stephanier.1765 Posted September 29, 2015 Share Posted September 29, 2015 Last week my kitty had surgery to remove the ball from the top of his femur. Now he is sneezing, having a runny nose and runny eyes and is super clingy, which is not in his nature. Also, he's not eating much and I don't think he's pooped since the surgery. Should I take him to the vet to see if he is okay or can it wait until he has his stitches removed next week. He is on antibiotics. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluegoat Posted September 29, 2015 Share Posted September 29, 2015 Yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joules Posted September 29, 2015 Share Posted September 29, 2015 I would take him in or at the very least call (though they will likely tell you to take him in.) That's too many concerning symptoms at one time. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted September 29, 2015 Share Posted September 29, 2015 Absolutely take him to see the vet. TODAY. Please keep us posted on how he's doing, Stephanie! :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasmama Posted September 29, 2015 Share Posted September 29, 2015 Yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pawz4me Posted September 29, 2015 Share Posted September 29, 2015 Vet. Or like Joules said, at the very least call. The lack of poop worries me more than the respiratory stuff. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktgrok Posted September 29, 2015 Share Posted September 29, 2015 Honestly, I would just call. Many kittens have been exposed to herpes virus and it can reoccur due to stress. The surgery probably triggered it. But, if he's not eating that is not okay,and the vet may be able to offer some help/tips for that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted September 29, 2015 Share Posted September 29, 2015 Vet. Or like Joules said, at the very least call. The lack of poop worries me more than the respiratory stuff. :iagree: Same here. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephanier.1765 Posted September 29, 2015 Author Share Posted September 29, 2015 You guys are right on the nose. The vet wants to see him for a re-check. :( 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pawz4me Posted September 29, 2015 Share Posted September 29, 2015 Let us know what the vet says. :grouphug: 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted September 29, 2015 Share Posted September 29, 2015 You guys are right on the nose. The vet wants to see him for a re-check. :( Most likely it will turn out to be something that is easily treatable, but he probably needs some kind of medication. Please let us know how it goes! :grouphug: 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted September 30, 2015 Share Posted September 30, 2015 Any updates? I hope your kitty is feeling better, Stephanie! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephanier.1765 Posted September 30, 2015 Author Share Posted September 30, 2015 Update: I took Havoc to the vet first thing this morning and he has lost a pound of weight in just the last week. She suspects he's not pooping because he's not eating and he's not eating because of the upper respiratory issues so she recommended chicken breast from the deli (Boar's Head, no less) and some Temptations. He has no temperature and his incision looks good. As soon as I dropped him off at home, I ran out and got both items and he has responded well to each of them. He especially gobbled those Temptations as if they were the last food on Earth. I love this vet office. They didn't charge a thing for seeing him this morning. Thanks everyone for your advice. I feel much better for having taken him in. :001_smile: 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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