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Bit of drama today, with Breeze "saving the day" semi-Lassie style!

I'd put some stuff in the tumble dryer in the bedroom. After about 20 minutes, Breeze came into the living room loudly mewing (which she usually only does if she's upset - otherwise it's barking noises for food or buzzing as "normal" communication,) which got my attention, so I got up and followed her into the bedroom. Sniff sniff, burning! Opened the dryer and black smoke rolled out. No actual fire at least, but I hadn't smelled anything and it hadn't reached the smoke detector, either. Have a dead tumble dryer now, but at least I'm not, nor piggies.

Thank you Breeze!

ours did that a few months ago when bakunin put the cooker onto the grill function rather than the oven.

 

[Agent Sparrow]

What clever cats, CRI and toggle

Trillian's antibiotics stopped yesterday. We've both been very happy today that I haven't had to wedge her between my thighs and shoot a pill down the back of her throat. Twice. And she seems to have eaten a bit more today so maybe it was the pills reducing her appetite, rather than her just being a super fuss pot.

 

[Manter]

The only bit of idiot cat on his blanket is the top of his head

 

[CRI]

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Proper LOL!

 

[CRI]

The only bit of idiot cat on his blanket is the top of his head

Well, the intention is there!

What clever cats, CRI and toggle

Trillian's antibiotics stopped yesterday. We've both been very happy today that I haven't had to wedge her between my thighs and shoot a pill down the back of her throat. Twice. And she seems to have eaten a bit more today so maybe it was the pills reducing her appetite, rather than her just being a super fuss pot.

Oh, that's good news for both of you. Depending on the antibiotic, it can often upset the tummy and reduce appetite (in humans and guinea pigs as well.)

 

[fishfinger]

Proper LOL!

Glad you liked it. I'm always a bit worried I might offend when I doctor someone else's images.

 

[tufty79]

I have discovered that rocky is a *proper* lapcat, as well as having a habit of flailing for belly rubs and looking really confused at where his legs are. He's been coming over and jumping straight on my knee when called, and I have been almost dying of cute overload. He also has a gsoh when i'm trying to take a pic..



angel's a bit more of a 'will snuggle up if you come to me' cat, but woke me up this morning headbutting my face and purring

Here they are *both staying still*

 

[Manter]

They are gorgeous cats tufts. I love those sheeny shiny black coats.

 

[tufty79]

Likewise! I am absolutely kittensmitten

 

[fishfinger]

Likewise! I am absolutely kittensmitten

I'm insanely jealous, and very pleased for you

 

[CRI]

Likewise! I am absolutely kittensmitten

Gorgeous kits - look alot like my "Brothers in Law" Sam and Bart (without whom I probably would have ended up getting a dog rather than a "dog cat".)

 

[oryx]

kittensmitten

That should become a recognised adjective.

 

[Epona]

I am used to Sonic and Jakey cuddling up together, but yesterday Sonic and Radar put aside their 'cuddling up together' differences to lie on my legs together. In peace.

 

[Epona]

What clever cats, CRI and toggle

Trillian's antibiotics stopped yesterday. We've both been very happy today that I haven't had to wedge her between my thighs and shoot a pill down the back of her throat. Twice. And she seems to have eaten a bit more today so maybe it was the pills reducing her appetite, rather than her just being a super fuss pot.

Is she better now? I am adept at pilling cats at this point but that doesn't make it a fun activity. Last time Jakey was on oral antibiotics I found the least stressful way to administer them (even though I CAN pill him the normal way if necessary) was to fold the pill up in the middle of a soft cat treat. Because it was for an infection that didn't affect his digestion or urinary tract (small infected puncture wound on his leg) that worked well. He will eat anything and didn't notice the yucky pill in the middle, nearly took my fingers off a couple of times in his eagerness to get the goodies. Of course I had to give the other cats treats as well to prevent jealousy (Edit: and usually when Radar needs antibiotics it is for his skin problems so that is given as a one-off injection. Although funnily enough despite him being the most feisty and bitey of our cats, he is the easiest to pill!)

Best wishes to Trillian and all your family

 

[Agent Sparrow]

Is she better now? I am adept at pilling cats at this point but that doesn't make it a fun activity. Last time Jakey was on oral antibiotics I found the least stressful way to administer them (even though I CAN pill him the normal way if necessary) was to fold the pill up in the middle of a soft cat treat. Because it was for an infection that didn't affect his digestion or urinary tract (small infected puncture wound on his leg) that worked well. He will eat anything and didn't notice the yucky pill in the middle, nearly took my fingers off a couple of times in his eagerness to get the goodies. Of course I had to give the other cats treats as well to prevent jealousy (Edit: and usually when Radar needs antibiotics it is for his skin problems so that is given as a one-off injection. Although funnily enough despite him being the most feisty and bitey of our cats, he is the easiest to pill!)

Best wishes to Trillian and all your family

Thanks Epona! Tbh as she hasn't been acting poorly for a while (treatment has been to clear what was in her urine sample) it's difficult to tell. She seems back to her normal bossy self, so I assume that she's probably doing well.

I think, tbf, that one positive thing from this treatment period is we've developed a much quicker routine for pills, which must be less stressful for her.

On that note, from the meows outside my bedroom door, I think it's time to feed her majesty...

 

[Epona]

Thanks Epona! Tbh as she hasn't been acting poorly for a while (treatment has been to clear what was in her urine sample) it's difficult to tell. She seems back to her normal bossy self, so I assume that she's probably doing well.

On that note, from the meows outside my bedroom door, I think it's time to feed her majesty...

