Hello cat lovers, Im new to the forums, and quiet honestly I am not sure if I am even posting in the appropriate place. But I figure anywhere there are cat lovers has to be some helpful links or personal experience.
Yesterday my 4 yr old ragdoll Shayla had to have a tracheotomy, she is still in ICU and with a slight fever. Im trying to find some links with further information, after care, owners with first hand experience having this done with their feline. I have been unable to find much via searching google about felines who have had this procedure performed. Previously we thought she would need a laryngeal tie back but when they went in to do this, the sutures wouldnt stay, I was able to find all kinds of info on the tie back mostly in dogs and horses but some on felines. But now its like im chasing my tales in circles trying to find information about tracheotomy in any animals much less feline. I did find a good site about the procedure but in humans, and from what I could see after visiting Shayla compared to the human version it looks nothing the same. There was no tube or covering, just a gaping hole in her neck leaving the internal fleshy muscle viewable.
Anyone with first hand experience out here? Or know of some forums or support groups ? Any information would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks for reading and any available information.
For anyone who is interested in more details about Shayla and the reasons leading to the tracheotomy the link in my profile will take you to her story with updates as we visit and talk to the vet.
Yesterday my 4 yr old ragdoll Shayla had to have a tracheotomy, she is still in ICU and with a slight fever. Im trying to find some links with further information, after care, owners with first hand experience having this done with their feline. I have been unable to find much via searching google about felines who have had this procedure performed. Previously we thought she would need a laryngeal tie back but when they went in to do this, the sutures wouldnt stay, I was able to find all kinds of info on the tie back mostly in dogs and horses but some on felines. But now its like im chasing my tales in circles trying to find information about tracheotomy in any animals much less feline. I did find a good site about the procedure but in humans, and from what I could see after visiting Shayla compared to the human version it looks nothing the same. There was no tube or covering, just a gaping hole in her neck leaving the internal fleshy muscle viewable.
Anyone with first hand experience out here? Or know of some forums or support groups ? Any information would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks for reading and any available information.
For anyone who is interested in more details about Shayla and the reasons leading to the tracheotomy the link in my profile will take you to her story with updates as we visit and talk to the vet.
