That's fabulous news! And real men should not be afraid to cry, we girls love it
That kitten (Kissy) is shortly going to be on her way to Germany...we're going to miss her so much :-(
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Broken Hip, Orthopedic Surgery Tomorrow
- Thread starter John Popp
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That kitten (Kissy) is shortly going to be on her way to Germany...we're going to miss her so much :-(
Great news John!
John Popp
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Thanks much!
He was a little bit ornery coming out of the anesthesia, starting to bite on the catheter in his leg but soon calmed down once someone got his attention. The surgeon said he was a pleasure to work with and his demeanor made things pretty easy. I guess now the tough stuff starts and we've laid out his interim crate so he shouldn't have any problems. Eight weeks locked down is going to be pretty tough, but he'll be right next to me until we can move him into his bigger digs.
He was a little bit ornery coming out of the anesthesia, starting to bite on the catheter in his leg but soon calmed down once someone got his attention. The surgeon said he was a pleasure to work with and his demeanor made things pretty easy. I guess now the tough stuff starts and we've laid out his interim crate so he shouldn't have any problems. Eight weeks locked down is going to be pretty tough, but he'll be right next to me until we can move him into his bigger digs.
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shelby
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I am sorry to hear about your baby's accident;>( I am sure he is in very capable hands. I am also happy to see that you are trying to get different ideas on the anesthesia that will be used. I would prefer inhalable to injectables......but...would trust my vet to choose the one that he feels comfortable using. Prayers are coming for Chongo to come through his surgery with flying colors and a speedy recovery. Keep us posted on him;>) Shelby
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Prayers For Continued recovery for your little boy...
Pam Flachs
Savannah Super Cat
Best wishes for Chongo's recovery! You seem like a great dad to him...I am so sorry this happened, but I have no doubt you will do whatever it takes to help him recover
John Popp
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Thanks again for the well wishes!
A quick note about the anesthesia. When I had my discussion with the surgeon, the method of how they were going to approach things were in stride with everything I had been advised of, a small dose of injectable to comfort the patient and make installing the tube for the gas less uncomfortable. On Ketamine, he stated that they weren't planning on using it and don't on any wild or hybrid cats. He went on to say the reason they don't use Ketamine has it's basis in lore not fact. There are risks with any anesthesia that the patient may not recover, and long ago a wild cat had a bad outcome where Ketamine was used as the anesthetic. From there it was passed from word of mouth and Dr Google that Ketamine was not to be used with wild cats or hybrids.
Just the same, he totally understood why people had their concerns, why they don't use Ketamine in their practice though he felt compelled to tell the story with more syllables and scientific terms than my brain would absorb when he had already told me he wasn't going to use it. Just the same, I don't walk under ladders, put a hat on a bed, open an umbrella indoors and I sure wasn't going to stand by and let a veterinarian administer ketamine to my kitten.
A quick note about the anesthesia. When I had my discussion with the surgeon, the method of how they were going to approach things were in stride with everything I had been advised of, a small dose of injectable to comfort the patient and make installing the tube for the gas less uncomfortable. On Ketamine, he stated that they weren't planning on using it and don't on any wild or hybrid cats. He went on to say the reason they don't use Ketamine has it's basis in lore not fact. There are risks with any anesthesia that the patient may not recover, and long ago a wild cat had a bad outcome where Ketamine was used as the anesthetic. From there it was passed from word of mouth and Dr Google that Ketamine was not to be used with wild cats or hybrids.
Just the same, he totally understood why people had their concerns, why they don't use Ketamine in their practice though he felt compelled to tell the story with more syllables and scientific terms than my brain would absorb when he had already told me he wasn't going to use it. Just the same, I don't walk under ladders, put a hat on a bed, open an umbrella indoors and I sure wasn't going to stand by and let a veterinarian administer ketamine to my kitten.
jungle boy
Savannah Super Cat
I don't think a kitty could have a more loving or supportive dad than you! It won't be easy for him in the recovery crate for the next eight weeks but having you by his side for that time sure will help! He is blessed to have you and I know you feel the same way about him. I'm sure you both will have a great life together and you will be able look back at this time as just a challenge that was overcome and a distant memory! Good work John Popp!
John Popp
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Thanks JB, that means a lot.
With both my wife and I working a lot in our respective offices at home that will be tough. He usually hangs by me when he wants someone to play with him or get some attention and with Trish when he just wants to take a snooze. Not having that option is going to be tough for all of us, although Pixie our all white domestic will be quite relieved that she doesn't have anyone riding on her back.
With both my wife and I working a lot in our respective offices at home that will be tough. He usually hangs by me when he wants someone to play with him or get some attention and with Trish when he just wants to take a snooze. Not having that option is going to be tough for all of us, although Pixie our all white domestic will be quite relieved that she doesn't have anyone riding on her back.