Sassy cats – Mollie’s mystery allergies – does she or doesn’t she?

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For background, when Hazel was having issues with very stinky poops (VERY STINKY), I tried all kinds of things to keep the house from smelling bad. Even if I cleaned it up right away (using a gas mask!), it took … Continue reading

Sassy cats – The new normal

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We are all adjusting to changes here with some surprises (for the human). Some have asked me how the cats are doing with the loss of their friend. I don’t know. They are cats. Only Morgan shows outward changes in behavior … Continue reading

Random 5 for January 6 – Thanks, WordPress, gym, sunshine, gifts

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Thank you all for your comments on the loss of Hazel. I forget how painful loss is and how meaningful the most simple of expressions can comfort. You all are a part of the recovery process for this house. Thanks … Continue reading

Hazel 2006 – 2018 RIP

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After boasting that I had no cat losses in 2018, Hazel got ill last weekend. She was hacking with what I thought was a hairball off and on for a few weeks but stopped eating. I took her to the … Continue reading

Sassy cats — Year end resting

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It’s been quiet here all week. The cats are on hiatus. Seriously, they are always on hiatus but this year is even more hiatus-y! It’s been an uneventful year. No new cats and no losses. Mollie had some teeth pulled … Continue reading

Sassy cats – No butterflies and rainbows

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Some weeks are great. Nothing bad happens. No diarrhea. No barf. Just butterflies and rainbows. Then you have a week like this. First the dreaded barf puddles. I walked into them twice. Once with fuzzy socks (which went into the … Continue reading

Sassy cats — The dreaded words “I feel queasy”

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Poor Hazel has been suffering from a hairball that wouldn’t come up…or go down. She’d hack her little heart out, but nothing came. This went on for a week and I started getting concerned. *insert neurotic pet owner here with … Continue reading

Sassy cats — contractor edition

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We have had a contractor working here all week. The cats are not happy. Hazel, who at 15 pounds, can be a liquid cat and somehow fit under a love seat that is not big enough, isn’t seen until after … Continue reading

Sassy cats – Things I do differently

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I’ve had cats ever since I was a kid. Young ones, old ones, healthy ones and not so healthy ones. Loved them all! There are a few things I’ve learned over the years and a few things I’d do differently … Continue reading