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Trying to keep Kittens calm after being fixed- SERIOUSLY???

Trishy

Trishy

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The ceiling fan is over my bed, which I could almost use a set of those little steps to get into, so they do have an advantage. My girl Smooch is F2 and my boy Leo is F3. From what I understand, savannahs of all generations have a high curiosity/determination/intelligence level. Leo gets into a lot more things than Smooch, so individual personality also plays a part.

I read here about stepping on the toilet paper before putting it on the roller. This kept them from getting the whole roll and only shredding a few sheets. I finally duct taped a can of ssscat next to the toilet paper facing sideways so that I could turn it off when needed. It probably scared my daughter more than the kittens but eventually they got the idea and I was able to take it down. I still have to remind them now and again but for the most part they leave it alone.

Both of mine had a few antsy days after surgery but both went back to themselves quickly.
 
Appalachian_Mama

Appalachian_Mama

Savannah Child
So, in the ongoing saga of why Savannahs are NOT regular cats:
we were doing really good on day 5 after surgery, and then- Livy popped her stitches. Of course, it was a Sunday:( (isn't it always?). Worried all day/night, then took her to the vet. The vet stapled her (cool!) because she said she thinks Savannahs are too active for glue (ya think?:rolleyes:). Livy got antibiotics and a cone- what a fashion statement!

So, we came home, and she dramatically acted embarrassed about the cone. Although, Chewy managed to take it off for her 3 times!!! She also got her foot stuck in it- put her front foot through the cone, so then she was stuck and couldn't walk only having 3 feet that were usable! :LOL:
After 2 more days, I noticed her wound was draining. I discovered- insert curse word here- that Chewy was licking it for her!!!!! Aagh! :mad:

I threatened him with a cone- ha, ha :p- but then came up with the "sock girdle". I cut an old hiking sock, cut the toe out of it, and slipped it over her so it covers her middle. It's a hiking sock, so super breathable, but tough. She can't get it off, and he can't get through it to lick.

So far, so good- she seems to be doing better. Her wound looks (and smells, ugh!) better. And it seems to give her some support so that her skin is not pulling, because I just don't know how you're supposed to "keep cat from jumping and being overly active" :ROFLMAO:

Please let me get through the next 7 days without any other problems:martini drinking:
 
admin

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Paige
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Appalachian_Mama said:
So, in the ongoing saga of why Savannahs are NOT regular cats:
we were doing really good on day 5 after surgery, and then- Livy popped her stitches. Of course, it was a Sunday:( (isn't it always?). Worried all day/night, then took her to the vet. The vet stapled her (cool!) because she said she thinks Savannahs are too active for glue (ya think?:rolleyes:). Livy got antibiotics and a cone- what a fashion statement!

So, we came home, and she dramatically acted embarrassed about the cone. Although, Chewy managed to take it off for her 3 times!!! She also got her foot stuck in it- put her front foot through the cone, so then she was stuck and couldn't walk only having 3 feet that were usable! :LOL:
After 2 more days, I noticed her wound was draining. I discovered- insert curse word here- that Chewy was licking it for her!!!!! Aagh! :mad:

I threatened him with a cone- ha, ha :p- but then came up with the "sock girdle". I cut an old hiking sock, cut the toe out of it, and slipped it over her so it covers her middle. It's a hiking sock, so super breathable, but tough. She can't get it off, and he can't get through it to lick.

So far, so good- she seems to be doing better. Her wound looks (and smells, ugh!) better. And it seems to give her some support so that her skin is not pulling, because I just don't know how you're supposed to "keep cat from jumping and being overly active" :ROFLMAO:

Please let me get through the next 7 days without any other problems:martini drinking:
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Good job on taking care of Livy! The sock thingie to me is the best scenario after surgery...as long as not too tight...
 
Patti

Patti

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I'm glad you found a solution with the sock but if her wound was draining she probably needs to be on antibiotics. The fact that it's no longer draining doesn't necessarily mean there is no infection, it could mean that the infection is now all inside her, which could turn septic. Please have her checked out by the vet, if you haven't already after this latest incident.

Savannahs are sooo naughty sometimes!!!
 
Appalachian_Mama

Appalachian_Mama

Savannah Child
oh, sorry- forgot to mention- she was on antibiotics. It was only draining a bit for one day- as soon as I got her DB (does not stand for "darling" brother, btw:devil:) to stop licking it, all was fine.

So, here we are, the day before we are supposed to go get the staple out, and this is my final update, just for anyone curious about collaring a Savannah: DON'T DO IT!!! :ROFLMAO:

Seriously, I don't know how to keep a collar on a Savannah unless they are immobile. The sock was an old stretched out hiking sock, so it was snug at the ends but not tight in the middle, it kind of bunched around her belly, if you can picture that. Yeah, if you try it, you definitely don't want a sock that it too tight in the middle. The wound needs to breathe. However, the healing power of cat's saliva is a myth (look it up!). So, find a sock with pretty good ribbing at the top, cut the toe off, and put it on them like a sweater with the ribbing at the top. This will keep it in place under their armpits while covering the wound but allowing for air circulation.

Of course, if you have a second cat, be prepared. They think it's a marvelous game of Mungojerry and Rumpleteaser. Kept Chewy busy for days trying to get that sock off of her! He finally did it and he was so proud of himself! He came dragging it in to my office to show me he finally killed the beast that was eating his sister! :giggle:

Silly me- I put it back on her (because there was a scab over the wound, and i didn't want anyone licking it). Less than 5 minutes later, he brought it to me again! Good boy, Chewy- you're learning how to fetch, just like we've been teaching you! :toasting:

The sock went in the wash, Livy spent an hour grooming her immaculate fur (yes, Livy, I get it, no more sock, it's not the fashion statement you want to make), and Chewy slept like the dead! :lol:

We are now back to normal, whatever that is!
 
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