October 28th 2008 8:45 pm
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Meowmy has taken me to the vet a LOT recently--- first the tapeworms, then the limping paw, & my microchip. Meowm is worried b/c the cortisone shot was an anti-inflammatory, and it didn't work. So I'm going back to the vet in a few days to diagnose my problem.
The vet said I gained 2 pounds in just one month! I'm still quite lean compared to other kitties my age, and still have my baby face. I'm not feeling well the last few days, as my paw hurts, and I don't know how to tell Meowmy and Pawpy what the problem is.
I've grown so much in such a short amount of time. My latest gig is to snuggle up to Mom and Dad in the middle of the night, and even when she gets home from work I'm super cuddly and want to roll around on her lap. Its nice there-- soft and warm:)
October 27th 2008 10:20 pm
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Two Saturdays ago, I pooped on Bella's bed b/c I didn't like my litterbox (Mom and Dad were experimenting on how to keep Bella away from it, and inadvertently left it too inaccessible for me). When Dad arrived at the scene, he noticed wriggling...white...WORMS! Turned out to be tapeworms, which Mom recognized as soon as she came over and gasped in horror...She couldn't believe what she was seeing, but then again, M and D weren't THAT surprised, considering I had a massive flea infestation along with my feral bros and sisters.
In any event, they took me to the vet the day after, on Monday. Mom sprinted from work, and took all 3 of us in. Bella probably got it from us b/c she eats our poo from time to time, and Milo had some segments on his butt earlier which only Dad noticed, but he never knew what it had been.
So lo and behold, I had tapeworms ALL along. I probably got it early on, and carried the tapeworms for 5 months. Mom and Dad are SO relieved that I pooped in the wrong place! They think i was smart enough to let them know what the problem was, as the clumping litter hides it all...
So off we went. and boy were we such good boy and girls! hehe We didn't ever scratch or be mean to the vet or vet techs. And Bella was wagging her tail b/c she just loves going out, even if it means going to the vet. The vet is really cool, and Mom has been going to him for many years now. He never recommends unnecessary tests or exams, and will tell you straight up what you can do for your kitty or dog. So he gave everyone a tapeworm injection, and we're due for our oral dose to cover all our bases in November of this year.
So Mom thought Phew! After Bella's adverse reaction to the flea IGR spray and diatomaceous earth, Milo getting really sick from stress, then this tapeworm incident, she thought it was the end of all things medical.
But on Friday night of this week, she noticed I was limping. They watched me limp and lift my paw for a few days, but I'm otherwise eating, pooping, sleeping but playing less b/c my paw hurts. Well, they took me to the vet today, and he checked her limbs and joints out--nothing. temperature from a possible bite- nothing. So he gave her a cortisoid injection to bring down the swelling, and to come back if she wasn't healed in 3 days.
She is very worried about me, as i had a few pee incidents. Mom and dad think it is just b/c I don't like my boxes being moved around AND I refuse to go potty if there's a gate in front. So, they had to move a litterbox inside their bedroom just for me. It sucks for them b/c now me and Milo are both using it@!
On Saturday night, I was still in some pain b/c of my lame footsie. But I kept sleeping on MOm's lap, and rubbing my head on her leg and hands. I love to be cuddled by my humans, and I also love Bella the crazy nut dog. But anyways, Mom was so happy b/c I came and slept with her at her side, and I curled up so close to her, facing her with my paws on her armpit. It was the sweetest sight in the middle of the night for her to see...And I was purring so much, felt so soothing and comforting knowing that I was happy. And then I jumped over to the middle, and slept b/w Mom and Dad- my furravorite spot b/c its the warmest in the bed. and I snuggled up close to Mom and Dad, stretching out my beautiful long limbs...
Mom and Dad love me so much. I have become so wonderfully cuddly, and they will always remember how I've been transformed into this beautiful, sweet, cuddly baby:)
October 17th 2008 9:43 pm
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The Evolution of Mimi...
