Saul Goodman
It's all good, man
He isn't. I'm at the stage where I don't think he'll be coming home again
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pogofish
Testicle Hairstyle
That is the one I'm initially most drawn to but I'm waiting till I see the last two.
There was an elderly missing cat on the local FB group that was also quite sick and they made "missing" posts regularly for weeks and someone did eventually find him so he might just be taking the scenic route home, or doing think someone has "adopted" him?He isn't. I'm at the stage where I don't think he'll be coming home again
Epona
Sonic: 1 Nov 2006 - 8 Jan 2022
I'm so sorry, you must be going through an awful time.He isn't. I'm at the stage where I don't think he'll be coming home again
I hope he turns up happy and healthy, or that you get news of the opposite, which would be IMO however awful be better (for you at least) than not knowing.
Wishing the best for him.
LeytonCatLady
Well-Known Member
I hope you get some answers soon.He isn't. I'm at the stage where I don't think he'll be coming home again
Epona
Sonic: 1 Nov 2006 - 8 Jan 2022
Squee!
Dystopiary
putting up a hook to hang my hopes upon
Aaaahhhh! And the mum is so pretty.
Dystopiary
putting up a hook to hang my hopes upon
Puddy_Tat
naturally fluffy
neighbours next door have put some new planters along the edge of the communal garden here.
next door kitty (small, black + white 16 year old) has realised she can hide behind them and ambush passing dogs being walked along the footpath.
a modification to the planters is being planned...
next door kitty (small, black + white 16 year old) has realised she can hide behind them and ambush passing dogs being walked along the footpath.
a modification to the planters is being planned...
seeformiles
Lost in the wood
I think that disgusting practice is only legal in a couple of states now. If your furniture is more precious that your cat, you shouldn’t have pets.I frequent some US based/populated cat message boards where there are some tales of declawing - it always makes me happy to see a cat photo that includes his toe razorblades
LeytonCatLady
Well-Known Member
seeformiles
Lost in the wood
Oo - lovely tablecloth
LeytonCatLady
Well-Known Member
She hasn't sat on the table for ages until we put that on there!Oo - lovely tablecloth
seeformiles
Lost in the wood
Obviously waiting for a suitable “mise en scene”
Epona
Sonic: 1 Nov 2006 - 8 Jan 2022
Saw the nice stand-in vet - she's over from another branch I think while Angel is on leave.
Well that was all rather positive - I think my week so far has just been so unbelievably shit (it's only Wednesday ffs!!!) that I was starting to catastrophise a bit.
Vet suggested as he's only on low dose gabapentin that a 3 day taper of 1 dose a day instead of 2 should be sufficient before stopping.
He has antibiotics until Sunday, on Monday I am to get a urine sample to the vet to be tested for bacteria to see whether that course of antibiotics is enough, or whether he needs another lot to fully clear it up (bacterial UTIs sometimes need longer than 2 weeks of treatment).
We'll see how he is after that.
Apparently even if he is a bit incontinent after it's all cleared up, there are treatments we can try that might improve things.
He's put on weight since his last visit!
His urine looks clear (she was able to get him to wee into a bowl), no visible sign of blood or cloudiness, and the concentration looks good.
And he's looking considerably perkier today than he has the last couple of days - sun's out this morning which I think affects feline mood as much as it does ours
So I'm feeling a lot better about his prospects today, at least for now (bearing in mind still that he is ancient).
Once again vet fell in love with him, she says the other vets who have seen him over the years talk about what a sweet cat he is, which is lovely to hear - he is just the sweetest gentlest creature, he doesn't even hiss at the vets and sometimes has a purr and a headbutt for them. Given that vets sometimes bear the marks of their previous patient, it's no wonder they have fond thoughts about a gentle one who is soft and easy to handle and doesn't bite or scratch!
Well that was all rather positive - I think my week so far has just been so unbelievably shit (it's only Wednesday ffs!!!) that I was starting to catastrophise a bit.
Vet suggested as he's only on low dose gabapentin that a 3 day taper of 1 dose a day instead of 2 should be sufficient before stopping.
He has antibiotics until Sunday, on Monday I am to get a urine sample to the vet to be tested for bacteria to see whether that course of antibiotics is enough, or whether he needs another lot to fully clear it up (bacterial UTIs sometimes need longer than 2 weeks of treatment).
We'll see how he is after that.
Apparently even if he is a bit incontinent after it's all cleared up, there are treatments we can try that might improve things.
He's put on weight since his last visit!
His urine looks clear (she was able to get him to wee into a bowl), no visible sign of blood or cloudiness, and the concentration looks good.
And he's looking considerably perkier today than he has the last couple of days - sun's out this morning which I think affects feline mood as much as it does ours
So I'm feeling a lot better about his prospects today, at least for now (bearing in mind still that he is ancient).
Once again vet fell in love with him, she says the other vets who have seen him over the years talk about what a sweet cat he is, which is lovely to hear - he is just the sweetest gentlest creature, he doesn't even hiss at the vets and sometimes has a purr and a headbutt for them. Given that vets sometimes bear the marks of their previous patient, it's no wonder they have fond thoughts about a gentle one who is soft and easy to handle and doesn't bite or scratch!
