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Started 2 months ago by gracie
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FINALLY got Pickles in for her surgery this morning. I have to admit I'm really nervous - full well knowing tens of thousands of this procedure is done all the time. I realized bringing her over had forgot to get microchipped before so doing that while she is under. She may have to come home with one of those "cone head" collars on - depends on how she acts afterwards. Swear she is part porcupine as when she gets scared/stressed she sheds a thousand times more than normal. Poor vet was covered with white hair as she held her. I still have not found a good grooming brush, comb, whatever that works and almost to the point of not wearing dark colors.
So keep good thoughts about Pickles. I know I'll be waiting for the call it's all done & she's fine. She will be coming home late today.

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I can imagine you'd be nervous, Gracie. But you're right; it's a very common procedure and she will no doubt be fine and back in your loving care by the end of the day.

I hope everything goes well. Please let us know.

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If she wasn't so tiny, maybe I wouldn't be so nervous - oh heck, yeah I would be nervous. It's just that she is sooooooooooooooo special to me. I will let you know.
Do you still have that cat in your avatar? Forget. If you do, what do you use for grooming since looks like long hair cat.

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BuffaloHawk

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From the title of this thread I thought someone was trying to create a clique;)

Posted 2 months ago #
Edog

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And with that, I hope we never hear about Horny Pickles EVER AGAIN!

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Compass Rose

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Totally understandable, Gracie. I'd feel the same way. Our kitty is our baby. Yup, we still have the one in the photo. When she lets me comb her, which is rare, I just use one of those kitty brushes with the fine metal bristles. We also have a Furminator, which removes fur incredibly well, but the groomer said it should only be used after all the excess fur is removed with the regular brush. She sheds like crazy.

If Pickles also sheds a lot, you might want to take her a couple of times a year and get her shaved down. That's what we do with our cat to avoid her fur getting matted.

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BuffaloHawk

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I bet this would work perfect on Pickles.

http://consumerist.com/2011/10/14/flowbee-like-a-pro/

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gracie

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Edog - I specifically put their names, i.e., Compass Rose, etc so you wouldn't have to read about Pickles. And will I post more about her in the future? Probably. About her being horny - nope those days will be over after the surgery - THANK GOD. And BH I WISH there was something like the flowbee that would work. If she hates sound of vaccuum cleaner not so much.
Peace

Posted 2 months ago #
cloudblues

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Gracie, have you seen those grooming gloves? For my cat who hated brushes, the glove was the only thing that kept the shedding to a liveable level. Sending healing thoughts to Pickles!

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gracie

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Cloudblues - I will definitely look for that. Maybe they have it at All The Best. Thanks for the healing thoughts. I wish they would call to say it's over and she is in "kitty recovery". When we get home she has a brand new polar fleece blanket for her to lay on.

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She gonn' be FINE!

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SmartsyArtsy

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Gracie, I had a tiny kitty neutered, and he came through great. In fact, he was more than neutered. He only had one testicle descended, so I had to bring him to a specialist. They had to open him up to remove the other. He surprised them by how quickly he came to and when he demanded food, they nicknamed him tiger. When I picked him up, they brought him out in his carrying case. I was afraid to reach in and handle him, so the doctor reached in, held him up high--just high enough to pee right in the dr face!!

The little tiger, or Sharif, as I named him lived until 24!

Pickles is a little tiger, isn't she?

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gracie

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Smartsy - what a great story and funny. 24 - wow, that's the oldest I've heard for a cat. Sharif's way of saying "piss on you".
And Allison, I know she is going to be fine. Just a little "nervous nellie" on my part.

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gracie, he was a "non-show quality" burmese. They are known for living long. Small and strong with great muscle tone. I got him from a breeder at a cat show. They would keep them in crates under their showing tables and sell them. Supposedly they euthanized those they didn't sell. Of course this was all done illegally

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Am hoping that Pickles is in the recovery room by now. She has enough spice and vinegar in her that I am sure she will do great. For my long-haired girl I use the grooming gloves and a boars hair bristle brush. She actually likes being brushed.

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gracie

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I called & she is in recovery high as a kite. Said her eyes are huge and for awhile she was laying on her blanket with her tongue sticking out. Will call about 4:00 and see if ready to go - should be by then.
And Cate, you hit it right on the head. She is full of P&V, that's for sure.
I'm going to definitely find those grooming gloves. Last two brushes I got the hair went everywhere when I attempted to brush her - which she doesn't like.
Edog will be happy now - no more horny Pickles! have a great one.

