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…from high places
do your floors have traction
? If not be sure to add no-slip runners so he has a good grip on surfaces
if he is hiding from the other cats and used to get along with them, he could very well still be in pain from surgery. This would not be unusual at all. What pain medications did he

…Egypt when he was 8 mo old. He is learning to get around,use the stairs to the bed and litterbox. My concern is what else can I do for him we have other cats and fosters who he loved and now doesn't want to leave the bedroom. Our vet had to use some silver nitrate on some areas when he removed sutures

…I brought her down to 1x and then tried a day without a pill. She seems to be more stressed so I usually end up giving her 1x/day. Also, we have 3 other cats but they usually leave her alone. She has a special room she could go to that none of the other cats can get into. 

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Will Luna be spending the night or coming home the same day? Is the hospital staffed 24/7? 

Here is a link on How Did You Prepare Your Other Cats for the New trikitty?

Let us know how else we can help.

Scratches to both the kitties, please

Hugs

Holly, Purrkins & Saxton in the sky

…out of the previous box the other day and scared me to death!).

I'm reading up on the advice others have shared for reintroducing her to our other cats. We have two younger boys and prior to surgery she (barely?) tolerated them, but one in particular LOVES her. He's seen her a couple of times

…helpful too. And perches for when she's ready to explore. You mentioned in your other post that you have a room set up, which is great. Are there other cats in the house you will need to manage during her recovery? Do you have help? It's good to have a partner but if not that's OK.

Her pain

…come home smelling like the hospital, and Mignon might not be pleased. Just an FYI, you will have to see how it goes. 

How Did You Prepare Your Other Cats for the New TriKitty?

You get some rest. You need to heal, too. I hope you have walking boots and can get around, okay?

Ditto Sally, thanks

…to life with my indoor cats. He is very friendly with me, loves me and wants constant attention but becomes defensive and aggressive when my other cats get too close. However, he is very happy if I bring his siblings (outdoor cats) in to visit with him. I am using Felliway, calming spray and a

…to life with my indoor cats. He is very friendly with me, loves me and wants constant attention but becomes defensive and aggressive when my other cats get too close. However, he is very happy if I bring his siblings (outdoor cats) in to visit with him. I am using Felliway, calming spray and a

…litterbox located in a high-traffic area in the home? 

Is the box in a place where he would feel trapped when pooping? If you have other cats, your new Tripawd cat might be thinking they can ambush him in the box.

When cats feel the most vulnerable, it takes longer to poop.&nbsp

…when there is no other cat around.

Freek did have an adult cat (Vicky) around, but I've regretted not taking in another kitten. Kittens need other cats for their social development, especially for learning boundaries (setting and respecting). Adult cats can learn them those things, but difference

…half of their propulsion power. Their rear legs are where all the strength comes into play for running and jumping. So he may not be as jumpy as other cats as he grows, which isn't a bad thing since we've had some members here whose cats have gotten injured from falling from high perches. I would

…we had a dog at the time. But I've seen others here like Huckleberry who were able to transition to an indoor life, so it gives me hope that some other cats may be able to manage and be happy. I would be happy to connect you with Huckleberry's mom if you'd like to ask her about the experience. Every one

…lives. She did make everything about us better. 

And thank you for adding Nini’s story to your forum topics. I really do hope her story helps other cats and humans. I’ll try not to be a stranger and pop in to see how the tripawd world is going. Please keep doing what you’re doing. Your tireless

…night- I'm certainly learning what Jelli's signs are for that type of pain.

As for stressing over how "behind" in recovery Scott is compared to other cats- don't! As Leaux said, every cat it different! While Jelli's amputation surgery recovery has been going well, her recovery/treatment for

…excellent tips that we published in Cool Tips for Tripawds Cats, our e-book about cat amputation recovery and care. 

How Did You Prepare Your Other Cats for the New TriKitty?
From Cool Tips for Tripawd Cats:

Preparing Your Other Cats for the New Tripawd

Animals smell things that we don’t, and…

…be overwhelming to other household cats.

A slow, careful introduction with other household cats is helpful for most cats. Your job is to monitor other cats’ reactions to your new Tripawd. Prevent your recovering patient from getting too much activity too soon.