LeytonCatLady
Well-Known Member
Oh, phew! Fantastic news I've been worrying all morning for you and Jakey. Very relieved for you both.Saw the nice stand-in vet - she's over from another branch I think while Angel is on leave.
Well that was all rather positive - I think my week so far has just been so unbelievably shit (it's only Wednesday ffs!!!) that I was starting to catastrophise a bit.
Vet suggested as he's only on low dose gabapentin that a 3 day taper of 1 dose a day instead of 2 should be sufficient before stopping.
He has antibiotics until Sunday, on Monday I am to get a urine sample to the vet to be tested for bacteria to see whether that course of antibiotics is enough, or whether he needs another lot to fully clear it up (bacterial UTIs sometimes need longer than 2 weeks of treatment).
We'll see how he is after that.
Apparently even if he is a bit incontinent after it's all cleared up, there are treatments we can try that might improve things.
He's put on weight since his last visit!
His urine looks clear (she was able to get him to wee into a bowl), no visible sign of blood or cloudiness, and the concentration looks good.
And he's looking considerably perkier today than he has the last couple of days - sun's out this morning which I think affects feline mood as much as it does ours
So I'm feeling a lot better about his prospects today, at least for now (bearing in mind still that he is ancient).
Once again vet fell in love with him, she says the other vets who have seen him over the years talk about what a sweet cat he is, which is lovely to hear - he is just the sweetest gentlest creature, he doesn't even hiss at the vets and sometimes has a purr and a headbutt for them. Given that vets sometimes bear the marks of their previous patient, it's no wonder they have fond thoughts about a gentle one who is soft and easy to handle and doesn't bite or scratch!
May Kasahara
take me to the feeling
Chz
Stark Raving Sane
Monte
You can't say lavatory without saying tory.
Snap!No more pics yet but the news is that there are five kittens.
Now I just have to decide which..?
Found in a straw stack that had to be taken apart.
Mother is feral, father is her son (now domesticated).
We are hoping the PDSA will take them off out hands, find homes for the kittens and spay the mother before returning her to the farm.
seeformiles
Lost in the wood
So pleased for you both. I'm sure the relief is greatSaw the nice stand-in vet - she's over from another branch I think while Angel is on leave.
Well that was all rather positive - I think my week so far has just been so unbelievably shit (it's only Wednesday ffs!!!) that I was starting to catastrophise a bit.
Vet suggested as he's only on low dose gabapentin that a 3 day taper of 1 dose a day instead of 2 should be sufficient before stopping.
He has antibiotics until Sunday, on Monday I am to get a urine sample to the vet to be tested for bacteria to see whether that course of antibiotics is enough, or whether he needs another lot to fully clear it up (bacterial UTIs sometimes need longer than 2 weeks of treatment).
We'll see how he is after that.
Apparently even if he is a bit incontinent after it's all cleared up, there are treatments we can try that might improve things.
He's put on weight since his last visit!
His urine looks clear (she was able to get him to wee into a bowl), no visible sign of blood or cloudiness, and the concentration looks good.
And he's looking considerably perkier today than he has the last couple of days - sun's out this morning which I think affects feline mood as much as it does ours
So I'm feeling a lot better about his prospects today, at least for now (bearing in mind still that he is ancient).
Once again vet fell in love with him, she says the other vets who have seen him over the years talk about what a sweet cat he is, which is lovely to hear - he is just the sweetest gentlest creature, he doesn't even hiss at the vets and sometimes has a purr and a headbutt for them. Given that vets sometimes bear the marks of their previous patient, it's no wonder they have fond thoughts about a gentle one who is soft and easy to handle and doesn't bite or scratch!
Monte
You can't say lavatory without saying tory.
Snap!
Found in a straw stack that had to be taken apart.
Mother is feral, father is her son (now domesticated).
We are hoping the PDSA will take them off out hands, find homes for the kittens and spay the mother before returning her to the farm.
Update, PDSA don't have room to take them until they are weened so I get to keep them for 3 or 4 weeks. They will pay to have the mother spayed though.
StoneRoad
heckling from the back!
Beauty [our tripod] was in a TNR programme at some point as she has the cropped left ear, and her spay was - almost certainly - done by one of the small animal vets at the practice we go to. They also did the amputation, which was partially paid for by a combination of the Cats Protection, PDSA and RSPCA.
We've turned a timid feral into our house cat.
We've turned a timid feral into our house cat.
Epona
Sonic: 1 Nov 2006 - 8 Jan 2022
Not tried this yet, anyone else?
I particularly enjoyed Mr Bitey Bollocks, and the visually impaired kitty was sweet
oryx
Sitting on the bok of the day
Not tried this yet, anyone else?
I have a feeling that if we tried that on Paddy, he would walk off while giving us the sort of withering look that only cats can give.
Epona
Sonic: 1 Nov 2006 - 8 Jan 2022
And my Jakey bless him, even when he's not ill he's monumentally stupid
I'm not sure he does actual regular cat things. Except mouse hunting, he was an excellent mouser in his prime.
I think he'd just look very confused and think it was time for his dindins
