As everyone suggested, yesterday was so much better than Thursday after Rita’s surgery on Wednesday. She has not taken her cone/harness off since Thursday morning. Considering that between bringing her home about 4 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday morning about 7, she had managed to get it off 5 times, we’re doing so good!
Rita
She doesn’t seem to be hurting. She whines when she’s hungry or wants to go out . . otherwise, she sleeps.
A friend who is a vet tech told us that the first 48 hours are crucial for keeping them from gnawing or licking their stitches. That will be up about noon yesterday but our vet isn’t open on Saturday or Sunday and we have none of those 24/7 emergency vets around here so I’m going to try to keep the cone one her at least til Monday. She doesn’t seem terribly bothered by it right now so we’ll see.
Several had suggested that we hold her and snuggle with her but she is not a snuggler . . not yet anyway. Speck has always been a lap dog. He sits with me and if I get up, even for 2 minutes, he moves over to Vince but comes back to sit with me as soon as I return to my chair. Rita will hop up with me for about 10 seconds but she doesn’t want to be held or even petted . . she just wants to hop up and hop down. Otherwise, she sits in her little “nest” on the sofa. I hope some day she will let us love on her but for now, she does not.
For now, she’s locked in the kitchen where she can’t jump up and down on the furniture. I’d say she looks pretty comfy, don’t you think?
Sharon in Michigan says
What a sweet Baby! You’re a good mama.
Dianne says
What a cozy little Rita nest!
Diana in RR,TX says
she may never be a snuggler like Speck. Tilly is a snuggler on her terms, Tiki can’t get enough! Some extra pats on her head or chin scratches may be all she wants for the time being. they are just like people, each has their own personality.
Linda says
She does look snug as a bug in a rug. So glad to hear she’s doing well. Animals are so funny. Vince (one of my cats) will freak out if you try to pick him up, but is a good snuggler when he decides to hop up in my lap. Sadie (other cat) is an in-your-face pet me, pet me kind of kitty. Ozzie is just right. Always up for a good snuggle, as long as it isn’t time to play ball!
Donna says
She looks pretty comfy even with the cone.
Jackie says
She looks so comfy like she’s about to say, yah I’m loved.
pat miodonski says
Judy,. You haven,t mentioned anything about your cat in a long time. Still have him or her? Pat
Tam says
Judy, I’ve been wondering about your kitty too, out there alone in the sewing room. With all the chickens and dogs around, when does he get his share of attention?
Tam