Misty post-surgery pictures

6:15 PM

Misty's temperature is up so she's now on 3 antibiotics. They're not sure if it's inflammation from the surgery or infection. She has not eaten since mid afternoon and they will do more blood work if her temperature stays elevated. I will not post again tonight. I'm going to bed early since I slept poorly last night and have a cold & sore throat.

I will call them again before I leave for work in the morning.


1:30 PM

We just got back from seeing Misty, who is doing as well as can be expected after this type of surgery. She's running a slight fever and her surgeon says they may need to add a second antibiotic but she has eaten and is urinating so they know her kidneys are functioning. They showed us how much thread was in her, which appeared to be several feet, and they're sure they got it all. Her progress over the next 24 hours will determine when she can come home and when she does, she'll be restricted to one room unless one of us is home, since she must be supervised with limited physical activity during her recuperation.

Here are some pictures we took today. She was so happy to see us and when I put my finger in her paw, she curled her toes around it. Tears slid down my cheeks as she purred for me and began kneading. Our poor, sweet baby.





We didn't stay too long since we didn't want to wear her out, but she's doing so much better than yesterday. Both the surgeon and the veterinary technician caring for her say she's got a great personality. I already knew that!!

I'm kicking myself for not closing the door to the room where my sewing machine is. If I had, none of this would have happened. I couldn't sleep and was still up at 1AM last night with the other 3 cats all there, comforting me. I'm not sure they realize she isn't here since they don't seem to be looking around for her but I know they sense my emotions. Even Max, who isn't known for his lap kittyness, laid on my chest, put his forehead against mine and purred. That in itself is something, since he generally doesn't like that type of closeness. It's amazing how they can sense when something is wrong.

Please, please everyone, check around your home for things like thread, string, yarn, tape or anything long, and especially this time of year, holiday decorations that can be chewed and swallowed. I'd hate to hear about another cat or dog going through what Misty just did.

I will be calling the vet early this evening for an update on her and will post if there is anything new. Again, thank you all for your great support. It means so much.