Probably more serious than what I thought...

tuxedokitties · Jan 9, 2006

Awwww

I hope the vet says he's improving.

You'll probably need to wait to try to retrain him until you're sure he's feeling better.

I don't know exactly how to do it - someone else might be able to walk you through the process better than I could.

After Oreo had his bladder surgery he continued to go outside the box until I replaced all the old boxes and changed litters - it turned out that he was associating his old boxes and his old litter (Feline Pine) with his pain.

For us, fortunately, switching boxes and litter was all that was necessary. I switched to Cat Attract for a little while, then gradually switched to our current litter (Fresh Results). I tried reintroducing Feline Pine, but he won't go for it.

If you're happy with your current litter, you may be able to switch to Cat Attract for a while, then gradually reintroduce it by mixing increasing proportions with the Cat Attract.

hth

caprice · Jan 9, 2006

Originally Posted by tuxedokitties

Awwww

I hope the vet says he's improving.

You'll probably need to wait to try to retrain him until you're sure he's feeling better.

I don't know exactly how to do it - someone else might be able to walk you through the process better than I could.

After Oreo had his bladder surgery he continued to go outside the box until I replaced all the old boxes and changed litters - it turned out that he was associating his old boxes and his old litter (Feline Pine) with his pain.

For us, fortunately, switching boxes and litter was all that was necessary. I switched to Cat Attract for a little while, then gradually switched to our current litter (Fresh Results). I tried reintroducing Feline Pine, but he won't go for it.

If you're happy with your current litter, you may be able to switch to Cat Attract for a while, then gradually reintroduce it by mixing increasing proportions with the Cat Attract.

hth

Sounds like a great idea

He still goes inside the box to poop though...so it's hard to say what he'll do and not do just yet. He really hates it when I get the carrier out, but he gets right in it. He finished an antibiotic (Clavamox) last night, so we'll see if they give him a new one. I'll post again once I know what's going on.

tuxedokitties · Jan 9, 2006

Oreo did the same thing - he never stopped pooping in the box, but peed on the bathroom and kitchen rugs, and in the linen closet if I left it open. Frustrating, but completely understandable considering the circumstances.

caprice · Jan 9, 2006

Originally Posted by tuxedokitties

Oreo did the same thing - he never stopped pooping in the box, but peed on the bathroom and kitchen rugs, and in the linen closet if I left it open. Frustrating, but completely understandable considering the circumstances.

YES! I know! I don't get upset with him at all--it's become an everyday added chore every few hours, I just pick up the towel or pee pad and wipe the floor down. Even Zack has gotten into the habit--I thought he would be mad--but he knows and understands he is still healing

I think he missed his kitty too--he lays on his side on the bed for hours

xocats · Jan 9, 2006

I admire your determination & patience as Mittens goes through the stages of his recovery.

You are an outstanding cat Mama.

valanhb · Jan 9, 2006

Sweet Mittens.

It sounds like he's on the mend, and he'll continue to be in my thoughts and getting healthy vibes.

caprice · Jan 10, 2006

Guess what!!! Mittens used his litterbox sometime in the last 12 hours to pee!! When I went home during lunch, I scooped it out!!

I am so excited--hopefully, he will start using it. 1 thing though, I picked him to take him to the kitchen to give him his medicine and he ended up peeing on me because I think he probably thought I was taking him to the vet again, or I squeezed his bladder too much--oops. He tried to hide behind the stove--so I just think I scared him. I had to change clothes. Luckily, the pants I had on, I have a similar pair that were washed. I also spent the rest of my lunch hour making him take that nasty pill-I coat it in butter to help him--but he hates it! Anyone have any other suggestions to making this easier? My fingers are so sore from bites.

sharky · Jan 10, 2006

Mittens
Your such a good boy ... Keep going on your box

laureen227 · Jan 10, 2006

Originally Posted by caprice

I also spent the rest of my lunch hour making him take that nasty pill-I coat it in butter to help him--but he hates it! Anyone have any other suggestions to making this easier? My fingers are so sore from bites.

i have a couple of suggestions...
try holding his lip over his teeth while you're holding his mouth open. that way when he clamps down, he bites himself - sounds cruel but he won't bite himself hard.
you can try a pill popper - some people love them, but i prefer the finger control.
glad to hear he's doing better!

caprice · Jan 10, 2006

Originally Posted by laureen227

i have a couple of suggestions...
try holding his lip over his teeth while you're holding his mouth open. that way when he clamps down, he bites himself - sounds cruel but he won't bite himself hard.
you can try a pill popper - some people love them, but i prefer the finger control.
glad to hear he's doing better!

Thanks!

caprice · Jan 16, 2006

Update:

Mittens has been using his box to poop and he pees in his box half the time. He just finished his Delta Albaplex (which got easier to give him within time since I coated it with butter) and has 3 more days of Orbax left. I called the vet today and am waiting his call back to see what we need to do next. I haven't noticed any blood since Friday. This is a great thing! But, I don't want to get my hopes up too much until he is using his box 100% of the time. Overall, he is definitely much different since before the surgery. He was laying in bed with me and Zack playing with a catnip mouse my mom brought by the night before and he was purring so loudly and just looked beautiful in the sun

I think he feels a whole lot better and is enjoying every minute of the love and affection he is getting every day. I am going to get some updated pics so you all can see the improvement

I want to thank you all for the continued prayers, vibes and thoughts.

As soon as I get more info, I will post it here, but I now see a 100% full recovery right around the corner

xocats · Jan 16, 2006

It looks like sweet Mittens is headed toward a complete recovery.

I will continue my prayers & look forward to many more positive updates about your miracle boy.

jennyr · Jan 17, 2006

I do hope he continues to improve - sounds like he is on the way!

rosiemac · Jan 17, 2006

Awwww Mittens you clever boy!!

Keep it up sweetie and i can't wait to see some new pictures of you and your slim figure

tuxedokitties · Jan 17, 2006

Wonderful! I'm so glad he's playing again. That's a good sign.

caprice · Jan 24, 2006

Mittens is on his last week of antibiotics and he is taking them better than ever! He has used his box 100% of the time since last week!

He seems he's been having little droppings here and there of poop, but I think that is normal under the circumstances of the whole surgery. Seems like we are at the end of the infection!! YAYA!!!!

rosiemac · Jan 24, 2006

Awwww bless him

Thats great to hear Candie

xocats · Jan 24, 2006

Candie...it has be such a long road to get to this point in Mittens recovery.
You have done a wonderful job caring for your sweet boy. You never gave up.
Of course I will keep Mittens in my prayers.

caprice · Jan 24, 2006

Thank you Lei and Susan

ginnyp · Jan 24, 2006

I'm so happy Mittens is so close to a full recovery

It's been a long road, and I'm sure you are very relieved to have your healthy kitty back.

Probably more serious than what I thought...

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