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Hello everyone, first post. I thought I would share my experience for others and to post a question. Please skip below for the question.
My cat Oreo, a rescue, has been with me for about 4-5 years and being approximately 10-11 years old. He has had various health issues, some breathing issues which seems to reside neck up (chest is fine via checkups) and in the past year a battle with stomatitis. We were trying to maintain his health and appetite with Prednisolone, which was working but unfortunately not well enough. 3 days ago I had him in to remove all remaining teeth.
This was an extensive surgery. Oreo has now been home for 72 hours, here is the progress.
- Day 1. Day or surgery. Hiding and pain control. Vet has administered some pain control when leaving the office. Oreo pretty much kept himself to one or two comfort spots once home. He didn't eat or drink anything. Eyes are dilated, he didn't sleep from what I can tell.
- Day 2. More of the same. I administered doses of buprenorphine for pain control. Oreo still hasn't eaten or drank any liquids. Eyes are still dilated and still hasn't slept (I keep watch on him with a webcam). By end of day 2, I get worried because I believe he may be getting dehydrated. I visit a 24/7 vet for check, they administer some liquids under the skin. I stop the Buprenorphine because this can cause appetite and insomnia issues in the some cats. I cannot confirm if he slept at all during the night.
- Day 3. Today. I visit my regular vet for follow-up. Some minor issues with gums, but mostly good checkup. Expresses concerns with Oreo not eating or drinking liquids. Our vet gave Oreo B vitamin shot and something in the ear (liquid) which is supposed to kickstart his appetite. I also prepared by getting some syringes in case I need to force feed water and food. Once Oreo was home after the shots, he was immediately different, he ate for the first time and I spoiled him with as much liquid(y) soft cat food he can eat. He still hasn't drank anything, but I feel better knowing his has soft cat food in him. Oreo still is hiding at times (probably from me as I think he is expecting another visit to the vet), but for the most part he is doing fine. He is loving all the attention and extra pets. His tail is still down for the most part which signals he is still in pain, but perks up when I talk or pet him. He still hasn't slept from what I can tell.
Q: My question to the group, has anyone experienced a cat post-op who hasn't slept in 3 days? It's been 72 hours after surgery and Oreo still hasn't slept (from the best of me watching him). He seems comfortable, curls up in his bed(s), but doesn't close his eyes.
My cat Oreo, a rescue, has been with me for about 4-5 years and being approximately 10-11 years old. He has had various health issues, some breathing issues which seems to reside neck up (chest is fine via checkups) and in the past year a battle with stomatitis. We were trying to maintain his health and appetite with Prednisolone, which was working but unfortunately not well enough. 3 days ago I had him in to remove all remaining teeth.
This was an extensive surgery. Oreo has now been home for 72 hours, here is the progress.
- Day 1. Day or surgery. Hiding and pain control. Vet has administered some pain control when leaving the office. Oreo pretty much kept himself to one or two comfort spots once home. He didn't eat or drink anything. Eyes are dilated, he didn't sleep from what I can tell.
- Day 2. More of the same. I administered doses of buprenorphine for pain control. Oreo still hasn't eaten or drank any liquids. Eyes are still dilated and still hasn't slept (I keep watch on him with a webcam). By end of day 2, I get worried because I believe he may be getting dehydrated. I visit a 24/7 vet for check, they administer some liquids under the skin. I stop the Buprenorphine because this can cause appetite and insomnia issues in the some cats. I cannot confirm if he slept at all during the night.
- Day 3. Today. I visit my regular vet for follow-up. Some minor issues with gums, but mostly good checkup. Expresses concerns with Oreo not eating or drinking liquids. Our vet gave Oreo B vitamin shot and something in the ear (liquid) which is supposed to kickstart his appetite. I also prepared by getting some syringes in case I need to force feed water and food. Once Oreo was home after the shots, he was immediately different, he ate for the first time and I spoiled him with as much liquid(y) soft cat food he can eat. He still hasn't drank anything, but I feel better knowing his has soft cat food in him. Oreo still is hiding at times (probably from me as I think he is expecting another visit to the vet), but for the most part he is doing fine. He is loving all the attention and extra pets. His tail is still down for the most part which signals he is still in pain, but perks up when I talk or pet him. He still hasn't slept from what I can tell.
Q: My question to the group, has anyone experienced a cat post-op who hasn't slept in 3 days? It's been 72 hours after surgery and Oreo still hasn't slept (from the best of me watching him). He seems comfortable, curls up in his bed(s), but doesn't close his eyes.