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Does your vet refer to another hospital or can you text them? He might need gabapentin, that is a hugely helpful medication for new amputees. Again... I'm not a vet. Buprenorphine is a great medication but i don't know if the dosage may need to be tweaked a bit.
Keep the fluids and any good wet stinky food or treats. Huck latched on to the Delectables, which is mostly water but it did the trick.
Tuna juice, low sodium bouillon are also good. We like the taste of regular broth/ bouillon but cats can be turned off by the sodium content. You can also simmer boneless chicken and make your own broth. Just don't add salt. They like the chicken too after it's been simmered so you can break it up and offer that too.
Do you know how to take a temp? That would be really helpful. You're at a point that can be tricky to tell what's going on. 101 to 102.8-103 is acceptable. 103 and higher is running a fever. Some cats run high and 103 is ok but more than that needs to be seen.
Stay calm and watchful. Check out your alternatives and please keep in touch, ok?
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Been following Jackie's excellent kitty feedback. I THINK, bit not sure, the Bet is having her give the Buprenorphine under the to gue and she was concerned he wasn't getting very much.
Also she said it has been sixteen hrs since he peed. I think she said he peed a little bit once in the 24 hrs.
Just pointing this out because Jackie can maybe give you more guidance
Omay....I'll step back and watch the communique 😎
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I have gabapentin for when I run out of the other stuff. I tried some just now instead of the other one.. I can’t remember the name ever. That starts with a “B”. The vet prescribed 1ml every 8-12 hours if I’m doing the gabapentin. It’s in liquid form. Does this even work? I read the article in here about it and it says it’s not proven to work. I just don’t want him to be in pain.
he still hasn’t peed. It’s been over 24 hours now. I gave him some more wet food with water mixed in and he ate all that. I guess I’ll have to see if there’s somewhere I can take him if he doesn’t go soon. The problem is I can’t afford an ER visit now. I just spent over $3,000 for the surgery and my dog is also having issues. Now my cat won’t pee and I’ve been awake all night thinking of how am I going to pay for everything if I have to take him to the ER because that’s the only place open on a Sunday. It’s one thing after the next with my animals.
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So sorry you are dealing with so much stress. I know you are exhausted.
Yes, the Gabapentin IS effective for aurgery pain and is prescribed for dogs and cats after amputation.a lot. The Buprenorphine is also used for cats a lot. Is he showing pain signals or just more along the lines of sleeping alot, sort of lethargic?
Of course, not a Vet, but I really do think a Vet needs to see him if he hasn't peed in 24 hrs. I understand the financial limitations, especially the cost of an ER. To not have gone for 24 hrs though does require a Vet visit.
Wish I had better suggestions. At least at the Vet they can give him an IV or subQ fluids if necessary and, express his bladder if full.
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Happy Hannah had a glorious additional bonus time of over one yr & two months after amp for osteo! She made me laugh everyday! Joined April's Angels after send off meal of steak, ice cream, M&Ms & deer poop!
How are things this morning? Many of us used both the gabapentin and buprenorphine together, at different times. In other words buprenorphine on one schedule, gabapentin alternately in separate intervals. The 2 medications do different things and compliment each other very well. They are more effective rather than using just one or the other.
Can you feel his bladder? If he is laying on his side you can take your fingers and gently take hold of his abdomen right about where his legs meet his body. Squeeze gently and pull your fingers down until you feel what should feel like a ball of jello.
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