i just brought my cat home from the vet. she had a big, mysterious gash in her leg that had to get stitched up. she also has a drain in her leg now. she is wearing one of those big plastic cone collars so she won't pick at it. i also have to force feed her. is there anything i can do to make her feel more comfortable?
2007-06-16 06:13:50 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Cats
Make sure to have a comfortable sleeping place for her set up, and keep her close to the litter/food/water. Also if you are afraid that she might try to jump/climb on things you may want to put her in a smaller room until she is feeling better. I hope your kitty gets better soon.
2007-06-16 06:18:08 · answer #1 · answered by Vic 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Are you force-feeding her because the vet told you to, or just because you think she won't eat? The antibiotics usually make them a bit nauseous, so unless the vet told you to, just let her eat what she wants. A little cooked turkey, skinless chicken, or canned tuna in water might do the trick. Keep her comfortable, warm, and give her lots of attention. Just be carteful of letting her on the furniture with out a towel or something so the drainage does not stain you stuff! (I find using a worn t shirt of mine that smells like me can be vary comforting to my cat.) She will feel better in a day or two when the drain comes out.
2007-06-16 13:27:30 · answer #2 · answered by Perky B 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Keep an eye on her. I wonder what the drain is?? Just give her lots of love, attention, hugs, kisses, and something to keep her busy with. Perhaps the two of you can play with a toy that doesn't require running around much.
Feed her at her usual mealtimes. If she doesn't want to eat, it's normal, since she feels uncomfortable with those stitches, and that she feels pain.
I hope the Dr has prescribed a medication to help ease her.
2007-06-16 13:24:57 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
What I do when my cat is feeling blue after a visit to the vet is feed her some warmed canned food and brush her with a soft brush. Generally just giving her caring attention. I also let her sleep on my lap while I'm at the computer. Just making her feel loved makes her feel much better.
2007-06-16 13:19:57 · answer #4 · answered by trinilim 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You might want to try giving her some valerian. It will help calm her down. So will diphenhydramine (Benadryl), but ONLY give small doses (5mg or less) and do NOT administer diphenhydramine/acetominophen combinations. The diphenhydramine will act as a sedative/hypnotic on the feline, so might help her if she seems to be feeling uncomfortable.
2007-06-16 13:23:11 · answer #5 · answered by gram_stainer 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dont force feed her ...just take the collar off long enough for her to eat and drink then put it back on
2007-06-16 15:20:14 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just remember she needs water as well as food. The collar could prevent her from getting enough water.
Holding and stroking is all fine, but she needs adequate nutrition so she can heal!
2007-06-16 13:26:09 · answer #7 · answered by flywho 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The vet did all he can do. the cat will be fine. a wound also needs love to heal. Rigt now all you can do is make her happy and give TLC, Tender loving care.
2007-06-16 14:08:31 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Talk to her alot and pet her nicely. Maybe sit and watch tv for a bit, they like it, really. Give her a few kity treats and tons of her time.
2007-06-16 13:51:06 · answer #9 · answered by Waiting For Baby #1 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Aww!
Just make sure she has a nice, soft, comfortable place to lay. I hope she gets better fast!
2007-06-16 13:20:27 · answer #10 · answered by Tigger 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