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Queen Eva is home....and rekkin havvok already
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Hi Otto,
That is a very nice cage/crate. It truly is a castle. But as you can see that is a no no
. She can damage herself easily in there so it seems.
Remember cats that have not been caged go "nuts" in many cases. If they are not used to being crated. This is why all my cats are used to being crated.
Anyway what I am going to suggest will sound to cruel to you and everyone else who reads it, but this is what should be done in my opinion as a licensed vet tech and a cat rescuer.
First you need to get a much smaller crate, in both height and length. You need to get one that holds her litter box and a small food and water dish. Then throw a towel on the crate floor for her to lay on.
So yes, that makes it so she can barely move. But that is the only way to keep a cat that is NOT used to being crated and or confined fairly calm. Also you need to wait 12 hrs at least before offering food and water. Why you ask it is so that cat will not make the mess shown above. Also give a very small amount of water at a time over the next 48 hrs till she is calm and used to being crated.
Like I said in the other post I would move the crate to the bedroom.
That is a very nice cage/crate. It truly is a castle. But as you can see that is a no no
Remember cats that have not been caged go "nuts" in many cases. If they are not used to being crated. This is why all my cats are used to being crated.
Anyway what I am going to suggest will sound to cruel to you and everyone else who reads it, but this is what should be done in my opinion as a licensed vet tech and a cat rescuer.
First you need to get a much smaller crate, in both height and length. You need to get one that holds her litter box and a small food and water dish. Then throw a towel on the crate floor for her to lay on.
So yes, that makes it so she can barely move. But that is the only way to keep a cat that is NOT used to being crated and or confined fairly calm. Also you need to wait 12 hrs at least before offering food and water. Why you ask it is so that cat will not make the mess shown above. Also give a very small amount of water at a time over the next 48 hrs till she is calm and used to being crated.
Like I said in the other post I would move the crate to the bedroom.
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Hi Cat Person, thanks for your suggestions! Your ideas don't sound cruel at all, sometimes a cat does need to be kept in a more restricted space, it all depends on what's right in each individual case.
I know she was in a smaller cage at the hospital, (for five days) but vet said the size of Queen Eva's Castle is okay. (I brought pictures in to show vet the set up)
Queen Eva has been eating with hearty appetite for three days now while still in the hospital, there wasn't any need to withhold food or water. The mess did not upset me, she was just being her havvok rekkin self, and I fixed it now so she can't repeat it.
Queen Eva is used to being crated. She lived in her Castle for her first week here, and has continued to use it during outside adventures, with no problems.
(I take my cats out, harnessed, in a fenced yard. Queen Eva has been kept in her Castle when we are in the yard, almost exclusively, except for two short experimental forays for just a few minutes at the end of our last two outside sessions. Since then winter has come, so no more outside for them)
She was just going a little bonkers what with being newly home and all. And yeah, I freaked out.
But it's better now, whew!
She's had her pain meds, another meal (hand fed
), a good long cuddle with me and now she's napping again.
I've decided to keep her Castle out in the living area. It's warmer out here and she can see me and the other cats, and she can see into the bedroom, so when I go to bed, she will know where I am. I have fleece blankies draped on the sides of the crate, and the back faces the wall.
I appreciate you taking the time to post your thoughts. Many people read these boards and your helpful suggestions may be just what someone else, with slightly different circumstances, needs to know.
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I know she was in a smaller cage at the hospital, (for five days) but vet said the size of Queen Eva's Castle is okay. (I brought pictures in to show vet the set up)
Queen Eva has been eating with hearty appetite for three days now while still in the hospital, there wasn't any need to withhold food or water. The mess did not upset me, she was just being her havvok rekkin self, and I fixed it now so she can't repeat it.
Queen Eva is used to being crated. She lived in her Castle for her first week here, and has continued to use it during outside adventures, with no problems.
(I take my cats out, harnessed, in a fenced yard. Queen Eva has been kept in her Castle when we are in the yard, almost exclusively, except for two short experimental forays for just a few minutes at the end of our last two outside sessions. Since then winter has come, so no more outside for them)
She was just going a little bonkers what with being newly home and all. And yeah, I freaked out.
She's had her pain meds, another meal (hand fed
I've decided to keep her Castle out in the living area. It's warmer out here and she can see me and the other cats, and she can see into the bedroom, so when I go to bed, she will know where I am. I have fleece blankies draped on the sides of the crate, and the back faces the wall.
I appreciate you taking the time to post your thoughts. Many people read these boards and your helpful suggestions may be just what someone else, with slightly different circumstances, needs to know.
otto, I think your setup is perfect... I can just imagine how excited she was, and why she was oh-so-(hugely cute and funny)-messy.Originally Posted by otto
Hi Cat Person, thanks for your suggestions! Your ideas don't sound cruel at all, sometimes a cat does need to be kept in a more restricted space, it all depends on what's right in each individual case.
I know she was in a smaller cage at the hospital, (for five days) but vet said the size of Queen Eva's Castle is okay. (I brought pictures in to show vet the set up)
Queen Eva has been eating with hearty appetite for three days now while still in the hospital, there wasn't any need to withhold food or water. The mess did not upset me, she was just being her havvok rekkin self, and I fixed it now so she can't repeat it.
Queen Eva is used to being crated. She lived in her Castle for her first week here, and has continued to use it during outside adventures, with no problems.
(I take my cats out, harnessed, in a fenced yard. Queen Eva has been kept in her Castle when we are in the yard, almost exclusively, except for two short experimental forays for just a few minutes at the end of our last two outside sessions. Since then winter has come, so no more outside for them)
She was just going a little bonkers what with being newly home and all. And yeah, I freaked out.But it's better now, whew!
She's had her pain meds, another meal (hand fed), a good long cuddle with me and now she's napping again.
