We didn't think he was going to make it
and since he couldn't seem to move much, I decided diapers were the
way to go. That would keep him dry and we could carry him around
without accidents.
So, it was off to BJ's to find diapers.
Senior citizens get strange looks when they are shopping for newborn
diapers but I was in no mood to explain. I decided on newborn because
he is smaller, but if your cat is long, you may want a bigger size.
As you have probably figured out there is a problem of the tail. So,
follow my directions for tail holes.
- Turn diaper so the BOTTOM is facing you not the top with Ernie in my case.
- Cut a vertical slit about 1 inch...bigger if your cat has a fat tail. Stuff will fall out but not enough to be concerned. If it bothers you, use a slice of duct tape to bind the edges.
- Place on cat with top on spine. Cats are bigger on the top to the tail than the underside to the tail. That is why you cut the hole on the underside.
Well, he spent a day in diapers and it
seems the diaper was giving him enough strength by immobilizing his
spine to sit up. He was very comfortable and the diaper kept him dry
and happy. He slept curled up for the first time. Day two, we found
him sitting up and moving around and much to our total shock, he
removed the diaper and is managing to wander around the kitchen, get
food on his own and drink.
I guess all the healing and pampering
brought him back, again, from the edge of the grave. Either that or
it was Ernie on the diaper.
