Cat behaviour after anaesthesia

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Hi everyone,

 

My cats were admitted to the vet clinic this morning for blood tests, a wash, and an IV drip because they'd come into contact with some permethrin.

 

The blood results were good and I’ve just picked them up. They are completely out of it though. The male is a bit better than the female, probably because she’s a bit lighter.

 

They are moving around but very slowly, staggering, and every now and then they have their mouths slightly open and every little move is in slow motion.

 

Is this normal?

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    My greedy boy wanted some food, so I gave him 6 or 7 bits of dry food mixed with some Zylkene (I’ve been doing that for a few days now) which the vet prescribed. He ate it all up and even licked up the powder! I’ll give them their proper meal around 9 pm if they’re up for it, along with the kidney meds the vet prescribed earlier as a preventative measure. At the moment they’re on the bed with the curtains open, sunning themselves.
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    What do you mean by hearing them grumble? Like, if a sound comes out of their mouth when it’s open?

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    Yes, keeping their mouth open is one of the symptoms after an anaesthetic. As long as you can’t hear them 'wheezing' or making a rattling sound when they breathe, there’s no problem.

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    Right, they’ve got a water fountain in the living room and I’m here with them, so I’ll keep a close eye on them.

    Is it normal for them to have their mouths open a bit every now and then?

    They’re starting to climb on the tables and the radiator... and the little one has just been to her litter tray for a wee.

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    Hi there, Wait until tomorrow to see if everything’s back to normal. Just a heads up: keep a close eye on them when they’re drinking. Because they’re still so groggy, they could easily nod off with their nose in the water, and there’s a risk of drowning. A vet explained to me once that you’ve really got to watch out for that. If they aren’t back to their usual selves by tomorrow, the vet might need to give them a reversal injection for the anaesthetic (I’ve been through this myself, and my cat bounced back much faster).
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    Thanks,

    And every now and then they have their mouths open a bit—is that normal too?

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    Hi, It’s completely normal for them to be a bit groggy after an anaesthetic. Generally, they’re back to their normal selves within 24 hours. Just make sure they stay warm at home and can get some peace and quiet to rest.
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