No one could have prepared me for what the first night home from surgery (the day of surgery) would be like. For lack of better words the night was beyond terrible. He moaned and was extremely restless the entire night. Thank god for Jackie, she talked me off the ledge big time and I could never thank her enough for that. I still feel like I made a horrible mistake seeing him the way that he is. Hopefully that goes away as this gets better. There was basically NO sleep for either of us last night. He stared, huge eyed, at me and moaned THE. ENTIRE. NIGHT. Around 3am he decided it was time to start trying to scoot all around the downstairs, dragging his back half behind him, I think he was trying to get comfortable but who knows. He finally settled in front of the fireplace but if he slept for a total of 30 minutes last night I would be shocked.
So far today has been slightly better. Called the vet this morning about last night and they pretty much told me ‘well we told you it was going to suck.’ The moaning isn’t constant now thank goodness, it comes and goes, especially I think when he wants or needs something that he can’t get himself. He started to attempt to walk on his three legs but needs a lot of help from me. He kind of lets out a loud (seems angry) meow when he wants to get up and move and I kind of help him onto all 3 then hold his back side steady and he steers the way. He is absolutely adamant that the couch is where he wants to be and has made that very clear. One thing I’m not surprised about is that his appetite is back to normal. I wish he would just close his eyes and sleep, he must be exhausted! I could not have done this without everyones support on here.
Our biggest challenge is the litter box. Tried telling us he had to go but couldn’t get him to use it so he pooped all over his blanket (at least he went) but has yet to pee (wondering if that is common).
You are so sweet, I am just glad I was in the right place at the right time 😉
I am glad he is settling in and you are learning to assist him. I think most cats hop around right away independently, but given his size as being one of a small dog, you being here until he gets his land legs will be invaluable to him.
Be careful of not drinking/urinating. Keep plenty of fresh water available and give him canned foods and wet things that he will enjoy.
I bought Fancy Feast Broths, Delectables Bisque, and Delectables Squeeze Ups for Huckleberry and he really liked them. It got the fluid into him and kept him peeing. Did you say he has had urinary problems in the past? If so, even better reason to keep him on wet foods to keep his fluid intake steady.
One person in here gets bone broth and their kitties love it. I just saw it on Amazon, and if low sodium is an option I would choose any of the broths low sodium for kitties.
Please give E a chin scratch for me, and stay in touch as you make your way through recovery… one LARGE step behind you and you guys did GREAT!!
Hugs,
Jackie and Huck