My cat has a blockage - surgery tomorrow

[VolkoSimone]

Hey everyone,
My male sphynx Simone has a blockage in his small intestine, I THINK he ingested a small piece of foam - he’s going in for emergency surgery tomorrow in the morning and he’s staying overnight at the clinic tonight to be monitored.

I somehow KNEW he had a blockage. Just incase anyone wants to know what to look out for in the future - it’s been day 3:
- He was lethargic but still trying to get up and follow me as he usually does
- everything he ate, he eventually threw up
- he was eager to eat on day one and day two but on day three, he even refused to lick the treat off of his nose
- he was extra hot
- he didn’t want to sit in my lap, he’s my heart kitty, he always wants to be near me

Pray for my little man! They said it’s pretty routine and he’s stable right now, everyone in the house misses him. We’re all pretty sad and the surgery is costing a fortune but he’s only 4.5 so he’s got his whole life ahead of him.

 

[Yoda mom]

@VolkoSimone , awh.. ((hugs))) sending a lair family of prayers and positive vibe head smooches for sweet baby Simone's surgery. He a young strong boy.
thank you for sharing to help others the signs to look for with a blockage

**remember to confirm "NO Ketamine " anesthesia. sharing, my vet uses gas Isoflurane instead. all paws are family. following closely for good news updates.

 

[VolkoSimone]

@VolkoSimone , awh.. ((hugs))) sending a lair family of prayers and positive vibe head smooches for sweet baby Simone's surgery. He a young strong boy.
thank you for sharing to help others the signs to look for with a blockage

**remember to confirm "NO Ketamine " anesthesia. sharing, my vet uses gas Isoflurane instead. all paws are family. following closely for good news updates.

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I forgot about the no ketamine anesthesia.
Thanks for reminding me, I’ll ask them tonight I’m going to visit him and bring him a blanket

 

[VolkoSimone]

UPDATE - just went to visit him with my husband and he looks like a totally different cat - he even ate a full meal and had some diarrhea.

They’re going to give him another ultrasound before surgery to see if he’s even going to need it since he’s having partial bowel movements now.

Here’s a photo of him wearing his cone of bravery!

 

[Catzzzmeow]

Positive vibes are sent. Fingers are crossed that the ultrasound shows he cleared the blockage and hopefully no surgery needed. Keep us updated.

 

[kauna]

Hoping the ultrasound shows everything is moving and can avoid surgery.

 

[VolkoSimone]

Hoping the ultrasound shows everything is moving and can avoid surgery.

I’m soooo hopeful- he was so brave yesterday

 

[Yoda mom]

@VolkoSimone , such a brave handsome Simone, it's a good sign passing stool so hopeful whatever he ate is passing and clearing his system without surgery. please keep us updated, hopeful for more good news updates!

 

[Toa and Ross]

Sending positive vibes. What a relief he is already doing better. Keeping fingers crossed and hope no surgery is needed. Hugs

 

[VolkoSimone]

They called with an update from the second ultrasound and they said the blockage is indeed moving so they’re putting off the surgery unless absolutely necessary! It’s currently in the ileum so we’re almost out of the danger zone….

Im so genuinely happy and grateful!
Going to visit him tonight and if all goes well I can bring him home tomorrow afternoon

 

[Yoda mom]

@VolkoSimone , great news update moving along! continued positive vibes sweet Simone!
He will be happy to see you, give head smooches from his lair family! all paws crossed for released to go home tomorrow! let us know~

 

[tuffysmommy]

Hope to hear he’s home tomorrow. How stressful!!!. They sure keep us hopping.

 

[nudebea]

Great to hear that the blockage is moving, sending positive vibes for your brave little man

 

[Catzzzmeow]

I am so happy to hear no surgery is needed at this point. Can’t wait to hear it has totally passed.

 

[CathyO]

@VolkoSimone we are invested! Any updates? I can feel how much you all love your baby.

 

[VolkoSimone]

Another update - they did an xray today and they didn’t see any object they’re waiting for the ultrasound person tomorrow morning and they’ll do an ultrasound on Simone first thing.

If it’s in the colon he’s clear to come home unless he poops the object out first.

Our little man has a fan club and everyone is feeding and cuddling with him. I’m super happy and would recommend this emergency clinic to anyone in Toronto - the pricing is actually on par or cheaper than a regular vet clinic and it’s 24hrs - it’s called Petnation

 

[Toa and Ross]

Happy to hear surgery isn't necessary. Hope he can come home soon...so poop little one, poop poop poop

 

[VolkoSimone]

Well, they checked him again and the object is on the move so they said he’s ok to come home for monitoring. He’s eating and drinking normally and very active and vocal. We brought him home and have him seperate from our other cats for now so we can monitor his poop.

Thank you to everyone who chimed in along the way. We’re so grateful for your energy

 

[Yoda mom]

@VolkoSimone , happy hugs and head smooches! So glad Simone is home and things moving along to full recovery no surgery. good idea keeping separated for now to monitor. my others always get hissy when kitty comes home from vet with the new smells. continued positive vibes and head smooches to al paws! keep teh good news updates coming!

 

[VolkoSimone]

@VolkoSimone , happy hugs and head smooches! So glad Simone is home and things moving along to full recovery no surgery. good idea keeping separated for now to monitor. my others always get hissy when kitty comes home from vet with the new smells. continued positive vibes and head smooches to al paws! keep teh good news updates coming!

So far no hissing. Gave everyone a bath when he got home. He’s so skinny but he’s eagerly eating and aching to spend time with everyone. Supervised time with the kiddos and separated when we can’t watch him.

Missed him so much - he’s so sassy. I swear I’m going to frame this piece of foam when it comes out of him.

 

[Catzzzmeow]

So happy he is home!

 

[Yoda mom]

@VolkoSimone ,awh glad he is home, no hissing and he is eating and being sassy . oh, yes I know the feeling of "going to frame it". went thru this rollercoaster with my aussie years ago who ate an big no stuffing snake toy with squeekers. I actually went online to see home many squeekers it came with to make sure I didnt miss one when he left those on the floor. all the material passed thru miraculously.

hugs and continued positive vibes! I definitely know Poo Patrol.
look forward to good news updates!

 

[Toa and Ross]

Very happy he is home!

 

[nudebea]

Vey glad to hear he's home and positive news about the blockage

 

[VolkoSimone]

It’s been since yesterday morning and he’s eating a ton, drinking water and peeing, but still no poop :/