Topic: My babies are getting the snip tomorrow.. - Izzy can't be done :( (Read 8439 times)

Hannikat · « **Reply #53 on:** November 19, 2008, 20:51:25 PM »

Quote from: Wibblechick on November 19, 2008, 18:38:38 PM

I love the picture of sleepy Bella - reminds me of Mr Perseus (AKA Percy-Puss)

Awww how cute!! their marking as sooo similar

Quote from: Millys Mum on November 19, 2008, 18:36:17 PM

Bella must have been a good girl for blood to be taken from her leg my vet usually goes for the neck, hair grows back pretty quickly

She's very good, considering now timid she can be around new people she still never bites of lashed out. Izzy on the other hand.......probably why there's a chunk of fur missing from her neck. I bet she kicked up a fuss

Does hair grow back really quickly. Izzy in particular looks lobsided lol

Quote from: Millys Mum on November 19, 2008, 18:36:17 PM

Is that little pad shes on any good, often wondered about buying one

Mine love it. It's great for directing them to sleep where I want as they will follow it and flop down wherever I put it. It's on my desk most of the time so I can see what they are up to

Wibblechick · « **Reply #52 on:** November 19, 2008, 18:38:38 PM »

I love the picture of sleepy Bella - reminds me of Mr Perseus (AKA Percy-Puss)

Millys Mum · « **Reply #51 on:** November 19, 2008, 18:36:17 PM »

Even dissolvable stitches are a pain as the cat can still pull them out!
Dont worry about them having their chips done whilst awake, cats are tough and rarely notice

Bella must have been a good girl for blood to be taken from her leg

my vet usually goes for the neck, hair grows back pretty quickly

Is that little pad shes on any good, often wondered about buying one

Bryony84 · « **Reply #50 on:** November 19, 2008, 13:17:59 PM »

I can believe they forgot to chip them! I hope they didn't charge you for that! I take it they didn't explain why they hadn't used the disposible stitches in the end. If I was you, I would complain to the head of the practice about the poor communication.

Janeyk · « **Reply #49 on:** November 19, 2008, 13:05:21 PM »

bless her

Tiggy's Mum · « **Reply #48 on:** November 19, 2008, 12:35:41 PM »

Sleeping beauty

Can't believe they 'forgot' to chip them - numpties

Hannikat · « **Reply #47 on:** November 19, 2008, 12:10:43 PM »

Things seemed to have settled down abit today...

GOING.....

GOING....

gone!

Hannikat · « **Reply #46 on:** November 19, 2008, 10:57:02 AM »

I strange because the other vets there are so lovely. they come recommended andare good value (antibiotics where £3 for the shot ans £6 for a weeks course - whihc sounds reasonable but i may be wrong). I will definately make sure Izzy is glued or that they at least use disolvable stitches this time

sheryl · « **Reply #45 on:** November 19, 2008, 10:53:29 AM »

I would consider maybe finding another vets if at all possible - they sometimes seem to forget that WE are the customers and they are there to provide a service. When Izzy is spayed I would defiantely insist on the glue.

Love and huggles for you and your little ones. xxx

Hannikat · « **Reply #44 on:** November 19, 2008, 09:55:36 AM »

OH AND ANOTHER THING.....quite upset about the chunck of fur missing from izzy they both had blood test but bella's was in her leg wonder why Izzy's weren't. Poor thing looks all lobsided

Hannikat · « **Reply #43 on:** November 19, 2008, 09:54:14 AM »

well my visit was a bit of a farce after all the 'are you medical' nonsense and telling me the stitches were disolvable ones they went and used ones that need removing - which is a complete pain because it mean between then I'm going to require 6 vet visits in the next month - oh work WILL be pleased

to make matters worse they 'forgot' to chip them even though is said at the top of the form I signed that they were to be hipped. Now Bella is going to have to have a chip done while awake which i bet is going to hurt.

