Spartacus
Savannah Super Cat
Yesterday we took Spartacus to be neutered. When they called me at 12 to tell me they were done, they said he was quite difficult to deal with. It took over an hour and a half to get him out because we wouldn't let him get the injectable gas. They said normally they make owners wait until 3 to pick them up, but that Spartacus was throwing a fit in the carrier so I could come get him. I picked him up and yes, he was not happy. I noticed blood on the carrier and I just assumed it was normal. When we got home, I let him out of the carrier. I figured he would lay down, but he kind of walked around. I started noticing little puddles of blood. After it continued for about an hour, I called and was asked to bring him back in so they could look at it and put a collar on him. We went there and they said they glued it and they put the collar on him. Once again I took him home, but noticed he was still bleeding, but a little less than earlier. I called the vet back and he said lock him up so he will rest. I tried the carrier and our bathroom put he freaked out in both, so I just locked him in our room where he is used to sleeping. Yes, allowing him to get blood everywhere. My husband and I hung out in the room so he didn't feel stressed or lonely. He was still bleeding a little but was laying down. This morning, I didn't notice any new blood. My husband put him in his litter box to go potty (he can't figure the cone out yet), and then when he got out, and my husband put him back on the bed....there was blood. I called the vet again this morning and he asked how much...which at this point it is just like it a scab on your body comes off, you touch it with a paper towel and it is just a dab. Spartacus is that way, but every time he sits. The vet said to check his gums to see if they were still pink. I looked but his gums look light pink and black. Is this normal for a savannah? I am not sure. I looked at the incision and it isn't dripping out like it was yesterday, there is just a bright red line on one of the incisions...like a scab was opened or something.
Can anyone tell me what Savannah's gums should look like and if anyone has experienced this?
He is eating and drinking which is great I understand. He is sleeping a lot which is good as well. I am just worried about how much blood he has lost and about the fact that he hasn't stopped bleeding...even if it is very little now. I definitely want to take him back to the doctor if I need to, but I don't want to unless it is necessary because it is so unbelievably stressful on him. The vet doesn't think I need to unless his gums are not the right color. He said if we can keep him calm and stationary it should clot.
Thanks everyone!!!
Can anyone tell me what Savannah's gums should look like and if anyone has experienced this?
He is eating and drinking which is great I understand. He is sleeping a lot which is good as well. I am just worried about how much blood he has lost and about the fact that he hasn't stopped bleeding...even if it is very little now. I definitely want to take him back to the doctor if I need to, but I don't want to unless it is necessary because it is so unbelievably stressful on him. The vet doesn't think I need to unless his gums are not the right color. He said if we can keep him calm and stationary it should clot.
Thanks everyone!!!