Our furry little patient is doing just fine. In fact, she appears to be thriving without the nasty, probably sore teeth Dr. B. removed. Tasha is, as of today, still receiving antibiotic (Antirobe Aquadrops) to prevent infection and Buprenex oral doses for prevention of pain. She's showing no sign of being in pain, however, and I think after tonight's bedtime dose, I'll just stop the anesthetic; there are only two doses remaining anyway and the prescription says "as needed." Her behavior is nearly normal though our cat is purring more than we are used to, even when left alone. Tasha's lapping up Science Diet canned food instead of her usual Eukanuba kibble. The only thing she seems to be missing (besides her upper teeth) is her favorite crunchy treats. Those treats, however, are hard and square and have sharp corners; she'll have to wait a few more days before we offer them to her again.
We joke about a poodle cut becoming a permanent style for our cat but this exposed leg is the result of shaving for an IV during her oral surgery. Tasha, apparently a Russian Blue mix, has very thick fur.
Fully recovered from surgical anesthetics, Tasha looks herself again. Playful and alert, she's looking out the patio door scanning for bugs, cats, and deer. She seems to be doing purrfectly well. {Sorry… it's a cat lover thing!}
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