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<title>It is Good to be the King</title>
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<description>Catster diary for the cat Rusty Dreamboat #39B</description>
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<copyright>Copyright 2013 by Rusty Dreamboat #39B &amp; Catster</copyright>
<pubDate>Sun, 19 May 2013 01:38:09 PDT</pubDate>
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		<title>My Thung ith Thut</title>
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				<pubdate>Wed, 17 Apr 2013 14:42:38 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Rusty Dreamboat #39B ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Yep, that  is what it is.  And if I could speak, that is what I would have said.  My thung ith thut! ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Yep, that  is what it is.  And if I could speak, that is what I would have said.  My thung ith thut!    Translated...."My Tongue is Cut"

I wasn't eating like I normally do on Sunday and Monday, so Mom called the vet and they took me in on Tuesday morning.  I wasn't throwing up or anything else, but I wasn't myself and seemed interested in food but then couldn't eat.  Mom thought maybe I had a toothache.   

Mom dropped me off at the vet and then called back to see what they had found. The doctor talked to Mom and said that they had given me some fluids and that she found a large laceration on my tongue and that was probably the reason I was not eating.   She sent me home with meds for pain and told Mom to water down my wet food or give it to me by syringe if I won't eat it on my own.

Since taking the pain meds, I am eating on my own.  No crunchies though, they are still too painful.  Mom doesn't know what happened.  Doc said I could have bitten my own tongue or cut it licking something sharp, like a cat food can lid or empty can.  Mom is not sure how it happened.  I am not usually an object chew-er so it is unlikely that I would put something strange in my mouth.   

Sorry we have not been around much lately.  Mom is still going a little crazy because of our Grammy.  She did get to go to a nursing home/rehab center last Thursday and Mom has been going to see her and take her things that she needs.  Gram has good days and bad days.  Mom is wiped out from everything.  So stressful.

Hope to see you guys soon.  Skittles will be by to give her birthday thank yous and tell the snowball story and Skylar might be in to tell you about Aunt Anita's upcoming short stay.

Happy Thrpring!
Ruthty]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Better Late Than Never</title>
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				<pubdate>Sat, 9 Mar 2013 20:33:05 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Rusty Dreamboat #39B ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Hi Everybody!    My apologies for being so late with my thank you note.  My secretary, who shall rem ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Hi Everybody!    My apologies for being so late with my thank you note.  My secretary, who shall remain nameless to protect her identity (but I call her Mom), has been piled with other stuff and kept putting this on the back burner.  

My health has been good and I will be going back for a re-check soon.  It was supposed to be this coming Thursday but Mom may have to reschedule because she may not be able to leave work early.  She and a few others will be out during the day for an e-book training.  It is funny because it is in same area where my appointment is, but she is going for training in the morning and I am not scheduled till the afternoon.  It could have almost been "Take Your Kitty to Work Day"!

I can't believe the time is flying by so fast.  It was over three weeks ago when I was Diary of the Day!  It seems like it was just last week.  I had a wonderful day, there were presents, pictures, messages, comments and pictures and Mom gave me lots of extra lovies and attention.

I would like to thank.....
Ashlynne, my lovely Valentine, for the Crown
Sleeper, Samhain, Fearless, Socks and Owl for the Star
Tweetie for the Heart of Gold

Tate for the Shrimp
Grace for the Snowman
Angel Buddie for a Continued Healing Rosette
Samoa for a Snowman 
Tiger, Tiny, and Beauty for the Shrimp
Rhed for the Heart
Saphira, Nonsense and Viola for the Power of the Paw
Gunnar, Miss Mupper and Peekie for the Shrimp (x2)
Finney, Lacey and Alex for the Blue Ribbon
Milo, Smokey Joe, Timmy and Ziggy for the Blue Ribbon
Pounce, Dexter, Sigmund and Daisy for the Flag
Smiley Cassanova for the Blue Ribbon
Mac Ivy, Legalos, Zander and Zoey for the Blue Ribbon
Tyson for the Snowman
and 
Bondi, Felix Mendolssohn, Fanny, Junior and family for the Blue Ribbon


I hope I didn't miss anyone.  If I did, please accept my apologies.  

Special thanks to the talented furs who made pictures.  I want to try and  re-post them because they arrived a the time of the Great Flea Infestation! 
Thank you for the pics:  WeBeesSiamese, Friday and Dana

The spirit and the care, love and concern that we have been shown is truly wonderful.  Thanks for being here with me!  Thanks for making not only  my Diary of the Day Special, but every day!  You are the Best!  

