Welcome to Sphynxlair! Connect with Sphynx owners & enthusiasts around the world!

post op updates

Sheldon13

Sheldon13

Moderator
Staff member
Joined
Sep 2, 2014
Messages
9,975
Points
613
The other thing I like to mention, and really it makes sense if you think about it for a second, is that the more the animal hurts the more they will mess with the wound and guard it. My Ellie had a tail amputation and had to be on Onsior, Tramadol and Torbutrol for a couple of days. She never messed with her tail stump because her pain was handled. I truly believe if the pain is well managed there is no need for a cone in most cases because the animal will leave the wound alone.


Love and Sphynx ~ It’s all you need
 
Sheldon13

Sheldon13

Moderator
Staff member
Joined
Sep 2, 2014
Messages
9,975
Points
613
And yes, Gabapentin is sedating so it would make him sleepy. Also, animals in pain will sleep more.


Love and Sphynx ~ It’s all you need
 
sphynxjinx

sphynxjinx

Lairian
Joined
Jan 5, 2020
Messages
183
Points
111
Sheldon13 said:
The other thing I like to mention, and really it makes sense if you think about it for a second, is that the more the animal hurts the more they will mess with the wound and guard it. My Ellie had a tail amputation and had to be on Onsior, Tramadol and Torbutrol for a couple of days. She never messed with her tail stump because her pain was handled. I truly believe if the pain is well managed there is no need for a cone in most cases because the animal will leave the wound alone.


Love and Sphynx ~ It’s all you need
Click to expand...

good info!! he hasnt really been messing with his leg much, but today when i was watching him without his cone on he was licking himself and began to lick the tape near his bandage so i put the cone back on for a while
 
sphynxjinx

sphynxjinx

Lairian
Joined
Jan 5, 2020
Messages
183
Points
111
Yoda mom said:
hello, checking in on sweet Grim
((hugs))) n healing head smooches continue
Click to expand...

hello! we just got back from the vet, they said the stitches are healing well so far but looks a little bit puffy, no foul smell or oozing which is good. Poor baby has lost .4 kilos overall so far :( The vet sent me home with some liquid food and probiotics (to hopefully stop the liquid poops) and I am going back on friday. He ate half a can of wet food today with the probiotics sprinkled in them (new record!!) and was loving the liquid food (honestly it smells pretty good lol). Praying things go up from here.
 
sphynxjinx

sphynxjinx

Lairian
Joined
Jan 5, 2020
Messages
183
Points
111
Yoda mom said:
@sphynxjinx checking in on Grim.. how is he today?
Click to expand...

a big sigh of relief for my baby!! he’s been doing very well since last night. he’s been wandering around the house instead of laying down all day, has eaten wet food, treats as well as dry food!!! (thx gosh). i’ve been sprinkling flora (probiotic for cats) on his food and he’s been eating it up. crossing my fingers that the diarrhea and vomiting are over. hoping it’s up from here!! next vet visit tomorrow to check the wounds will keep you posted. look at my baby in a shirt lol:

28DBDA3C-BB93-4A39-A8EE-3F46AB896763.jpeg
7C87343F-218F-4084-B0B5-E228792D4DE8.jpeg
4CC37371-D23C-4975-B228-DD0F54D2F6E0.jpeg
 
sphynxjinx

sphynxjinx

Lairian
Joined
Jan 5, 2020
Messages
183
Points
111
sphynxjinx said:
hello!!! sorry for the delayed reply been a busy week.

grim got his stitches removed and his cone off today!! he has been so happy with the cone off today, tail wagging and playing a lot with his spring toy. so happy to see him like this :') thanks for checking in <3
Click to expand...

IMG_5562.PNG
 
Condo commando

Condo commando

Gold Lairian
Notable Member
Joined
Apr 7, 2014
Messages
4,067
Points
568
Is that the catnip banana? That was probably the only effective catnip toy I ever bought. After a while I guess it loses the smell plus it gets grungy so I had to throw it out but it was good while it lasted.
 
Back
Top