My Baby’s Home July 12, 2004
Salvador’s home! I got to go pick up our precious kitty cat at noon today. He fought the people at the vet when they tried to remove his catheter, so they had to knock him out with some gas, and he’s still a little groggy from that. I had to call the vet right we when got home because the bandage they had put on his front leg where the catheter had been was driving him crazy. They let me know it was ok to take it off.
He must have had a very full bladder from the iv, because when I let him out of the kitty carrier, his back end was completely soaked. I cleaned him up with some paper towels, and he’s done a good job of bathing himself clean. He’s shown some interest in food, which is key. He ate a bite of crunchy food and a couple of bites of tuna. Our biggest challenge right now is to get him eating regularly on his own. They had to syringe feed him at the vet because he refused food. He’s on a couple of medicines, (an antibiotic and one for his gallbladder) and I’m supposed to watch how he’s doing and report back to the vet. We should get the biopsy results back today or tomorrow.
His total bill came to $2,900, and you know what? He’s worth every penny. While I was waiting for them to get him ready, another lady came into the vet’s office. She was picking up her pet’s ashes. I just sat there and gave thanks that I was picking up my kitty, no matter what the cost. It’s so good to have my baby home at last.
- Posted in : my furry children
- Author : amanda
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