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My cat had surgery a week ago and is now acting very lethargic. What should I do?
My 11 year old female cat had to have surgery last Tuesday (December 20th) for a lump located towards her left back leg. The lump was sent out for a biopsy and came back as a certain form of untreatable cancer. Since the incision was fairly big, she had to have a drain tube put in to help keep fluid from building up in the incision. She had the tube in for 3 days and then I had to return her to the vet to get it taken out. The vet let me know that the holes from the tubes would continue to drain, so there would be no need for me to worry. In those days her mood lifted and she was beginning to be her normal self. She was more active, her appetite went back to normal and she was being her cuddly, cute little self.
Today, she seems to be really lethargic. She hasn't been very active today and I haven't seen her eat or drink anything. She doesn't react when I pet her. In fact, she constantly looks groggy- Like she just woke up. I noticed her shaking a little today while laying on the couch and she acts like she doesn't even want to be touched, like it hurts to be pet. When I went to check on her later in the day I noticed she wasn't on the couch, instead she was behind it, laying down on a blanket. She's been hiding away ever since. When I go back to check on her she notices me and glances then goes back to trying to sleep. I've noticed that just putting my hand on her makes her tense.. which makes me think she's in some sort of pain. When I went to sit down she came out from behind the couch and tried hopping up a couple times but couldn't do it- And usually, she's able to do that with no problem since it's very low to the ground. Today, she struggled and right after trying to hop up, the holes where the drain tube used to be started leaking all over and she got blood tinged fluid all over a pillow she was standing on. Assoon as that happened, she freaked and went back behind the couch. I've been checking on her since. She's moved spots behind the couch but nothing else. She won't come out at all.
Is there a chance her incision could be infected and making her this way? She seemed perfectly fine yesterday and now today she's done a complete 360. I plan on taking her to the vet first thing tomorrow morning. Has anyone had any cats recovering from major surgery act like this? If so, what did it end up being?
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- Anonymous9 years agoFavorite Answer
Yes, it's possible she's got an infection brewing. Try to get some fluids down her, especially if her gums feel tacky or dry to the touch. If you've got a night number or an emergency vet clinic, I'd call now -- this sounds like a cat in real trouble.
Source(s): old biologist who has had many animals including cats - NancyLv 49 years ago
I agree with Kay. If you can find a way to get her in tonight, I'd go for it. She might have a bad infection, whatever else. Her behavior is not good. Does she feel hot to the touch? This would indicate possible fever, consistent with infection. Also, I know it is not good for them to go for too long without eating or drinking water. If it is her drainage problem and that is addressed and they get some fluids in her, she may snap out of it.
Good luck.
Source(s): Personal experience. - theshadowknowsLv 69 years ago
Poor kitty, she sounds like she is very ill and in pain. I would make a visit to the vets as soon as possible.