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Sassy cats — Gracie and the vet…again

October 21, 2022 9:08 am

 

Gracie is on the temporary cat spot next to my desk. Before our office reno, a loveseat was there and it was Gus’s spot. He’s not too happy about this turn of events.

Gracie here. Dang peep took me to the vet yesterday. Wassup wid dat? The portal to hell was out but I didn’t think it was for me (despite all the ear yanking going on). She scooped me up and jammed me in that dang thing!

They did weird things. Long sticks were put in my ear so if it didn’t bother me when I went in, it sure bothers me now. They are doing a culture. I sang them a song of my people. I hit all the high notes too!

There was a lot of groping. It was all non-consensual. There must be a law about that. I have to check with Cat Protective Services. We get the culture results next week. Until then the peep has to keep cleaning them but no meds.

Then they mentioned a dental. I have a cracked tooth and some nasty looking ones. The peep asked if I could get a dental light (meaning cheaper) and the vet said no (and saw no humor in the peep’s comment). Vet talked about multiple extractions. Hope it doesn’t affect my smile. Will a toothless one get me more catnip? Will I be an internet star?

Then we had to stop at Starbucks. The peep needed her fix. They didn’t probe her ears but she got the mocha. What’s wrong with this picture?

Coming home was good. Gus smelled me all over to make sure they didn’t put any dog smell on me. I must have been ok. The other two were napping and missed my return.(There was a huge yellow lab in the waiting room. I was hollering loudly and he was sniffing all around my carrier but  not too close. He didn’t say a word but I think he wanted to rescue me!)

Note from peep: Poor Gracie. They must have really dug in there. When she came home she was pawing at her ears for a few hours. She didn’t do that before she went. Vet said they would do a “deep cleaning” (that sounds scary) when she is under for the dental. (She will be selling pencils on the street corner to pay for that!) She has been keeping close to me. Most of the cats hide and sleep when they come back from the vet but Gracie gets needy. If she can’t see me she starts to holler. Loudly. Must be demons from a past life. Sweet, sweet Gracie!

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63 Responses to “Sassy cats — Gracie and the vet…again”

  1. Poor baby – I feel for you dear. Who wants to be part of that sterile environment, even if it ends up being good for you in the long run? Years ago I had a poodle and Peppy had ear issues … once a week to the vet for tending and my parents would do a nightly cleaning as well. It was a two-person operation: one held Peppy’s head still while the other stuck in the swab with ointment. I watched the procedure plus heard my mother say the dog’s visits were more costly than their/my doctor visits. Hang in there Gracie.

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    By Linda Schaub on October 30, 2022 at 9:09 am

    1. Costly yes. Still waiting for results of the culture from 10 days ago.

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      By Kate Crimmins on October 30, 2022 at 9:37 am

      1. That’s a long time waiting on lab results. Yes costly, but since they are a member of the family, we inwardly cringe at the amount but gladly fork it over. Though you have it rough with four cats to keep in top shape.

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        By Linda Schaub on October 30, 2022 at 9:20 pm

        1. In the last 5 years the cost of an office visit has doubled. I have stopped doing the annual wellness check as they never found anything useful. For both Hazel and Mollie, they had the “wellness” senior exam but were dead within a month for Hazel and 3 months for Mollie so it didn’t catch anything at all. I do all the vaccines and of course when something is wrong.

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          By Kate Crimmins on October 31, 2022 at 8:16 am

          1. I took my canary once a year for his wellness check. I liked the avian vet a lot – she interacted with him fine but I had to take him two other times for toenail clips. Then I was not in the room. I waited in an exam room while they took Buddy, in his cage, to another room where they said nothing was in the room except a counter, in case a bird escapes while they are working on him so he doesn’t get hurt. The last year or so, Buddy would hyperventilate in the waiting room before we went in and once had to have oxygen. I’d bring him home and he’d sit in the corner for a day. I dreaded taking him … something happened and I don’t know what, but he was calm before that.

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            By Linda Schaub on October 31, 2022 at 10:33 pm

            1. I don’t like treatments in another room. I’ve never had your experience but I worry that something will traumatize the cat.

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              By Kate Crimmins on November 1, 2022 at 8:13 am

              1. Well we went three times a year – I don’t think I mentioned that. Thru the years we had parakeets and they were fine with trimming their nails and beak … they are more easygoing. Canaries are high strung – they don’t get beak trims but need nail trims. I took him three times a year – one time was an annual visit with nail trim and then two other visits per year for nail trims only. Something happened to traumatize him and both Dr. Cooks, she and her husband, are avian vets with parrots and other tropical birds at their house … I am thinking they had a vet tech do it. Putting oxygen over Buddy’s little face as he hyperventilated before the visit in the waiting room was pretty upsetting to see and also part of the reason I won’t get another pet, especially a bird. Buddy had a stroke and I had him euthanized. Part of me thinks that the trauma at the vet’s office might have been the root cause.

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                By Linda Schaub on November 1, 2022 at 8:11 pm

                1. I’m so sorry.

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                  By Kate Crimmins on November 2, 2022 at 8:14 am

                  1. Thank you. I lavish my attention on the squirrels and birds now and try not to get too attached to them (though it is difficult).

