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Is the vet doing pre op blood tests? When one of our cats had surgery, he did blood tests first, to make sure all her vitals were good. She came though fine, the blood tests will tell you if her organs are healthy. HUGS.
Hey everyone, how are you all doing with what's going on?
You've all brought me great comfort. Seriously. I'm still terrified and really don't want her to have surgery, but I'm hoping that it's the right thing to do and that everything will come out ok. I was concerned that this would get worse, so I don't want that for her either. It's one of those things, I looked at her age and health and weighed that with possible future problems.
Today I bought her a super soft bed, she's cuddling in it now. And I found all kinds of gravy, broth, etc. that is grain-free at Petco.
Tomorrow morning is the day. I'll check back in here for sure.
Is the vet doing pre op blood tests? When one of our cats had surgery, he did blood tests first, to make sure all her vitals were good. She came though fine, the blood tests will tell you if her organs are healthy. HUGS.
Hi, forgot to reply. I called the vet and yes they absolutely always do blood work before anesthesia to make sure the animal can handle it ok. So that's a relief.
Hello. I dropped off Zoe just a bit ago. I realized after I drove away I never really got to say goodbye. I went back but they had already put her in the pre-op section. I brought her favorite blanket and the person at the front desk said that she cuddled right up in the blanket - so I didn't want to upset her. I drove all the way home in tears and am still in tears. Somehow I'm supposed to work today - although I'm lucky I get to do that at home. So no one can see me working in tears.
I know it's stupid. I'm crying as if I lost her. I guess I feel like that could have been the last time I'll ever see her again. I'm just worried and scared. And it's all out of my control at this point.
Hello. I dropped off Zoe just a bit ago. I realized after I drove away I never really got to say goodbye. I went back but they had already put her in the pre-op section. I brought her favorite blanket and the person at the front desk said that she cuddled right up in the blanket - so I didn't want to upset her. I drove all the way home in tears and am still in tears. Somehow I'm supposed to work today - although I'm lucky I get to do that at home. So no one can see me working in tears.
I know it's stupid. I'm crying as if I lost her. I guess I feel like that could have been the last time I'll ever see her again. I'm just worried and scared. And it's all out of my control at this point.
It's not stupid at all. I bawl when I have to leave a cat at the vet for anything.
It's our worry over how they will feel, without us there, I think. If it helps, it sounds like they took her right in, so she didn't have too much time to stress. When she's done and recovering she will be so groggy from the anesthesia she won't be afraid, just groggy. The anesthesia will also cloud her memory of the event and by the time she is home and herself again she won't remember being left.
Hello. I dropped off Zoe just a bit ago. I realized after I drove away I never really got to say goodbye. I went back but they had already put her in the pre-op section. I brought her favorite blanket and the person at the front desk said that she cuddled right up in the blanket - so I didn't want to upset her. I drove all the way home in tears and am still in tears. Somehow I'm supposed to work today - although I'm lucky I get to do that at home. So no one can see me working in tears.
I know it's stupid. I'm crying as if I lost her. I guess I feel like that could have been the last time I'll ever see her again. I'm just worried and scared. And it's all out of my control at this point.
Sending you cat cuddles, & please post once she is home.
It's not stupid at all. I bawl when I have to leave a cat at the vet for anything.
It's our worry over how they will feel, without us there, I think. If it helps, it sounds like they took her right in, so she didn't have too much time to stress. When she's done and recovering she will be so groggy from the anesthesia she won't be afraid, just groggy. The anesthesia will also cloud her memory of the event and by the time she is home and herself again she won't remember being left.
Thanks for these kind words. I'm trying to distract myself with happy thoughts. She's probably undergoing surgery right about now or any minute now.
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Sending you cat cuddles, & please post once she is home.
I think this procedure is being harder on you than it is Zoe. All kidding aside, take a deep breath, distract yourself till it's time to bring her home. She's going to be fine.
Many times over the last year I've cried on the way to the vet, on the way home, and just on the way out of the house leaving my poor girl, old and sick, alone all day. Sometimes I'd beg her to wait for me to get home and not to go without saying goodbye. Loving a cat is rough, but I bet she'll be OK. Actually, once I was sitting and struggling to stop crying while the vet aspirated some lumps (fat) and I realized everyone would think I lost a pet and I could imagine their faces when my healthy cat came out, chipper and yelling to go home. Still took everything I had to get myself together.
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