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I had to take my 11 yr old cat, a persian, to the vet for ...

Sent to Cat Experts June 27, 2006 3:05 p.m.

I had to take my 11 yr old cat, a persian, to the vet for dental work. Since he has been he spent all yeaterday & last night under the bed. He is normally very affectionate & people oriented.Should I be concerned about this total personally chnage or is that normal. Also, this is the only time he has evewr been sedated. thank you

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June 27, 2006 3:07 p.m. (2 minutes and 8 seconds later)

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When was the dental work done?

Has he eaten?

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Sent June 27, 2006 3:11 p.m. (4 minutes and 2 seconds later)

the dental work was done yesterday about 9:30 am, he came home around 3:00PM he did eat in the evening and again sometime during the night

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June 27, 2006 3:13 p.m. (1 minute and 52 seconds later)

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Dear friend,

Please stand by while I type detailed answer.

Thanks,

Terri

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Sent June 27, 2006 3:18 p.m. (5 minutes and 5 seconds later)

thank, will stand by wait for your reply

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June 27, 2006 3:22 p.m. (4 minutes and 4 seconds later)

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Dear friend,

Persians are VERY sensitive to certain types of anesthesia. Your boy may still be under the effects. As long as he is eating and continues to eat I am not that concerned. However, if he stops eating, becomes lethargic, has any seizures, seems disoriented or displays any unusual syptoms - please let me know.

I am hoping he is only hiding because he is a little traumatized from his ordeal. Feed him as much wet cat food and boiled chicken or tuna as he will eat. I would like you to push food and fluids as much as possible to get the affects out of his bloodstream.

Please let me know how he is and if he improves. I will be here until 11:00 EDT.

Very sincerely,

Terri

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