i haven't got the go-ahead from the vet yet FP. we have to see how it goes for another week or so.
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i haven't got the go-ahead from the vet yet FP. we have to see how it goes for another week or so.
Flying Pigs
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Has he been alright today?
he's been fine thanks FP - been parading on the top of the pergola and even got in a scrap - scrape all down his little pink nose
the real test will be the end of the week because he has his first lowered steroid dose tomorrow evening. i'm very nervous.
Frazzled
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I take it the abscess closed up OK?
Flying Pigs
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Hope all goes well with the steroid dosing Janie
thanks FP
frazzled - after it was lanced and drained for the second time, it healed beautifully. he's starting to get a haze of new fur over the area now so the glaring white bald spot isn't so obvious not that he seems to care about losing his good looks with his split ears etc
frazzled - after it was lanced and drained for the second time, it healed beautifully. he's starting to get a haze of new fur over the area now so the glaring white bald spot isn't so obvious
not that he seems to care about losing his good looks with his split ears etc
Frazzled
Sense of humour intact
Guessed that was the case, good to see it heal over!
I always found it odd that black cats have white skin, I'm pleased to say Jasper's throat has turned black again!
I always found it odd that black cats have white skin, I'm pleased to say Jasper's throat has turned black again!
BusyMum
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glad all seems to be going reasonably well with Louis janie, fingers crossed that he continues on the right path.
Flying Pigs
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Good news Janie- long may it continue.
Frazzled
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Yeah!!.....
SparklyBarbs
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Oh brill news janie, glad he;s come out of the wardrobe. Touch wood it continues, he;s had a rough time x
SparklyBarbs
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I think its a good sign he's come out of the wardrobe. It must have bben his safe place, and now he feels more like
himself he's claiming the rest of his kingdom lol. Claim the wardrobe back. Good news
himself he's claiming the rest of his kingdom lol. Claim the wardrobe back. Good news
Mam
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Great to hear he's making progress Janie and ready to face the world again by the sounds of it. Onwards and upwards Louis attaboy.
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He's doing really well. Long may it continue. I do hate to see cats with ripped ears. Makes me feel all funny. Harvey has a ripped ear but you can barely see it.
Made me laugh when I went to bed last night. I assumed Harvey was on the bed but when I got upstairs he wasn't there. Although on closer inspection. He was!! See below
Made me laugh when I went to bed last night. I assumed Harvey was on the bed but when I got upstairs he wasn't there. Although on closer inspection. He was!! See below
Frazzled
Sense of humour intact
They certainly know where to be when it's cold lol!
awwwwww
i don't like lou's split ears either but unfortunately once it happens, it's always permanent. as i've said before, he's a bruiser. when he was in hospital they told me when they shaved him, he was covered in battle scars.
much as i hate it, this is why i inject louis -
HOW TO GIVE YOUR CAT A PILL:
1) Pick cat up and cradle it in the crook of your left arm as if holding a baby. Position right forefinger and thumb on either side of cat's mouth and gently apply pressure to cheeks while holding pill in right hand. As cat opens mouth, pop pill into mouth. Allow cat to close mouth and swallow.
2) Retrieve pill from floor and cat from behind sofa. Cradle cat in
left arm and repeat process.
3) Retrieve cat from bedroom, and throw soggy pill away.
4) Take new pill from foil wrap, cradle cat in left arm, holding rear
paws tightly with left hand. Force jaws open and push pill to back of mouth with right forefinger. Hold mouth shut for a count of ten.
5) Retrieve pill from goldfish bowl and cat from top of wardrobe. Call spouse from garden.
6) Kneel on floor with cat wedged firmly between knees, hold front and rear paws. Ignore low growls emitted by cat. Get spouse to hold head firmly with one hand while forcing wooden ruler into mouth. Drop pill down ruler and rub cat's throat vigorously.
7) Retrieve cat from curtain rail, get another pill from foil wrap.
Make note to buy new ruler and repair curtains. Carefully sweep shattered figurines and vases from hearth and set to one side for gluing later.
8) Wrap cat in large towel and get spouse to lie on cat with head just visible from below armpit. Put pill inside end of drinking straw, force mouth open with pencil and blow down drinking straw.
9) Check label to make sure pill not harmful to humans, drink 1 beer to take taste away. Apply Band-Aid to spouse's forearm and remove blood from carpet with cold water and soap.
