intercooler 41 Posted January 23, 2015 well the surgery went well, Frack is home and seems to be doing well. Eating like a horse, already went to the litterbox and is cleaning herself. She is supposed to have a cone on but I took it off because she was really upset with it on and cried. I just have to watch her carefully to make sure she doesn't nip at her stitches. I am relieved (and 3000 poorer) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fishnut 2,358 Posted January 23, 2015 good to hear! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tack Tickle 0 Posted January 23, 2015 Glad to hear of her successful surgery. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Damjan 73 Posted January 23, 2015 Good to hear your cat is doing well. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BullzeyeNJ 104 Posted January 23, 2015 Congrats. What was the surgical procedure performed? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
svt3183 14 Posted January 23, 2015 My cat is laying on my lap as I write this and it's good to hear yours is all good Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
9X19 125 Posted January 23, 2015 Good to hear it went well Nick. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
intercooler 41 Posted January 23, 2015 Congrats. What was the surgical procedure performed?she had her anal glands removed. Common on dogs, very uncommon in cats. Her glands were impacted and the ducts were scarred from years of being expressed and they could not be opened. The glands were hardened and it was making it painful to go the litterbox, so she could not poop. The secondary issue was that her tail went lame (like pick it up and it dropped like a stone when released) so there was a possibility that there was nerves being damaged or palsy as a result of the gland issue. one of the major variables is that she is diabetic so it made it a critical event to have taken care of. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EWC88 24 Posted January 23, 2015 Good to hear it went good! And good idea with keeping eye on her since cone isn't on, I did that with mine we his boys were taking from him (neutered) because he hated the cone so I just carefully watched. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
67gtonut 847 Posted January 23, 2015 Good to hear...... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mipafox 438 Posted January 23, 2015 Good to hear. I spent $1500 or more on a losing battle against cancer with a cat I had. It was a monster Maine coon cat, and only about 9 years old so I wanted to try to give him a chance. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
45Doll 5,848 Posted January 23, 2015 Glad it all went well, even though your wallet is lighter. That's the way it goes sometimes. We do what we feel best. My three felines send their regards and best wishes. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lalo 13 Posted January 23, 2015 Happy the kitty is doing better. Maybe out the cone on overnight while you're sleeping? Last thing you want is for the stitches to come off and cause another trip in. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
svt3183 14 Posted January 23, 2015 +1 Happy the kitty is doing better. Maybe out the cone on overnight while you're sleeping? Last thing you want is for the stitches to come off and cause mother trip in. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
silverado427 10,554 Posted January 23, 2015 I'm glad everything worked out for your cat . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
intercooler 41 Posted January 23, 2015 yea, I put it on because I had to run out and do some errands the little bugger got it off twice. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ccrides350 1 Posted January 23, 2015 Thats great, so awsome to hear! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
junkmanted 54 Posted January 23, 2015 look at all you mean gun owners all worried about a cat Glad it all worked out fine and he's home Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
werder 0 Posted January 23, 2015 It's a good feeling. Don't worry about the cash. We spent a few k on our kitten after a botched surgery. It was good money spent. Ending up taking her to Tinton Falls to fix her -they were great. My wife was a wreck the whole time. Where did you go? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
intercooler 41 Posted January 23, 2015 she went to newton animal hospital. Dr Bladek, he is a good dr. Sher hates the cone...I put it on and 10 minutes later its off. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
falcone 89 Posted January 23, 2015 That's great that your cat is well again. Some people might think its crazy to spend the money like that but bless you for doing it. I recently lost my cat I would clear my bank account to get him back. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scarecrow 0 Posted January 23, 2015 Been there, so glad to hear that your cat is well. My last one passed two years ago. Been reluctant to get another because he was the coolest smartest cat I ever had.. Miss him very much. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Drake 4 Posted January 24, 2015 Excellent news! Love cats, got 3 of 'em Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bry@n 195 Posted January 24, 2015 Good to hear the surgery went well. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites