Patch is being neutered :)

Grete · 11-09-2007, 05:22 AM

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Originally Posted by dandysmom

That's exactly the only way I could get Sultan into the carrier ! I'd hide it behind the door and then grab him and pop him into it before he realized what was happening!

Lol glad I'm not the only one who has to use subterfuge

The little minx refuses to come out again too, when we get to the vets and have to 'pour' her out. Have to keep the carrier door closed as well during the visit or she darts back in at any opportunity

*Touch wood* she has been healthy enough over the years to only need her twice yearly appointments.

dinahsmum · 11-09-2007, 09:42 AM

Jane - Patch will be fine. Bet you will notice him getting a more solid figure and maybe even being more cuddly. And he won't go out fighting and getting infected wounds and, of course, he won't be making any surprise kittens.

Kay · 11-09-2007, 09:42 AM

So glad your parents have finally come round. I am sure everything will be fine and he will be back with you before you no it so don't worry.

By the way I read all your post as well.

alexgirl73 · 11-09-2007, 10:50 AM

Wonderful news Jane, and Patch will be absolutely fine! And I'm sure you'll feel very relieved that he's finally neutered.

Jane · 11-09-2007, 04:19 PM

I was scared that there would be some argument happening when I saw how many replies there are XD

Well, thanks everyone!

Unfortunately, he doesn't have a favourite blanket, so we can't put that in the carrier...well, unless we are going to cut up the carpet and shove the sofa in there

(he refuses to sleep where he's meant to..typical kitty

) but last night I put the cat carrier in the living room with a lovely PINK blanket in it for him..hopefully he'll go in, I dunno...but anyway, it's there if he wants to explore it.

When we (me and my sister - I was at her house) took her kitty to be neutered (well, for the health check before neutering) he wouldn't go in so I've seen the whole gravity thing

so yeah we'll probably have to do that but hopefully he wont mind.

Well, this time tomorrow he will be in his carrier in some strange van/car..or in some strange place (wherever they're taking him...to the vet to stay the night? a CPL place? no idea) my poor ikkle baby

Hopefully he'll be okay with it all though

dandysmom · 11-09-2007, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Jane

I was scared that there would be some argument happening when I saw how many replies there are XD

Well, thanks everyone!

Unfortunately, he doesn't have a favourite blanket, so we can't put that in the carrier...well, unless we are going to cut up the carpet and shove the sofa in there

(he refuses to sleep where he's meant to..typical kitty

) but last night I put the cat carrier in the living room with a lovely PINK blanket in it for him..hopefully he'll go in, I dunno...but anyway, it's there if he wants to explore it.

When we (me and my sister - I was at her house) took her kitty to be neutered (well, for the health check before neutering) he wouldn't go in so I've seen the whole gravity thing

so yeah we'll probably have to do that but hopefully he wont mind.

Well, this time tomorrow he will be in his carrier in some strange van/car..or in some strange place (wherever they're taking him...to the vet to stay the night? a CPL place? no idea) my poor ikkle baby

Hopefully he'll be okay with it all though

Oh he will mind, no doubt, and probably complain very loudly, but it's for his own good and he'll be a happier and healthier cat afterwards...he'll be OK! Sorry if the number of replies startled you, but they were all in support as you know now! (((hugs))).

Jane · 11-09-2007, 05:11 PM

lol, you're right..he will mind

and I bet he will be meowing his head off...he has a really loud meow, if there were 100 cats meowing in a room we'd be able to say which was his just by his meow haha. Hopefully he'll forgive us after not too long

Jac · 11-09-2007, 05:55 PM

Jane I'm so pleased for you (and Patch) I remember you asking for idea's to save up the money yourself to have him neutered.
Oh and I read all your post's

Mags · 11-09-2007, 05:59 PM

Good luck tomorrow Jane!

If I were you I'd be tempted to use Grete's suggestion of getting him into the carrier. Get your Mum or someone else to tip the carrier so that the opening is at the top. When you're ready, quickly pick up Patch and put him straight into the carrier, back legs first. You or the other person with you may have to gently guide his head down into the carrier, then quickly shut the door ......and hey presto, he's ready to go!

I always use this method with Cassie as no way will she go in head first...

He will object at first like most cats do but he will soon settle....

Elaine · 11-09-2007, 07:27 PM

Just one last thought for Patch and making him feel a little less stressed. Is it possible for you to put in an old t-shirt of yours or something with your smell on it. It may help to reasure him just a little.
All the very best for the boy tomorrow xxx

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