Dexter/Vet Today...

My boy Dexter has scent sacks that plug up. He had them expressed this morning. I waited to long. They were full & starting to be a problem for him.


He is going back next Tues for a dental under general anesthesia. His sister Sadie has her dental in March. She is doing great.
I will be posting on Monday to ask for good Vibes & your prayers for Dexter's dental on Tues.
Thanks so much for caring
Lei

Sending lots of vibes for Dexter, I hope everything goes well.

Dex & I thank you for you good thoughts.
How is Gordo doing after his ear surgery? Is he fully recovered yet. We have been sending him prayers & positive vibes. He is so adorable. I love his sweet face. He is a very special kitty

Originally Posted by babygirl

Sending lots of vibes for Dexter, I hope everything goes well.

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Hi Lei - My oldest girl used to have anal gland problems too (apparently this is much more common in dogs) and we went to the vet several times over the course of a couple of years to have them expressed. Fortunately, she "outgrew" the problem. Hopefully, so will Dexter.

Two of my babies had dentals back in September (at the same time, no less! what was I thinking ?!) so I understand the anxiety that comes with this.

As long as Dex is in good health and has his pre-dental screening (blood work, EKG) he'll be fine. Anesthesia is much improved and far safer today than ever before. Since you've been through this with Sadie recently, you're better prepared - but you're still going to worry! All good cat moms do.

Sending handsome Dex good thoughts and best wishes for an easy dental and quick recovery. He'll have some pearly whites to show off soon!

I'm sending lots of good thoughts Dexters way!

Hope the baby is well and all goes well

Originally Posted by xocats

Dex & I thank you for you good thoughts.
How is Gordo doing after his ear surgery? Is he fully recovered yet. We have been sending him prayers & positive vibes. He is so adorable. I love his sweet face. He is a very special kitty

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Aww thanks Gordo is doing well, he's getting away with everything. (he's a bad boy) He loves all the treats, and toys I bought him. He's still recovering, I have to put some drops that the vet gave me, but other than that he's having fun. Thank you for the vibes and the prayers.

I'm sorry that Dexter is going through this, I'll be thinking of him on Tuesday. I think he's handsome, but I think you already knew that.

Of course we care, Lei, just as if Dexter was one of our own! Sure hope he wasn't too upset about having to go in on Fri. Sadie did so incredibly well with her Dental cleaning, and Dexter is going to do the same! I know this will be go just great, and he'll come home showing off his bright shiny teeth! Dexter will certain be in my prayers! You're so smart and such a wonderful Mommy to have their teeth cleaned, Lei!

Thanks to everyone who responded to my post for Dexter.

I don't know how you survived having both of your cats teeth cleaned ... at the same time. Sadie was a wreck when she came home from the Vet. Her back legs would not track her front legs & she was so stoned from the anesthesia she couldn't sleep until about midnight. I had to keep an eye on her until the meds wore off. She did fine but I was worn out.

I love what you said --- "What was I thinking??"... about having both of your cats teeth cleaned at the same time. I know that there is a funny story behind that comment.

Your sweet kitty is fortunate that she has outgrown her scent gland problem. Dexter will be 5 in July and he has not. It appears as though this might be a life long problem for him. Other than that...he is a healthy boy.

Thanks for sharing your story. I'll post again Monday asking again for thoughts & prayers for Dex on Turs. I have no doubt that they help.
The TCS is such a great place to find others, who feel the same way about their furbabies?
Lei

Originally Posted by KTLynn

Hi Lei - My oldest girl used to have anal gland problems too (apparently this is much more common in dogs) and we went to the vet several times over the course of a couple of years to have them expressed. Fortunately, she "outgrew" the problem. Hopefully, so will Dexter.

Two of my babies had dentals back in September (at the same time, no less! what was I thinking ?!) so I understand the anxiety that comes with this.

As long as Dex is in good health and has his pre-dental screening (blood work, EKG) he'll be fine. Anesthesia is much improved and far safer today than ever before. Since you've been through this with Sadie recently, you're better prepared - but you're still going to worry! All good cat moms do.

Sending handsome Dex good thoughts and best wishes for an easy dental and quick recovery. He'll have some pearly whites to show off soon!

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