Prepared a box with some soft pillows or blankets (comforters work really well) and put her favorite toy nearby. While she can't play with the toy right now, it will keep her spirits up while she heals. The canned food was really nice of you-- but it may have been too rich for her if she threw up after eating. If she threw up before eating then call the vet and find out if it's anything to be concerned about. My cats didn't throw up but the vet told me it could happen.
There really isn't much you can do except hold her and pet her so she forgets her pain.... provided you can find her and extract her without hurting her-- ah-- just wait for her to come out. Lots of love and cuddling seems to have a great effect. She may not even trust you for the moment so give her reassurance that you do.
My first two cats (Carmen and Figaro) were declawed and they do look so pitiful when they are all stitched up. (My third cat (Rosina) still has her claws but she's pretty good about not using them too often. Watch Amelia's paws after she uses the litter box so no litter gets stuck in the stitches (or glue) unless you used shredded paper.
Have a great day and give Amelia a big hug from Figaro and Rosina!!! (Carmen is no longer around due to cancer)
2006-09-14 05:00:57
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answered by Coo coo achoo 6
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I am so sorry that your cat has to go through this.
That being said, the best thing you can do for her now is to get a bottle of Rescue Remedy from a health foods store. It costs about $20 at most and is used by people for healing of emotional stress, trauma and pain. You simply shake the bottle well and put three to four drops of it on the fur between her ears. Do it many times a day in these first few days and you can taper off if you see that she is relaxing and feeling better.
This is utterly benign and cannot harm your cat in any way nor interfere with any pain medication the vet has given you. You are treating her psyche, not her body. And it's very important that you take care of her emotionally.
Vets have started to use the RR in their practices and claim it to be "miraculous" for use before and after surgery, chemotherapy, radiation etc. One of my vets uses it routinely when he takes a cat out of its box for examiniation, blood drawing, etc.
It is something you can do for your cat today and will have a beneficial effect on her. I can't urge you strongly enough to do this for her.
I simply cannot understand why someone would downgrade an answer recommendng the use of Rescue Remedy and I would surely like to know why someone would do that. It has to be someone who has never used the Bach flower remedies and seen the benefits that come from their use.
Remember when humans have surgery they have a consultation with the surgeon beforehand and are advised on how long recovery will be. We also know that we will have medication to control any pain we are suffering. We have consented to the surgery because it is necessary for our health and well-being. Animals do not have the ability to rationalize this material intellectually. Your cat went to sleep peacefully and awoke to excruciating pain. She cannot know that it will all get better in a week or so. She is frightened and confused and suffering. Please give her the relief from this stress by using the RR.
2006-09-14 11:57:41
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answered by old cat lady 7
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Make sure you don't have litter in the litter box. This will stick in her wounds. I'm sure the vet told you this. Put shredded paper in.
She's hiding because she's scared. If you JUST picked her up from the vet, she's prob still a little groggy from the anesthisia. She prob thru up because of the anesthisia. She's gonna be unstable for a few days cause her feet hurt. She will prob sleep alot today cause of the surgery.
Just think how you feel when you have surgery. You prob slept all day and were sick to your stomach. Your cat will be running around before you know it and up on your lap again. She'll be fine. :-) I've had all mine declawed and there still as happy as ever!!
2006-09-14 11:52:43
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answered by blueroan2000 3
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She's only been home for an hour. Give her the rest of the day. She will calm down. Thats what happened to my ca, Bob, when I got him neutered. He hid for 1/2 a day and then completely forgot.
2006-09-14 11:57:04
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answered by ♪♫jessy♫♪ 4
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I would leave her alone and let her come out in her own time. A lot of animals go off by themselves when they are hurt. It is a natural instinct to hide when you are vulnerable. Unless she is bleeding or keeps vomiting I would treat her as I usually do...including feeding her the food she is used to. Hope this helps.
2006-09-14 11:49:56
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answered by dragonrider707 6
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She will adjust. It may take a little while. She will let you know when she wants attention or not. They usually recover faily quick.
I think giving her some moist food was ok. It lets her know she is not being punished. Just go right back to dry as to not make moist a habit for her.
2006-09-14 11:51:15
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answered by grudgrime 5
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That is not a good idea to do. Now that you have declawed her you shouldn't let her outside 'cause then she'll only have her teeth to defend herself. Cats instincts are to sharpen their claws whether they have 'em or not and that can cause them to bleed if they're declawed. Don't let her outside or she might run away because something might scare her easily now that one of her defences are gone.
2006-09-14 17:26:02
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answered by Viki H 2
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i'm sorry first i have to say that was an awful thing to do - how would you feel to have your finger nails pulled out.... they are there for a reason, poor Amelia
but at least you are caring enough to respect her i would try catnip cats love it, put it on a blanket or toy and she will enjoy it it will soothe her, then just leave her be for a while she will come round in time
2006-09-14 11:49:17
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answered by Anonymous
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Unfortunetly, what u did to your cat was cruel. How would you like you fingernails pulled out. You are just going to have to wait till she is completely healed. She will be off balance alot, that is a side affect of declawing.
2006-09-14 12:34:20
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answered by blakmajik 2
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Don't change her diet or give her fatty foods
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Just give her some time to adjust.
The cat is stressed and in pain the best thing for her is to be left alone for a few days, you could put out some catnip though.
when she needs attn. she will come to you...
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2006-09-14 11:48:33
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answered by Scooby 3
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