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Sassy cats — This time it was Gracie!

December 23, 2020 8:25 am

The sassy cats are early this week. Christmas is a holiday for them and they will be sleeping in with dreams of tuna with a side of catnip.

However, that did not stop the tradition of “sick cat on holidays.” It happens all the time. Jake did it often. I remember a particular 4th of July. I spent considerable time waiting in a vet ER. Hazel died on New Year’s Eve. Magic on Thanksgiving. I can give you a list of cats that did this. I often wonder if it’s just my cats or it’s universal.

Here is Gracie after her last dental. Notice the tooth fairy gift courtesy of Ellen from 15andmeowing.com

This time it was Gracie. Over the weekend I noticed something odd. It was her tooth. The big canine tooth on the bottom was loose. It was sticking out at a funny angle. A little like a werewolf. Or Dracula. A very weird angle. Then it was sideways. Then I didn’t see it. Then it was pointed the wrong way completely.

Gracie came here with bad teeth. We don’t know how old she was but she wouldn’t let anyone touch her mouth. She had a dental and some extractions and was a different cat after that. I’m very tuned in to how she reacts to her mouth.

The loose tooth looked like I could pull it myself but Gracie wasn’t having any of that. No touchy. There were hassles. I’d let the vet be the bad guy. By now it’s Monday of Christmas week. Vet has limited hours and is closed Christmas through Sunday.

We have several ER vets in the area. They are twice the cost and the wait is long but when you have an ill pet, you don’t care.

To my surprise the regular vet was able to take her in on Monday. I feared she would give them a hard time. When she wants to be, she is 7 pounds of strong willful devilcat. They were able to get the tooth out easily and pumped her full of antibiotics. She even has pain meds for 3 days. (I’d like to point out that I had an extensive dental procedure a week ago — no antibiotics and no pain meds! Not even a margarita! Cats have a good life here.)

Gracie is back to her old self. She is still a picky eater but she is eating more. She doesn’t like the taste of the pain meds but she’s very mellow afterward.

She is a very quirky cat. Affectionate on her own terms but she must be in the mood. She is fearless and puts up with no crap from the other cats who are twice her size. We adopted her because she looked like Morgan (the perfect cat). She is nothing like Morgan but a delight in her own way. Maybe I’ll sneak some extra catnip in her Christmas toy.

Gracie and all the sassy cats wish you a great holiday (if you celebrate) or a great week!

Gracie sleeping off her pain meds or maybe just napping.

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Posted by Kate Crimmins

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73 Responses to “Sassy cats — This time it was Gracie!”

  1. I’m glad that Gracie was able to be seen quickly. We’ve had a lot of vet visits in the last six weeks for two of our dogs. The COVID process is different, but our pets still get needed care. We are so grateful that the vets are so dedicated. I’m hopeful Gracie will have a smooth recovery.

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    By KDKH on December 25, 2020 at 11:47 pm

    1. This worked better than it did for Mollie in the spring. I couldn’t get her in to see a vet until it was too late. I pleaded and begged but even though I was a long term client (like 30 years) she still couldn’t fit her in. I’ve been using another vet with bigger space that allows you to go in with your pet. They have several vets so it’s usually easy to get a same day appointment unless you want the same vet consistently but I thought I’d give my old vet a try. She has taken on a new partner. Maybe that helped. She is less expensive usually but that dang tooth cost $168 anyway. I could have pulled it with a pliers if Gracie wasn’t such a wuss! 🙂 When it comes to our pets, nothing matters but to make sure they are healthy and happy.

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      By Kate Crimmins on December 26, 2020 at 7:32 am

      1. Vets here still aren’t letting us in, but we found an emergency vet and a new vet that let us watch the exam through a window (all their exam areas are now in what used to be the waiting room, so we can watch from outside). This made a world of difference to our frightened dogs. They were all sad and freaked out until they saw us through the window, and then they smiled and settled down. We were pretty much the same way.

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        By KDKH on December 26, 2020 at 2:31 pm

        1. It is scary when you can’t be there to protect and reassure them.

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          By Kate Crimmins on December 26, 2020 at 3:11 pm

  2. I can’t say any of my cats have ever had problems specifically at the holidays… Frankie had to have half his teeth removed when I first adopted him seven years ago and I was told by the vet he would need to have the rest removed soon. I’ve had experience with auto-immune diseases in feral/street cats so I immediately started him on L-lysene. He’s been fine ever since. I hope your gorgeous felines stay healthy over the rest of the holidays! And that you do too!