- Vets advised keeping Bella still - anyone any advise on how to keep a grumpy hyperactive kitten 'still'

Indys Mamma · « **Reply #42 on:** November 19, 2008, 09:45:42 AM »

our vet always uses glue if it can be used, and doesn't charge extra...

he also smears all wounds with a weird green cream that apparently tastes *awful* to make animals leave it alone, and it has aloe vera to help healing

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #41 on:** November 18, 2008, 22:08:46 PM »

I believe its normal and she will get used to it,,,,,just give extra fuss

Sounds like they gave Izzy blood test cos ABs dont go into neck like that. If they did its cos they wanted to be sure she was OK for the op but they should have told you when you picked her up.

Its sad that the vet wasnt better this morning cos then you could have said dont do one withoutvthe other, so they would have both had collars at same time. But probably easier to cope with one at a time

Hannikat · « **Reply #40 on:** November 18, 2008, 21:15:24 PM »

well they are back home. Its been such an emotional day I walked inot the house, let them out...and burst into tears

feeling a bit better now. Izzy still seems fine althought it was a bit of a shock when i noticed they had shaved a big area of fur from here neck - probably for the antibiotic injection. Bella seems ok to - she's bouncing off the walls and the scar seems really neat. It was a nicer vet when i piked them up so I got to ask lots of questions. Apparently they had been all over the vetinary nurses - little cuddle bums

My only problem now is that bella keeps licking and biting at the stiches (they are ones the vet has to remove *joy*). I've tried the collar and she lays on the fllor stunned for a few minutes and then throws herself around the room backwards. I'm worried she'll hurt herself

also its tied on with a piece of bandage. I've had to tie it a little tight otherwise she has it off problem is now I'm worried she'll get stuck and choke. HELP please someone tell me all this is normal before by hormones cause me to burst into tears again!

Janeyk · « **Reply #39 on:** November 18, 2008, 20:58:31 PM »

I agree, no need to speak to you that way, lots of love to your kitties xx

Den · « **Reply #38 on:** November 18, 2008, 20:09:50 PM »

If I were you I'd request a different vet

There is one at my practice that I won't let deal with my animals for various reasons. I also only use one of the vets for Molly. There is no reason why you have to put up with him and to be honest he doesn't sound very nice

for Izzy and

for you and

for Bella

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #37 on:** November 18, 2008, 19:47:10 PM »

I am sure that is just a bug and she will be fine. I would dump that vet however, they should give you civil and sensible answers to your questions.

sazkat2 · « **Reply #36 on:** November 18, 2008, 13:01:43 PM »

Im sure she will be fine if she is acting normal it can't be much more than a bug

Try not to worry (I know you still will) im sure everything will be fine when she has had her antibiotics

Hannikat · « **Reply #35 on:** November 18, 2008, 11:56:42 AM »

yes this is what he's said. gave the impression its and inflamation but he's not sure where as its minor. He asked if she'd been sneezing recently - first I've heard about it if she has lol

Tiggy's Mum · « **Reply #34 on:** November 18, 2008, 11:54:51 AM »

I've never paid more than that, an antibiotic jab (if she has one) would be £5. My vets always seem to give a jab and then a course of tablets.

Hannikat · « **Reply #33 on:** November 18, 2008, 11:47:16 AM »

Phew I hope so - I don't think the insurance would cover it if it neutering related and the excess is £75 anyway!

Tiggy's Mum · « **Reply #32 on:** November 18, 2008, 11:46:00 AM »

Quote from: Hannikat on November 18, 2008, 11:42:28 AM

I know I'll try I was a bit in shock so I'll have to ask him more about it when i pick them up. How much is a course of antibiotics likely to cost?

Not very much, less than a tenner I'd say.

Hannikat · « **Reply #31 on:** November 18, 2008, 11:42:28 AM »

I know I'll try I was a bit in shock so I'll have to ask him more about it when i pick them up. How much is a course of antibiotics likely to cost?

Tiggy's Mum · « **Reply #30 on:** November 18, 2008, 11:40:45 AM »

Great news about the murmur

I know it's hard but if the vets not too worried then try not to worry yourself over it

Hannikat · « **Reply #29 on:** November 18, 2008, 11:20:24 AM »

I really hope so

I was so pleased as well because her heart murmur has righted itself too!!

