Cat still not treated

So happy for you, Debodun, what a relief for you and glad Gus's surgery went well and he is fine. Thanks for the update!:)
 
The vet said she gave a morphine shot just before I picked him up. But I have not seem him eat or drink since I brought him home and I have to give him antibiotic on a full stomach I called the vet this morning and she said to let them know by tonight if he hasn't eaten. I put food down this morning, It is now 12:15 pm here and the food hasn't been touched.
 
That surgery was done two days ago and it's almost like he's not the same cat anymore. He was very affectionate before, now he runs and hides under a bed or couch when he see me coming and he's still seems to be unsteady on his feet and his eyes look blurry. I still have not seen him eat or drink anything, he just sits crouched over his food and water bowls like he wants to but can't. I'm really worried and the vet's office is now closed for the weekend.
 
He's in pain I would think.. How about some warm milk.. I know milk isn't supposed to be good, but they love it and it may entice him to eat.. Silly question and I'm sure you are, but you are giving him only soft food.. how about thinning it down with warm milk or water so he can just lap it up..

Here's another thought... My cats do back flips over something called Kitty Kaviar. Actually it' only Bonita flakes or paper thin tuna flakes.. you can get them at Whole foods.. for $7 in a packet..if you cannot find them at your pet store.. although most pet stores carry it. Never knew a cat who could resist those.. perhaps that would stimulate him to eat..
 
I agree poor Gus must hurt, which is why he runs away and hides. If your concerned and he looks poorly, there are emergency vet clinics you might want to call. And I agree with QS, food must be very soft, and he needs to take his medication too, even if you have to administer it by hand, IMO.
 
Gus seems better today. I actually saw him eat a few tablespoons of tuna cat food and then I saw him in the litterbox, which means something is coming through. I still can't believe that the vet didn't want to follow up on him.
 
Debodun, so pleased Gus seems to be on the mend. That vet is a jerk. Years ago, when I had one of my cats spayed, she had a bad reaction to the anesthetic, reeked for days, and would not eat. The other cats hissed at her because of the smell. Once everything was out of her system she was fine. Hopefully Gus will be his old self soon. Both of you have been through more than enough.
 
I'm glad to know he's improving also. Another reason that he might not be himself is, he could be cautious and needs time to build his trust for you again. I know with my cat, I just put flea drops on her so she won't get fleas, and she doesn't trust me again for the rest of the day at least. If I start toward her, she runs and hides and she is hugging the floor when she runs. After a day or so, she is fine so part of it could be something like this. Another time, I fell while I was feeding her and it scared her to death. She wouldn't go in that room again with me for a month or more but finally she started trusting me again. Just a thought.
 

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