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    By RMW on December 24, 2020 at 11:20 am

    1. You are lucky. Gracie had some removed about 3 years ago and until now, she hasn’t had any issues. The vet said she has some tartar but didn’t specifically recommend a dental.

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      By Kate Crimmins on December 24, 2020 at 6:59 pm

  3. So glad it was taken care of! Our dogs also seem to have bad turns around holidays too. Merry Christmas Kate 🎄☃️🎄

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    By Val Boyko on December 24, 2020 at 8:02 am

    1. Dogs, kids and even adults sometimes!

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      By Kate Crimmins on December 24, 2020 at 8:03 am

  4. Poor Gracie. She’s such a trooper. I personally hate going to the dentist. Salem has bad teeth, too. I guess that would explain the bad breath!!! Ha! I hope she feels better soon. She is such a love. God bless and Merry Christmas!

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    By pollymorse on December 24, 2020 at 5:31 am

    1. She had her last pain meds this morning and it’s a good thing. She was getting harder to medicate with each dose! She must be feeling good if she’s fighting it!

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      By Kate Crimmins on December 24, 2020 at 7:09 am

      1. Good, I hope she feels all better by Christmas!

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        By pollymorse on December 24, 2020 at 7:49 am

        1. She’s already back to her old self!

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          By Kate Crimmins on December 24, 2020 at 8:03 am

          1. Yay!!!

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            By pollymorse on December 24, 2020 at 4:52 pm

  5. Hope that takes care of the sick cat on the Holiday tradition! You take such good care of your babies 🙂

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    By quiteayarnblog on December 24, 2020 at 1:27 am

    1. Let’s hope that’s the last of the emergencies for a while.

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      By Kate Crimmins on December 24, 2020 at 7:10 am

      1. Amen to that!

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        By quiteayarnblog on December 24, 2020 at 11:33 am

  6. You are so good to your family. I know they feel your love.

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    By Anne Mehrling on December 24, 2020 at 12:10 am

    1. Thanks!

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      By Kate Crimmins on December 24, 2020 at 7:10 am

  7. Extra ‘nip in Gracie’s stocking for toughing it out with a bad tooth during Christmas week and during your packing frenzy to boot. Merry Christmas to you and the kitties (and the beloved husband too of course).

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    By Linda Schaub on December 23, 2020 at 10:28 pm

    1. Our December was chocked full, mostly of disasters but there was a bright spot. At least I think there was! 🙂

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      By Kate Crimmins on December 24, 2020 at 7:58 am

      1. Nothing is easy in this year … when you mentioned Gracie’s wobbly tooth I thought of a male neighbor of ours and his sore tooth many years ago. He didn’t want to go to the dentist, so he put a string around the tooth and tied the string to a doorknob, then slammed the door shut. I remember his wife telling my mom that story.

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        By Linda Schaub on December 24, 2020 at 4:37 pm

        1. I’ve heard about that but you wouldn’t catch me doing that to myself!

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          By Kate Crimmins on December 24, 2020 at 7:00 pm

          1. Oh no … me neither – we were a little horrified to hear he did that!

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            By Linda Schaub on December 24, 2020 at 8:56 pm

  8. I am glad the vet was able to see Gracie and that she is OK. Also glad she is enjoying her Tooth Fairy gift. Wishing your family ( 2-legged and 4-legged) a Merry Christmas! XO

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    By 15andmeowing on December 23, 2020 at 9:49 pm

    1. We still have all the tooth fairy gifts. They may be a little more beat up but still functional! Thanks!

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      By Kate Crimmins on December 24, 2020 at 7:59 am

  9. A Merry Xmas to you and yours and all the kitties who make your life so interesting. I am so happy to hear Gracie is recovering and will undoubtedly be well for the big holiday days ahead.

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    By dorannrule on December 23, 2020 at 8:17 pm

    1. She is eating very well, making up for all those meals she lost with a boo-boo tooth.

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      By Kate Crimmins on December 24, 2020 at 8:00 am

  10. I am so glad to hear that your vet was able to see Gracie quickly, and take care of her tooth. Wishing her a quick recovery, and a happy and peaceful Christmas to your household.

