WS, Buprenex is an effective painkiller and very safe for cats. Coincidentally, it's a very effective sedative that has worked very well when taking nervous cats on long car trips, so it may be worth looking into even if Harvey isn't in pain.
Oh, smacked in the noggin with a 2x4 wrapped in velvet. Yeah, that's what it felt like.
Lorne ,'Smile Time'
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Fred Pete - Dec 29, 2014 5:20:11 am PST #15163 of 30002
Ann, that's a ferret.
WindSparrow - Dec 29, 2014 6:48:33 am PST #15164 of 30002
Love is stronger than death and harder than sorrow. Those who practice it are fierce like the light of stars traveling eons to pierce the night.
Fred, it looks like that is some powerful stuff. It's good to know it is there if we need it. I shall call the vet to see just how restricted Harvey's activity levels need to be, and if he really needs to endure five weeks of confined living in the kennel, ask about Buprenex.
sj - Dec 29, 2014 10:30:43 am PST #15165 of 30002
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."
I fail at today. The most recent reason being that I have locked my keys in the car and am now waiting for AAA to arrive.
WindSparrow - Dec 29, 2014 11:04:02 am PST #15166 of 30002
Love is stronger than death and harder than sorrow. Those who practice it are fierce like the light of stars traveling eons to pierce the night.
sj, I'm sorry you are having a rough day. How shall we smite the ducks who dare nibble at you? Fricassee? Flambee? Hasenpfeffer (spelling? Also, is that only for wabbit season?)
The vet is well pleased with Harvey's progress and the recommendation is that if he can get over the barrier keeping him from the stairs, then he is well enough to use the stairs and for the sake of exercise - let him have at it. He does also think that it is not a bad thing for Harvey to spend some time in the kennel by way of enforced rest, and while we are asleep or at work is as good a time as any. So no need for sedation at this time. Whew! For as much fear as I have had for Harvey recently, I am extremely relieved.
Steph L. - Dec 29, 2014 11:13:45 am PST #15167 of 30002
this mess was yours / now your mess is mine
For as much fear as I have had for Harvey recently, I am extremely relieved.
Excellent news! It's such a relief when a potentially serious pet problem turns out to be an easy fix or even a non-issue (speaking as someone whose blood-sneezing cat's problem was fixed with a room humidifier).
Connie Neil - Dec 29, 2014 11:14:14 am PST #15168 of 30002
brillig
I was thinking that if Harvey felt well enough to go adventuring that it probably wasn't a bad thing. But then again, Hubby would be up and about 45 minutes after waking up from spinal surgery.
Zenkitty - Dec 29, 2014 11:19:01 am PST #15169 of 30002
Every now and then, I think I might actually be a little odd.
Very glad Harvey is doing well!
erikaj - Dec 29, 2014 11:19:55 am PST #15170 of 30002
Always Anti-fascist!
Go, Harvey, go! Rocky'll give you the high four.
WindSparrow - Dec 29, 2014 11:30:25 am PST #15171 of 30002
Love is stronger than death and harder than sorrow. Those who practice it are fierce like the light of stars traveling eons to pierce the night.
Harvey is basking in the warmth of your cheer and of the Exploding TARDIS blanket under which he naps.
Toddson - Dec 29, 2014 11:36:00 am PST #15172 of 30002
Friends don't let friends read "Atlas Shrugged"
FWIW, hasenpfeffer is rabbit - means pepper hare