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We took our manly cat Gus to the vet for surgery today. He was scheduled for a 7:15 a.m. drop off with no food after midnight. Before I went to bed, I picked him up to isolate him in our … Continue reading
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We took our manly cat Gus to the vet for surgery today. He was scheduled for a 7:15 a.m. drop off with no food after midnight. Before I went to bed, I picked him up to isolate him in our … Continue reading
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Gracie here. The peep wants me to talk about food and all the commotion that goes on. I will but first next Wednesday is Gus’s surgery. We are all hoping for the best. Don’t tell him but I like the … Continue reading
Gracie here. Gus has his surgery date. It’s Valentine’s Day, February 14th. Not my kind of celebration. Peep is her normal nuts. This morning I had to make biscuits in my blankie to calm her down. Gus is doing well … Continue reading
Background: Gus has had three episodes of urinary track blockage (idiopathic cystitis) in the last six months. When it happens, it’s a medical emergency. It requires finding an available veterinarian who can see him asap. Non-treatment would end in death. … Continue reading
Gracie here. The peep has had an exhausting week so she asked me update you. Gus is stable waiting for his surgical consultation on Tuesday. The peep is not so stable (but is she ever?). We are all hoping for … Continue reading
The week that was – This past week was dominated by my cat Gus’s issues. (You can read my Friday blog on the details if you missed it.) I was either watching him, feeding him or worrying about him. The … Continue reading
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Gus had another emergency episode of idiopathic cystitis last Sunday. Idiopathic means that the cause is unknown. His urethra swells up or clogs and he can’t pee. It’s a medical emergency. This is the third time it’s happened in six … Continue reading
I’m late, I’m late – Longtime readers know that my cats only get sick on weekends and holidays. It was a double decker today. Gus has a urinary blockage so off we went to the emergency vet ($$$) early this … Continue reading
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It’s the peep today with observations about cat diets. Cats are like people. They don’t like any mention of weight. Their response is “my fur is fluffy” or “it’s my winter weight” so I don’t freeze (I have completely indoor … Continue reading
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Gracie here. It’s been a quiet sort of week. I pumped it up by not eating for a day to get the peep’s blood rolling but ate up a storm the next day. She likes when I mix it up! … Continue reading