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    By Retirement Reflections on December 23, 2020 at 8:07 pm

    1. It all worked out this week! A few more like that and I’m good!

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      By Kate Crimmins on December 24, 2020 at 8:02 am

  11. I’m glad little Gracie is doing better. Merry Christmas, Kate!

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    By Jill Weatherholt on December 23, 2020 at 6:50 pm

    1. Thanks. Gracie is a great cat! Merry Christmas to you too!

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      By Kate Crimmins on December 23, 2020 at 7:13 pm

  12. So glad Gracie is feeling better ! Purrs for a good holiday !

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    By catladymac on December 23, 2020 at 6:03 pm

    1. Thanks. She’s running around like crazy today. All better.

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      By Kate Crimmins on December 23, 2020 at 6:05 pm

  13. “a side of catnip”? A side? You re living dangerously.
    Oh, Gracie glad that tootsie is taken care of and you won’t miss Christmas…although that’s a pretty nice tooth fairy gift.
    Your stiff upper lip pictures are being examined by RC Cat…as instructional pieces according to Staff….No sick kitties, please. (She’s gotten very picky about food again….but by now we almost have a full aisle of assorted cat foods….)
    Sweet catnip dreams for all cats and cuddles for humans – now that’s Christmas.
    Jingle on!

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    By philosophermouseofthehedge on December 23, 2020 at 5:45 pm

    1. It’s a big side! 🙂

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      By Kate Crimmins on December 23, 2020 at 5:59 pm

  14. Poor little Gracie. Thank goodness your vet was able to take her and get her fixed up quickly. That picture of her in the bed with her head resting on the crochet ball reminds me of myself when I’m not feeling well. Happy holidays to you and your whole gang!

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    By Janis @ RetirementallyChallenged.com on December 23, 2020 at 2:57 pm

    1. You can always tell when Gracie doesn’t feel well. That’s what she looks like! The others will hide under the bed but Gracie likes people to notice.

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      By Kate Crimmins on December 23, 2020 at 3:07 pm

      1. I’m with Gracie… as long as you have to feel bad, you might as well milk it for what it’s worth!

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        By Janis @ RetirementallyChallenged.com on December 23, 2020 at 4:29 pm

        1. Always!

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          By Kate Crimmins on December 23, 2020 at 6:00 pm

  15. Merry Christmas Kate to you and your cats!

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    By Joni on December 23, 2020 at 2:55 pm

    1. Thanks!

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      By Kate Crimmins on December 23, 2020 at 3:07 pm

  16. Aww, Gracie…sending basketfuls of healing energy your way with Catmas greetings to your parents and the other kitties. Stay well sweet grey kitty. P.S. Whew…glad you managed to get in without going to the ER vet (translation: money pit).

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    By Tails Around the Ranch on December 23, 2020 at 1:28 pm

    1. I know! Much as I complained that she couldn’t have picked a worse time, it all wet easily. I still can’t believe I got a same day appointment. Never happens at the cat vet. They send you to the ER vet.

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      By Kate Crimmins on December 23, 2020 at 2:44 pm

      1. It’s always good when things go well especially when our fur babies need it most.

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        By Tails Around the Ranch on December 23, 2020 at 2:45 pm

  17. Christmas Cheer to you and the cats, Kate.
    And to your hubby too. Of course. 😀

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    By nrhatch on December 23, 2020 at 12:38 pm

    1. Right back atcha!

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      By Kate Crimmins on December 23, 2020 at 2:42 pm

  18. I am glad Gracie is doing well. Good that is behind you. I am going to wish you and yours a Merry Christmas because there will be no Sassy Cats posted Friday. I hope you all have a peaceful, happy Christmas and I hope somebody falls in love with the house over the holiday weekend!

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    By Pix Under the Palm Fronds on December 23, 2020 at 11:39 am

    1. Thanks to all that and may you and SSNS have a great holiday.

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      By Kate Crimmins on December 23, 2020 at 12:19 pm

  19. Glad Gracie is loose-tooth-free in time for Christmas and I also hope it’s the last urgent ANYTHING that happens for you through the holiday……you need a break for sure. Wishing ALL of you a peaceful and quiet and HAPPY Christmas and a New Year with a quick house sale!!!!!

    Hugs, Pam and Teddy too

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    By onespoiledcat on December 23, 2020 at 10:47 am

    1. Quiet and peaceful, yes please!

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      By Kate Crimmins on December 23, 2020 at 12:19 pm

  20. Poor old Gracie. And poor you, as though moving at Xmas in a pandemic wasn’t enough, the universe gifted you with a sick cat. A bit sauce for the misery I GUESS? I hope you find lots of joy in your new home.

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    By itsathought2 on December 23, 2020 at 10:18 am

    1. Gracie is back to her old self so all is good!

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      By Kate Crimmins on December 23, 2020 at 12:20 pm

  21. Glad to hear that Gracie is doing better. Hope there are no more surprises and you, your husband and kitties have a Merry Christmas.

