Anakin Update & Ani on a BuzzFeed List!

Anakin is slowly getting better. We had a small setback I didn't mention earlier because I didn't think it was a big deal. It seems on Anakin's surgery day at the vet's he somehow bit his tongue. They gave him some meds for swelling then. But it's still bothering him some. I've been checking it and it's not swollen or anything now just sore. So that is making him drool a little. He is still eating and drinking so I'm just keeping an eye on him. Ani is out of the bathroom now too. He's very happy to be out of there! Oh and this is pretty cool... Anakin is 6th on this BuzzFeed List :) ....

28 Animals That Don't Give A Crap About Their Disabilities ~ "These fur balls were dealt crappy hands, but they're still smiling, purring and wagging their little tails. That's what I would call totally inspirational!" http://www.buzzfeed.com/shanrstew/28-animals-that-dont-give-a-shit-about-their-disa-7x1g

Anakin Surgery Update (Day 2)

 

Anakin Surgery Update! Well Mama's Lil Man is feeling a bit better today. He's more alert and walking around more than yesterday. Ani ate most of his breakfast this morning but I only gave him half his normal portion. Here's a pix from a little while ago. He blinked when I took the pix and I didn't want to bother him with the camera flash when he's not feeling well. You can see 2 of his 3 incisions in this pix, his shaved belly and where they shaved his arm for his iv. He is laying on the other incision. Answering a few questions that have come up... Why did we get Anakin neutered? Anakin needed to be neutered for many reasons, He was starting to mark territory in my house like a male cat. Also having testicles that remain in the abdomen is not good for his health. They are more prone to future problems like cancer or torsion (twisting and cutting off blood supply). So it was best for him to be neutered. Why isn't Anakin wearing The Cone of Courage after this surgery? Ani doesn't need the cone unless I see him excessively grooming his incision areas. His incisions are closed with surgical glue so there are no stitches that can be pulled. Thank you again for the overwhelming love and support! It means a lot to us! ((((HUGS))))

Anakin Vet Update

Anakin went to the vet this morning to be neutered. However since his testicles are still inside he had to have a cryptorchid surgery He was put under anesthesia for the ultrasound and they located his testicles prior to the surgery. He had the surgery immediately after the ultrasound. Our vet was very happy that both testicles were near the surface just under some layers of skin & tissue and she did not have to go into the abdomen at all. The first was taken out easily. The second was  harder to find since it moved. Once she found it she had to make another incision to get it out. So my poor baby Anakin has 3 small incisions on his belly with dissolving stitches on the inside and surgical glue on the outside. He had an antibiotic injection and pain medication injection. Then I have more pain medication to give him here at home. Anakin is set up in the hall bathroom with a litter box, water, food & a super comfy bed for right now so I can keep an eye on him. Because if I just turned him loose in the house right now he would be up under my bed where I can't check on him. He did lick a little bit of his food but they said he may not feel like eating much till tomorrow. Right now he is really out of it and looks miserable. I'm going in there to check on him an love on him a lot. He's also going to get some rest and should feel much better in the morning. Thank you so much for all the love, support & well wishes for Ani! You guys are the best!!

New Photos! ~ Anakin & Mika sleeping on the couch

 

How sweet!! :) Tomorrow is Anakin's big day at the vet! He's getting neutered! I will keep you all posted. Mika has started climbing a little bit. He climbed up on this couch and has also climbed up in the computer chair too.

New Photo ~ Anakin & Mika

More improvement! See Ani smelling Mika's foot LOL! They have also been playing a bit of tag in the mornings running around the bedroom like crazy.