He really is such a cutie! Love the videos!! . I hope everything clears up soon. Poor little guy has has a time of it.
They vet says 14 days--7 for it to heal closed and another 7 to protect against bacteria (since cats groom themselves). I just ordered a soft one off of amazon prime because I agree, I think the firm one is problematic for him.
How many more days does the cone need to stay on? Some people find that the soft cones are better tolerated. He certainly is a cutie
Hi! I have tried pumpkin with Monty before--very early on the journey to remedying his GI system. We saw a little benefit, but saw the most with the combination of probiotics and Rx foods. Nonetheless, I am going to read up on slippery elm (haven't heard about it before) and consider trying it with Monty, should his GI system not recover in the next few days. I am really hoping his loose stools are a result of being on an IV and anesthesia at this point.
Just a thought - have you tried mixing a little canned unsweetened pumpkin in his food? Pumpkin helps to curb both diarrhea and constipation, as strange as that may seem. Sometimes the simplest things work when all of the veterinary treatments haven't. Another thing that I swear by, especially for digestive issues, is a syrup made of slippery elm bark. Slippery elm soothes the entire digestive system and reduces inflammation. Monty is still on several medications, and slippery elm can interfere with the absorption of meds, so you would have to give it several hours after meds are given. If you're interested in reading about Slippery Elm, go to the Little Big Cat website and do a search for slippery elm. This is a holistic vet's website and there is lots of good info as well as a recipe for the syrup itself. I'm new and can't post links yet, sorry.
Poor baby.Updates!
Last night my boyfriend witnessed Monty having the longest, most solid poo he has ever had. It was so solid and long Monty meowed a bit, lol. So, we are going to keep him on Royal Canin Gastrointestinal High Fiber dry, and Hills Feline i/d wet for now.
Today, Monty got neutered and everything went really well. While he was under, they microchipped him, clipped his nails, and checked his ears.
*drum roll*
Monty's ears apparently look fantastic, and his labs were perfect. My little guy is finally at 100%!
Well, except for the whole walking normal thing...
Apparently, he has to wear the "cone of shame" for about 10 days, then he is free to roam without it.
Thank you to everyone who has been posting in this thread and helping Monty and I along on his journey towards better health. We couldn't have done it without you!
My boys didn't have to wear them at all.Poor baby.
So not needed for the male or 2 days maximum.@Stewball
, thinking about it, mine didn't either, not when they were neutered. 10 days seems like a long time to have a cone on a kitten.
Is it different for males and females? Our two 10-month-old females were spayed on a Monday and we adopted them on a Thursday, no cones.So not needed for the male or 2 days maximum.
Actually, Lisa, the surgery for females is more complex.
Is it different for males and females? Our two 10-month-old females were spayed on a Monday and we adopted them on a Thursday, no cones.
Is the cone recommendation different for males and females? (I should have phrased my question that way in the first place, sorry!)
Actually, Lisa, the surgery for females is more complex.
I've had both neutered and have never been advised by my vet of many years to use a cone.
Is the cone recommendation different for males and females? (I should have phrased my question that way in the first place, sorry!)