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    By Correne on December 23, 2020 at 9:29 am

    1. Thanks! We are hoping the episode is done.

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      By Kate Crimmins on December 23, 2020 at 9:31 am

  22. “Sick dog on holidays” is a thing too. Or, as I liked to call them : Another $1000 weekend trip to the 24 hr Emergency vet. Glad to read Gracie is back to her sassy cat self and just in time for Christmas! Merry Ho Ho to you, Kate!

    Deb

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    By The Widow Badass on December 23, 2020 at 9:28 am

    1. My last trip to the ER vet was $2K so consider yourself lucky! BTW the poor kitty passed 2 weeks afterward. That was another story.

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      By Kate Crimmins on December 23, 2020 at 9:32 am

      1. Oh, I’m so sorry. I didn’t catch that part.

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        By The Widow Badass on December 23, 2020 at 9:36 am

        1. It happened quite a while back.

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          By Kate Crimmins on December 23, 2020 at 12:20 pm

  23. Oh darn, about Gracie, sick. I do wonder about universal. A good friend of ours just had both his Mother and Father pass away within the last three weeks. I don’t understand it. Teeth and infections can cause significant pain and serious illness. I appreciate the good wishes from the cats, Kate.

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    By Erica/Erika on December 23, 2020 at 9:27 am

    1. Any illness, human or pet, it terrible at the holidays. I’m so sorry for your friend. That’s just tragic.

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      By Kate Crimmins on December 23, 2020 at 9:34 am

  24. So glad she’s doing better. So empathic that it happened during the holidays. All a person needs is more stress! Take care of yourself, Kate. ❤

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    By Lakota Grace on December 23, 2020 at 9:26 am

    1. We’ve had a lot going on here in the past week. It was a tsunami of health issues, human and feline along with the move. Looking for some peace and quiet for the holiday.

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      By Kate Crimmins on December 23, 2020 at 9:36 am

  25. Poor Gracie, but glad she’s been sorted. We wondered if Maggie had a bad tooth as she was very careful some days the way she ate, and we had to break up her biscuits into smaller pieces.
    Hope you all have a good Christmas. Take care Kate. Hugs and treats by proxy to Gus, Sascha, Gracie and Morgan.

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    By pensitivity101 on December 23, 2020 at 8:50 am

    1. That’s usually a sign of a bad tooth. Sometimes it comes and goes too depending on what’s going on in there. Jake lost most of teeth on his own without intervention.

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      By Kate Crimmins on December 23, 2020 at 8:59 am

      1. Maggie was always good at letting us look, but both of us had noticed what looked like another lump forming in her mouth, but not said anything as there seemed to be other things going on, bless her.

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        By pensitivity101 on December 23, 2020 at 9:07 am

        1. Sweet Maggie. I miss her.

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          By Kate Crimmins on December 23, 2020 at 9:36 am

          1. Us too, but she is always here on my blog as my gravatar picture and I’ll still mention her. It will seem odd not putting specific little bits in a separate bowl for her.

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            By pensitivity101 on December 23, 2020 at 9:37 am

  26. Cats and children–always sick or injured on holidays or when the vet/ pediatrician is closed!

    ALWAYS.

    But it’s worth the ER money when they are back to their old rambunctious selves. You can’t even be mad when they start breaking stuff again.

    Mostly.

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    By AutumnAshbough on December 23, 2020 at 8:44 am

    1. Yes, mostly! 🙂

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      By Kate Crimmins on December 23, 2020 at 9:00 am

  27. hugs to you Gracie… and we hope there are a lot of meow-garitas for you during the holidays… Merry Christmouse to you all…

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    By easyweimaraner on December 23, 2020 at 8:35 am

    1. And we hope a trip to the meat store for sausages is in your future!

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      By Kate Crimmins on December 23, 2020 at 8:36 am

  28. I’m glad Gracie got quick care and feels better. At least she didn’t wait until Christmas Eve to be in trouble!! Tiny blessing. And as a pet sitter I will tell you it is rare for us to have a holiday where there are no sick pets…hoping this will be one of them. Have a great Christmas!

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    By derrycats on December 23, 2020 at 8:31 am

    1. Good to know it’s not only my cats who chose holidays! The worst are the deaths. Nothing takes the stuffings out of holidays like a pet dying. Been through that too many times. I’ll take a loose tooth any day!

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      By Kate Crimmins on December 23, 2020 at 8:33 am

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