http://www.catster.com/cats/1285916/diary/Fho_surgery_femoral_head_ostectomy_for_cats_both_legs Catster diary for the cat Fiona en Copyright 2013 by Fiona & Catster Mon, 20 May 2013 01:54:18 PDT Catster Pet-o-matic Gennie - http://www.catster.com 360 http://www.catster.com/cats/1285916/diary/Fho_surgery_femoral_head_ostectomy_for_cats_both_legs/823227 Thu, 11 Apr 2013 20:08:10 PDT Fiona ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/1285916/diary/Fho_surgery_femoral_head_ostectomy_for_cats_both_legs/823227 Fiona used to be the bigger of the two cats, but has lost weight/muscle mass since her surgery. She ... http://www.catster.com/cats/1285916/diary/Fho_surgery_femoral_head_ostectomy_for_cats_both_legs/821404 Sat, 30 Mar 2013 14:58:54 PDT Fiona ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/1285916/diary/Fho_surgery_femoral_head_ostectomy_for_cats_both_legs/821404 Fiona has asthma. I am supposed to watch her over the weekend to see if I need to manage her asthma ... http://www.catster.com/cats/1285916/diary/Fho_surgery_femoral_head_ostectomy_for_cats_both_legs/821318 Fri, 29 Mar 2013 14:36:31 PDT Fiona ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/1285916/diary/Fho_surgery_femoral_head_ostectomy_for_cats_both_legs/821318 Fiona coughed a week before surgery, maybe two weeks after, and once yesterday and today. I am takin ... http://www.catster.com/cats/1285916/diary/Fho_surgery_femoral_head_ostectomy_for_cats_both_legs/820484 Thu, 21 Mar 2013 21:00:36 PDT Fiona ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/1285916/diary/Fho_surgery_femoral_head_ostectomy_for_cats_both_legs/820484 Fiona is sick of wet food. (So) I bought dry kitten food for her. I have to hide it from Chloe to fe ... http://www.catster.com/cats/1285916/diary/Fho_surgery_femoral_head_ostectomy_for_cats_both_legs/820180 Mon, 18 Mar 2013 22:31:26 PDT Fiona ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/1285916/diary/Fho_surgery_femoral_head_ostectomy_for_cats_both_legs/820180 It has been interesting to monitor Fiona. She is doing great, and she is eating out of her food dish ... http://www.catster.com/cats/1285916/diary/Fho_surgery_femoral_head_ostectomy_for_cats_both_legs/819718 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 22:38:15 PDT Fiona ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/1285916/diary/Fho_surgery_femoral_head_ostectomy_for_cats_both_legs/819718 For the first time since her surgery, Fiona comfortably laid across my lap. i say "lay" because thes ... http://www.catster.com/cats/1285916/diary/Fho_surgery_femoral_head_ostectomy_for_cats_both_legs/819620 Wed, 13 Mar 2013 23:45:48 PDT Fiona ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/1285916/diary/Fho_surgery_femoral_head_ostectomy_for_cats_both_legs/819620 Fiona was last weight at 8.01 (lbs/ounces) and is now 8.7. She is improving and I am so happy. ... http://www.catster.com/cats/1285916/diary/Fho_surgery_femoral_head_ostectomy_for_cats_both_legs/819504 Tue, 12 Mar 2013 21:12:20 PDT Fiona ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/1285916/diary/Fho_surgery_femoral_head_ostectomy_for_cats_both_legs/819504 Fiona has been nibbling on dry food every now and then, so I haven't given her canned food as often. ... http://www.catster.com/cats/1285916/diary/Fho_surgery_femoral_head_ostectomy_for_cats_both_legs/819038 Fri, 8 Mar 2013 20:08:04 PST Fiona ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/1285916/diary/Fho_surgery_femoral_head_ostectomy_for_cats_both_legs/819038 Fiona is healthier now than before, but she still looks quite thin (especially without hair on her b ... http://www.catster.com/cats/1285916/diary/Fho_surgery_femoral_head_ostectomy_for_cats_both_legs/818936 Thu, 7 Mar 2013 19:41:50 PST Fiona ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/1285916/diary/Fho_surgery_femoral_head_ostectomy_for_cats_both_legs/818936 Fiona is walking incredibly. She is climbing her kitty stairs to my bed, following me room to room l ... http://www.catster.com/cats/1285916/diary/Fho_surgery_femoral_head_ostectomy_for_cats_both_legs/818644 Mon, 4 Mar 2013 20:20:47 PST Fiona ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/1285916/diary/Fho_surgery_femoral_head_ostectomy_for_cats_both_legs/818644 I am so happy that she is eating the prescription canned food she got. We are halfway through the la ... http://www.catster.com/cats/1285916/diary/Fho_surgery_femoral_head_ostectomy_for_cats_both_legs/818446 Sun, 3 Mar 2013 05:46:27 PST Fiona ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/1285916/diary/Fho_surgery_femoral_head_ostectomy_for_cats_both_legs/818446 I received an email that inspired me to share my story of the kitties and their adoptions, so here ... http://www.catster.com/cats/1285916/diary/Fho_surgery_femoral_head_ostectomy_for_cats_both_legs/818384 Sat, 2 Mar 2013 16:19:55 PST Fiona ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/1285916/diary/Fho_surgery_femoral_head_ostectomy_for_cats_both_legs/818384 The vet visit went well. Since it is 10 days after her surgery (as opposed to 2 days), there isn't a ... http://www.catster.com/cats/1285916/diary/Fho_surgery_femoral_head_ostectomy_for_cats_both_legs/818328 Sat, 2 Mar 2013 05:18:17 PST Fiona ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/1285916/diary/Fho_surgery_femoral_head_ostectomy_for_cats_both_legs/818328 