After two weeks of sickness, Hazel is back to normal. Yesterday was her first medication-free day and she’s loving it. (I’m loving it too. It was never easy. There was always the chase! Under the bed. Around the furniture. Up the stairs. It’s amazing how fast an overweight cat can run if she wants too. Fortunately she tired out before I did.)
There were two vet trips and four phone calls total and we’re still not sure what happened. As you can see from this picture, the furniture was shrouded. That’s to protect it from accidents. The shrouding is off now. It looks like a normal house again.
Morgan is again willing to sleep with her butt-to-butt. Thanks to all who sent their best wishes. Hazel sends her purrs!
Yay for Hazel!
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Yes, she’s quite content these days.
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Aww! Good news! I’m sure it feels a big relief not to be worried for Hazel. Let’s hope she just continues to do well and no more returns to the Vet!
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I think we are completely over it now. She’s been good for a week. Took a long time.
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That is great news! And, maybe you’ve hit on an exercise program for her – just get her carrier out and tell her she has to go to the vets… let the chase begin!
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I’d love to get her on the treadmill. Her idea of exercise is moving her front paws. It has nothing to do with moving her whole body.
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When your body is a work of art, it’s best just to remain still and be admired.
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Yay! That is great news 🙂
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Wonderful news! (said by someone who is tired of doing laundry!)
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That is great news about Hazel, give her a hug from me. I know your feeling better too.
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Hug delivered. She wondered if by chance there was a treat that came with it…
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Sorry, no treat.. My cat Reboot, can’t eat treats. She stayed sick for so long. I finally stopped giving her treats, and after years of being sick from both ends (yeech) she got better.
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Actually we don’t do treats here either. Not even for the non-chubby ones. I don’t want to train them to beg and most treats are empty calories anyway.
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Glad Hazel is well. I just went through a round of medicating my cat. You are so right. The medication is easy, it’s catching the cat that is hard. Once in a while I could catch her napping, but not often. They get wise to your intentions really fast.
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I ooze something. I have gotten into the habit of petting her when I put the food down. That would allow me to scoop her up if medication is needed. She lets me do it unless there is medication coming. I don’t have it in my hand or anywhere visible so she must sense it. Doggone cats are pretty smart!
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Glad she’s better.
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Thank goodness.
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Hallelujah!
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Glad Hazel is feeling better.
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We are too!
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I’m so happy to hear that Hazel is feeling well and is now medication-free. You definitely deserve an extra Starbucks!
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I had an extra Starbucks today. You must have been sending me secret messages!
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Poor baby. Poor Mama. I’m happy she is better! We have had a cold going around here. The vet keeps having me add powders to their food. Pretty soon I’ll be adding a tiny bit of food to a big bowl of powder.
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I’m going to wait a week and then get back to trying to get her to eat the arthritis stuff. I only got her to eat it once. Then she got sick. I’m pretty sure it was a coincidence (fingers crossed).
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Yes, probably. I have Dasuquin for arthritis for them, but am not using it right now. I am using L-Lysine for the colds and probiotic for the digestive troubles and then there is a new one for Pear that is for the UTIs–supposed to be like cranberry for humans.
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That’s one of the alternatives the vet said I could use if she doesn’t eat this high priced ($45) stuff. It’s going to be work because I have to cut the pill in half, then crush it. I wish it would come in a powder.
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I’ve been doing that with L-Lysine until the vet said it doesn’t work as well and to switch to the powder. Yes, had to haul out the heavy mortar and pestle every meal. I’m sorry you have to go through that!
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Hazel is living up to her mysterious feline ancestry. No need for you to know what was wrong with her. All she wanted was some attention. 🙂
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And she got it complete with foul tasting medications jammed down her throat.
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😉
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Great news. Have a nice weekend. (Your package has been sent).
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That’s exciting. Can’t wait!
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Happy news for you and Hazel! Yay!
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Yes indeed!
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May peace reign and love beings be healthy … especially in your house Kate 💛
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Thanks! I appreciate that.
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Great news re Hazel! 🙂
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Thanks. You know how upsetting it is to have a sick pet.
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Totally understand. 🙂
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Glad she’s feeling better now, Kate and back to her old sleeping position ..:)
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Yes, she’s back with her butt buddy.
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So happy to hear this. 🙂
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I am too. Took a long time.
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So glad she is better! 🙂
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We are too. It was very scary. It took a long time and she had a relapse in the middle of her recovery.
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Yahoo! Good job Kate and good job Hazel.
Now, where’s the post on all the cool new products you found? (I’m not patient. Sorry.)
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I’ll do that (be patient little grasshopper) I expect that you will already be familiar with them.
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Happy for Hazel . . . happy for you!
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Yay for all involved!
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Yay Hazel! Happy to hear she’s recovered and you’re able to resume the regular routine. Have a pawsome weekend!
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It will be peaceful for sure.
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Great to hear Hazel is feeling fine. Always worrisome when our catkids are not their usual catty selves.
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I know! We forget all the little annoyances when they are sick. We just want them to go back to their usual weird selves.
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Who-hoo! Hazel is back!
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Yep and begging for food! She lost slightly more than a pound during this ordeal and we are maintaining that. I will slowly (very slowly so she hopefully doesn’t notice) cut back a little at a time to get her down another pound or two.
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I’m happy to hear she’s better, Kate.
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We are all happy. A sick person or pet in the house affects everyone. I am just glad that it resolved itself.
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Glad Hazel is better. Hey, THERE’S SNOW on your website! How fun!
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I love the snow. I clicked a button years ago and every year after T-day it shows up.
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that’s great Hazel… now you can start the christmas countdown without worries ;O)
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Nip martinis with a sardine! Yay!
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So happy she is feeling better!
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Me too. I was elbow deep in poop! Not my favorite.
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Yay! Glad to hear Hazel is better.
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So are we. It’s amazing how we adjust our schedule around a sick pet.
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We just do don’t we.
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Yes and our purses fly open too.
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Glad she’s doing better!
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I am too. I learned somethings (you always do!) and found some good products. That’s the silver lining.
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