Love, Rusty]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>How Cool!</title>
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				<pubdate>Mon, 18 Feb 2013 06:15:03 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Rusty Dreamboat #39B ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Wow!  Mom opened her email and saw that I am Diary of the Day!  Thanks Diary Gal!  It is cool becaus ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Wow!  Mom opened her email and saw that I am Diary of the Day!  Thanks Diary Gal!  It is cool because I wrote about my sweet Valentine Ashlynne and my good report from the doctor.
  
Each day, I have been feeling  better and better.  Mom got an appetite stimulant from the doctor, but it turns out, I don't need it.  I am eating pretty well now.   My coat looks good and I have a little more spring in my step.  I'm not back to jumping and tackling my wand toy, but will be soon.  
 
It sure has been an exciting time lately.  We got a new scratch lounger as a Valentine present.  We played with the box it came in, the packing paper and with the scratcher.  We all love it and are taking turns nicely.  I also got a "get well" catnip  mouse from Zach and Zoe.  It came from River's shop, so you know it is good.   We have been having so much fun.

Then it was all the excitement of Valentine's Day.  Of the fun and romance in the air.  All those catnip candy boxes we received, excellent, because I need to pick up a few pounds from when I was sick.  They should do the trick nicely!    There was also a fun  Valentine/Mardi Gras party at Zach's Pool Hall this weekend.  There was food, there was music and dancing.  Our family had a great time.  

And now this!  Diary of the Day!  I am so excited! What a great way to start the week.   Thank you to all those who already stopped by so early this morning delivering messages and gifts and cool pictures. Sharing this day and having my friends all stop over is what makes this day so special.  You guys rock! 

Love, Rusty]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>What an awesome day this is!!!!</title>
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				<pubdate>Thu, 14 Feb 2013 18:06:45 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Rusty Dreamboat #39B ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>First off, I have a lovely Valentine.  Her name is Ashlynne . Just check out how pretty she is.  Hap ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ First off, I have a lovely Valentine.  Her name is <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.catster.com/cats/1089030">Ashlynne</a> . Just check out how pretty she is.  Happy Valentine's Day Ashlynne!    There is a party at Zach's pool hall this weekend, maybe we can grab a bite to eat and do some dancing.

Second, I was to the doctor today for a follow-up.  They did an ultrasound and bloodwork and the doctor was very happy with the results. She has taken me off all the meds except the Ursidiol and wants to see me back in a month.  I think the doctor has a crush on me, but hey, I already have a lovely valentine.  Sorry Doc!  

Thank you all for the candy, we have the sweetest friends!  Thank you also for the purrs and prayers while I was sick.  I know they helped tremendously!

Love you guys, my catster furmily! 

Rusty]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Home, Sweet Home!</title>
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				<pubdate>Tue, 5 Feb 2013 07:17:39 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Rusty Dreamboat #39B ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Boy am I glad to be home.  Anyone who has ever spent time in a hospital knows, you don't get any res ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Boy am I glad to be home.  Anyone who has ever spent time in a hospital knows, you don't get any rest.   I had a drink, something to eat, got my pills and fell asleep in my cube.  I didn't even come upstairs to bed, I just zonked out.  

Today I am feeling better and am a little perkier.  I have sniffed around the house and sat in the window to make sure the neighborhood is okay.  I got my morning meds and had a little something to eat.  My appetite isn't great, but it is coming back.  

My docs were very nice and treated me very well.  I had the emergency room doc and the internal medicine specialist on my case.  Here is what the internal med. doc had to say....."we suspect that Rusty had an exacerbation of the previous illness in 2011: pancreatitis plus infection or inflammation  of his liver and gall bladder (cholangiohepatitis).  His chronic intermittent vomiting may be due to food allergies, IBD, chronic liver disease or chronic pancreatitis,  Cats can have a condition known as Triaditis which involves chronic intermittent pancreatitis, liver disease and IBD,  This is diagnosed via biopsies of the affected organs,  Therapy revolves around treating the inflammation in the liver, pancreas and intestines, a hypoallergenic diet, and antibiotics if needed based on cultures.  Rusty has responded well to supportive medications thus far.  We would like to find a long-term solution to his illness which would involve a hypo-allergenic diet trial.  However because of the numerous cats in the house, changing to a novel protein diet would be difficult.  After his current signs have resolved we may consider starting him on a very low dose of a steroid to reduce inflammation in the intestines and pancreas."

