Smaug's crazy adventure

[nudieluvr]

So here is the crazy story of Smaug. Some of you may know that my little kitty Smaug has been very very sick for some time. I posted a while ago asking about diabetes, which ended up being a very bad diagnosis. I moved to a new vet which I also started working at. They diagnosed Smaug with pancreatitis but wouldn't know what was causing it until we got a ultrasound which we had scheduled for April 14th. Until then the goal was to have him stop losing weight and to start eating food. Overall he has lost 4 lbs. So this brings us to yesterday, which was also my birthday. I went to work as normal. In the morning I found out that the ultrasound vet was actually in town. However he had no openings. I shrugged it off knowing that Smaug had an appt with him eventually. Later in the day my vet rushed in saying that he had a cancellation and to go get Smaug. During the ultrasound they found something that was either a foreign body or a mass. She asked if she could operate immediately. I was very freaked out but knew that it could be the answer to many unanswered questions and most importantly could make my baby better. A was able to walk in and out of the procedure so I could see how it progressed. I while into the exploratory surgery they found something that looked very weird. I had no clue what it was. A bit later the vet pulled out more and more of this stuff. I finally realized that it was ribbon. Smaug had ate an intire spool of ribbon. That wasn't our biggest concern though believe it or not. The ribbon had cut through and made a hole in his intestion and had been leaking acid onto his pancreas. This was why his pancreas was acting up so badly. At the end of the procedure Smaug aspirated. The vet is pretty worried about infection. Overall though Smaug is now home on lots of great meds. Everything worked out as it was meant to. The vet said that if Smaug wouldn't have gotten the surgery he would have had a stroke over the weekend and died. I still have no idea how he got the ribbon. I couldn't ask for a better birthday gift though. Please pray that Smaug continues to heal with no infection or bumps in the road. We have already faced so much.

 

[SphynxKid]

Wow, that's incredible. I am so glad the vet was willing to take both you and Smaug on! Sounds like a great birthday present for the both of you! I hope he continues to heal well. sounds like you are def helping him in his road to recovery!

Jen

 

[Catzzzmeow]

Lair Prayers are sent and Happy Birthday to you. What a wonderful gift. Please keep us updated.

 

[NinaGato]

Praying hard for your kit.

 

[Xandria]

OMG, but I'm so glad this was rectified and the mystery solved. Sending you so many healing thoughts and vibes from our house.

 

[Toa and Ross]

So glad to hear the vet find out what was causing the problem for Smaug and that the vet was right on time finding the problem. I hope Smaug will recorver well. Keep my fingers crossed.

And: happy birthday to you!!

 

[Catzzzmeow]

@nudieluvr any updates this evening?

 

[Yoda mom]

((( healing hugs)))) please keep us updated-
All paws up crossed for good news

 

[assibassi]

wow !!!! Sooooooo glad they had a cancellation !!! Thank god he had right away surgery and they found what was wrong with him. Keeping all paws and fingers crossed over here that he will heal quick and good !

 

[nudieluvr]

So Smaug is going OK. He is eating and drinking some. He's pretty sedated though with the meds. Might be TMI but Smaug has been having a very hard time producing a stool. He keeps going to the box, trying, leaving, then re-entering. He's still too weak to try. Hopefully he has one soon as he's getting very frustrated.

 

[Catzzzmeow]

I would guess under the circumstances and meds should be expected. Tomorrow is a new day and being as Smaug has eaten and drank it is a good sign the output will happen tomorrow. Hope you are holding up after such a long day @nudieluvr

Patti

 

[Cleopatra Beers]

oh Smaug, you must be one of the luckiest cats on the planet! Most cats who eat ribbon, string or yarn do not survive as long as he did. I hope that this is a great turning point for him and that he will never have anything like this again! Our Cleopatra ate 32 inches of yarn when she was 11 months old and had to have a similar surgery as Smaug. The big difference was that it was very obvious that she had a blockage immediatly. You might want to try what we did when she came home. She had to be quiet and not jump (for her that was impossible!), so we got the biggest dog crate we could find and set it up in the corner of the living room. We put her bed, food, water and a small litter box in it and covered it with a quilt. I thought she would hate it, but she loved it. It became her "Fortress of Solitude," and she willingly spent most of her time in it during her recuperation.
Cleo would not poop while she was at the vet's. She waited until she was home and then did the biggest poop in her familiar litter box!
Hang in there Smaug!!!

 

[Hairless Blessing]

What a blessing. I am so grateful they fond this. This has happened
So many times to cats here on the lair. It's a very important subject.
Other is other things besides ribbon, yarn, strings, there is hair bands
rubber bands, plastic plants. So we all need to keep everything out
of their reach.

 

[MelissaAlice]

Silly Smaug .. You had everyone so worried about you!
I'm thrilled that things worked out so well for the both of you!

I hope that things are still progressing well?
And you should know by now @nudieluvr that nothing is TMI on the lair when it come to the health of our little naked babies!

I hope that she is pooping better now, I know that after Elfie had her teeth extracted that all the meds had her very constipated.

 

[nudieluvr]

I need extra lair love and prayers tonight. My baby is staying over at the clinic overnight. I felt so sad leaving him alone in a kennel. He is super impacted and is on iv fluids. I feel so heartbroken I'm sure he will be fine but I just feel so alone. I miss him so much.

 

[MelissaAlice]

Those drugs can really do a number a delicate sphynx system!

You and Smaug will be in my thoughts tonight.
I know it will be a long night for both of you, extra calming vibes go out to you both.

 

[Toa and Ross]

A lot of cuddles from Toa and Ross for Smaug and a big hug from me to you! It must have been a long night for you. Hope Smaug is doing better today so he can come home with you. Thinking of you both!

 

[nudieluvr]

Smaug is staying overnight at the clinic again. He isn't looking as good as the vet hopes. I am so heartbroken I can't imagine losing such a precious boy. I really hope that he is able to push through. Prayers are definitely needed!

 

[MelissaAlice]

Love and healing vibes going out to Smaug.
I'm sure he will pull though and be home again with you before you know it.

 

[Toa and Ross]

A lot of hugs and healing vibes are going your way. Come on Smaug, you can beat this.
Sorry to hear he has to stay at the clinic another night. Hope this will be the last night you have to miss him.

 

[Catzzzmeow]

I will keep the positive thoughts going Smaug's way. I am happy the vet did not just push your baby home too soon. He is getting the best of care.

Patti

 

[Xandria]

Hugs and well wishes for a speedy recovery.

 

[nudieluvr]

So Smaug is home with me for the night. The vet says he is looking the best that he has in a while. He's been on continual iv fluids during the week as well as meds. I hope things continue to look up for my precious boy.

 

[Catzzzmeow]

Come on Smaug...hoping you baby continues to feel better.

 

[Toa and Ross]

Welcome home Smaug! Hope he continues to feel better.