Updates
I haven’t been posting much since there’s not much to report! Gideon is doing so great. Off of opioids but still on Gabapentin for now, mostly so he doesn’t go crazy trying to rip out his staples. He’s officially allowed to be at full activity level, which apparently just involves watching & trying to catch the birds outside the window.
Staples come out tomorrow (finally!) so no more cone or onesie after that!! Our only other issue is some scaly skin near his site- looks to me like eczema or some irritation from being shaved, and the vets aren’t too concerned. They’ll have a look tomorrow and we’ll see then. Hopefully it doesn’t mean more cone time…
He is definitely almost back to his old self. Before the surgery we’d put him in the bathroom (with a litter box and water of course!) when he was getting in the way of cooking, jumping on counters, etc. He’s been so low energy since the injury that we hadn’t put him there since he got hurt… But last night he kept jumping up on the table while we ate so into the bathroom he went! In a weird way it felt like getting back to normal? Like he’s finally feeling well enough to be a pain again 😂. Of course we enjoyed some low-key time when he was just calm and sleepy, but it sure is nice to see him being spunky again.
Anyway, we’ll update again tomorrow or thursday after staples come out. Hoping for good times and no more cone!!
3 comments so far
9:35 pm - 1-18-2022
Such a great update! And that picture of him “stalking” the birdies….too cute!!!.
And yes, tripawds can get away with so much more than when they were on four! Jumping back up on the table made you happy!!! Annoying but so happy!!!
I’m sure the litttle skin irritation is nothing to worry about. The Vet can suggest maybe a moisturizer or some like that.
Thanks for checking in. We like updates that make us smile😊
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Sally and Alumni Happy Hannah and Merry Myrtle and Frankie too!
3:52 pm - 1-19-2022
It’s excellent to see Gideon doing so well, and yes, it’s best to see them get back to ALL routines, irritating or not. LOL!
Great spot for a Gideon birdfeeder 😁😁😁
Not all kitties get the go-ahead to be FREE after stitches or staples are out. It all depends on how things have healed! Fingers crossed, Gideon gets the FREE to be a cat again &, at the very least, ditch that dang cone. Poor guy!
Thanks for the update
Scratches and smooch to Gideon, please.
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Holly & Purrkins💝💝💝
6:00 pm - 1-19-2022
I love that no news is good news! And also that G is showing his old sassy self around the house. Yes, that’s the new normal and you guys are pretty much there.
That bird box is so cute! What a great photo!
Glad the incision is all good and you’re on the way to get those sutures out. Keep us posted.