I am on Ursdiol, Baytril, Famotidine, Amoxicillin and Metoclopramide (as needed).  I have to go back next week for another ultrasound and bloodwork.  

Mom is willing to try the novel protein diet.  We know it will be expensive to change over our food, but this hospital bill wasn't  cheap either.  Maybe it would be worth it in the long run.  We did buy some for Mrs. M, so Mom says she will at least see if I will eat and like it.

Thank you so much for your purrs, prayers and well wishes.  They sure meant alot to me and my Mom.    You guys are the best!  

Love, Rusty]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Visiting Hours</title>
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				<pubdate>Sun, 3 Feb 2013 19:10:59 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Rusty Dreamboat #39B ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>The Moms came up to visit me at the hospital today.   The sweet nurse wrapped me in a blanket and br ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ The Moms came up to visit me at the hospital today.   The sweet nurse wrapped me in a blanket and brought me to a room to see them.  As soon as I saw them my eyes lit up and I got very animated.  I purred and purred.  I walked around the room.  I smelled all the smells of home on Mom's jacket.  I told then that I am being very good and that I will try to eat now that my temp is finally coming down.  They hope to send me home tomorrow, if I eat and my temp comes down under 102.  It was 104 yesterday and 103 today, so things are looking brighter.  Thanks for all your purrs, they are helping me and the Moms get through some pretty rough times.

Here is a pic of me <a id="img4258597959"  class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert(\'Catster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.\');" href="http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x303/shells988/Resize_0203131744-02_012_zps953b323f.jpg?t=1359947057" onmouseover="var el = $j('#img4258597959');var c=String.fromCharCode;var q=c(34);var l=c(60);var r=c(62);var a=c(39);var p=c(43); el[0].onmouseover = null; var n=$j(document.createElement('div')); n.insertBefore(el); n.html(''.concat(l, 'img src=', a, 'http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x303/', 'shells988/Resize_0203131744-02_012_zps95', '3b323f.jpg?t=1359947057', a, ' /', r, l, 'BR /', r));">Visiting Rusty in the hospital</a>

Mom will get update call tomorrow morning, we will keep you posted.  
Thanks.  Love and purrs, Rusty]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>A night away from home</title>
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				<pubdate>Fri, 1 Feb 2013 13:34:56 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Rusty Dreamboat #39B ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Mom had to take me to the Emergency Vet today.  I got sick again last night and can't eat.  She call ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mom had to take me to the Emergency Vet today.  I got sick again last night and can't eat.  She called my regular doc this morning but since it is Friday they would not get my blood work back until Monday the doc thought it would be best to go to the hospital.  It is about 40 minutes away.  I was there before, when I had my bout with pancreatitis.

They are very nice and Mom knows that they have really good doctors.  They took blood from me and found that some of my values are pretty high, including the one that troubles the doctor and my Mom the most.  My lymphocyte count was way too high.  The emergency doc wants the internal specialist to see me and to have her do an ultrasound to see what is going on in there.  She was there, but in surgery, so hopefully she will see me yet today.   They have me on fluids and something to soothe my stomach.  I was very good and actually talkative with the nurses.  

Mom gave me a hugs and kisses and we talked for a while.  I will miss her, but I know they are going to try and help me so I will be brave.  But please purr for me, we are nervous about what might be going on.   

When we have more info, we will let you know.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Do Cats Get the Flu?</title>
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				<pubdate>Tue, 29 Jan 2013 15:39:15 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Rusty Dreamboat #39B ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>I have heard that there are alot of cases of the flu going around.  There is that cold-like flu and  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I have heard that there are alot of cases of the flu going around.  There is that cold-like flu and then there is that stomach flu.  Can cats get the stomach flu?  Oh man, was I sick!

Last night I didn't feel good. I threw up several times.  Mom gave me meds and they came up too.  Nothing would stay down. I was miserable.   The others were miserable too because Mom took away the crunchy food.  After about 12:30 AM I fell asleep and stayed in bed all morning.  Mom called the Doctor right after they opened and they said to bring me in. The doctor took my temperature and took me for an x-ray.  She kept me in the back and gave me Sub-Q fluids  and an injection for my nausea. I came home and slept.   The doctor isn't sure what caused it, but  wants Mom to give me a bland diet (which means boiled chicken---I do love my boiled chicken. The doc wants Mom to call tomorrow and let her know how I am doing.    

If you can spare a few purrs for me I would appreciate it.  Mom always worries as soon as I get sick that it could be pancreatitis again.

