Coloplexy for 6 month old Kitten…

[willowlock]

I’m linking my previous thread to give some background on my little tailless kitty Bunny, but we’ve reached a point in her prolapse journey where we’ve scheduled an appointment to see a specialist about getting coloplexy, just wanting to hear other people’s experiences/advice with the surgery and recovery.

Manx Syndrome??
photo of bun ◡̈

 

[silent meowlook]

Bunny is adorable!!! I think you really don’t have much in the way of options other than the surgery. I am glad you are going to a specialist. To be prepared, I would make sure you have a large crate or cat cage to keep Bunny in for a few days after the surgery. Please keep us updated.

 

[willowlock]

We do have a large crate, and we also have a spare bedroom where we were quarantining Bunny when we first got her so we could slowly introduce her to our resident cat Sasha. Is there a specific reason she’d need to be sectioned off or just so she doesn’t tear sutures?

 

[FeebysOwner]

The crate recommendation is related to surgery recovery, IMO. After Bunny has recovered, then you can consider other options for introducing her to your other cat(s). I did a search on this site for previous threads about coloplexy, there wasn't a lot, but here is what I found (see links below).There are a lot of other threads related to rectal prolaspe, if you are interested. I provided a link to those as well, but they will vary in terms of content that you might want. I also provided a link regarding introductions.
After surgery cramps and straining | TheCatSite
Raw Food-Big Poops | TheCatSite
When is to much for playtime? | TheCatSite

Search Results for Query: rectal prolapse | TheCatSite

How To Successfully Introduce Cats [The Ultimate Guide] - TheCatSite

 

[silent meowlook]

Hi. The crate for recovery is usually needed because in the immediate days after surgery, they can sort of leak a little stool. It is also good to keep them quiet. The vet doing the surgery will go over the aftercare instructions. I would ask for a printed copy also. Please be sure to discuss pain management with them before the surgery so you know what to expect. There are allot of nerve endings in that area and pain medications are vital.

Obviously your vet will advise what is best.Buprenorphine is a great opiate pain reliever. But there are two varieties of long acting buprenorphine, Simbidol, an injection, and Zorbian, a topical. With the long acting medications I have experienced and heard about cats exhibiting hyperactive behavior. Not with the regular Buprenorphine.This is just my personal opinion and as far as I know, no studies have been done, but it seems to happen more with younger cats. The problem is, the drug is not reversible, so those side effects can last for days.

 

[willowlock]

The crate recommendation is related to surgery recovery, IMO. After Bunny has recovered, then you can consider other options for introducing her to your other cat(s). I did a search on this site for previous threads about coloplexy, there wasn't a lot, but here is what I found (see links below).There are a lot of other threads related to rectal prolaspe, if you are interested. I provided a link to those as well, but they will vary in terms of content that you might want. I also provided a link regarding introductions.
After surgery cramps and straining | TheCatSite
Raw Food-Big Poops | TheCatSite
When is to much for playtime? | TheCatSite

Search Results for Query: rectal prolapse | TheCatSite

How To Successfully Introduce Cats [The Ultimate Guide] - TheCatSite

thank you!!! i appreciate this a ton.

 

[willowlock]

Hi. The crate for recovery is usually needed because in the immediate days after surgery, they can sort of leak a little stool. It is also good to keep them quiet. The vet doing the surgery will go over the aftercare instructions. I would ask for a printed copy also. Please be sure to discuss pain management with them before the surgery so you know what to expect. There are allot of nerve endings in that area and pain medications are vital.

Obviously your vet will advise what is best.Buprenorphine is a great opiate pain reliever. But there are two varieties of long acting buprenorphine, Simbidol, an injection, and Zorbian, a topical. With the long acting medications I have experienced and heard about cats exhibiting hyperactive behavior. Not with the regular Buprenorphine.This is just my personal opinion and as far as I know, no studies have been done, but it seems to happen more with younger cats. The problem is, the drug is not reversible, so those side effects can last for days.

Thank you, I’ll definitely be asking my vet a lot of questions.