Gandalf update Day 3

[Vicky & Gandalf (GA) & Murrlin]

He got a look over from both vets today and both said his sutures looked fine. I did however notice just a little while ago that he'd been licking the hair near the knee site. My guess is that the healing process is making it itchy. I went ahead and gave him more bup in case it was hurting too. He's again smelled at food bowls, but not eating. He also has not had a BM since the morning of surgery, but they said that's normal. He should have one by tomorrow though.

Tigget is also doing better than I expected. Her urine is not very concentrated though and the vet saw some bacteria and because it was taken as a cysto she wants to put her on some Clavamox. I'm fine with that. I forget which is more susceptible to growing bacteria - concentrated or unconcentrated urine? She also has not lost any weight, but to me her body condition is poor. Vet thought she was dehydrated today, even though I gave her 75ml fluids last night.

 

[Sheila & Beau GA & Jeddie GA]

Feel better, Gandalf - and EAT!

I don't know the answer to the concentrated/unconcentrated urine question - tried to find it online without much success, but I did find an article by a vet on feline bladder issues and the very bottom line, in bold, was this:

But, if I had only one rule I could make for all of them, it would be "no dry food."
from: http://www.catsofaustralia.com/cat-urinarytract-problems.htm Thought you'd find that interesting.

As for the dehydration, maybe she needs more fluids and/or fluids more often? Being unable to concentrate urine is an early sign of renal insufficiency (I am sure you know that). I think as it progresses, more fluid in needed to process the same amount of waste through the kidneys.