Thanks,

Rusty]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I'm a Teenager Now!</title>
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				<pubdate>Sat, 5 Jan 2013 05:56:29 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Rusty Dreamboat #39B ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Lucky 13!  Today is my birthday and I am now a teenager. I still sometimes think I am a young kit.   ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Lucky 13!  Today is my birthday and I am now a teenager. I still sometimes think I am a young kit.  I still play tag with Mom and go running through the house.  I love to chase the wand toy when we play at night.  Of course, I  love my walks outside on the harness too.  I still even like to tease the little ones every once and a while.  Last week, I stalked Roni, I scared her and she went running and hid under the desk.  I wasn't mad at her, I was just playing, but she got scared anyway. 

Mom is working today and then tonight we are going to snuggle up and watch some football.   I love to nap on the recliner with Mom.   I peeked and saw that Mom picked up some extra treats from the grocery store, so I think we will be having a treat party tonight to celebrate my birthday.  

I woke up to find a beautiful cake from Sleeper, Samhain, Fearless and family.  It looks so yummy.  I put the coffee on, come have a piece of cake and a cup of coffee or glass of milk and celebrate with me.

Head nudges, 
Rusty]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Walking in a Winter Wonderland</title>
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				<pubdate>Sat, 29 Dec 2012 13:12:34 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Rusty Dreamboat #39B ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Today Mom was going out to shovel.  I could see from the kitchen window that we had a fresh new snow ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Today Mom was going out to shovel.  I could see from the kitchen window that we had a fresh new snow and that it was still falling.  It looked really pretty and I could also see the birds swarming the feeders in the yard.  I sat by the back door and meowed.  Mom asked if I wanted to go for a walk.  I paced in circles around the door and so she went and got my harness and leash.  I patiently let her put me in it and then off we went.  I went down the sidewalk to the front of the house and then up the sidewalk and up the backyard.  I stayed on the path for the most part because the snow was deep in places.  I was out about 10 minutes and then my paws were cold and I was ready to go back.  It was fun.  I haven't been outside like that for a while.  Mom will post a pic on my page of us walking down the yard.  

Stay safe and warm my friends.   
Hugs, Rusty]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Mom's Gotcha Day</title>
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				<pubdate>Thu, 29 Nov 2012 06:23:30 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Rusty Dreamboat #39B ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Today, Mom is just like one of us. She won't be using our litter box or eating our crunchies but she ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Today, Mom is just like one of us. She won't be using our litter box or eating our crunchies but she will be celebrating her "Gotcha Day".   She had a "Gotcha Day" just like us.  On this day, many many years ago she was adopted by her parents and brought to her new forever home.  Just like a new kitten, she was only a little over a month old. November is National Adoption Awareness Month for the humans.  Tonight her cousin is taking Mom and Mom's Mom (our grammy) out for dinner to celebrate.   We hope she brings back a "kitty bag" of leftovers.  We will celebrate here too, because we are glad we "got" her for our Mommy.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Prepared?</title>
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				<pubdate>Sat, 27 Oct 2012 21:12:57 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Rusty Dreamboat #39B ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>I guess we are as prepared for Sandy as we could be.  Mom went to the grocery store, target and petc ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I guess we are as prepared for Sandy as we could be.  Mom went to the grocery store, target and petco....so I guess we are ready.  Actually, we have everything we need except D batteries, all the stores are out of them.  We have several flashlights, some candles, bottled water, charcoal for the grill and plenty of cat food and litter.  I think we could go off the grid for about two or three weeks and do okay.  Mom is a shopper and likes to stock up when things are on sale or she has coupons.  

Here is my concern about the storm.  It is supposed to start raining and get windy here on Sunday, all through Monday and into Tuesday.  I am supposed to go to the Vet on Monday morning and stay there all day, till Mom gets out of work at 5PM.  They want to really hydrate me and then do my bloodwork and urine sample in Tuesday morning. They want to check my liver and kidney function and think that I may have been slightly dehydrated when I was first tested.  Because the sugar and protein and white counts where having a party somewhere in my urinary tract the doctor wanted to wait till I was finished with my antibiotics too, in case these counts where thrown out of whack from the infection.    My Mom is worried about leaving me there all day on the storm.   What if she can't get back to get me?, what if the power goes out?, what if I am scared by the howling wind?, what if a tree falls on the building? She doesn't know if she should cancel and reschedule for later in the week or just go through with an for get me if it gets really bad.  We don;t live far, only about 4 or 5 blocks away from our house, and about 15 minutes away from Mom's work.  