It is a good thing that I am suffering from insomnia. I caught Fiona trying to pull out her staples. ... http://www.catster.com/cats/1285916/diary/Fho_surgery_femoral_head_ostectomy_for_cats_both_legs/818192 Thu, 28 Feb 2013 19:37:01 PST Fiona ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/1285916/diary/Fho_surgery_femoral_head_ostectomy_for_cats_both_legs/818192 I am so happy that Fiona is feeling better. It is really nice to hear her our. Before surgery, Fiona ... http://www.catster.com/cats/1285916/diary/Fho_surgery_femoral_head_ostectomy_for_cats_both_legs/817952 Wed, 27 Feb 2013 07:29:53 PST Fiona ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/1285916/diary/Fho_surgery_femoral_head_ostectomy_for_cats_both_legs/817952 She was weak yesterday, so when she peed on the bed, I reintroduced her to the litter box and let it ... http://www.catster.com/cats/1285916/diary/Fho_surgery_femoral_head_ostectomy_for_cats_both_legs/817914 Tue, 26 Feb 2013 19:46:16 PST Fiona ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/1285916/diary/Fho_surgery_femoral_head_ostectomy_for_cats_both_legs/817914 When Fiona was originally discharged, the pain medication prescription wasn't enough or frequent eno ... http://www.catster.com/cats/1285916/diary/Fho_surgery_femoral_head_ostectomy_for_cats_both_legs/817798 Mon, 25 Feb 2013 22:48:12 PST Fiona ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/1285916/diary/Fho_surgery_femoral_head_ostectomy_for_cats_both_legs/817798 She was in pain, couldn't walk, but the vet has seen her and she is doing better. ... http://www.catster.com/cats/1285916/diary/Fho_surgery_femoral_head_ostectomy_for_cats_both_legs/817664 Sun, 24 Feb 2013 15:56:08 PST Fiona ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/1285916/diary/Fho_surgery_femoral_head_ostectomy_for_cats_both_legs/817664 I thought that moving Fiona around would help clear the fluid in her lungs. Nope. She feels worse to ... http://www.catster.com/cats/1285916/diary/Fho_surgery_femoral_head_ostectomy_for_cats_both_legs/817614 Sun, 24 Feb 2013 03:16:02 PST Fiona ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/1285916/diary/Fho_surgery_femoral_head_ostectomy_for_cats_both_legs/817614 Fiona is walking really well....except when she walks farther away from me than she'd like, and she ... http://www.catster.com/cats/1285916/diary/Fho_surgery_femoral_head_ostectomy_for_cats_both_legs/817578 Sat, 23 Feb 2013 18:17:13 PST Fiona ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/1285916/diary/Fho_surgery_femoral_head_ostectomy_for_cats_both_legs/817578 I decided that I needed to get Fiona moving. The sooner that Chloe moved, the better she got. I pret ... http://www.catster.com/cats/1285916/diary/Fho_surgery_femoral_head_ostectomy_for_cats_both_legs/817492 Fri, 22 Feb 2013 23:12:00 PST Fiona ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/1285916/diary/Fho_surgery_femoral_head_ostectomy_for_cats_both_legs/817492 There doesn't seem to be any relief for her. I am taking her to the vet to see if this is 'part of t ... http://www.catster.com/cats/1285916/diary/Fho_surgery_femoral_head_ostectomy_for_cats_both_legs/817394 Fri, 22 Feb 2013 09:06:42 PST Fiona ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/1285916/diary/Fho_surgery_femoral_head_ostectomy_for_cats_both_legs/817394 I called the vet to get some advice about pain medication. We were up all night. She is so sensitive ... http://www.catster.com/cats/1285916/diary/Fho_surgery_femoral_head_ostectomy_for_cats_both_legs/817344 Thu, 21 Feb 2013 21:42:54 PST Fiona ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/1285916/diary/Fho_surgery_femoral_head_ostectomy_for_cats_both_legs/817344 I didn't really get to sleep until 4-7 this morning. After a couple hours of thrashing, growling, sp ... http://www.catster.com/cats/1285916/diary/Fho_surgery_femoral_head_ostectomy_for_cats_both_legs/817176 Wed, 20 Feb 2013 21:49:55 PST Fiona ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/1285916/diary/Fho_surgery_femoral_head_ostectomy_for_cats_both_legs/817176 I think the hardest thing after a cat has surgery is coming out of anesthesia. She's freaking out be ... http://www.catster.com/cats/1285916/diary/Fho_surgery_femoral_head_ostectomy_for_cats_both_legs/817098 Wed, 20 Feb 2013 07:11:15 PST Fiona ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/1285916/diary/Fho_surgery_femoral_head_ostectomy_for_cats_both_legs/817098 It was hard taking her to the vet. We have a really great vet, and Fiona is well behaved, but she ge ... http://www.catster.com/cats/1285916/diary/Fho_surgery_femoral_head_ostectomy_for_cats_both_legs/816918 Mon, 18 Feb 2013 16:04:54 PST Fiona ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/1285916/diary/Fho_surgery_femoral_head_ostectomy_for_cats_both_legs/816918 Fiona has the most beautiful long/soft fur. Every time I look at her I wonder how much they will hav ... http://www.catster.com/cats/1285916/diary/Fho_surgery_femoral_head_ostectomy_for_cats_both_legs/816454 Fri, 15 Feb 2013 07:59:42 PST Fiona ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/1285916/diary/Fho_surgery_femoral_head_ostectomy_for_cats_both_legs/816454 Why she needed it After going through Chloe’s big ordeal, I thought I might be over paranoid wh ...