Meows from Mudpie!
Are you tired of hearing about my ears yet? (Bad pun intended.) I sure am tired of talking about them.
Wednesday was my 2-week follow-up appointment after Mommy had to clean my ears every 48 hours. We knew things weren't going to go well because the wax chunks have still been coming out, including a big one on Sunday night, and on Tuesday Mommy could see my right ear completely filled up with wax just with the naked eye.
The gabapentin didn't completely knock me out like it did last time so I gave the vet a hard time. She got a couple more chunks out and said she has never seen so much come out of a cat before. Even after removing all that she still couldn't see my right ear drum. Her exact words were, "There is something seriously wrong with that ear." She made a recommendation for a board-certified vet that would be able to safely sedate me (because of my kidneys) in order to completely flush my ears and try to find out once and for all what's going on.
We got home and Mommy had a good crying spell. Her mind went back to the vet wondering a couple months ago if there was a mass in there. Dr. Google told her that would mean either polyps (which can only be removed as part of a total ear canal ablation - the entire ear canal would be removed) or a tumor. She had visions of having to leave me at the vet for a major surgery.
She called the new vet on Thursday, and they were able to see us on Friday afternoon. It's never fun to have to wait for an appointment, but Mommy is a total procrastinator so that was a little too fast for her liking!
My appointment was at 1:30 and they started working on me immediately. The new vet (who was amazing) started out by warning Mommy that judging by what the earlier vet saw, it was likely either polyps or a tumor, just as Mommy feared. She had to sign a form giving them permission to sedate me, but the vet explained that she is not a risk taker, she would only be mildly sedating me, and that the strongest drug could be reversed. Within minutes I was knocked out and the flushing began.
In no time at all both ears were finally cleaned out so the entire ear canal could be seen...and there were NO polyps or tumors!!! Mommy was so relieved she started crying. The vet was happy too. She said she was very concerned about what she might find. She thinks at some point I had an ear infection that was so far down it went undetected, and the inflammation eventually caused scar tissue which is why the wax builds up so badly. Permanent damage was done and Mommy will need to clean my ears weekly for the rest of my life so it doesn't get built up again, but that's no problemo!
While I was under they completely took advantage of me! They trimmed my nails, shaved my tummy of some mats (they even pointed out to Mommy my spay tattoo, which of course she had to take a picture of), and check my anal glands! Heck, for all I know I could be preggers right now. Stay tuned.
On the way home Mommy stopped at Target for one thing so I stayed alone in the car for about 5 minutes. We didn't get home until nearly 4. I was still really out of it so Mommy curled up on the floor with me. I peed in my brand new scratcher bed, but thankfully she had thought ahead and put a puppy pad on it so it went unscathed. When she decided to get up and make a quick dinner I finally came to and stumbled out to the kitchen...only to fall asleep in my dish!
I was pretty zonked out for the rest of Friday, and now as we write this on Saturday I've developed another problem - I don't seem to be hearing much of anything. I always respond to my name and words like chicken, cheese, and squeezies, but today I'm not reacting at all. Mommy works in the kitchen and I don't even realize she's there. She emailed the vet but of course it's the weekend so we don't expect to hear anything back right away. She went outside and rang the doorbell, a sound I always hate. (We're a lot alike that way!) I did react to that as I always do, so hopefully this is just temporary from all the trauma and medication my ears have endured.
Mommy talks to me all day. She said if my hearing doesn't come back she's gonna have to start talking to herself!
We're joining our friends at The Cat on My Head for the Sunday Selfies blog hop!
21 comments:
Well that sounds like the best possible outcome for you, Mudpie. Mind you not being able to hear supper and treats are being served up is a bit of a bind, but all things being equal, I'm sure that will be an issue that won't take long to resolve. Either that or you'll have to camp out permanently in the kitchen beside the treat supply box, MOL
Be well very soon
ERin
Mudpie you and your mommy have been put through the wringer. We are sorry to hear that but the good news is you have no polyps and no tumor. Of course the bad news is your mommy has to keep washing your ears forever. But we know you're a good girl and you will let her do that. You rest up today.
Sweetest Mudpie, I'm so happy there were no tumors or polyps and I'm sure your Mommy will offer squeezie treats after each ear washing.
Awww Mudpie, what an ordeal, we are sending mew oodles of healing purrs and hope mew feel like yourself again soon! And a big hug for Mom!!! 😻🐾✨🐾😻
Mudpie, we cannot believe everything you have been through. No polyps and no tumor get a big, "yippee." That is wonderful news. We are sending oodles of POTP that your hearing is not permanently impaired. We bet it feels better to have all the gunk out of your ears and a once per week cleaning doesn't sound too bad. Our mom is sending lots of love and we are including some purrs. Thanks for hopping with us! XOCK, angels Lily Olivia, Mauricio, Misty May, Giulietta, Fiona, Astrid & Sawyer, Lisbeth, Calista Jo, Cooper Murphy, Kizmet, Audrey, Raleigh, Gibbs & Tali
What an ordeal. We are happy there were no nasty things there and hope your hearing comes back. (((hugs))) to your Mommy and to you.
Well, good grief, Mudpie!
What a huge injustice to yourself, despite the good that came out of it.
Aren't you glad that they looked into your ears, and didn't see out the other side?
Sometimes, that's how I feel...put a sticky note on my forehead that reads, "Empty".
Purring for you, little one.
oh we r so happy that your earz r all cleened owt propurrly!!! yoo shood bee feeling back your your old self soonest
mudpie eye am sorree ewe had such a week...N heerz hopin that yur earz will start heerin stuffz again...glad de new vet waz abe bull two help ewe N hope ewe N mom can be comfy with havin a ~~~ear day ~~~~day everee week ~~~~ ♥♥☺☺
We guess having your ears cleaned every week is much better than polyps or tumor, Mudpie. We wonder if all the messing they did with your ears is causing you not to be able to hear much now. Maybe once things settle down, your hearing will come back. We’re purring for you.
Honey, I didm; t see this till right now. I am double glad that all is well regarding your ears and that the reason is known for all this grief. I want to know if you can hear again. I imagine the ear flushing caused your eardrum to be affected for now till it dries up.
I am sorry you had such an ordeal. How lucky that the new vet could see you so soon so your mommy wouldn't have to worry as long. I am glad it is not a tumor. XO
I am glad they found nothing at all. Good news. and (typical mom) photographing your tum is too much * giggle *
Yay for no tumors or polyps, Mudpie! We are purring your hearing comes back real soon.
What a relief to have a vet finally get everything cleared out completely and find out it’s all good. I’m sure your ears are simply trying to adjust to being cleaned and cleared out.
Espero que Mudpie se adapte bien a los cambios, las limpiezas a veces son incómodas. Saludos desde España
I'm so glad it wasn't polyps or a tumor! I can understand your mom crying in relief. Happy vet's office tears are rare.
We too are very glad that you don't have polyps or a tumor!
Mabe your deafness is temporary? From all the flushing? When I have had my ears flushed put, I am not deaf, but there is for sure wierd sounds coming from any and all noises, for a day or two.
Hang in there Mudpie!
Happy tears ... I know those! Hopefully, you'll be back to hearing everything your Mom does soon. But it's scary!
We're relieved that all turned out fine and we think the hearing will come back soon🙏🏻Healing Pawkisses continue and purrayers to feel better soon, and one for your mommy, because we believe that she could need one too after this🐾😽💞
Glad you are okay Mudpie. We humans love you so much that's why we cry!
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