Post-Op

Not the most flattering picture, Pumpernick tucked into the crook of my arm.

Yesterday I dropped Pumpernick off at Chaparral Pet Hospital for his surgery. He did very well, and when he was allowed to have food again, he wolfed it down, like his usual self.

I picked him up this morning. He's a bit scared, I think just being at the vet's office is a scary experience. He's hiding a bit, but he's also running all over the room! A few minutes ago, I caught him trying to play with our mastiff under the door!

I'm so happy to see him running around, playing like a normal kitten. He's still getting used to balancing with only one front leg, but I'm sure that after a few more days, he'll have gotten the hang of it, and nothing will be able to slow him down!

He goes back to the vet next Friday for suture removal.

The cost of the surgery ended up being less than I was quoted- $452.73, bringing his total vet bills to $703.20.

Our next big challenge is going to be litter training. In the week I'd had him before his surgery, he used the litter box one time. I think it was hard with the bandage. Now he's really going to have challenges burying his "treasures". I am hoping that somewhere on the web is a forum, message board, or something for caretakers of amputee cats where I might be able to find some good tips.