Friday, January 12, 2018

Update

Toby is out of surgery and recovering. He wouldn't want you to know this, but they put the Cone of Shame on him to keep him from scratching at his cheeks. At least he doesn't have to wear it home.

The Xrays showed more extensive damage than hoped for. He lost several teeth, including two of the three canines he went in with. He only has one upper tooth left in front. Poor old guy will look like a pro hockey player now. Another tooth was fractured. He will be on pain meds and antibiotics for 7 days. I'm told this isn't the staggering around the house kind of pain meds.

So far that's all I know. I REALLY hope nothing showed up on his bloodwork, this is all quite enough to deal with. I pick him tonight around 5:30 pm. I suspect he will be QUITE ready to come home.

Thank you all for your purrayers and good thoughts for him.

13 comments:

  1. I've been through it time and time again with Bear. Last time was the absolute worst though - he had a molar removed - and even though there was a huge pocket under the tooth, the vet had to surgically remove two of the three roots. He scared me at home. He wouldn't settle down ... I tried feeding him all kinds of wet food and he refused ... and it seemed like he wasn't breathing. I was a mess. If you need a friend - or a person to talk, please e-mail me.

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  2. Toby! When your hoomin hugs you, consider that the rest of us are hugging you too! Poor baby...

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  3. Poor little boy. We're all glad he got through that ordeal, even if it was worse than expected. We'll keep purring for his speedy recovery (and we know he'll be so much happier).

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  4. I hope the pain meds will help him. I also hope his blood work doesn't have anything to worry about! Poor Toby. Give him gentle hugs for us.

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  5. Continuing our prayers!!!
    Yours sincerely,
    Margaret Thatcher

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  6. dood...N ya shuld bee on yur way home NOW !!!!

    az all wayz, blessingz frum R pal St francis ; 984 pawz crossed dood ♥♥♥

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  7. Poor Toby. He should feel so much better though once he has healed. I hope the blood work results are good.

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  8. I am praying for a speedy recovery. I sure hope the blood work was good, I don't think they would have done the dental if it wasn't. XO

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  9. Sending hugs and kitty kisses Toby.
    Be a good ginger-man and take you meds for your mom...she has been very worried and wants you better ASAP and that is what your meds will do. Hugs Madi your bfff

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  10. Poor Toby! We purr that he recovers well. He probably won’t miss any of those teeth.

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  11. Aww, poor Toby! I hope his bloodwork is clean. I'm purring that he heals fast.

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  12. Poor Toby. We know you'll feel better soon, buddy. We bet you'll do just fine without those teeth, and will be much more comfortable. Love and hugs.

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