I've decided to keep her Castle out in the living area. It's warmer out here and she can see me and the other cats, and she can see into the bedroom, so when I go to bed, she will know where I am. I have fleece blankies draped on the sides of the crate, and the back faces the wall.
I appreciate you taking the time to post your thoughts. Many people read these boards and your helpful suggestions may be just what someone else, with slightly different circumstances, needs to know..
I am also so glad you have a great vet, who approved your setup... I think that makes all the difference in the World doesn't it? When your vet is personally involved in your case and has your baby's best interest at heart? I followed all your posts about our little queen whie she was in the hospital, and was deeply impressed with the level of care they gave her in there... They sound not only extremely competent (it sounded SO serious) but very loving too
I also like your idea of the living room and covering the sides with the blanket - I had read that works well...
I am just happy she is home with her mommy and the worst is over now
I'm so glad she's finally home with her Meowmy and fur-siblings, even though she IS rekkin havvok. It's doubly great that she's even been "released" to sleep with you if needbe. (I would probably find that completely necessary
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Oh yes, Carolina, it really does. She was so bonded to them, it was clear she was getting a high level of care. They all loved her and made a fuss when I took her home. I love my vet, and I love the clinic. There hasn't been a change in staff there in all the years I've been going there, and that says a lot. When ALL the people love their jobs, and stay, there must be something good about the place!Originally Posted by Carolina
otto, I think your setup is perfect... I can just imagine how excited she was, and why she was oh-so-(hugely cute and funny)-messy.
I am also so glad you have a great vet, who approved your setup... I think that makes all the difference in the World doesn't it? When your vet is personally involved in your case and has your baby's best interest at heart? I followed all your posts about our little queen whie she was in the hospital, and was deeply impressed with the level of care they gave her in there... They sound not only extremely competent (it sounded SO serious) but very loving too.
I also like your idea of the living room and covering the sides with the blanket - I had read that works well...
I am just happy she is home with her mommy and the worst is over now
Thank you!Originally Posted by mrsgreenjeens
I'm so glad she's finally home with her Meowmy and fur-siblings, even though she IS rekkin havvok. It's doubly great that she's even been "released" to sleep with you if needbe. (I would probably find that completely necessary
Well I left her in her Castle, because we had a mishap last night. I let her out last night to see how she would handle it. Before I could stop her she tore down the stairs, jumped up on a bench, but fell back, and pulled a bucket down on top of herself.
From there she ran back upstairs -with me in hot pursuit- and ran straight into her Castle. She was in pain too, I could tell by the way she was running, with her middle all humped up. You ever see how a raccoon moves? Sort of like that.
She got very quiet after that so I knew she was hurting. It was time for her buprenex dose, so I gave it to her. That stuff is fast acting, she was stoned in minutes.
But she hasn't tried to dash out since.
She cried a little after I went to bed but I didn't respond, then she had a poop, so I got up and cleaned her box (I put her in the carrier when I have to clean the Castle). Then she cried a little more but finally all was quiet and we all slept.
So, she's going to stay in there for a good while longer I think. I think it will get easier as time goes on, she'll adjust to being there. Queen Eva is just so clumsy, she always has been, she just can't be trusted to have free roam until she is completely recovered.
Good thing I got rid of the couch, otherwise the Castle would be taking up the whole living room!
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You are doing exactly what your girl needs...
watching her closely so you can judge the best environment for her healing process.
She is a lucky girl to have a loving Mommy like you.
Continue your healing Queen Eva.
watching her closely so you can judge the best environment for her healing process.
She is a lucky girl to have a loving Mommy like you.
Continue your healing Queen Eva.
I'm so glad she is home and on the mend. She is lucky to have you.
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Oh hooray!! So glad to get back home and see that not only is Queen Eva doing better, she's well enough to be HOME!! You're doing such a good job with her! Once she gets used to the new temporary set-up, she'll probably calm down. Also, the meds she's been given the past week or so plus the pain meds may be causing her to be a bit more antsy than normal. So glad she's home where she can recuperate in luxury surrounded by familiar people and her other fur-siblings.
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Hi Otto,
Your very welcome. I am glad to be slightly helpful. I just made those suggestions so that way it might be easier for you. Also less messy for you.
I forget that I may love cats, but to me they are cats
. To you they are babies
.
But most importantly how is Queen Eva today?
Your very welcome. I am glad to be slightly helpful. I just made those suggestions so that way it might be easier for you. Also less messy for you.
I forget that I may love cats, but to me they are cats
But most importantly how is Queen Eva today?
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Well I'm just getting in from a 13 hour working day, I was able to stop in to feed the cats and check on Queen Eva once, at the 6 hour mark, she's doing well. I'm stretching the pain meds to 15 hours to see how she does, but I can see by the 14th hour that she still needs it.
Just hopping on to let everyone know that, so you won't worry (if I didn't post, I mean, because I know I worry, sometimes if someone doesn't come in with an update for a whole day)
Just hopping on to let everyone know that, so you won't worry (if I didn't post, I mean, because I know I worry, sometimes if someone doesn't come in with an update for a whole day)
It's great that she's home now and feeling well enough to wreak havoc! More fast-healing heading her way.
Welcome home beautiful Queen Eva!
You truly are the queen of your castle!
Just saw this thread now- Glad to hear Queen Eva is home and doing pretty darn well!
Rekkin havvok, like she does, always a good sign, even if it's scaring mommy..
Keep healing up little one!
Keep healing up little one!
Aw, I'm sorry for the little mishap, but glad she's doing well, overall, with her recovery confinement.
Continued for her complete and full recovery!!!!
Continued for her complete and full recovery!!!!
I'm one of those who worries without the updates. So please check in with updates on you and QE.
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