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                    By Linda Schaub on November 2, 2022 at 8:50 pm

  2. Sad to hear Gracie is having such a hard time. Ears and teeth! Yuck. She is blessed to have such a caring human as her Mom.

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    By Patricia on October 23, 2022 at 7:14 pm

    1. She is a great cat!

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      By Kate Crimmins on October 23, 2022 at 7:22 pm

  3. Aww, sweet Gracie, sorry that she is feeling so bad. Poor girl! Hoping the best for her and glad you stopped for a Mocha! I am sure you needed it! ❤

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    By joyroses13 on October 23, 2022 at 4:57 pm

    1. Thanks. She is a great cat. A little opinionated but a great cat.

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      By Kate Crimmins on October 23, 2022 at 6:02 pm

      1. 🥰

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        By joyroses13 on October 23, 2022 at 6:28 pm

  4. Here’s hoping the cultures come back A-Ok and she manages well with whatever is vexing her as well as getting through the dental easily.

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    By Tails Around the Ranch on October 23, 2022 at 1:55 pm

    1. Hoping that a shot of covenia will clear up the ear thing. I don’t want the cultures to come back negative because that is our last shot at figuring something out. I didn’t tell her about the dental yet. Ignorance is bliss.

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      By Kate Crimmins on October 23, 2022 at 2:02 pm

  5. Poor Gracie! It sounds a little alarming thinking of how deep a “deep cleaning” might probe. I’m cringing just thinking about it. And I commiserate at the potential of a very large veterinary bill! Ouch to you both!!

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    By Debra on October 22, 2022 at 8:53 pm

    1. They dug deep for a regular ear cleaning. She pawed her ears for a few hours afterward. Hopefully after sedation and with pain killers for the dental, it won’t bother her too much.

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      By Kate Crimmins on October 23, 2022 at 9:07 am

  6. Poor honey. Hope this all becomes part of her history fast and never returns. She’s lucky to have people loving her enough to get her properly sorted.

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    By Chrissie on October 22, 2022 at 4:36 pm

    1. Gracie has always had bad teeth. This is her second dental with extractions and she lost some teeth along the way. Hopefully we can get rid of the worst.

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      By Kate Crimmins on October 22, 2022 at 6:08 pm

  7. Gracie you need to get all this health stuff behind you so can get to the casino again. You may need a big win to pay for all the issues. I know the Lady Peep is going to need lots of SB and maybe Margaritas to get through the dental. I am so sorry you are going to have extractions and deep cleaning on that misbehaving ear. It will be a very good thing to get those teeth out. You may make the medical journals with the lava chunks coming out of your ear. It is going to be very interesting to hear just what is going on. Sending be well thoughts to you!

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    By Pix Under the Palm Fronds on October 22, 2022 at 9:55 am

    1. Not looking forward to more trips in the portal to hell. There will be bloodwork before, then the dental. Not sure if I have to go back for the ear. The peep can’t pill me so if there are systemic antibiotics, I’ll need shot. That’s a car ride.

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      By Kate Crimmins on October 22, 2022 at 10:15 am

      1. It’s complicated!

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        By Pix Under the Palm Fronds on October 22, 2022 at 10:46 am

        1. 😦

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          By Kate Crimmins on October 22, 2022 at 1:09 pm

  8. Oh, Gracie. You poor dear. I hope it all goes well and you feel better soon. You’re right, it isn’t fair. I hope you get some catnip to help make up for it.

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    By pollymorse on October 22, 2022 at 5:33 am

    1. I’m getting a lot of attention! The peep is dreading the dental already.

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      By Kate Crimmins on October 22, 2022 at 8:36 am

  9. Poor Gracie, and also poor you! I hope they can get everything resolved and she can be comfortable again without too much pain for either of you!

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    By quiteayarnblog on October 22, 2022 at 2:31 am

    1. I wish they could resolve it. I’m cleaning her ears twice a day and it’s like lava chunks.

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      By Kate Crimmins on October 22, 2022 at 8:37 am

      1. Poor Gracie and poor you! That does not sounds fun for anyone involved.

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        By quiteayarnblog on October 23, 2022 at 2:25 am

  10. Poor Gracie. I will add her to my prayer list. I am the Tooth Fairy for cats so let her know she will get some crocheted catnip toys in the mail. Just email me your address at pilch92@aol.com

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    By 15andmeowing on October 21, 2022 at 11:45 pm

    1. The dental isn’t until December. (Soonest they could get her in)

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      By Kate Crimmins on October 22, 2022 at 8:37 am

  11. Poor Gracie. Poor Pocket Book, literally. Hope the precious girl is feeling better soon.

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    By Lori on October 21, 2022 at 11:11 pm

    1. She doesn’t seem to be feeling ill. Just has oozy ears. The vet was more worried about her bad teeth.

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      By Kate Crimmins on October 22, 2022 at 8:39 am

  12. Poor Gracie and you. Hope you have a better weekend.

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    By Correne on October 21, 2022 at 10:52 pm

    1. So far the weekend is looking good!

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      By Kate Crimmins on October 22, 2022 at 8:39 am

  13. Ah, poor Gracie. She is so sweet. My kitty hates the vet and screams from the moment she is put in the carrier until the vet opens the door to treat her. She needs a dental also, but I am dealing with a sick pup and one at the time is all I can handle. Sending healing energy for Gracie’s ears.

