[Jeanie]

No dislocated bones, but my Blacky had a broken jaw and had to have it repaired, and another one of my Blackys had to have his tail amputated. That shortened his life, because his intestines didn't work normally afterward. However Blacky (jaw) had a long happy life after his jaw was repaired. He got his food cut into tiny bits, never had to eat dry food again, and became totally spoiled-as if he wasn't already. He lived to be 16.

I hope Sugar stays quiet and allows that leg to heal. My thoughts are with both of you, with prayers for healing. Wouldn't another litter box for Twinkie solve the bathroom problem, or are they too used to cuddling?

 

[kitkat]

I wouldnt have a place to put another box so I will stick them both in the bathroom. They like it in there, theres plenty of rugs and I'll put their food and water in there too.

Thanks for the good thoughts! :wink:

 

[kitkat]

Ok guys I just picked up Sugar from the vet and they showed me how to give her a pill too, she easily swallowed it. She is doing very well and I have to block off the rest of the bathroom so she can't jump in the tub or anything.

Medicine she is getting is same as Twinkie, Clavamox antibiotics 1 ml 2x day and Torbutrol pain medication pills 2x day. (Hint- They said coat pill with butter to make them swallow easier)

I am going back in 2 weeks to get her bandages off, I guess I have put these 2 in the little bathroom for a few weeks, Twinkie will be happy to be with her again b/c he was meowing and nuzzling us all day yesterday which is something he rarely does! I'm thinking if he was an only cat, would he be cuddlier then??

Sorry about this long post, I just wanted you guys to know what happened with her, thanks for the good wishes but this is just the beginning! (((=

 

[Jeanie]

Kim, Other than coating the pill with butter, what did the vet suggest was the best way to give your cat a pill? I think everyone would benefit from knowing that! That problem has come up many times.

 

[MartianDust]

My cats have always had trouble, normally if its a capsule I sprinkle it on their food and they usually eat that ok.
I hadn't heard of coating butter on a pill before. Thats worth trying. If there is anything else I would love to know!

Kitkat try not to worry abuot Sugar. Am sure all will be fine. My thoughts are with you.

 

[kitkat]

Here is Sugar after I petted her awhile, she put her paw on her face, and started purring.....but one thing is, her leg is bandaged up so tightly so it won't move but I'm afraid when they take out the bandage she won't be able to walk correctly for a while b/c her leg is folded very tightly.

I had a choice of using eyedropper or pills for Twinkie for his acne scars and I think the pill may be somewhat easier now. All you have to do is pry open their mouth, maybe wrap them in a towel first and clip nails too. Then with the other hand, push the pill down as far as you can (Don't worry the vet said you can't gag her and its better than the pill coming back out) and they will have to swallow. Rubbing their throat will help also I heard but make sure you elevate their head back to normal position b/c a cat just like a human can't swallow with their head tilted up too much. Hopefully that will kinda help. Btw, the pills are so tiny that I have no problem giving it to her. (((=

 

[Jeanie]

Poor baby! After her bandages are off she might be a bit stiff. It's like that for us when we've had a cast on, I assume. She might need some specific exercises. I guess it depends of how long her leg is in that position. I'm glad the surgery is over.

 

[kitkat]

Ok here is a big tip for those who give their cat medicine. I give my cat Sugar Clavamox which I am supposed to squirt in her mouth. I accidentally got some on my hand and I was trying to pry her mouth open. She kept smelling it and wouldn't let me open her mouth. She licked my hand. So then I decided to give a drop of medicine in my hand and she licked it up. I put the rest of the medicine in my palm and she licked it all up.

Lesson learned: Try to see if they like it first before forcing them. This was the easiest medicine giving ever

 

[faile]

i hope sugar is feeling better!!!! poor girl.

is the money thing working out?

 

[kitkat]

Yes the money thing is somewhat working out after all. Somebody must be watching over me b/c I just got a credit card limit increase and I will use that pay off the rest of the surgery. Now I have another problem with Twinkie and his back claw that I posted about in the Health section, gosh one after another....... <<))

 

[Jeanie]

You're a good kitty mother!

 

[kitkat]

Thank you Jeanie, I hope I am a good mother to them. I have to call into work a little late on Monday to get Sugar's bandage rebandaged since its kinda unraveling now. She is licking the tape off the bandage. :wink:

 

[Jeanie]

I guess she thinks you won't notice licking! Determined little girl. (Hmm, if I bite at it, she'll see that, so I'll just wash it....and if it comes off, it's not my fault."