4/15 OT: Lyresa needs vines for Civvie

[Barbara & Uncle (GA)]

Sorry you had to get more "work" done on his wounds. Hopefully this will allow him to heal more quickly and completely.
Sending hugs and healing vines

 

[Bobbie And Bubba]

Thanks for the update! I have been wondering how Spike was doing. His little shirt is adorable! I will send healing vines that the reattachment of tissue will do the trick. He looks wonderful for all that he is been through. How are you holding up, Momma?

 

[Squeaky and KT (GA)]

How are you holding up, Momma

Now that he's eating on his own, will take his meds without a hiccup and is peeing/pooping, I'm worrying less so feel better.

The stitching job that this vet did looks amazing. Nice stitches, nice laid edges, no puckers or pulls so I don't doubt it will heal now. I knew the other wasn't healing - the more he moved the more it pulled open and staples tore. There was no sign of infection which pleased me greatly too.

I'm also floored - when I put the shirt on and he decided he couldn't go out, he laid down and went soundly to sleep. Hummmm...a 'thundershirt' cat? He calms when I wrap him too.

Still a long road ahead but it sure looks smoother than the last 9 days have been....

 

[Bobbie And Bubba]

Now that he's eating on his own, will take his meds without a hiccup and is peeing/pooping, I'm worrying less so feel better.

The stitching job that this vet did looks amazing. Nice stitches, nice laid edges, no puckers or pulls so I don't doubt it will heal now. I knew the other wasn't healing - the more he moved the more it pulled open and staples tore. There was no sign of infection which pleased me greatly too.

I'm also floored - when I put the shirt on and he decided he couldn't go out, he laid down and went soundly to sleep. Hummmm...a 'thundershirt' cat? He calms when I wrap him too.

Still a long road ahead but it sure looks smoother than the last 9 days have been....

I am smiling ear to ear for you!

 

[Ella & Rusty & Stu(GA)]

This is a good report on a very brave boy. I'm so glad that you got the wound attended to by the ER vet. It sounds like he did a great job. We are sending all of the very best healing vines we can find for the wound to heal well. Love the shirt!
Spike Kitty: you have an important job to do now: heal that wound, keep on working with your foot, pee and poop, and keep on eating on your own.

Hugs, Lyressa,

 

[Judy and Boomer]

I'm so happy that Spike is feeling better! YAY!

 

[Squeaky and KT (GA)]

He calms when I wrap him too.

Now share my laugh....I shouldn't have said anything. Oh he's just spitting, biting, growling mad at me...only 'calm' in that towel was the fact his teeth or front claws couldn't reach me. I was making him go to bed instead of letting him go 'up'. Dat's my SpikerDoodle..

 

[Glennie]

Oh he's feeling like Spike again - wants OUT OUT OUT! I wanna go pee in my sand! He's trying to lick the stitches so I made a shirt for him until I can get one that will fit better. It's not going to win any fashion awards... but I'm one of those 'whatever works' people! Here he is modeling his attire:

OUT! It's up there Mama! OUT!
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Pwease? Out?
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Reluctant 'show Mama the front'
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Adorable! So glad for you!

 

[Squalliesmom]

I'm glad the ER vet cleaned up the edges of the wound and restitched everything, sounds like a better job for healing. Love the pics of him in his shirt, so adorable! Glad he's got his SpikerDoodle spirit back, lol!

 

[Kris & Teasel]

This is wonderful news! Love his shirt! Like many human surgeons, some vet surgeons are far more skilled than others. I'm glad Spike was seen by a good one.

 

[Mandy & Rex (GA)]

Great news!! I am surprised to hear Spike wants to go outside after what happened to him!

 

[Kako & Tux]

He looks so cute in the blue shirt!
Happy that he looks normal (posture, eyes, etc.)

 

[Olive & Paula]

Have you tried a one piece sleeper for newborns? Put it on backwards with snaps or buttons on his back. Cut hole for tail and back end. Trim the legs of sleeper to fit length of cats legs.

 

[Squeaky and KT (GA)]

Have you tried a one piece sleeper for newborns? Put it on backwards with snaps or buttons on his back. Cut hole for tail and back end. Trim the legs of sleeper to fit length of cats legs.

Paula, GMTA! That's what's in the bag in front of me...

 

[Dyana]

Picture please, if it works.

 

[Squeaky and KT (GA)]

Picture please, if it works.

Of all the times, he's gone SOUND asleep and has been since I got home....I know he needs that BUT I'm getting impatient.

 

[Tiger(GA) and Ruth]

OMG I had to read all 166 posts to catch up--Here are tons and tons more continuing prayers, healing and poop vines for Spike and so much love and hugs for you Lyresa-you are amazing that is one lucky kitty!!

 

[Squeaky and KT (GA)]

4/24 Afternoon:
I misjudged his fat kitty self...1 of the 4 fit but is sort of snug but the other 3 are likely too small, didn't try them. I got onesies but cut off about 1.5" of the snap bottom inside as was afraid he'd catch that injured paw if it hung down. I should have gotten at least 1 size larger. He's having to stay in the kennel so he won't go up on is shelves again. We took the steps and ramp away, thought he couldn't get up because he can't jump off his back legs yet. I was standing 18" away, turned to move the waterbowl, he stretched, got the carpet edge and pulled himself right up to the top before I literally could turn and raise my arms. Can we say STUBBORN? Now he can only be out with supervisor SITTING on the 'up'.

Incision looks wonderful!

.....and drumroll please....

Modeling his new fashion statement - Sir Spike (aka Doodlebug)



THANK YOU All and HUGE HUGS!

 

[Squalliesmom]

He looks very regal in his blue onesie!

 

[LizzieInTexas]

Modeling his new fashion statement

Love it! He actually looks quite please with himself

 

[carfurby (GA)]

He looks so cute. It sounds like he's feeling pretty good. Sending more prayers.

 

[Tanya and Ducia]

He is adorable!
More and more healing vines!

 

[Olive & Paula]

Looks good. What size did you go with?

 

[Squeaky and KT (GA)]

Looks good. What size did you go with?

I should have gone with 12 months, that's 9 months and rides down but he's 15 lbs of cat on about a 12 lb frame.

 

[Kris & Teasel]

He looks SO cute in that!

 

[Judy and Boomer]

AAAHHH he looks so cute in his onesie!

 

[Olive & Paula]

Here is a video on making a simple cover up. It's what I did for PJ but I made it to small, then didn't have anymore long sleeves with a cuff.

https://www.bing.com/videos/search?...05EF5503289F203CF86E05EF5503289F203CF&PC=THWI

 

[Squeaky and KT (GA)]

Oh I like that idea Paula but I don't have anything with a sleeve big enough to fit around his fat middle... I'm truly thankful he IS fat or he wouldn't have made it. He also still has a thick layer of winter fat stores. He's a chunky monkey and needs to lose some of it. This got me thinking tho'.....hummmm....

 

[rhiannon and shadow (GA)]

got any old sweatpants.... I used a sweatshirt sleeve with a kitten. Sweatpants would be better for a bigger guy.

 

[Squeaky and KT (GA)]

got any old sweatpants.... I used a sweatshirt sleeve with a kitten. Sweatpants would be better for a bigger guy.

AH HA!!! Thanks Rhiannon! I'll bet I can find something with that idea line...

 

[rhiannon and shadow (GA)]

cool. you can make it as long as you want or even put rear leg holes in it too.....

 

[Gussie's mom (GA)]

More vines coming for your impressive boy from here too!

 

[Olive & Paula]

You could probably use any adult long sleeve. Be careful using sweatshirt material. He could get overheated with that.

 

[rhiannon and shadow (GA)]

true, it was winter when I did it.....

 

[Squeaky and KT (GA)]

Had to check his belly so got camera. Here's the nice work the ER vet did with the stitches - nice and flat, no puckering, edges nice. I'm VERY pleased with the progress so far too. He's not messing with the T-shirt nor even trying to lick. We've now got 'up' blocked and he's realized it....decided he'd just go back in his kennel and go back to sleep....




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[Kris & Teasel]

Had to check his belly so got camera. Here's the nice work the ER vet did with the stitches - nice and flat, no puckering, edges nice. I'm VERY pleased with the progress so far too. He's not messing with the T-shirt nor even trying to lick. We've now got 'up' blocked and he's realized it....decided he'd just go back in his kennel and go back to sleep....


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Looks good!

 

[carfurby (GA)]

That looks really good. The vet did a nice job.

 

[Squeaky and KT (GA)]

4/26 UPDATE:
About the same today altho' he's not eating as well as I'd like. I don't know if he just doesn't need as much or something else. He's not acting like he has an upset stomach. He's still on the clavamox for several more days. He's using the foot a bit more each day, the toes still aren't acting right and he can't squat without turning that food backwards but it still doesn't seem to be hurting.

