Serenity's Big Day

dawnofsierra · Nov 16, 2005

Thank you for asking how we are approaching Serenity's healing process! For now, most of Serenity's toys are safely tucked away lest she should become overly enthusiastic!

We will begin gentle interactive play when she tells me she's ready. We washed the sheets today so we have nice clean sheets to snuggle in tonight!

Serenity has special little beds all over the house on which to rest, and we have two little microwavable heating pads to help her feel more comfortable. As far as nutrition right now, she is just not interested, even drizzled with tuna juice. We will be trying her very favorite treat, bonito, in a few minutes. Bet this will be irresistible!

I have increased her supplement the past few days to prepare her for the surgery, and will continue administering as directed once she is ready to eat.

She has already attempted a jump on the cabinet, (attempted being the operative word

) so now a chair is pulled up to the cabinet and table. Perhaps I can't stop her from jumping, but I can facilitate the process so she doesn't injure herself trying.

Thank you, we will be rubbing Serenity down with smells of home!

Any other advice is greatly appreciated!

sashacat421 · Nov 16, 2005

Originally Posted by dawnofsierra

We will begin gentle interactive play when she tells me she's ready. We washed the sheets today so we have nice clean sheets to snuggle in tonight!

Serenity has special little beds all over the house on which to rest, and we have two little microwavable heating pads to help her feel more comfortable.

It sounds like a pretty fabulous home spa hospital to me!!! Maybe I should come down there instead for my own recovery!!

zoe'n'misskitty · Nov 16, 2005

Glad she's doing well.

Sounds like she will recover in comfort and style. Did the vet give her a supply of pain meds? That might help make her more comfortable, too.
Now, just make sure she doesn't try to remove her stitches! lol Zoe pulled one of hers out the next day and had to wear an Elizabethan collar until it was time to have them out, which she loved. hehe

stormy · Nov 16, 2005

I'm glad all went well and Serenity is back home!!
When my kitties were spayed/neutured they were only allowed some water after they came home until the next morning.

Sending quick recovery vibes to Serenity

And lots of love to Sierra.

AbbysMom · Nov 16, 2005

Yay! Welcome Home Serenity! Sending lots of healing vibes your way!

jessicasoosweet · Nov 16, 2005

glad to hear that she is safe and sound sounds like you have thought of everything to make her healing process very comfortable

xocats · Nov 16, 2005

Rest well tonight sweet girls.

ollyextra05 · Nov 16, 2005

Steph--
What a good meowmy you are! You have certainly thought of everything!
You should write a book on how to be the perfect meowmy.

captiva · Nov 16, 2005

Perfect, Stephanie!

Glad she is home and by your side

miss mew · Nov 16, 2005

I'm glad to hear that she is doing well!

kluchetta · Nov 16, 2005

I'm so glad Serenity is ok. We had sort of a bad experience, but that is uncommon, so I didn't want to say anything until she was ok!

to Sierra & Serenity!

catsknowme · Nov 16, 2005

Originally Posted by sashacat421

It sounds like a pretty fabulous home spa hospital to me!!! Maybe I should come down there instead for my own recovery!!

Stephanie, you are ABSOLUTELY THE BEST MEOWMMY!!

I never even thought of the little heating pads - I will have to remember that when I get AmyRose & Andy "de-sexed". I am so happy that all has gone well!

dawnofsierra · Nov 16, 2005

You guys are so sweet, thank you, from the three of us!

Yes, Serenity received two injections of pain medication prior to leaving the hospital which should be effective until in the morning. Her Dr. also prescribed several days worth of medication which she may receive every 24 hours.

That's a relief to know some kitties aren't even allowed to eat until the next day. I know poor appetite is completely normal, it's just really, really odd for my food loving little girl to not think she's famished!

Serenity has licked her tummy a little, but not overly so. I really hope she will let her stitches be! Please, no e collar for us!

We've had a nice shower, Serenity has snuggled up in a blanket, and Sierra is on her little spot on the dresser doing her best to avoid her little sister.

sashacat421 · Nov 16, 2005

Steph, I forgot to ask you - what color have Serenity's eyes turned now-?

dawnofsierra · Nov 17, 2005

Thank you for asking, Eddie! Serenity's eyes are a shade of green-gold, matching her cream coloring quite nicely!

sar · Nov 17, 2005

I'm so pleased that everything went well, Stephanie!

I hope Serenity does leave her stitches alone - it's so horrible to see your little baby girl in a collar!

Good girl, Sierra, letting your sister recouperate! I know she appreciates it a lot!

Here's to a quick recovery for you, Serenity!

xocats · Nov 17, 2005

Awww...Serenity is a beautiful little girl.

I was just checking in on her progress. Hope you finally got some rest.

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Originally Posted by dawnofsierra

Serenity's eyes are a shade of green-gold, matching her cream coloring quite nicely!

eilcon · Nov 17, 2005

I'm so glad to hear baby Serenity is home safe and sound with her mommy and big sis.

Sending good vibes and prayers for a speedy recovery.

rosiemac · Nov 17, 2005

I've just caught up with this now!.

Yay Serenity's home and doing great

So pleased to hear that her foot bandage is off as well

babyharley · Nov 17, 2005

Oh thats so wonderful to hear that Serenity is doing so well after her procedure! I know I will be just as nervous when Harley gets fixed in about a month!

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