We made it through the night.

[susandennis]

Biggie actually tried to get up to the kitchen counter which his food usually is. Poor guy didn't make it. I carried him to the food in the bedroom.

He actually ate a little last night and drank a little and tipped the water bowl over and put his bandaged paw in it. "Above all do not let his paw bandages get wet," said the tech. Good going, Bigs. It wasn't wet long.

All this happened next to my bed where I did make steps in case he wanted to get into the bed. I was exhausted so turned off the lights really early. About four hours later, I woke up and he was not where I had left him so I got up to check. He was next to the litter box and had no color on.

I found his collar in the old litter box where he had tried to go. I moved the litter back into the box and he actually did get in there and out with his collar so ok. I put his collar back on and he didn't fight it.

I pulled the mattress off the day bed and set it up next to him and got my pillow and blanket and turned out the lights and sacked in there. In a few minutes I felt him hobbing over to me and then over me and then settling into the crook of my knees. And we finished up the night together.

I got up this morning and did the treadmill and did some internetting and had breakfast and he's still there. I put out some food and even tried to get him to take some from a spoon but he's not interested.



He's not moving. When I go back to check on him, he's awake and alert but not moving.

I got a lengthy email of instructions from the vet. Mainly stuff to expect and stuff to look out for. I am glad it's Friday so they are open and I can call if I have questions. They also did give me an emergency number for the weekend.

The house is now a wreck. So. I think I'll pick up and tidy up first. And then shower and if he's still not moving, then I'll pick him up and move him in here so I can at least keep an eagle eye on him.

Fortunately, I do not need to go anywhere today. So we'll just hang and heal, hopefully.

Comments

[epiphyta]

Poor wee beastie; I hope today goes more easily for both of you.

[zoefruitcake.livejournal.com]

Hang in there Biggie, you'll feel better eventually. We are all rooting for you

[ghost-light.livejournal.com]

Poor Bigs. You'll get there, buddy

[sparky955.livejournal.com]

You are SUCH a GOOD cat mom!

Try feeding him with your fingertip; he’ll recognize your skin scent which is more comforting than a spoon.

[susandennis]

yeah he was not having any of that

[sparky955.livejournal.com]

Call your vet if he’s not eating or drinking and peeing. I wouldn’t be surprised if he needed a bit of IV hydration.

[mollywheezy.livejournal.com]

*Huge Hugs* to both of you! It's so hard when our babies feel puny. Hope he feels better SOON!

[meowmensteen]

I still can't believe he actually did it. What a nut. I guess when a kitty sees a bird, its brain turns off.

[yesthatjill.livejournal.com]

Sending healing thoughts to the cat with 18 lives. I’m almost glad yesterday was so busy the first I saw of his plight was Biggie, at home, in collar and cuffs. I hope he continues to heal, the rascal.

[liminal-space.livejournal.com]

i am so stressed about the biggie situation — it's completely and totally a reminder of when our finnegan had to have serious surgery. they kept her for a week so they could monitor her better, so it wasn't AS BAD when she got home, but it was still hard. i feel for you and wish i could bring you (and that little catbrat biggie) something....like a casserole. <3

[dadi.livejournal.com]

Oh poor dear. Probably the strong meds have worn off and he is really in pain :(
I'm holding you both in my heart <3

[sweetmeow]

I was thinking the same thing. Also - when you have surgery or an injury, often you hurt more the second day than the first.

[dadi.livejournal.com]

There is also the adrenaline hangover after accidents...
My 5th floor flyer had to stay in a cage for 2 weeks...I slept on the floor beside her too, with my fingers in the cage and her pressed against them. I still have nightmares about all of it and it was in 1994...

[manue7a.livejournal.com]

Oh no, something happened...again! I'm reading my f-list backwards, so I'll get there. Whatever it is, I hope he gets well soon.

[letmesaythis.livejournal.com]

I went to Flickr to upload some pics and the first thing on screen was bandaged Biggie which sent me here. Oh poor Biggie, and thank goodness he pulled through. I hope he continues to recover just fine.

[christalin80.livejournal.com]

Sending hugs to both of you and wishes for a speedy recovery.

[msconduct.livejournal.com]

I'm not sure which one of you is doing it harder at the moment. Lots of healing vibes coming your way.