Truffle is Home

Truffle is home!!!

Truffle at home in her red onesie

We were able to bring Truffle home around noon on Thursday. She was dressed in this cute red onesie to help keep her from licking or reopening her incision. Truffle and Brulee do not wear clothes, collars, or harnesses, so this is definitely different for her.

Size comparison of two stones removed from Truffle's bladder

Dr. Boyette removed two stones from  Truffle's bladder. You can see how large the larger of the two stones were compared to a dime. These stones will be sent off to the University of Minnesota for analysis. Once we receive the results, we'll have appropriate data for the next steps in preventing (hopefully) future stones. Truffle was sent home with pain medication (3 days), which she only receives once a day. I thought the pain medication would knock her out, but she's been restless and is fighting sleep. She doesn't really like the prescription food, so Mom Paula has mixed some of our regular food in it to encourage Truffle to eat. She went back to the vet today to buy a few cans of other brands and flavors/textures. Truffle is drinking water, has both peed and pooped in the litter box, and is walking around the house (not hiding).

Brulee and Truffle in front of their fountain

Truffle is walking gingerly, which probably is a combination of soreness and the onesie. She is a little hesitant when drinking water or eating because stretching causes some discomfort. On the whole, Truffle is doing great! She doesn't want to be held yet, but she is staying close to Mom Paula. 

Once we get the results back from the stones, we'll write some more detailed posts on bladder stones: causes, treatments, diets, etc.

Thank you for all of your love and support!