10) Retrieve cat from neighbor's shed. Get another pill. Open another beer. Place cat in cupboard, and close door onto neck, to leave head showing. Force mouth open with dessert spoon. Flick pill down throat with elastic band.
11) Fetch screwdriver from garage and put cupboard door back on hinges. Drink beer. Fetch bottle of scotch. Pour shot, drink. apply cold compress to cheek and check records for date of last tetanus shot. Apply whiskey compress to cheek to disinfect. Toss back another shot. Throw Tee shirt away and fetch new one from bedroom.
12) Call fire brigade to retrieve the f------ cat from tree across
the road. Apologize to neighbor who crashed into fence while swerving to avoid cat. Take last pill from foil-wrap.
13) Tie the little b**tard's front paws to rear paws with garden twine and bind tightly to leg of dining table, find heavy duty pruning gloves from shed. Push pill into mouth followed by large piece of steak filet. Be rough about it. Hold head vertically and pour 2 pints of water down throat to wash pill down.
14) Consume remainder of Scotch. Get spouse to drive you to the
emergency room, sit quietly while doctor stitches fingers and forearm and remove pill remnants from right eye. Call furniture shop on way home to order new table.
15) Arrange for RSPCA to collect "mutant cat from hell" and call local pet shop to see if they have any hamsters.
(HOW TO GIVE A DOG A PILL:
1) Wrap it in cheese.)
HOW TO GIVE YOUR CAT A PILL:
1) Pick cat up and cradle it in the crook of your left arm as if holding a baby. Position right forefinger and thumb on either side of cat's mouth and gently apply pressure to cheeks while holding pill in right hand. As cat opens mouth, pop pill into mouth. Allow cat to close mouth and swallow.
2) Retrieve pill from floor and cat from behind sofa. Cradle cat in
left arm and repeat process.
3) Retrieve cat from bedroom, and throw soggy pill away.
4) Take new pill from foil wrap, cradle cat in left arm, holding rear
paws tightly with left hand. Force jaws open and push pill to back of mouth with right forefinger. Hold mouth shut for a count of ten.
5) Retrieve pill from goldfish bowl and cat from top of wardrobe. Call spouse from garden.
6) Kneel on floor with cat wedged firmly between knees, hold front and rear paws. Ignore low growls emitted by cat. Get spouse to hold head firmly with one hand while forcing wooden ruler into mouth. Drop pill down ruler and rub cat's throat vigorously.
7) Retrieve cat from curtain rail, get another pill from foil wrap.
Make note to buy new ruler and repair curtains. Carefully sweep shattered figurines and vases from hearth and set to one side for gluing later.
8) Wrap cat in large towel and get spouse to lie on cat with head just visible from below armpit. Put pill inside end of drinking straw, force mouth open with pencil and blow down drinking straw.
9) Check label to make sure pill not harmful to humans, drink 1 beer to take taste away. Apply Band-Aid to spouse's forearm and remove blood from carpet with cold water and soap.
10) Retrieve cat from neighbor's shed. Get another pill. Open another beer. Place cat in cupboard, and close door onto neck, to leave head showing. Force mouth open with dessert spoon. Flick pill down throat with elastic band.
11) Fetch screwdriver from garage and put cupboard door back on hinges. Drink beer. Fetch bottle of scotch. Pour shot, drink. apply cold compress to cheek and check records for date of last tetanus shot. Apply whiskey compress to cheek to disinfect. Toss back another shot. Throw Tee shirt away and fetch new one from bedroom.
12) Call fire brigade to retrieve the f------ cat from tree across
the road. Apologize to neighbor who crashed into fence while swerving to avoid cat. Take last pill from foil-wrap.
13) Tie the little b**tard's front paws to rear paws with garden twine and bind tightly to leg of dining table, find heavy duty pruning gloves from shed. Push pill into mouth followed by large piece of steak filet. Be rough about it. Hold head vertically and pour 2 pints of water down throat to wash pill down.
14) Consume remainder of Scotch. Get spouse to drive you to the
emergency room, sit quietly while doctor stitches fingers and forearm and remove pill remnants from right eye. Call furniture shop on way home to order new table.
15) Arrange for RSPCA to collect "mutant cat from hell" and call local pet shop to see if they have any hamsters.
(HOW TO GIVE A DOG A PILL:
1) Wrap it in cheese.)
Diamond Diva
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Love it Janie, any cat owner can relate to it :mysmilie_471: :mysmilie_867: :mysmilie_61:
