The good new is, Arthur didn't need stitches

[Siwsan]

The vet did another close look and said it's just swelling of the anus, not a prolapse. He is a little puzzled but agreed it could be an allergy so no more seafood. So I'll keep him on the antibiotics and he added an oral Steroid. I'll take him back on Thursday, or sooner if it starts to get worse.

Arthur is most unhappy with me, right now but I'll give him his medicines and then some tasty pate. Then some treats. Then lots of snuggles.

[Walleye]

1. Very glad to hear that. Now I am worried about Patches

He was with me on the couch last night the lights weren’t reallyon, watching TV, he got up started licking himself on the floor. Then when I turned on the lights I noticed there was a bloody spot on the carpet. Don’t know where it came from. He seems OK otherwise I’ve been watching him haven’t seen any more. I have no idea what it could be. I really don’t need this with my own CT scan coming up. Any ideas?

[Siwsan]

3. Keep an eye on the litter box

I've done SO much poop and butt hole inspecting, over the past couple of weeks. The vet was impressed I was able to get a fresh stool sample.

Also, maybe check his paws? But definitely check the litter box and do some tail lifting.

[Walleye]

4. Yes I saw nothing on his butt immediately afterwards. I will keep an eye on things

Got me baffled and you know how worrying it is

[Siwsan]

6. Definitely.

I'm so sleep deprived, right now. I've got an appointment with my therapist, tomorrow. Somehow I doubt he will want to focus on my worries about Arthur's butt.

[Walleye]

14. Sometimes it seems like just one more thing and my anxiety

Will reach a breaking point. Good luck at your therapist. I will be thinking about you and Arthur

[SheltieLover]

2. So glad no stitches needed!

Ty for the update!

I'll bet he isn't happy, but he will be better in no time & free of the collar.

[Siwsan]

5. He actually warmed back up to me MUCH faster than I expected

I was able to give him his antibiotics. I'll give him the Steroid this afternoon. He just gets that once a day. I've gotten really good at giving him oral medications. Or, maybe he's just given up fighting me off.

I'll stay worried until the swelling subsides. So, back to constant butt hole checks. I live such a glamorous life.

[SheltieLover]

8. Hahaha!

I can just hear him, "Moooooom!" (Said indignantly, of course!)

Glad you're good at it & that he is cooperative. No way here with my senior girl. I always opt fof a shot of whatever for that reason.

Hugs to young King Arthur & you! (Maybe play Sword & the Stone movie to amuse him today? )

[Siwsan]

9. I'd let him watch 'Excalibur' but I'm afraid he'd memorize the 'Spell of Making'

And the Spell would probably involve putting ME in a collar!!

[SheltieLover]

10. Hahaha!

No worries, you're safe as the royal upright can opener.

Did vet guestimate how much longer Arthur will need to be sporting his royal blue neck piece?

[Siwsan]

11. Until the swelling subsides

Licking that tissue with his rough little tongue will just cause irritation. If this goes like the last time, the swelling should pretty much resolve in the next couple of days.

[SheltieLover]

12. Oh good!

With steroids, hopefully will be very soon!

Oh, gosh, that would be like substituting toilet paper for sandpaper.

Glad I'm not a cat.

Continued healing vives to you & Arthur!

[niyad]

7. Continuing vibes for healing and calm for Arthur and his very anxious Mom.

Thank you so mu h for the update.

[Duncanpup]

13. Awesome

[wnylib]

15. So glad that it is not a prolapse and that he did not need stitches.

I'm wondering about something else. Steroid medicines can have an effect on people's behavior. Did the vet mention anything like that about cats?

[Siwsan]

16. He didn't say to watch for anything

I haven't given him his first dose, yet. I thought I'd let him settle down, which he has.

I also managed to find and patch the hole in the inflatable bladder for the comfort collar. No doubt Gryff of Madoc put a claw through it when they helped him escape it, Saturday night. When I realized it was deflating, I stuffed the outer shell with plastic grocery bags, which seems to be working. Now I'm waiting to see if the patch works. Hopefully he will be able to go collar free in a couple of days.

[wnylib]

19. On a previous thread about this, I posted

a "conversation" scenario about Madoc and Gryff planning to free Arthur from his collar, with Carys acting as lookout.

Little did I know.

Unless maybe Arthur punctured the collar with his own claws.

[Ocelot II]

17. Sorry about Arthur's hiney - hope it gets better soon so you can stop worrying

and having to do butthole inspections. Keep him away from Mexican food.

[Siwsan]

18. I'm just so relieved he didn't need the stitches

He's such a sweet boy, it breaks my heart to see him so unhappy.

I have noticed a bit of hiney improvement. I hope that removing seafood will be the solution.