That spot in the middle of the wound that looked sort of concerning yesterday is looking OK again today. The edges pulled apart there but I'm hoping it will close back on it's own.

These onesies are working very well! He seems to be enjoying them. He put on a new one this morning.

We're having internet issues which won't allow me to post pics right now - I'll edit and add as soon as it returns to a good mood. Oh the joys of living in the middle of nowhere.

HUGS to all that visit - we truly appreciate it!

EDIT TO ADD PICS:

This is the onesies I'm using - I cut off that front snap section that hung down far enough it might get in the way of the injured foot.



His 'room' - kennel stays open during the day but I do close it at night - don't want him doing stOOpid stuff.



Sleepily modeling today's fashion

 

[Beth 73]

Lyresa , have been reading ur condo and had to let you know it has caused me to cry and cheer, often at the same time !!! Keeping up prayer for sweet Spike for full recovery and healing What a determined spirit

 

[Beth 73]

Oh, and on the poop front , Pet Alive Natural Moves is the only thing that has given Elmo daily , soft Poops

 

[carfurby (GA)]

Spike looks so cute in his onesie. Sending more prayers.

 

[Olive & Paula]

So cute in his onesie. PJ constantly "groomed" her shirt. Does Spike?

 

[Anne & Zener GA]

Good boy, Spike, your bean is the best. Listen to her. And eat yer fuds. Thank you for the update, Lyresa. He's making progress, slow but sure.
Liz

 

[Squeaky and KT (GA)]

So cute in his onesie. PJ constantly "groomed" her shirt. Does Spike?

PJ's a silly beautiful wierdo! He's just groomed around it.

 

[Ella & Rusty & Stu(GA)]

Hi Lyresa, Sending eating vines to Spike, in addition to the healing vines. I hope the wound closes up and stays that way.
Hugs and scritches,

 

[Tricia Cinco(GA) & Harvey]

Hi Lyresa.

Haven't been on the Board much lately - had our annual Wino Weekend and still recovering. Just got caught up with your updates - sounds like Spike is doing amazingly well!

Thanks for letting me know I don't need to excavate my CoverMes. I would have done it for you, but I'm happy to know I don't have to!

Spike continues to be in my prayers. Sending more healing vines for him and some for Bernie, too. s for you!

 

[Bron and Sheba (GA)]

So glad to read that Spike is continuing to do so well.
You are doing an amazing job.

 

[Squeaky and KT (GA)]

Knock me over with a feather - a certain fat striped kitty in cool clothes is choosing to walk around, climb the single step, in and out of litterbox, in and out of crate and HOLLERING - "MamaBean! Let me get 'UP'! I wantz UP!

He's using the foot a bit more and even used it to 'lead' to step up without it collapsing. We still have 'up' blocked but now that he seems to be feeling better after our 'sideways steps', we'll likely put his steps and a ramp back up tomorrow. That's 5 days of healing with the new stitching...I'll decide when I see what today's 'antsy Spike' causes. I sure don't want to allow it too early and take actual 'backwards' steps.

HUGS to all that visit! Gosh am I glad that all of you are here...

 

[Mandy & Rex (GA)]

Knock me over with a feather - a certain fat striped kitty in cool clothes is choosing to walk around, climb the single step, in and out of litterbox, in and out of crate and HOLLERING - "MamaBean! Let me get 'UP'! I wantz UP!

He's using the foot a bit more and even used it to 'lead' to step up without it collapsing. We still have 'up' blocked but now that he seems to be feeling better after our 'sideways steps', we'll likely put his steps and a ramp back up tomorrow. That's 5 days of healing with the new stitching...I'll decide when I see what today's 'antsy Spike' causes. I sure don't want to allow it too early and take actual 'backwards' steps.

HUGS to all that visit! Gosh am I glad that all of you are here...

This is fantastic news!! I hope Spike won't mess up his chance at having some freedom today!

 

[Squeaky and KT (GA)]

Now I really grin....he's at the door stretching, STANDING on his back legs patting the door telling me OUT! I'm saying 'Nope'... I think he wants to go poop and never did like to use the litterbox for that. He will....but not until he's decided he's not going to get 'out'. Oh am I getting the stink eye...he'll be pouting shortly...but hopefully AFTER he poops.