Posted 2 months ago #
onederfullone

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God Bless Pickle.

Make sure she takes it easy for awhile, Gracie.

Posted 2 months ago #
Compass Rose

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I've never heard of the grooming gloves. I'll have to check those out.

Glad to hear the operation is over with and Pickles is in recovery, Gracie.

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BuffaloHawk

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CR

Make sure ahead of time that the grooming gloves offer a full refund in case you don't like them;)

Posted 2 months ago #
gracie

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Onder - thanks so much for the kind words about Pickles. I'm staying with her tomorrow & also took Monday off to make sure she does take it easy. Imagine tonight it will be sleep, sleep, sleep. Sorry Waldo & her never had a "date".

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onederfullone

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"Sorry Waldo & her never had a "date"."

lol, not as sorry as Waldo ;-)

yw, but really, take it easy on the girl, its major stuff going on, and I know you luv her. No GG dates, etc., for awhile. She'll give you a paw tap a few times, but you just give her a head bump, understand?

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Good luck with Pickles' recovery, Gracie. Not to freak you out, but when I had my long hair, super sensitive cat spayed, she ended up having an abnormal amount of pain and had to go back in the next day for more pain meds and for subQ fluids. I tell you only to say - trust your instincts. Most cats come through just fine, but if you think she isn't doing so well, don't doubt your assessment of her.

As for grooming, it took mine awhile to get used to it, but now she loves being brushed with a brush that has flexible, rubbery tips.

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gracie

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Treehugger - I signed on the consent forms to give her subQ fluids to make it easier for her. Also to have pain meds sent home with me and of course pain meds following and/or during surgery. Last thing I want is for her to be hurting. Her new polar fleece blanket is in the ready for her. Quiet night tonight in my house.
Onder - it's been a long day, I'm super tired right now for some reason so brain is not functioning - what is "GG dates"? I know when you tell me I'll think what a dummy I am right now (no comment!!!)
And speaking of "paw taps" this morning she was asleep on my chest & reached up with her little soft paws & stroked my neck. It was so sweet. Maybe she was thinking "okay,I'll stroke her neck, and maybe she'll let me stay home and no surgery."

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onederfullone

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Golden Gardens.

*head bump* ...that is all.

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gracie

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Damn - literally just a moment ago I went "duh, he meant Golden Gardens." head bump for sure. No problem with no GG - besides her needing to be in a comfortable bed, for some reason after I found out she was okay I suddenly got butt-ass tired. I can hardly keep my eyes open. So we'll be hitting the bed really early. (just called & she is okay to come home now so I'm on my way. Can't wait to see that little monkey)
give Waldo a hug from Miss Pickles. Have a good weekend!!!!

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Compass Rose

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How sweet that she did that, Gracie. Kitties are the best.

I hope Pickles - and you - have a restful night.

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gracie

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I thought she would be mellow &maybe in pain. She is neither! She was on the hunt for food right away and not happy she can only have smaller amount . I'm hoping she calms down soon as supposed to be calm. Yeah, right but i woll do my best. Vet said knowing Pickles she would be completely opposite of most & so right. Do have pain meds to give her starting tomorrow a.m. here's hoping to a quiet evening

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shelley

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If you want peace tonight, humbly suggest you drug her before bedtime.

Posted 2 months ago #
gracie

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Normally I would think that too but vet said she already had enough in her. To only give tonight if in pain. You can't even tell she has had surgery. Don't want to od her!!

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SmartsyArtsy

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see-- I said she was a tiger like my Sharif, didn't I?

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lifeisamazing

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Yay! And SA funny story!

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Compass Rose

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How is Miss Pickles this morning?

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gracie

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Mellow today so far. Not showing any signs of pain. She finally settled down.@8:30 asleep on me. But my legs were bothering me & couldn't get comfortable position. She got tired of that & went to her new blanket on bed & slept till 9:30. Smartsy you were right on.

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Compass Rose

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Glad to hear she's doing well. Thanks for the update, Gracie.

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Cate

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Glad to hear MyBallard's sweetheart is doing well.

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racerX

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Yay, kitteh!

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