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munchlove wrote:
Managing Phantom Limb Pain
The last post was difficult to digest and I needed time to figure everything out. Two surgeries, two ER visits, two hospital stays, and the first round of chemotherapy... all in one month. I was overwhelmed and under slept to say the least, and I’m h (More) |
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cheesecat wrote:
Clicker Training for Rehab Behaviors!
Feta Cat is continuing along about as before. Increasing her dose of Gabapentin has reduced her toe-biting tendencies (thank goodness), and we are continuing to work on heat therapy (quality time with a heating pad) and massage/stretching to loosen u (More) |
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cheesecat wrote:
The Cheesecat Scoots Along
Not too much new with Feta Cat lately! The gabapentin is doing a great job at reducing her toe-biting, and we're continuing to do her leg-relaxation therapy. Every morning we do the same routine. Step one: Obtain cat, heating pad, and soft blan (More) |
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mosby wrote:
A DNA Surprise
On Monday at Mosby's PT vet appointment, we discussed his back and his remaining hind leg. The vet did not see any obvious issues with his hind leg, and feels that his back issues are likely muscle spasms, but that we need to rule out metastasis to t (More) |
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Kate wrote:
Night 2, Day 2
Last night was much better! I only had to get up at 3am to give a round of Gabapentin and help Violet go potty outside. Otherwise we both rested well, though I think a nap may still be in order for me today :-) Violet is a ROCKSTAR this morning! S (More) |
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otisgreatdane wrote:
Otis' 3 week Ampuversary! 1-27-17
Otis seems to be doing great. His incision scar is the nicest I've seen. That surgeon from TUFTS really knew how to close after surgery. He is being tapered off of Gabapentin and Rimadyl. I've already tapered him off Tramadol. He seems mu (More) |
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lisaam wrote:
Incision Progress!
Today, Luka has been calm all day and he had a good night last night. The gabapentin prescription says every 8-12 hours, and for many days we were on the 12-hour plan, but yesterday switched to 8-hour intervals and it has made a world of difference w (More) |
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munchlove wrote:
1.13.17 Day 5 Post Op: Phantom Limb Pain
The following post operative complications were the main inspiration for us to share our story. We hope this information will help others navigate through difficulties in the post op period: At 1:30 a.m. Munch was sleeping between our pillows (More) |
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Tripawds Foundation wrote:
Free Rehab Checkup for Cheesecat
Tripawds Community member cheesecat is recipient #18 of the Maggie Moo Fund for Tripawd Rehab. Read on for details about Feta’s feline rehab evaluation at Westfield Veterinary Group in Westfield, NJ. See all Tripawds who have received free rehab s (More) |
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cheesecat wrote:
Let's Get Physical (therapy) - for Cats!!
Welcome to Feta's torture physical therapy exercises! It's time to get moving! "Noooooooo!!!! I do not like to exercise!!!!" As we humans who have endured physical therapy can tell you, it is not designed to be fun or even especially comfortab (More) |