Thursday, May 26, 2022

No Breakfast for Renn

My big boy, Renn, is at the hospital right now, having a tooth removed. I informed the doctor that I would like to have removed any of Renn’s teeth that look like they may give trouble in the future. At fifteen, and with second-stage kidney failure, I don’t want him undergoing any more medical procedures. He was started on fluids as soon as he was admitted, and will be on them for a couple of hours before his operation, and then all afternoon, until I pick him up about 4.30.



I felt very bad for Renn this morning. He doesn’t wish for breakfast every day, but he was ready and eager for it today - and I had to deny him the food that he wanted. The picture above depicts him waiting for service (which he gets before I make my bed); today he had to do without.


But the mornings when he has little appetite are also mornings in which he feels off, and sometimes throws up. Kidney issues often produce a morning illness. His alert attitude today boded well for his surgery; I wouldn’t want him going under anaesthetic while feeling poorly.


I am worried about my big boy, but he is in capable hands. The doctor with whom I am most familiar at the veterinary hospital - and, more importantly, who is most familiar with my cats - is performing the surgery. I will be called when all is done, and will bring my friend home soon afterward.


12 comments:

  1. Big big purrs for you Renn. We know you will feel better in a few days!

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  2. Purring for Renn, that when he's home again, he'll be as hungry as a bear! We noticed increased appetities for our kitties after their icky teeth were gone.
    Paws crossed that the same thing happens for Renny.

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    1. It would make sense that the days where he lacks appetite are times when his tooth was paining him. Be very well very soon, Renn!

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  3. Sending lots of good thoughts for Renn. If I could purr I would do so!

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  4. Purrs from us too, we hope all goes well and that he keeps his food down once he's home and able to eat. ♥

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  5. Purrayers and Power of the Paw for Renn.

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  6. Paws folded in prayer for good and quick recovery for Renn. And in a day or 2, he'll want a good breakfast. And he can be accommodated in the fashion he is acustomed.

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  7. Good luck to Renn! I'm sure once that bad tooth is no longer a problem and he is no longer in pain, his appetite will return to normal. Please let us know how he is doing.

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  8. Praying all went well. Please email your address to pilch92@aol.com and The Tooth Fairy will send a gift.

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  9. I sure hope sweet Renn did okay with surgery day.

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  10. Ah! Bless the little man...!x
    Let's hope he can eat something very soon..!

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