Brian’s fitness journal after a brain stroke
Kitten Recovery and Her Onesie
This morning began with a small but impressive discovery:
Our cat had partially escaped her onesie.
When I walked into the room, I found her with both front legs free, looking rather proud of herself. Fortunately, the incision remained covered, and after a quick inspection, everything looked intact. No licking, no damage—just a bold attempt at freedom.
Our cat is nothing if not determined. Once she decides something must happen, she commits fully. The onesie, apparently, has become her current adversary.
After reviewing the situation, I suspect the issue came down to user error—specifically, ours. The collar may not have been tightened enough. The onesie includes an adjustable cord, so we secured it more firmly this time. With luck, this will prevent future escape attempts… though I would not underestimate her creativity.
She only has one more day of mandatory pain medication. The vet mentioned we can request more if needed, and we will keep that option open. The challenge, of course, is that cats are experts at hiding pain. They prefer subtlety, which makes observation a bit like detective work.
At the moment, she looks mildly miserable in her onesie.
On the bright side, her appetite remains strong—perhaps too strong. Since we are limiting her movement during recovery, she is gaining a bit of weight. A well-fed but slightly annoyed patient is still a good sign overall.
We even took a few photos and shared them with friends and family. Objectively, she looks very cute in the onesie.
Subjectively, she strongly disagrees.
Now we are counting down the days. In about ten days, she should be free from her temporary outfit. While the onesie is practical and undeniably adorable, I am quite certain she will celebrate its removal with great enthusiasm.Until then, we remain on escape-watch, adjusting straps, monitoring recovery, and negotiating daily with a very determined little patient.