Our teeny kitten needs help

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We recently adopted our new kitten (8 weeks old, Male). He had been neutered prior based on the agency's regulations for adoption. When we took him home, we noticed swelling around the incision. We took him to our vet for a look-over and our vet had to immediately drain the site.

Our little guy was administered Isoflurane as an anesthetic and was under for about 30 minutes for the procedure. Our vet drained the site and then administered a (we're assuming based on the invoice) 0.03mg dose of Buprenorphine. He was prescribed clavamox drops as an anti-biotic. He was drowsy for an hour after we got home.

After this period he began to act incredibly hyperactive and restless, digging up towels in his isolated bathroom, kicking litter while spinning in circles. His pupils showed severe dilation and very odd and sporadic eye movements. Once we got him finally calmed down, he slept for a good hour or so in his crate with a cone on to prevent licking. Once he woke up, he went back to being extremely restless and crazy. The only thing that seemed to keep him controlled was playing. We played with him for over 5 hours straight and he WOULD NOT tire out. When we stop playing with him, he goes back to pacing and acting odd and restless.

It's been over 14 hours since the operation and between us both, we're starting to wear thin and are wondering how we can make this little guy calm down and rest. He doesn't SEEM to be in pain; he's been purring and affectionate, jumping and running while he plays, still seems adventurous to tackle the top of the toilet seat as well.... We just want him to be OK in his new home.

Any help is GREATLY appreciated. This is our second adopted rescue cat, our first went off without a hitch. (They are separated entirely right now though).
 
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Our vet drained the site and then administered a (we're assuming based on the invoice) 0.03mg dose of Buprenorphine.
I should also note that the invoice says "units: 0.03." The cost of the solution/narcotic was $1.50 CAD if that helps gauge the dosage any further.
 

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His behavior sounds like a normal kitten. 
 

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His behavior sounds fairly normal for a young kitten having been sedated and given pain medication. Kind of like people, some cats have a hyperactive response to anesthesia/pain meds and others have a more sedate response.

Dialated pupils is also 100% completely normal in response to anesthesia.

The best thing to do is to keep the kitten confined and as quiet as possible (I know, hard to do with such a baby!) for 24-48 hrs. You should see him return to normal behavior by then.
 
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His behavior sounds like a normal kitten. 
His behavior sounds fairly normal for a young kitten having been sedated and given pain medication. Kind of like people, some cats have a hyperactive response to anesthesia/pain meds and others have a more sedate response.

Dialated pupils is also 100% completely normal in response to anesthesia.

The best thing to do is to keep the kitten confined and as quiet as possible (I know, hard to do with such a baby!) for 24-48 hrs. You should see him return to normal behavior by then.
Thank you guys so much for the reply! 

After a solid 5 - 6 hours uninterrupted sleep, he seems to be MUCH better today. We've never had a such a small, kitten so I think we were just really worried and surprised. In addition, he was clearly lethargic and in pain before we took him to the vet because of the infected incision site. 

We have a followup booked for Monday afternoon with our vet (she is fantastic!)

This little guy loves to play! Thanks again!
 
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