Izzy is getting Neutered

[izzy816]

Hi everyone,

Thank you so much for the well wishes. Izzy aka "Elvis" is doing fine. He's in a little bit of pain. The vet gave me some meds but I cant give it to him until tomorrow morning. I got home around 6:30 and we hung out on the couch most of the evening then went to sleep. Of course it is very hard keeping him still. When I had to get up and do anything, I put him in his crate so that he wouldnt move too much. He just woke up..which is why Im on the computer at 2am! Thank God I took the day off tomorrow The one thing that is annoying him is the band they put around his front paw where the IV went in. I cant remove it until tomorrow. He's been trying to bite it off. I think that is what is keeping him up. I just fed him...his appetite has not changed!

I was going to keep him at the vet overnight but they do not have overnight care...which was very strange to me. They leave the dogs/cats there overnight and come back in the morning....hmmmm. So I decided to pick him up today.

Anyway, I think he will be fine. Thanks again for thinking of me, I will update you tomorrow on his progress...uh I mean later today.

[izzy816]

Originally Posted by shalynn65

Karla,
I hope "Elvis" is doing good. Jeter was kinda mellow for a couple days as I recall. What helped a ton was putting him in a babies onesie instead of making him wear a silly cone. He was much more comfortable and snuggly in the onesie. Let us know how the little guy is doing

Thank you! He was kind of mellow earler but now he's wired!! They didnt give me a cone at all. Maybe I will get a onesie for him, good idea

[izzy816]

Originally Posted by Kodak

Kodak did fine, I was worried to but the vet said he was up and ready to go. lol I figured he just wanted to get the heck up outta there. He'll be fine.

Yeah, Izzy couldnt contain himself when I went to pick him up...he doesnt like the vet and Im sure he really hates it now!

[izzy816]

Originally Posted by ChiliPepper

Checking in to see how Izzy is doing. Hope everything went well and he's feeling ok. How are you doing mom?

Thanks for asking, Im doing fine. Just tired...he's a little wired now and its driving me nuts. He keeps wining and walking in circles. I try to keep him still and he struggles....oh I think he is getting tired now...good, I think I can go back to sleep. Good night...or good morning.

[Mz_s3ski_Kitt3n]

*shugs* i'm sowie i'm unable to help you on this situation i have never had one neutered yet. but good luck tho & keep us posted !!

[izzy816]

Hi,

Izzy is doing fine this morning. He's being a little stubborn about going to the bathroom because he thinks its time to play!

But Im pissed because they shaved a big chunk of his front leg hair to put the IV and Cathedar!! I knew they were going to put it in him but I didnt know they were going to shave him like they did!! Now he looks crazy. Did the vet do this when you had yours spayed or neutered?

[ChiliPepper]

I was thinking about Izzy and thought I'd check in to see if all is back to normal. Sorry to hear about his little shaved leg, but he still is perfect, how could he be anything el se.

[shalynn65]

Karla,
Yes, they shaved a spot on Jeters leg, but did not tape or bandage it. My vet is the same way, nobody there with them overnight, so I did like you and picked him up rather than leave him there. At least if he did need medical attention we could have taken them to the Emergency vet. But thank goodness that was needed with either of our boys. Glad to hear that Izzy is doing well and hope to see you again soon.

[jatango]

Originally Posted by izzy816

But Im pissed because they shaved a big chunk of his front leg hair to put the IV and Cathedar!! I knew they were going to put it in him but I didnt know they were going to shave him like they did!! Now he looks crazy. Did the vet do this when you had yours spayed or neutered?

I'm glad he did well. I've worked in a vet's office as a tech, and we always shave. I figure it's much better to shave the leg than to have to poke the poor baby a bunch of times because it's hard to find the vein. Much easier to have a nice clean leg too, don't want an infection! It'll grow back pretty quickly.

[izzy816]

Originally Posted by ChiliPepper

I was thinking about Izzy and thought I'd check in to see if all is back to normal. Sorry to hear about his little shaved leg, but he still is perfect, how could he be anything el se.

Thank you for checking on him! He's been sleeping a lot which is expected...although he sleeps a lot anyway. I was upset about the shaved leg but I guess I will get over it...I have no choice. You are right, he's still cute!

[izzy816]

Originally Posted by shalynn65

Karla,
Yes, they shaved a spot on Jeters leg, but did not tape or bandage it. My vet is the same way, nobody there with them overnight, so I did like you and picked him up rather than leave him there. At least if he did need medical attention we could have taken them to the Emergency vet. But thank goodness that was needed with either of our boys. Glad to hear that Izzy is doing well and hope to see you again soon.

Yeah, you are right. Im glad I picked him up. I probably wouldnt have been able to sleep! I guess I wish they would have said it up front when they told me he could stay. It worked out for the best anyway. Look forward to seeing you guys soon!