Mimi, oh sweet Mimi. She’s our latest foster kitten that Grandpaw plucked off the streets. Just a little background on her—she was only about 6 weeks old when Grandpaw rescued her. She was so brave—as soon as he’d come over every night to feed the feral colony, she’d come running up from her hiding place to get first dibs. Sadly, she had a really bad eye infection that turned itchy, and she scratched her cornea with her nails. We took her to the vet, and the vet said her eye would just go bad, and didn’t have to be removed. We were all really sad about that, b/c she is probably the prettiest, most dainty little girl we’ve rescued thus far. Mimi is a beautiful, tiny little white kitten, with splashes of calico markings, and a clear white face. Her now bad eye, has turned milky white, but her normal eye is a light yellow color, almost green…She’s got the teensiest little paws, and an even teensier little meow. Such a cutie.
Day 1: Grandpaw moved her to Mom’s house, b/c she wasn’t getting enough socialization inside her crate. She was liking it there, but it doesn’t mimic a real home environment. Day I was last last Friday, September 28, 2008. She was hissing at anyone, flattened her ears, and wouldn’t let anyone come close. However, she’s allowed us to pick her up, and has NEVER even gestured to bite, scratch, or hurt the humans in any way.
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Friday, October 10, 2008: Luna is brought over with Mimi, after their vet appointment. They are so far getting along, though we didn’t see any close contact between the two. Later that night, Mimi has her paw on Luna’ butt, snuggling away. Luna couldn’t care less.
Saturday, October 11, 2008. The roles have reversed. Mom finds them together in the old cloth organizer. Luna now has her paw on Mimi’s butt, and they’re snuggling together.
Sunday, October 12, 2008: Mimi for the first time decides to play without fear, bc Luna is there. They both engage in some play with the dangly toys. It’s the first time Mom ha seen Mimi come out of her shell. She seems happier with Luna, and keeps on following her around. She even understands the food is coming from Mom, and eats from Mom’s holding out the bowl for her with no problems.
Week 2: October 13, 2008. On Monday morning, Luna, the older 5 month old black and white kitten was staying with us. Mimi comes out of her area, and sideways, starts walking towards Mom still scared. She tries different alternate routes to become physically closer in location o Mom, but Mom has to go to work. Luna gets adopted later that night, so sadly Mimi is alone again.
Tuesday: Mom wakes up to feed and medicate Mimi. At night after work, Mimi responds well to Mom caressing her neck and giving her massages, and starts purring like crazy. She sits with mom on her lap for quite some time, but I starting to tear up in the eyes again. That morning, s he raised her butt b/c she like mom petting her.
Wed: Same thing as Tuesday, but Mom sees Mimi knead her paws, almost imperceptibly as she massages MIm’s little neck and head area. So far, it’s really cute. She also seems to know that Mom is the food source, and gladly and greedily accepts the Tasty Temptation treats she doles out one by one from her hand. She even play bites Mom and exposes her belly to Mom for the first time, though she is still really really scared. Also, she raised her butt again ever so gently, and enjoyed playing with Mom. She was still really scared, and won’t grab the ball, but at least chases it!
Thurs- got back from Grandpaw's place. Too sick to go to the vet for my first set of shots. Purred away as Meowmy held me close, and fed me those tasty Temptations treats-- love those, starting to refuse eating Felidae.
Friday- I now let Meowmy hold me w/o much hissing. I even raised my butt a few times, and my tail curled up like a question mark b/c I was happy to have her scratch my back and lower back area. I also purr a lot, and even rolled on my back for the first time, play biting meowm's hand. I love those temptation treats, she gave me a bunch more today, one by one, so I associate her hand with all things TASTY. I also did a small kneading motion, as I enjoy her neck and head massages-- she's the best! One day, I'll stop hissing and running away from her...
GREAT NEWS: It turns out Lola's PCR FeLV test came out NEGATIVE. She is free and clear of the disease, and was able to fight it off. Meowm was getting really worried, as it would have taken a huge emotional and financial toll on my already very busy Grandpaw...So it worked out for the best, and they're going to find her a great home soon.
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