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    By Sheila Moss on October 21, 2022 at 10:35 pm

    1. I was doing one ailment at a time. They wanted her to have a dental in the spring but the ear thing kept cropping up. I didn’t want to yank out teeth while that was going on. Turns out they want to deep clean the bad ear while she is under. She is a small, boisterous cat so cleaning them too much when she’s awake is very difficult even for the vet.

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      By Kate Crimmins on October 22, 2022 at 8:41 am

      1. My dog has been under twice recently, one to remove some small growths and one for a biopsy. It is always scary when they have to be knocked out, even for a short time.

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        By Sheila Moss on October 25, 2022 at 11:47 pm

        1. Mollie (RIP) had trouble with anesthesia so it was never good afterward. I’m pretty sure her last dental started her esophageal issues. You can’t help but feel helpless.

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          By Kate Crimmins on October 26, 2022 at 8:26 am

  14. Poor Gracie! I hope it won’t be as bad as expected for both of you.

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    By Anne Mehrling on October 21, 2022 at 9:16 pm

    1. We do too.

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      By Kate Crimmins on October 22, 2022 at 8:41 am

  15. Purrayers and Power of the Paw thatt Gracie gets better soon !

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    By Mary McNeil on October 21, 2022 at 6:23 pm

    1. Thanks!

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      By Kate Crimmins on October 21, 2022 at 7:10 pm

  16. Poor Gracie! Doctor appointments can be bad enough when you know what’s going on, but when you don’t understand why they are poking and prodding, it would be very scary… and owie.

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    By Janis @ RetirementallyChallenged.com on October 21, 2022 at 5:48 pm

    1. Yes, very owie!

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      By Kate Crimmins on October 21, 2022 at 6:02 pm

  17. Poor Gracie! What an ordeal. Hope she does well with the dental work. You deserved a Starbucks!

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    By The Coastal Crone on October 21, 2022 at 3:26 pm

    1. I tentatively set up the dental. First available apt was Dec. 5!

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      By Kate Crimmins on October 21, 2022 at 4:20 pm

  18. Aw! Poor Gracie! Usually it’s the dog who gets needy and insists on sitting on my lap when he doesn’t feel well. (He’s over 80 lbs, so soon there are two of us not feeling so well.)

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    By AutumnAshbough on October 21, 2022 at 11:44 am

    1. Everyone should have an 80 lb. lap pet! Sometimes I get Gus and Sasha both weighing in around 14 lbs. I the almost 30 lbs. is a lot!

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      By Kate Crimmins on October 21, 2022 at 12:23 pm

      1. Yes, especially when they will persist in sitting right on your bladder.

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        By AutumnAshbough on October 21, 2022 at 12:38 pm

        1. 🙂

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          By Kate Crimmins on October 21, 2022 at 12:59 pm

  19. The poor dear. Gracie has my sympathy, no one likes a deep tooth cleaning.

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    By Ally Bean on October 21, 2022 at 10:40 am

    1. Not only a deep tooth cleaning with extractions but a deep ear cleaning too!

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      By Kate Crimmins on October 21, 2022 at 11:14 am

  20. oh poor gracie… we think they read your minds via that stick… all the good luck for the big appointment…. ll paws and fingers are crossed…

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    By easyweimaraner on October 21, 2022 at 10:28 am

    1. I think they did too!

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      By Kate Crimmins on October 21, 2022 at 11:14 am

  21. Good luck to Gracie and you!
    Extra catnip all around.

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    By nrhatch on October 21, 2022 at 9:47 am

    1. Thanks! Gracie is taking a nap. Cats know how to deal with stress.

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      By Kate Crimmins on October 21, 2022 at 9:58 am

  22. Don’t worry, Gracie. My Olive has a toothless smile and it’s adorable.

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    By Three Chatty Cats on October 21, 2022 at 9:41 am

    1. I may be close to toothless from the way the vet was talking!

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      By Kate Crimmins on October 21, 2022 at 9:45 am

  23. Poor Sweet Gracie! Are the teeth causing the ear problems perhaps? Are they on the same side? We wish her well and hope all these dental procedures and deep cleanings will resolve things.

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    By Zazzy on October 21, 2022 at 9:17 am

    1. The vet never mentioned a possible connection but you never know. She is such a tiny cat. I hate when she needs to go under anesthesia. My only other small cat was Mollie and she never did well with it.

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      By Kate Crimmins on October 21, 2022 at 9:29 am

  24. Poor Gracie, and poor you!! I hope that culture provides some helpful info, especially on whatever medication might actually tackle the problem. A dental too…utter misery.

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    By derrycats on October 21, 2022 at 9:14 am

    1. She is such a tiny peanut, I don’t like to have her under anesthesia. Fingers crossed but we should have some answers next week.

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      By Kate Crimmins on October 21, 2022 at 9:30 am

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