medications throughout the day.
What works for me is:
Always approach the cat from the back.
With liquid meds, resist the urge to slam them in quickly. Just go at a normal steady pace.
Place the syringe or dropper in the side of the mouth as opposed to the front.
Always give going from one side to the other, not to the back of the mouth.
Don’t take the cat anywhere to give the meds. Just give where the cat is.
Don’t talk to the cat or try to console the cat.
Move with confidence and speed.
When done, leave the cat alone.
Don’t apologize to the cat, they don’t care.
Don’t follow them or try to make it up to them, just leave them alone for a while.
This is what will best preserve your relationship with your cat.
What works for me is:
Always approach the cat from the back.
With liquid meds, resist the urge to slam them in quickly. Just go at a normal steady pace.
Place the syringe or dropper in the side of the mouth as opposed to the front.
Always give going from one side to the other, not to the back of the mouth.
Don’t take the cat anywhere to give the meds. Just give where the cat is.
Don’t talk to the cat or try to console the cat.
Move with confidence and speed.
When done, leave the cat alone.
Don’t apologize to the cat, they don’t care.
Don’t follow them or try to make it up to them, just leave them alone for a while.
This is what will best preserve your relationship with your cat.
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We started doing it from the side of his mouth! But we've def been trying to console/apologize x.x I feel so bad. I'll be happy when it's over.
We have been doing it fast though, mostly because he jerks a LOT >.< will try slower. Thank you for the tips!!
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There is just no way to console a cat. Any apology is just you making you feel better, or trying. Take this from someone who has chased after her cat saying “ I’m so sorry, please forgive me” and then dragged said cat out to apologize some more.
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We've been giving him treats after his meds (the vet approved urinary ones) and he seems to really like those! He stays mad for a bit then seems to get over it just in time for his next dose (yay)
He's been in a good mood so far today though, playing with one of his new toys in his pen! and when I dangled it, he swatted at the ribbons! Which he hasn't done since this whole ordeal started, so I feel like we're finally starting to get back to normalcy. I want to let him out of his pen so bad, but x.x I'm not sure if he's ready? He's still resting a lot and I'm worried that if I let him out, I won't be able to watch his pee as well.
Which he's doing great with! He's peeing good amounts every day. I'm still super afraid of strictures though since some stuff i read says it could happen months after surgery >.<
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Charlie was set free today (vet okayed it!) for a bit today!
He played a bit, sniffed around and then promptly jumped up onto the fridge the moment I turned my back! He's up there napping right now. Gonna have to figure out how to get him down so he can have his meds but right now I'm letting him just chill, since I know he's likely missed his spots.
He played a bit, sniffed around and then promptly jumped up onto the fridge the moment I turned my back! He's up there napping right now. Gonna have to figure out how to get him down so he can have his meds but right now I'm letting him just chill, since I know he's likely missed his spots.
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That`s great news. I`m so glad to hear Charlie`s story has a happy ending.
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I'm still kind of paranoid about strictures, since I've read they can form up to six weeks after surgery and we're starting week four now.That`s great news. I`m so glad to hear Charlie`s story has a happy ending.
He likes to stress me out by not drinking a lot of water some days and having smaller pees, so of course my brain is awful and goes to "is he stricturing??" so I'm trying to remind myself that he IS peeing every day.
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It's been a few days since my last update and so I just wanted to come on and write one real quick!
Charlie's been doing good! He's eating and drinking (his favorite thing currently is to lick ALL the juice from the wet food I give him.)
He's still going to the bathroom, though I noticed he cries when he gets IN the litter box - never when he's going. Like a cry of protest, then he gets in and does his business. I'm assuming he's afraid it'll hurt or something. Doesn't seem to be in pain when he's ACTUALLY going to the bathroom though.
We've been letting him out for a few hours each day where he plays a little, mingles with the other cats then promptly jumps up to his spot on top of the fridge to sleep (not exactly thrilled with this but stopping him isn't easy lol) The good news is he's jumping up and down there with ease (we give him his meds AFTER his free time, just to avoid any groggy falls.)
Gracie and Jasper are still kind of "eh" with him at the moment, but it seems the other cats are totally fine with him again, though.
Ears staying cool, nose always cold (sometimes wet, sometimes not), fur feels super soft.
Added a photo of his area. I think he's healing well! Honestly I think his surgeon did an amazing job.
Charlie's been doing good! He's eating and drinking (his favorite thing currently is to lick ALL the juice from the wet food I give him.)
He's still going to the bathroom, though I noticed he cries when he gets IN the litter box - never when he's going. Like a cry of protest, then he gets in and does his business. I'm assuming he's afraid it'll hurt or something. Doesn't seem to be in pain when he's ACTUALLY going to the bathroom though.
We've been letting him out for a few hours each day where he plays a little, mingles with the other cats then promptly jumps up to his spot on top of the fridge to sleep (not exactly thrilled with this but stopping him isn't easy lol) The good news is he's jumping up and down there with ease (we give him his meds AFTER his free time, just to avoid any groggy falls.)
Gracie and Jasper are still kind of "eh" with him at the moment, but it seems the other cats are totally fine with him again, though.
Ears staying cool, nose always cold (sometimes wet, sometimes not), fur feels super soft.
Added a photo of his area. I think he's healing well! Honestly I think his surgeon did an amazing job.
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Adding:
Can never tell if there is litter box issues though (pain wise) because he's learned if he 'cries' while standing in his box, I'll come to check on him and then he tries to jail break -_-
Can never tell if there is litter box issues though (pain wise) because he's learned if he 'cries' while standing in his box, I'll come to check on him and then he tries to jail break -_-
