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Siwsan

(27,461 posts)
Thu Mar 13, 2025, 07:55 AM 20 hrs ago

So far, so good

I stayed in bed until 7, the last 10 or so minutes being subjected to paw whacks. I think Merlin's middle name will be Paw-wackit. On a brighter note, he snuggled with me for most of the night.

As quietly and slowly as possible, I got dressed, made the bed and fed the rest of the kid cats. No need to torment Merlin with sounds of food being dished out.

I also sprayed some calming spray on the blanket that's in the carrier. Before long, Merlin settled in so I zipped it up. (We leave for the vet in about 10 minutes.) His brothers have been stopping by to sniff.

Merlin is very quiet - no signs of stress. I feel a bit of anxiety because he LOVES meal time and, let's be honest, every surgery, no matter how minor, carries risks.

So I'll take my anxiety medication and get ready to drop my beautiful boy off for his snipping procedure. I'll be a bit of a wreck until I have him back home.

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So far, so good (Original Post) Siwsan 20 hrs ago OP
Wishing you the best of luck on the procedure. I feel sure Merlin will come out of it OK Walleye 20 hrs ago #1
I'm pretty sure he's #1 in line for surgery Siwsan 20 hrs ago #3
I know how you feel. Since I've been retired, I don't go in heavy traffic unless I have to. Walleye 17 hrs ago #10
Good luck, merlin!!! Karadeniz 20 hrs ago #2
Sending good vibes... 2naSalit 19 hrs ago #4
Wishing good vibes for little Merlin. TexasTowelie 19 hrs ago #5
🫶🏽 blm 19 hrs ago #6
Sending hugggggs and vibes for you and little Magickal Merlin, for a swift niyad 19 hrs ago #7
Siwsan CentralBlueTexan 18 hrs ago #8
Thanks for the update Siswan JMCKUSICK 18 hrs ago #9

Walleye

(38,623 posts)
1. Wishing you the best of luck on the procedure. I feel sure Merlin will come out of it OK
Thu Mar 13, 2025, 08:09 AM
20 hrs ago

Siwsan

(27,461 posts)
3. I'm pretty sure he's #1 in line for surgery
Thu Mar 13, 2025, 08:44 AM
20 hrs ago

The latest pick up time is 4:30. I hope he's ready sooner than that because the clinic is right next to a major freeway exchange and traffic, in the afternoons, is dreadful for making left hand turns.

The calming spray really did the trick! He was so quiet, I kept checking the carrier!! Even when we were in the consult room he remained relatively calm, even though I could see he was scared.

I absolutely can't wait to bring my boy home. Then the trick will be keeping his hyper activity to a minimum.

Walleye

(38,623 posts)
10. I know how you feel. Since I've been retired, I don't go in heavy traffic unless I have to.
Thu Mar 13, 2025, 10:55 AM
17 hrs ago

Kisses and hugs to your sweet boy

TexasTowelie

(119,312 posts)
5. Wishing good vibes for little Merlin.
Thu Mar 13, 2025, 09:19 AM
19 hrs ago

I'm familiar with the anxiety that comes with these procedures, but it will undoubtedly lead to him living a longer, healthier life. As for yourself, .

niyad

(122,596 posts)
7. Sending hugggggs and vibes for you and little Magickal Merlin, for a swift
Thu Mar 13, 2025, 09:44 AM
19 hrs ago

and successful procedure, and swift and complete healing.

8. Siwsan
Thu Mar 13, 2025, 10:11 AM
18 hrs ago

Sending quick healing thoughts for your fur baby from my 19 year old fur baby. I hope you get to pick up Merlin before rush hour

JMCKUSICK

(1,387 posts)
9. Thanks for the update Siswan
Thu Mar 13, 2025, 10:38 AM
18 hrs ago

We'll all be there with you waiting for the return of our favorite coffee. Toe Bean

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