Hello,

I would ask your surgeon for their thoughts. If everything was going well during the splenectomy and if it weee my pet, or I was the surgeon, then my answer is yes. I would pexy for any and all abdominal surgeries in at risk breeds.

Good luck.

Looks very normal to me. Ask your vet to look at it in person if you are worried.

Hello,
Based on this brief description I am very worried that your cat has a urinary blockage which is often fatal if not treated. I’m sorry but I cannot advise anything except to go immediately to the closest ER.
There is no at home treatment and hoping it’s a uti and being wrong may very well cost your cat their life.

hello,
I’m so glad to hear that things are improving!
I am also sorry but I cannot offer advice on drugs, or dosages. This is a question for your vet.

Best of luck

krista

hello,

i am never sure if this is hyporexia (decreased appetite) due to pain, or stress, or something else. Some of the pain medications cause sedation, and this can affect appetite. For these medications I advise feeding before the medication. Further if the pet cant walk well due to pain I worry about difficulty passing stool, or urinating as it hurts to stand and posture.
I have a lot of information on this on my blog kmdvm.blogspot.com search IVDD. Also my YouTube channel and ask your vet for an appetite stimulant.

Also check to make sure enough water is in the food to help avoid the feces getting hard as they sit in the colon.

For this disease it is imperative to have a good relationship with your primary vet and to have help getting through the first few days, and weeks.

good luck

Hello,
I would probably go find a different vet and ask for more help. It doesn’t sound like your vet is helping you enough. I also think that a full patient care conversation is warranted. I talked about how to help manage these guys wrt feeding peeing pooping ambulating and pain meds. I also talk about methocarbamol as I think these guys need this. Also ask about gabapentin and acupuncture.

I have a lot of information on my blog and YouTube channel. Kmdvm.blogspot.Com search Ivdd.

Hello

Have you asked for a second opinion from another veterinarian? Try to find a local independently owned veterinary practice that comes recommended by people in your area. Reach out to local rescues and shelters and use social media to try to find someone.
I don’t know enough about your cat to offer more specific information.

I hope this helps and I wish you the best.

Hello,
I would ask your vet about the following;
Giving sq fluids at home daily, adding a short course of a steroid and the latest opinion on prazosin’s efficacy. (I don’t use it).
Also I don’t use vinegar.

These are a matter of experience and preference. Therefore please ask your vet or find a feline only practitioner to help.

Hello.

Call your regular vet and every shelter and rescue asking for help or affordable referral. In almost all cases these are an emergency. In some cases a steroid and fluids will help. But you have to be prepared for the emergency that might occur.

Hello
I’m sorry. I don’t. Call every rescue and shelter and ask around. If you find anyone please let us know.

Very best of luck