To all our friends....  Please stay safe, we will be worried about you.  Check back when you are able.  Purrs, 

Rusty]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I'm Too Sweet!</title>
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				<pubdate>Tue, 23 Oct 2012 19:29:44 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Rusty Dreamboat #39B ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Mom had to take me back to the Dr today.  I was throwing up over the weekend and just was not myself ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mom had to take me back to the Dr today.  I was throwing up over the weekend and just was not myself. On the bright side,  my eye is looking better.

The Dr was pretty nice, but I was a little grumpy.  Mom interrupted my morning nap to take me.   The Dr gave me an x-ray (which did not tell her more than the fact that I needed to poop). Mom didn't listen when I  told her that in the car!  A good poop usually follows my morning nap!   The x-ray didn't show anything unusual.   She took blood from me (Vampires!) and took a urine sample.   Yes,  they took it!  Maybe next time I will willingly give it, right there on their table MOL!


But why am I too sweet.  Well, they found sugar in my urine.  I told Mom that it just shows how sweet a mancat I am!   Sugar should not be there, but could be there because I was stressed.  There was also protein in my urine too.  And if that was not enough, my white count was up so she also suspects that I have a urinary tract infection.    She doesn't want to get to alarmed until all my bloodwork is back.  She may refer me back to the specialist I had last year when I had pancreatits/hepatitis.   She started me on  an antibiotic, I am continuing on my eye drops, and she said I can take metaclopramide for my nausea and to start taking metranidazole again.  ( I may have spelled them both wrong).  She should have my results back tomorrow afternoon.  I have another appointment already scheduled for next week as a follow-up.   

Murphy has an appointment on Friday to have her blood pressure taken.  Mom says should take hers too, before and after we get the bill.  Mom told us that between me, Rusty and Murphy, she is glad we are not children, because now she won't be able to send us to college!    We have been quite an expense lately.  Our doc does not take Care Credit, (the cardiologist and my specialist do) but at least we put it on a credit card that pays us a certain percent back at the end of the quarter.  Looks like we will be getting something back in January.

If you can spare a few purrs, we would appreciate it.  No gifts, just a little purr.  Thanks,

Rusty]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Mom calls me &quot;stink eye&quot;</title>
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				<pubdate>Thu, 18 Oct 2012 19:42:58 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Rusty Dreamboat #39B ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Did you ever hear of giving someone the &quot;stink eye&quot;?   Kind of like the evil eye, or sort of a dis-a ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Did you ever hear of giving someone the "stink eye"?   Kind of like the evil eye, or sort of a dis-approving look. Sometimes known as giving someone the "hairy eyeball".  Mom has nick-named me  "stink eye" even though my eye does not stink. Although I have been known to give some dis-approving looks in this house, especially to those younger kitties when they get out of line!  MOL!   Mom posted a picture on my page of my eye.  It was taken on Wednesday and it looks much better today and looked much worse on Monday.    Thank  you for all those purrs,  they sure are helping, I am much more myself today.  

Purrs and a wink from "Stink eye"
Rusty]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Funky Eye</title>
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				<pubdate>Wed, 17 Oct 2012 06:50:22 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Rusty Dreamboat #39B ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Hi Everybody.  Mom said I could write to tell you all about my vet visit on Monday night.  I went wi ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Hi Everybody.  Mom said I could write to tell you all about my vet visit on Monday night.  I went with Skittles and Murphy to see the Doc.  She is nice and remembered me, somewhat fondly (MOL) from last year when I had pancreatitis.  

Mom decided to take me because my third eyelid on my left eye was showing and was puffy and had an icky discharge coming from it.  I was also throwing up about twice a day  on Sunday and Monday.   Not alot, but I would bring up my dry food and my appetite was a bit off too.  

The vet is not quite sure what is going on.  She took me in the back for an eye exam.  She thinks it may be an upper respiratory infection that is causing this,  I  did sneeze a few times that Mom remembers.   I had a bad one when I was first adopted and the vet says that the virus just stays in the system and can pop up from time to time.  

She has me on an antibiotic and eye-drops and she wants to see me again next week.  She is a little worried that my pancreatitis may be coming back but also thinks it just may be the infection throwing me off.   My eye is looking better and I did keep food down today.  My  appetite is still not quite there, but Mom gave me real tuna mixed with some water and I finished my dish.  

If you could spare a few small purrs for me and Murphy I would appreciate it.  We certainly believe in the power of the paw and purr.  Thanks!]]></content:encoded>
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