When you put all household members

…issue.  I can't exile Toby.  I want to include him in Zoey's recovery. 

Any experience with how to manage this situation would be helpful.  Do other cats intuit that the recovering cat can't engage in the usual behavior as before?  I don't want to make Toby suffer through this as well by separating

…did the surgery, at no cost since she was under their care when it happened. But do talk to the vet, this sounds like pain. 

Also, do you have other cats in the house? If she wasn't showing the crying and twitching and hissing I might guess that it's behavioral, but it does sound more pain related.

…bumping this up. Anyone else have tips to share about preparing your other cats for the new Tripawd in your home?

…. Bella has never used a box before. We know she can get in the box just fine because she will get in there and look around and try to play with the other cats while they are using it. The box is currently out in the open but we have tried secluded areas where she has been going before and she still won't

…jumped in the window the first day home!) He could not even hop yet) Getting down is when it can be hazardous on that remaining front limb.

Other cats - Here is a post with what other members did in a multicat household. How Did You Prepare Your Other Cats for the New TriKitty?

Meds are

…sure to check them out. 

Do you have a recovery area set up for Juliette? She should be in a small, safe place while she recovers. If you have other cats it's a good idea to keep them separate until you know they will be nice to each other.

Not all recoveries are hard. If she is coming home the

…s good to hear from you, and to know that you and the other cats are holding strong and steady through your grief. I'm so glad you decided to let us know how you are doing, and want you to know that you are always…

…welcome here.

And of course we all learn from each other so please do post about your other cats any time you'd like. Consider starting a"Tripawds Alumni" Topic that you can feel free to post in any time if you'd like. Once a Tripawd mom,

…and you guys helped me a lot.  I will come visit this website still but if you need some information that related to Pixie's illness or even some other cats questions, i would love to help and it definitely my honor to help. I am not a cat expert but an ordinary cat mom.  

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I have a 15-y old with 3rd stage kideny cat, 3 14-years old still live healthly and happily cats and some other cats with youngest one at 7 years old. ^_^ 

The kidney cat has dementia.  She was howling heartbreakingly loud.  Sent voice clip to my vet, my vet

…for wanting to help him live and thrive. It sounds like you know exactly what to do to make his life easier during recovery and beyond. Do you have other cats? Is your recovery room ready for him? We really encourage folks to have a separate room ready with no-slip rugs, no above-ground bed, and a comfy

…be his way of keeping them away from him.

Also, my 3-legged cat takes much longer to warm up to new animals & environments than any of the other cats I've had or fostered. He is generally a friendly, loving, & bold little guy, but new places, animals, or people make him nervous & it takes…

…him longer to acclimate than it does my other cats. I *think* it's because he can't jump up as high to escape and/or defend himself as easily as his brothers & sister can. Even my angry 16

…be his way of keeping them away from him.

Also, my 3-legged cat takes much longer to warm up to new animals & environments than any of the other cats I've had or fostered. He is generally a friendly, loving, & bold little guy, but new places, animals, or people make him nervous & it takes…

…him longer to acclimate than it does my other cats. I *think* it's because he can't jump up as high to escape and/or defend himself as easily as his brothers & sister can. Even my angry 16

…cats tolerate the cone really well, some don't. Most will wear the suit (you can also make one out of a baby onesie!).

When it comes to the other cats, that could be tricky if Chloe is already the one who gets picked on. Be sure to have a recovery room set up for her so she can get strong before re

…27th. They have told me she would come home after 1 or 2 nights, so I purposely put it before a holiday weekend.

I would love to know how long other cats had to stay after surgery, and if you kept a cone on them or used another method. I hate the thought of a cone, so I am wondering if a onesie or one…

…of those neck pillows would work. Also, I have 6 other cats in the house, and I am worried about their reaction to her when she returns home. They already pick on her, so I am afraid it may be worse. Has

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You sound like a great kitty mom!!!!  I love that you moved the mattress on the floor for her and have her sealed off from your other cats. She's a lucky girl. 

My cat had her leg amputated in February.  I believe she was on pain meds for 14 days. She also had a cone for 14 days to