Today I finally gave in and neutered Pinball. After a day long panic attack over the whole thing, I picked him up this afternoon alive and well.
He had a "something up his butt" walk earlier after pick up but that's started to normalize a bit. Still throwing one leg out as he walks though?? He's eating well, drinking and currently cuddled up to me so I think he's forgiven me. My concern now is that I was rubbing his stomach and his leg started shaking. (Same leg he's been doing wider than normal steps with) This is NOT normal for him and I'm concerned he's in a fair bit of pain....which makes me go back to feeling awful for the poor kid. They didn't want to give any meds unless he "absolutely needs it". How can I know when that is?? I'd imagine after surgery, he needs it for at least 1-2 days! Cats being so good at hiding pain, I'm worried any small sign could mean he really hurts. I remember all my animals at least getting 1 pain killer before leaving but he got nothing...And I don't think anything OTC can be given for pain in cats? What point should I demand something?
He had a "something up his butt" walk earlier after pick up but that's started to normalize a bit. Still throwing one leg out as he walks though?? He's eating well, drinking and currently cuddled up to me so I think he's forgiven me. My concern now is that I was rubbing his stomach and his leg started shaking. (Same leg he's been doing wider than normal steps with) This is NOT normal for him and I'm concerned he's in a fair bit of pain....which makes me go back to feeling awful for the poor kid. They didn't want to give any meds unless he "absolutely needs it". How can I know when that is?? I'd imagine after surgery, he needs it for at least 1-2 days! Cats being so good at hiding pain, I'm worried any small sign could mean he really hurts. I remember all my animals at least getting 1 pain killer before leaving but he got nothing...And I don't think anything OTC can be given for pain in cats? What point should I demand something?