Really glad to hear it (give her a kiss on the head from me or a face rub or a stroke, whichever suits you both best, if she likes that sort of attention!), and glad to hear you finished her course of antibiotics even though she was well a while ago - cats are one species that are affected as badly by MRSA and other antibiotic resistant strains as we humans are, so very important to continue the prescribed dose until the end of the course of treatment.

 

[Agent Sparrow]

Really glad to hear it (give her a kiss on the head from me or a face rub or a stroke, whichever suits you both best, if she likes that sort of attention!), and glad to hear you finished her course of antibiotics even though she was well a while ago - cats are one species that are affected as badly by MRSA and other antibiotic resistant strains as we humans are, so very important to continue the prescribed dose until the end of the course of treatment.

It's quite funny-I was much better at being completely adherent to Trillian's antibiotic regime than some of my own. Though that's actually consistent with the adherence literature. We tend to care more about our loved ones treatment than our own.

And, tbf, flare ups aside, the main thing that got me adherent with my asthma treatment was Crispy saying "look, I know you don't think it will ever be life threatening for you, but every time you wheeze I get really worried about you and I'd rather you start taking your bloody medication properly"

 

[Epona]

It's quite funny-I was much better at being completely adherent to Trillian's antibiotic regime than some of my own. Though that's actually consistent with the adherence literature. We tend to care more about our loved ones treatment than our own.

And, tbf, flare ups aside, the main thing that got me adherent with my asthma treatment was Crispy saying "look, I know you don't think it will ever be life threatening for you, but every time you wheeze I get really worried about you and I'd rather you start taking your bloody medication properly"

I understand that - my brother's best friend died due to asthma when he was 13 and my OH has bad asthma and has ended up in A&E a couple of times. Stuff that compromises your respiration is not to be taken lightly. So take your medication, it's not something to be dismissed! I'm with Crispy on this one

 

[fucthest8]

Here are my two again, definitely generally get on more often than they don't



And Roger, since I brought him up, doing his cousin boneless thing



Should prob be in the self-indulgent thread, but whatever.

 

[Schmetterling]

Bit of drama today, with Breeze "saving the day" semi-Lassie style!

I'd put some stuff in the tumble dryer in the bedroom. After about 20 minutes, Breeze came into the living room loudly mewing (which she usually only does if she's upset - otherwise it's barking noises for food or buzzing as "normal" communication,) which got my attention, so I got up and followed her into the bedroom. Sniff sniff, burning! Opened the dryer and black smoke rolled out. No actual fire at least, but I hadn't smelled anything and it hadn't reached the smoke detector, either. Have a dead tumble dryer now, but at least I'm not, nor piggies.

Thank you Breeze!

I think it is time you fashion her a SuperCat coat!

 

[Shirl]

My friend got a new cat on Monday. A 2 year old British Blue male who was entire. She took him to the vets yesterday to be neutered and microchipped and last night he escaped somehow by bashing his way through the locked cat flap
She's putting up notices and is contacting vets and other likely places he could be taken if found but as he came from about 50 miles away in a car and has been shut indoors since Monday she is really worried she may not get him back or that he will be injured/killed on the road

 

[Manter]

My friend got a new cat on Monday. A 2 year old British Blue male who was entire. She took him to the vets yesterday to be neutered and microchipped and last night he escaped somehow by bashing his way through the locked cat flap
She's putting up notices and is contacting vets and other likely places he could be taken if found but as he came from about 50 miles away in a car and has been shut indoors since Monday she is really worried she may not get him back or that he will be injured/killed on the road

oh no! how worrying….

 

[tufty79]

My friend got a new cat on Monday. A 2 year old British Blue male who was entire. She took him to the vets yesterday to be neutered and microchipped and last night he escaped somehow by bashing his way through the locked cat flap
She's putting up notices and is contacting vets and other likely places he could be taken if found but as he came from about 50 miles away in a car and has been shut indoors since Monday she is really worried she may not get him back or that he will be injured/killed on the road

Hope he come back safe and well

 

[Shirl]

I've told her that if he isn't back by Monday to ask the postman to keep an eye open. There are lots of remote farms and cottages around here where a cat could turn up.

 

[Mumbles274]

Cat spot science update 1:

I noticed on Thursday Blue had switched spots to the laundry basket pile.. Which is quite close to bob's spot which was now vacant.

Bob seemed to be a little nomadic until just now I noticed him back in one of his old fave spots, the Mat by the back door. Interestingly he used this before and it then seemed blue took over. My early hypothesis that I'm testing is that blue is the instigator and dominant spot choser. You can see in this pic that bob has adopted the Venus fly cat belly pose.. Not to be mistaken for wanting affection but for wanting to savage an arm

 

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(Weird half double post)

 

[Epona]

You can see in this pic that bob has adopted the Venus fly cat belly pose.. Not to be mistaken for wanting affection but for wanting to savage an arm

I have a rare example of a cat (Jakey) who when he does that actually DOES want his belly rubbed, he absolutely loves it. Bless him, I think he's too dim to come up with the idea of setting any sort of trap.

 

[Shirl]

My friend got a new cat on Monday. A 2 year old British Blue male who was entire. She took him to the vets yesterday to be neutered and microchipped and last night he escaped somehow by bashing his way through the locked cat flap
She's putting up notices and is contacting vets and other likely places he could be taken if found but as he came from about 50 miles away in a car and has been shut indoors since Monday she is really worried she may not get him back or that he will be injured/killed on the road

Happy ending. He turned up in her garden this morning

 

[tufty79]

Brilliant!
Hope she's sorting a reinforced catflap

 

[Shirl]

Brilliant!
Hope she's sorting a reinforced catflap

I think a new one may be in order although as he came back, at least he seems to know where he lives now