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Not coming home today :(

1.2K views 8 replies 7 participants last post by  DesnBaby  
#1 ·
Reyna's been at the vet's since Tuesday afternoon to be spayed and for her leg amputation. She was supposed to be home Thursday as she had the surgeries Wednesday and they like to keep spays overnight to make sure the stitches are in place and that nothing goes wrong. I don't know anything about amputations but was told she wouldn't be home until today as they wanted to watch the area where the leg had been. Now I’ve just received a call that she wont be coming home today either, they said it looks like where her leg was removed is causing her some pain and they have her on Metacam. Hopefully they said tomorrow she'll be ready to come home as they are closed Sundays and I'd really like for her to be home before Sunday as all my babies get special treats on my birthday lol.

I just hate the idea of her sitting in that small compartment in pain without me. She hates being locked up and acts like a completely different cat when in those compartments; she spent over a month there last November as she had URTI and couldn't shake it. But at least then I worked there and would play with her throughout the day to release some of that energy, I did this with most of the long term patients despite what the senior staff thought. But I don't work there anymore and refuse to deal with them myself, the only reason she is there is because she is still a humane society kitten, I was told to wait on adopting her so I wouldn't have to pay the spay and leg amputation bills.

In a way though I'm glad she's staying there as it means I wont have to lock her up here to avoid ripping her stitches open and listen to her cry because she wants to come out and be with Bosco and Drifter.

I miss my baby, I've never been away from her for so long since I first found her. :crying
 
#3 ·
I'd rather have her come home when she's out of pain. I know you miss her, but she's better off where she can be treated if something comes up.

Please don't think of her as sitting there in pain, though, You said she's getting medication and she's probably a little out of it and sleeping a lot.

I hope she's ready to come home for your birthday, too. :D
 
#4 ·
I can't wait for tomorrow now, last night I couldn't wait for today lol. But the mother in law is 100% sure she'll be home tomorrow.

Me too Marie, I'm not sure I could handle her being in pain and would probably end up blaming myself for finally agreeing to have them remove the rest of her leg even though it’s the best thing for her. It was just getting to heavy for her and was so sensitive that the slightest touch sent her reeling off making all sorts of unpleasant noises.

I don’t mean to think about the negative “what ifs” but that tends to happen. I’m sure she’s not sitting there sulking and in pain though I’m sure she’s letting them know she’s not happy to be locked up. :twisted:
 
#5 ·
If it was bothering her to that extent, I'm sure the amputation was the right choice. Your vet wouldn't have done it otherwise. We have several kitties on this Forum with 3 legs and they're awesome!

Cinderella was sent home too early from having dental work done (the anesthesia hadn't worn off enough) and it was horrible. She was screaming and didn't know who I was or where she was. She had just had several front teeth removed and was biting the metal bars of the cat carrier! So I guess that's why I'd rather have them stay with the vet as long as possible, so they're all better when they come home. Of course Cinderella's case is nothing as serious as your kitty's, but I'm sure Reyna's sleeping and dreaming that she's home with you already. :D
 
#6 ·
Our prayers (and purrs) are with you and little Reyna! You've done the right thing in letting her stay in the hospital; going home too soon is bad for both people and kitties. She's in good hands; you can take over the feline nursing duties once she gets home.

I have known several three-legged kitties in my time--all of them were happy and active--no less "cat-like" than any of their feline companions. Purrs,