Desley (booktigger) · « **Reply #28 on:** November 18, 2008, 11:19:12 AM »

Fingers crossed it is just a slight bug

Hannikat · « **Reply #27 on:** November 18, 2008, 11:16:02 AM »

Nope she seems absolutely fine: still very active - eating everything i put down and passing perfect stools so i have no idea what it could be. The vet said not to worry as he doesn't suspect anything really awful........so naturally I'm a nervous wreck now

Tiggy's Mum · « **Reply #26 on:** November 18, 2008, 11:13:24 AM »

Poor Izzy, better to be safe than sorry though. Was she off colour at all? Hope the antibiotics sort out whatever it is that's causing the blood results

As for that mean vet

You may not be 'medical' but seeing as you are paying him you are allowed a say in the welfare of YOUR cat, I'd make a note of his name and then if you ever have a routine appointment in the future you can avoid him.

P.S I changed the title on your first post for you as if you do it on any other post it only changes that one particular post, not the whole thread.

Hannikat · « **Reply #25 on:** November 18, 2008, 10:27:26 AM »

oh god I spoke to soon the vet just rang bella's bloods came back fine and she being done but Izzy's bloods came back showing high enzyme levels and she has a temperature so they aren't going to perform the op just to be safe. The vet said he wants to put her on a course of antibiotics for this week and see what she's like then. Now I really an worried

Desley (booktigger) · « **Reply #24 on:** November 18, 2008, 10:24:00 AM »

Good luck with them today, and I would swap from kitten food to adult food after being done, or they will continue to put weight on.

sheryl · « **Reply #23 on:** November 18, 2008, 10:19:53 AM »

I would insist on the internal stitches and glue - my vets always use that method but some vets will only do it if you ask. It is a lot less stressful for the cat and the healing time is a lot quicker.

I am sure they will be fine but dont forget the "special" tea x

Hannikat · « **Reply #22 on:** November 18, 2008, 10:06:37 AM »

well i just dropped them off. The vet wasn't particularly helpful - he just asked me to sign some papers and that was it. I asked him what stitches he was going to use and he asked if was 'medical'

made me feel like a crazy cat lady. He asked how i tell them apart so i told him - bella is smaller, browns eyes white leg etc etc and he just frowned and said 'biggers and smaller will be enough thanks' strange I want the normal nice vet again

Dawn F · « **Reply #21 on:** November 18, 2008, 09:00:37 AM »

hope your babies get on ok today

Wibblechick · « **Reply #20 on:** November 18, 2008, 08:46:16 AM »

Good luck to you and your kitties today

Wibblechick, Chloe n Mr T

Janeyk · « **Reply #19 on:** November 17, 2008, 23:26:27 PM »

I'm sure they'll be fine, try not to worry

karenjet · « **Reply #18 on:** November 17, 2008, 22:16:35 PM »

Daisy was quite a bit more drowsy than my boys when she was done, but she slept it off for a couple of hours after I brought her home and then she was grand. Good luck to your lovely girlies

Liz · « **Reply #17 on:** November 17, 2008, 20:53:07 PM »

Ask if they can do internal stitches and glue the wound together (usually costs £5.00 extra) then theydon't need no nasty head collars - we have done our ladies this way since we adopted Clio at 11 months and totally feral - her CP name was Chaos her brother Lima eas formerly havoc - she was petrified and we lost a couple of the stitches and then our own vets said they should have glued!

Good luck with them tomorrow both lovely ladies!

psychopunk · « **Reply #16 on:** November 17, 2008, 20:27:59 PM »

Good luck to your babes!

My Pipsqueak is also getting his snip this week.

He's only 4 months old, but after all what I've heard it is the right age.

Hannikat · « **Reply #15 on:** November 17, 2008, 20:17:52 PM »

Quote from: Millys Mum on November 17, 2008, 18:57:43 PM

Shes 5kg at 6 months?

I know she's more pudding than puddy at the moment

Millys Mum · « **Reply #14 on:** November 17, 2008, 18:57:43 PM »

Shes 5kg at 6 months?

Ask for glue rather than stitches, saves a lot of stress and hassle

Its a very quick op and most of the time they dont notice anything has changed. They will of course need a tasty chicken dinner to make up for it

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