Another holiday "under the weather"

2 years ago I spent the night in ER and came home on Christmas Eve. Yesterday I went to the dr to try to keep me from going to ER over the holiday. Mom just didn't like the way I was acting and was afraid I had had a stroke or seizure while she was at work. I was cranky and I smacked her when she picked me up. That's because my butt hurt. Found out yesterday that I ruptured an anal gland - who knew? Boy did it hurt. I got an antibiotic shot and a shot for pain. In talking with others who have had the same thing I guess I got off pretty light as some have to have ointment put on their butt after being cleaned daily. My dr did not say this. I go back on 1/2 for a re-check - Happy New Year - mol. I was sick this morning and mom is a little worried and glad she is home until after the first of the year now. I'm going to milk this for all it is worth and gets lots of good stuff while she is worried about me - my bad.

16 YEARS OLD TODAY!

I turned 16 years old today. Wow, mom says I'm an old poop. I sleep more than I used to but I still like to run around and cause trouble. Just this week while trying to get to a birthday package my wink Sara sent me, I tried to climb up the side of the hutch to get to the top. I knocked many things around and mom was mad but I didn't break anything. I got to open the present today. Party Mix, Temptations and a catnip cigar. Excellent!

Kitty of the Day - January 21st

Mom and I are surprised and happy. I am Kitty of the Day. We never thought that would happen. I am honored. Mom is off today too so maybe I can convince her to go buy me something special to celebrate the day. I have made many new friends today because of it. I am happy to have you all as new friends. Purrs to everyone.

My Purrday

Today my purrday - I am 15 years old. My mom didn't think I was going to make it to this purrday last year when I was so sick but I am doing much better now.

I got toys and treats from my wink Sara but so far mom hasn't given me anything. She promised to get me something special when she is out today. What could it be? An airplane, a new car, a new bed? I bet not - maybe some special cat treats for me.

My blood work was okay

My blood work was good for an old poop so mom says she is going to try not to worry so much .... too bad it is in her nature to worry about us all. Sydney has one eye closed right now so now she is worrying about that. She used some eye drops on her this morning but she got sick and she is blaming the drops so she is afraid to use them again.

Another Dr Visit

I had a "checkup" today. I was not pleased to go. I complained and told the dr that I hated him but he didn't seem to care. Everything checked out okay and I weigh 9.4 pounds now so mom was happy I had gained a little weight. She will find out the results of my blood work on Monday and I hope they don't find anything odd. I'm just old and old persons have problems. Mom is old too, geez.

My trip to ER

I was so sick Wed, December 23rd. My mom was worried when she went to work that morning. She was lucky that she only had to work until noon that day. She raced home to find I was even sicker than when she left that morning. So she got out that dreaded cage and popped me into it and took me to a strange place that I had never been to. She called it an ER.

I was very unhappy about it and I told everyone that would listen how unhappy I was. Then they took me from my mom and put me in a cage and did awful things to me. They shaved my butt and stuck tubes in me and it just seemed to go on forever and ever.

They tried to feed me but I didn't want it. They gave me medicine that made my mouth foam because it was so bitter. Yuck.

Then this morning my mom came back for me and I was allowed to come home. I am so happy to be in my own home and my nice warm cat beds. I don't even mind seeing my stupid sisters. I still had the awful medicine that makes me foam though. Yuck.

My mom said I am her best Christmas present this year. I believe that is very true.

My dentist visit

I went to see da people in white coats today. I told them how unhappy I was about it and I think I scared them. I grabbed and hissed and tried to bite but there was too many of them and I had to give up. Little 9 pound me was a terror to 3 people in horrified my poor human staff. She was overemotional, as usual. Poor thing - I just hate to give her up, she tries pretty hard but she's pretty stupid.

I got my teeth cleaned and to their surprise didn't have to have any removed. They had originally though two molars would have to come out. I'm 14 but I take good care of my teeth.

I must admit I am really glad it is over. I got special canned food tonight and she's trying to make a big fuss over me. I'm going to let it play out and see how much more good stuff I can get before things get back to normal.

The Crate - Not my turn - YET

The crate came out yesterday and we were all scared but Lucy was grabbed and disappeared for a while. I know my turn is coming though. I heard the staff person talking to someone about a "recheck" for me on my eyes and mouth. She cancelled my dental in August because I was sick and she's scared to put me under for a cleaning 'cuz I'm so small and old but my eyes run a lot and she's worried it is coming from bad teeth so I know I have to go back in November and see what they say. My staff is really worried about it 'cuz she has lost many friend kitties this year and just thinks it's a bad year for kitties. Hopefully I won't require anything more than eye drops on a regular basis. I don't want my teeth cleaned and pulled either.

I'm in trouble again - but it felt so good

Today I chased my sister Pandora and had her screaming for help. It was so much fun to do that. My staff person came and removed her from the situation - the big whiner. Then she picked me up and brought me back downstairs and told me to leave Pandora alone. Then she gave me a big hug. Guess that's because I've been so sick lately she found it good to see me pulling some of my old tricks again. I am glad she is happy. I feel really good today. Now it's time to sneak back upstairs and pick on Pandora again - hehe.