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| 3477.1 | To the vet | CGVAX2::LANDRY | Closer to the Heart | Mon Apr 02 1990 15:17 | 11 |
| Paula,
My cat, Zildjian, had this. The vet informed us it was the stitches
that they put *inside* the incesion (sp?). They are supposed to
dissolve by themselves. I would take her for a visit to the vet just
to make sure, tho.
Good luck!
Anna/Zildjian/Spunks
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| 3477.2 | Pointer | VAXWRK::LEVINE | | Mon Apr 02 1990 15:45 | 5 |
| I remember seeing something about this in one of the other notes
on spaying. SHOW KEY/FU SPAYING will give you a list of other
notes on this subject.
Pam
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| 3477.3 | | CRUISE::NDC | Putiput Scottish Folds - DTN: 297-2313 | Mon Apr 02 1990 16:59 | 7 |
| I would take her to the vet. This could be a hernia - which could
happen if the abdominal muscle didn't seal properly and the
stitches disolved. In this case you would be feeling a bit of
intestine and it probably wouldn't hurt her at all. If offered
a choice, I would have it repaired even tho it means surgery again.
Good luck.
Nancy
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| 3477.4 | | SASE::MORRIS | | Mon Apr 02 1990 18:00 | 14 |
| Thanks for the replies. I have an appointment with the vet tonight.
They said it could be any number of things and what they may do is
drain the fluid and have it tested.
I checked the other notes on spaying and this doesn't seem to be the
same thing. I guess I didn't explain it well enough the first time.
It's not really a lump but covers her entire lower abdomen. It's more
noticeable when she stands or walks. It just sort of sags, like when
you fill a balloon with water. I'll let you know tomorrow what the vet
says.
Thanks,
Paula
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| 3477.5 | Boy, do I feel silly! | SASE::MORRIS | | Tue Apr 03 1990 12:27 | 15 |
| Well, we went to the vet last night and he said it's not fluid - it's
fat!!! That was the last thing I expected to hear...she doesn't have
an ounce of fat anywhere else and she's only 6 pounds! I've started to
call her jellybelly! He said she's definitely not overweight, I just
need to keep an eye on her - which leads me to another question: I've
been feeding Science Diet (canned and dry) for the past couple months.
They're really not thrilled with the canned, so I bought a few cans of
Old Mother Hubbard and they loved it! I told the vet about it and he
said not to switch, that the Hills is the best food I can give them. I
compared labels last night and the Hills is 8% fat and OMH is only 5%.
Wouldn't Snuggles be better off with the lower fat content? I'm really
getting confused...
Paula
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| 3477.6 | Listen to ALL suggestions, but make your own decisions | TOPDOC::TRACHMAN | Exotics are Shorthaired Persians | Tue Apr 03 1990 12:55 | 14 |
| Paula, don't be confused - most vets will recommend SD cause they
sell it and they don't sell Old Mother Hubbard. OMH is a very
good food - my guys have been eating it for years and do very
well on it.
SD is good, but there are other foods that are good also. Follow
your instincts - keep in mind that vets are not GODS they are doctors
that can make suggestions. If your pets aren't eating a suggested
food, and you have to throw it away, maybe it's time to use something
else.
Just a suggestion.
E.T.
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| 3477.7 | We like OMH | ESCROW::COCHRANE | Rack and Rune | Tue Apr 03 1990 15:52 | 7 |
| I also feed OMH and in my opinion it is a very good food.
Even my finickiest eater (Dream) has a flavor she enjoys,
and I couldn't get her to eat any canned before. It's natural,
it's good for them, and it's not too expensive. My vet has
asked me before what I feed them, and she said OMH was good.
Mary-Michael, Niniane,Charm,Dream,Boogie,Misha,Mips and Belle
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| 3477.8 | | SASE::MORRIS | | Wed Apr 04 1990 19:35 | 6 |
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I'll stick with the Old Mother Hubbard, then. Who can argue with
licked-clean bowls?
Paula M.
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