Well, maybe both is expensive when it comes to cat oral surgery and teeth cleaning. Katniss broke off a canine tooth, 6 years ago, at the gum line and it had recently developed an infection and abscess. While under anesthesia, the vet determined she needed two additional teeth removed because the roots were gone.
Katniss was given an antibiotic and pain injection that would last for the next 4 days. The vet wanted Katniss to wear a cone collar for two weeks and after letting her out of her crate, she was psychotic. The plastic cone banged into everything as she ran through the house. Katniss fell down the stairs because she couldn't see wearing the cone. She couldn't eat or drink. She finally ran into the back of the closet to hide. Between the trauma of the cone collar and her reaction to the opioid pain med, Katniss had dilated pupils, hyperactivity, agitation, restlessness and aggression. We were both a wreck.
I stayed up all night stress eating and worrying about her. I took the plastic cone collar off when I ordered Katniss a more humane recovery pillow collar. It was advertised as soft and comfortable, wouldn’t block her sight and she could eat and drink with it on. It worked better and was more comfortable until she figured out how to get it off within 12 hours. It took several hours before we found it. I don't think she will be wearing any collar after this. Hoping she will leave her mouth and stitches alone.
Katniss has not wanted to be lovey or held. She hides and feels the need to be by herself. This window is one of her sanctuary spaces, located in the laundry room. The deep 14" window sill is wide enough so she can rest, sit, sleep and gaze out the window. I cannot wait to get my sweet kitty back to normal. She will not be going outside until she has healed. I don’t want her to run away! Poor Katniss.
My Two had 5 pulled two years ago and it changed her personality for a while. She didn't like other people. That is because others helped me take her to the vets and then the vets pulled the teeth. Hope your baby mends well.
@joansmor@gilbertwood I was having trouble posting my text but it finally went through. I hope Katniss will return to her sweet self by next week. Thank you.
Beautiful capture showing deep thought. I understand the lengths that we pet 'moms/parents' go through. Earlier this week, my Riley had a reaction to a shot and she just was as still as she could be, mainly on top of me on the floor for several hours. Hope Katniss gets back to herself soon.
I *love* this photo with Katniss in silhouette and looking out on that glorious red maple (?) But...your narrative, Cathee- oooh, poor Katniss (and you!) I hope she recovers soon and is back to her normal self! xx Fav
Thank you for your comments on my sweet Katniss. The pain medication and collar had her so distressed. When I took off the collar and the medication wore off, Katniss warmed up again. She rolled over and wanted belly rubs, purred loudly and would head butt for attention. The soft collar I got was only on her for 12 hours until she figured out how to get it off. Katniss knows best though. The vet tech said her mouth was healing well WITHOUT the collar on. Good girl Katniss!!!
@joysabin Thank you. I bet that was worrisome as well. Scary! We want our animals heathy and feeling well. They get shots or surgery to improve their health and we are helping them...but sometimes it doesn't feel that way when they have a bad reaction. Katniss is almost back to her sweet self again.
Thank you for your comments on my sweet Katniss. The pain medication and collar had her so distressed. When I took off the collar and the medication wore off, Katniss warmed up again. She rolled over and wanted belly rubs, purred loudly and would head butt for attention. The soft collar I got was only on her for 12 hours until she figured out how to get it off. Katniss knows best though. The vet tech said her mouth was healing well WITHOUT the collar on. Good girl Katniss!!!