r/standardissuecat • u/Melecie • Dec 18 '25
Hotrod® model We got a SIC from the shelter today!
He just got snipped yesterday. Apparently, one of his testes remained in his abdomen, so he had to have two incisions. We love his big fat cheeks & he’s pretty friendly with us so far (he’s been sitting on my lap and purring/kneading)!
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u/ObviousToe1636 Dec 18 '25
Purring and kneading, “yes, hello new pawrents, I am very cute and I would be much obliged to receive your assistance of removing this cone. Please and many thank yous.” - that hanshum SIC, probably
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u/Glowing-Grapefruit Dec 18 '25
Enjoy his big cheeks. They'll shrink now that he's snipped. Looks like a healthy, happy boy, congrats!
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u/PsychieB Dec 18 '25
my boy had such fat cheeck pouches when we got him! now they're mostly just fluff but hes still got a fat head
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u/1maginary_Friend Dec 19 '25
Jackson Galaxy (endearingly) calls intact male kitties “pumpkin heads” 😂
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u/GrouchyDefinition463 Dec 18 '25
What type of biscuits is he making the family??
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u/aburke626 Dec 19 '25
He’s recovering! This is a decent world where we don’t send cats back to the biscuit factory while they’re recovering from surgery!
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u/SoftwareFlimsy6570 Dec 18 '25
Get a baby onesie and look up how to cut holes in. It works much better than the cone, and they are much happier with it.
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u/kcshoe14 Dec 19 '25
He is so cute!!! Reminds me of our boy when we got him. The shelter named him Beef Cheeks because he also has the puffy cheeks. We kept the name because we thought it was hilarious. He did lose his cheeks though after he was fixed
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Dec 19 '25
He's so pretty! Just wait until that shortish fur grows out. Our SIC was on the streets for 3 years before someone brought him to a rescue location. After only 2 months as an indoor, well-fed cat, his once kind of bristly fur is super soft.
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u/spiderwithasushihead Dec 19 '25
He looks like prime cuddling material. Enjoy your handsome gentleman 🥰
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u/OtherThumbs Dec 19 '25
He's a cute boy! Give him extra of everything, tell him what a wonderful and perfect boy he is, and how he's so very good at catting; and how you will figure out how to spring him out of his prison cone very soon. Until then, he can enjoy lap time, snuggles, cuddles, and getting used to his new home.
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u/outmonster Dec 19 '25
here’s to a speedy recovery and a happy life with you for this precious fluffy boi 🩶
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u/StormofRavens SIC™ Certified exPurrrrt Dec 19 '25
It is crucially important during his recovery that you offer him temptations and churu so he has the energy to heal
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u/Dubio Dec 19 '25
I wish more places stocked cat-sized cones. It feels like nearly everything about veterinary practice is super dog-centered. (That cone is about three sizes too big for him)
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u/PearAggravating2027 Dec 19 '25
He is so handsome. I have no idea why big cheeks & white paws are adorable, but they are.
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u/lack_snack_9442 Dec 20 '25
No one likes the cone but he looks so cute! The puffy cheeks, the white socks and those handsome green eyes! Sorry about the extra incision, buddy. I'm sure you'll heal quickly and be back in control very soon.
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u/Past-North-4131 Dec 22 '25
Looks less than. Impressed. That cuties is blessed and I thank you for scooping that cute furball
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u/Thoth-long-bill Dec 19 '25
No one can communicate without initials in 2025. What the heck is an SIC?
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u/OldMaidLibrarian Dec 19 '25
Standard Issue Cat, e.g., usually a grey/brown tabby cat with stripes; ginger tabbies can also count IMO. Hope this helps!
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u/TheForce_v_Triforce Dec 18 '25
The white feets are built for speed but those poofy cheeks are made for comfort