We took Stella to the vet this morning for her spay operation. Of course, there is the paperwork to be signed that makes you uneasy. They have 6 surgeries today; not sure where Stella's will be in that line-up. They will let us know sometime this afternoon, early evening, when we can pick her up.
Steph and Dan lent us one of Dicha's crates. The footprint is bigger than the catio, but it is all one level, so it will be better for Stella while she recuperates; soft pad for sleeping, food dishes, a scratch pad, and litter box.
Joan bought a soft cone, a soft neck donut, and a surgery-suit to keep Stella from licking the incision. We have read up on what to expect during her recovery time (10 to 14 days). I think we are ready to get her through this.
Stella was up nearly a pound when the vet tech weighed her this morning. That was our plan: to get her good and healthy before this surgery.
She didn't get to have any food after 10:00 last night, so just a water dish in her catio. This morning, she was very much looking forward to breakfast; I felt like a bad cat-Dad when I couldn't feed her. Just like the last couple nights, she was vocal overnight and this morning. Normally, she is pretty quiet; it will be interesting to see how she behaves after this surgery.
Her "recovery suite" is ready for her return...
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I too feel bad when it is necessary to deprive a kitty of breakfast before a procedure. They don't understand why dad isn't feeding them as usual? I was worried that they would not take Stella right away. Some vets won't spay a cat that is already in heat. I don't understand, but trust there are medical reasons.
And a story just so you don't worry too much about recovery. Sandy (our semi-feral Siamese barn cat) came home from her spay surgery. Once released from the carrier into the house she tore down the long hallway like a banshee and jumped straight to the *top* of an open bedroom door, balancing on it. I expected blood and guts to drip down, but she was completely unfazed. They are more durable than we might credit.
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